Your packing guide
How-To Cards &
Checklists
Step-by-step packing guides for every pouch, plus beautifully designed checklists so you never forget a thing.
Pouch by pouch
Your How-To Packing Cards
Each card guides you through exactly what to pack in each of the 6 labelled pouches — so everything has a place and you can find it in an instant.
First Moments
First Moments Pouch
Pack everything baby needs for their very first moments earthside — including your pregnancy announcement plaque and birth announcement plaque. Keep this pouch at the top of your bag for instant access right after birth.
What to pack:
- Newborn outfit
- Singlet
- Socks & mittens
- Beanie
- Nappy & wipes
- Pregnancy announcement plaque
- Birth announcement plaque
- Birth announcement card
+ 5 more items
Full list in the Digital Collection
Coming Home Outfit
Coming Home Outfit Pouch
Baby's special outfit for the journey home — the one you'll photograph forever. Pack it separately so it stays pristine and easy to find.
What to pack:
- 0–3 month outfit
- Cardigan or knit set
- Socks
- Bow or headband
- Singlet layer
+ 2 more items
Full list in the Digital Collection
Snuggles & Swaddles
Snuggles & Swaddles Pouch
Newborns love to be wrapped snugly. Having all your wraps in one pouch means you're never hunting through the bag at 3am.
What to pack:
- Muslin wrap (x2)
- Knit blanket
- Swaddle wrap
- Burp cloth (x2)
+ 1 more item
Full list in the Digital Collection
Baby Basics
Baby Basics Pouch
The everyday essentials for your hospital stay. Everything you'll reach for constantly — nappies, wipes, and the little things that make a big difference.
What to pack:
- Nappies (x8–10)
- Wipes
- Dummy
- Nappy cream
- Singlet (x2)
- Travel toiletries
+ 3 more items
Full list in the Digital Collection
Labour Support
Labour Support Pouch
Everything to keep mum comfortable and supported during labour. Pack this one last so it's the first thing you can grab when you arrive.
What to pack:
- Lip balm
- Hair ties & clips
- Portable fan
- Phone charger
- Snacks
- Electrolyte sachets
- Headphones
+ 4 more items
Full list in the Digital Collection
Recovery Essentials
Recovery Essentials Pouch
Mum's recovery matters just as much as baby's arrival. This pouch has everything for comfort and care in those precious first days postpartum.
What to pack:
- Maternity pads
- Disposable underwear
- Peri bottle
- Nipple balm
- Breast pads
- Recovery spray
+ 3 more items
Full list in the Digital Collection
These cards come with every Hospital Bag System
Printed and included in the physical bag, or available as a digital download in the Digital Collection.
Never forget a thing
Printable Checklists
Four beautifully designed checklists — one for each bag — so every person is covered and nothing gets left behind.
Mum's Bag
10 items- Comfortable nightgown or pyjamas
- Nursing bras (x2)
- Maternity underwear
- Toiletries & skincare
- Snacks & water bottle
- Phone charger & headphones
- Birth preferences document
- Medicare card & ID
- Comfortable going-home outfit
- Lip balm & hair ties
+ 7 more items
Get the full list in the Digital Collection
Baby's Bag
10 items- Newborn outfit (x2)
- Going home outfit
- Singlets (x3)
- Socks, mittens & beanie
- Swaddles & wraps (x3)
- Nappies (x10–12)
- Wipes & nappy cream
- Muslin cloths (x3)
- Dummy (if using)
- Car seat (ready at car)
+ 7 more items
Get the full list in the Digital Collection
Labour Bag
10 items- TENS machine & pads
- Massage oil or roller
- Lip balm
- Hair ties & clips
- Warm socks
- Playlist & headphones
- Portable fan
- Electrolyte sachets
- Snacks for mum & support person
- Camera or phone charged
+ 7 more items
Get the full list in the Digital Collection
Support Person
10 items- Change of clothes
- Toiletries
- Snacks & drinks
- Phone charger
- Pillow & blanket
- Cash for hospital café
- Camera charged
- Birth preferences copy
- Comfortable shoes
- Entertainment (book/tablet)
+ 7 more items
Get the full list in the Digital Collection
Get all 4 checklists in the Digital Collection
Includes all checklists, how-to packing cards, a packing guide, and a birth announcement template — delivered instantly to your inbox.
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Follow the how-to cards
Each card tells you exactly what goes in each pouch — no guesswork, no stress.
Pack with confidence
Tick off your checklists and walk into the hospital knowing everything is sorted.
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