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Navigate life’s milestones with confidence and ease
When you’re packing your maternity hospital bag, the focus is usually on the essentials: baby clothes, nappies, maternity pads, and toiletries.
But sometimes, it’s the little “non-essential” extras that end up making the biggest difference to your comfort and peace of mind during those early hours and days with your newborn.
Here are 5 items new parents often say they were so glad they brought:
Night feeds and nappy changes are inevitable — and those overhead hospital lights are harsh. A small rechargeable touch light gives you just enough glow to see what you’re doing without disturbing baby (or anyone else on the ward).
Check out our mini touch light (€22) from our website now.
In the haze of the first few days, it’s surprisingly easy to forget when baby last fed, or which side you fed on. A simple baby log notepad can be a total lifesaver, helping you keep track of feeds, sleeps and nappies — and reassuring you that baby is doing well.
Check out our baby log notepad (from €6) from our website now.
Organisation makes life so much easier when you’re tired and running on adrenaline.
Packing pods let you group items (like change kits for baby, items for mum, items for baby, pads etc) into separate labelled sections — so you’re not rummaging through one giant bag trying to find things.
Check out our hospital bag packing pods (from €49) from our website now.
Hospital food isn’t always available when you need it, and birth can leave you starving.
Having a stash of cereal bars, crackers or dried fruit in your bag means you can quickly refuel during the night or after labour.
Sockets are often awkwardly far from the bed.
A 2-3 metre charging cable makes it easy to stay connected, take those first precious photos, or message loved ones without worrying about your battery.
While they might not be on the official checklist, these thoughtful extras can make your hospital stay more comfortable, calmer, and easier to navigate.