When should I leave for the maternity hospital?
A hospital bag for 3!
Your bag for the maternity hospital should be prepared a few days in advance.
Remember to notify your maternity hospital of your arrival.
Here is a reminder list to help you to take the essentials*:
For your baby
• Diapers for newborns (if your maternity hospital asks you for them)
• Bodies
• Sleepsuits
• A hat
• Bibs
• Day clothes
• Warm clothes for leaving the maternity hospital
• Fabric diapers that will serve as a bib for your baby when you have visitors
• Bootees
• Cuddly toy
• A bath towel
• Physiological serum single dose
• Cleansing gel for the bath (Mustela Dermo-Cleansing)
• A cleansing lotion or fluid for daily hygiene (Mustela Cleansing Milk or PhysiObébé)
• A diaper cream to prevent diaper rash (Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream)
• A thermometer with an electronic display (depending on the maternity hospital)
For you
• Your pregnancy record, your ID, your ultrasounds, your healthcare card, your medical notes, your blood group and the father’s blood group
• Clothes and shoes for the day
• Maternity pads
• Disposable pants (mesh)
• Dressing gown, slippers
• Paper tissues
• Water spray
• Make-up bag
For dad
• A camera
• Cereal bars
• Change for the drinks machine
• Atomiser to help mum during labour
*Reminder list for France.Your bag may differ depending on the maternity hospital. Ask in advance so that you are sure which items are provided.