Hospital bag basics

Check out our essential picks to pack into your hospital bag. These mum and newborn basics will help ensure your comfort on the maternity ward.

Check out our essential picks to pack into your hospital bag. These mum and newborn basics will help ensure your comfort on the maternity ward

Boden overnight bag £249

Luxurious and beautiful, this overnight bag is made from soft, hardwearing leather, and is useful and practical as well as being a highly desirable fashion accessory.

Available from Boden
Moda Stripe nightshirt £14

Stay comfortable and cool in this blue and white stripe sleeveless nightshirt.

Available from Mothercare
Red spotted ribbon mule slippers £5

For cosy toes, try these slippers from Presence, which feature a grey spot ribbon trim and spotted lining.

Available from Debenhams
Goddess Comfort Zone soft cup nursing bra £30

Goddess has designed this bra with comfort and practicality in mind. Inner framing, a wide band and additional back adjustments mean good support. One-handed clasps make for easier nursing and special fabric wicks moisture away from the body.

Available from Figleaves
Bella Materna Anytime Pregnancy and Nursing Bra £34.95

Feel fabulous inside and out with this gorgeous wireless bra by Bella Materna that can be worn during pregnancy and whilst nursing. So soft and stylish; it provides amazing support during your pregnancy and easy nursing when you need it most.

Available from Isabella Oliver
Pack of 4 Maternity Briefs by Vertbaudet £16

These briefs are high waisted, to be full-fitting without pressing on your tummy.

Available from La Redoute
Rose washbag £18

This practical, generously proportioned washbag has two internal pockets (one mesh), one zipper pocket on the outside, piped seams and a sturdy zip closure and hanging loop. Made from pretty, hard-wearing, wipe-clean oilcloth.

Available from Cath Kidston
Unisex layette sleepsuits - 3-pack £12.50-£13.50

Three stone and cream sleepsuits with assorted contrasting print and embroidery features.

Available from Mothercare
Bonfit Baby Swaddle blanket £14.99

These soft blankets help calm baby's twitches and may help with breast feeding as it keeps little arms and hands tucked away.

Available from Mothercare
Mothercare Baby grooming set £6.99

Includes: brush, comb, scissors, toothbrush, nail clippers and nail files.

Available from Mothercare
Newborn set £18

All you need to prepare for baby's arrival! Ribbed sleepsuit with press-stud fastening at shoulders and inside leg so it is easy to slip on. Bodysuit with press-studs at cross-over front and inside leg. Cardigan with press-stud fastening. Hat, slippers and mittens in ribbed knit. Set comes in an organdie bag.

Available from La Redoute