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IRELAND'S ORIGINAL & BEST HOSPITAL BAGS
When you start packing your hospital bag, it’s very easy to feel like you need everything. Extra outfits. Extra toiletries. Extra “just in case” items. But when you speak to mums after birth, most say the same thing:
👉 There were only a handful of things they truly used constantly.
So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by packing, here’s a calmer, simpler look at what actually tends to matter most during your hospital stay.
Not glamorous… but absolutely essential. Comfort becomes the priority very quickly after birth, and having soft, comfortable basics makes a huge difference.
This gets mentioned over and over again by mums. Hospital plugs are rarely where you need them to be, and a long charger ends up being one of those small things you’re incredibly glad you packed.
Hospitals can feel warm and dry, especially during labour and overnight stays. These are small comfort items, but they make a bigger difference than people expect.
Simple babygrows with easy access are far more practical than complicated “cute” outfits in those first few days. Comfort and convenience win every time.
This is one people don’t always think about beforehand. But when contractions start, or when you’re exhausted after birth, being able to quickly find what you need matters so much. Having items organised into sections or smaller compartments can make everything feel calmer and easier. Ulluv offers gorgeous sets of matching holdalls, which you can split mum's and baby's items between aswell as the world's first hospital bag packing pods, a complete game changer where packing your hospital bag!
Most mums wear:
That’s about it.
Babies mainly stay wrapped, sleeping, feeding, or doing skin-to-skin in those early hours. You really don’t need lots of outfit changes.
Some mums like having a few comfort items, but most say they packed far more than they used. Keep it simple.
That said, if makeup or skincare is something that makes you feel more you and is important to you, then it is an essential. It is all about having items in your hospital bag that make you feel happier and more comfortable.
This is where overpacking happens. If something unexpected comes up, chances are someone can bring it in later. You don’t need to prepare for every possible scenario.
A lot of first-time mums think packing more will make them feel more prepared. But usually, the opposite is true. The calmer and more organised your bag is, the calmer you tend to feel too.
Instead of packing randomly into one large bag, try organising by category:
It makes finding things quicker and reduces so much unnecessary stress.
Your hospital bag doesn’t need to be perfect. It simply needs to support you through one very special, very emotional couple of days. And often, it’s the small practical comforts, not the extra stuff, that matter most.