HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST SINGAPORE MUM-TO-BE

I would recommend all mothers-to-be to pack your hospital bag 1.5 months prior to your due date and here’s why!

About 3 years ago, I delivered to my daughter who is about 4 weeks prior to my due date. My water bag broke in the middle of the night and yeah! I have to grab my hospital bag and rush to the hospital. Perhaps I was a little paranoid after watching I didn’t know I was pregnant from discovery health channel. Though I know I am pregnant but anything can happen and it may happen anytime, and I don’t wish to face the panicked and worrying on the day of my delivery.

I’m glad I did my advanced hospital bag packing and so please pack your hospital bag in advanced.

If you have no idea what to pack for your hospital bag, here’s a hospital bag checklist I have compiled for mummy who is delivering in Singapore.

Essential Documents to Bring

• Letter from your gynae
• Hospital admission form
• NRIC card- Husband and Wife
• Original Marriage Certification (so you can register your baby’s name at the hospital, otherwise you can do it at ICA within 42 days)
• If any- Bring your medical records or drug allergies lists in case of emergency.

 Mummy Hospital Bag Checklist

• Maternity pads for heavy flow x 6 (At least 30cm long)
• Disposable undies or your old undies x 5
• Toiletries set- Focial form, showel gel, toothpaste, toothbrush and shampoo *Optional
• Cosmetics- If you plan to look good for photo taking
• Lip balm- Your lips will get pretty dry in the air-condition room
• Breast pump
• Nursing bras x 3
• Breast pads x 8
• Nursing robe or pyjamas  *Optional
• Slippers
• Socks
• Small towel
• Big towel if you plan to bath there
• Hair bands or hair ties
• Spectacles if any
• Nursing pillow – This comes handy if you went thru a C-section, otherwise you can skip this.
• Mobile phone and charger
• Plastic bag for keeping your dirty clothing x 3
• A set of clothing for when you discharge from the hospital

Daddy Hospital Bag Checklist

• Jacket
• 2 sets of clothing
• Coins for buying drinks at vending machine
• Water Bottle
• Mobile phone charger
• Camera and charger
• Toiletries set like toothbrush and toothpaste if daddy is staying overnight

Baby Hospital Bag Checklist

• 1 set of 0-3months clothing for going home.  Recommend to bring onesie.
• 1 set of mittens and booties
• 1 swaddle blanket
• 1 baby cap
• Wet wipes or Handkerchiefs
• Rear-facing car seat
• Surgical tape to tighten baby’s mitten if it is too loose

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GETTING READY for your Pre Wedding Photoshoot

► Plan your outfits: What goes with what indoor backdrop or outdoor scenery. You don’t want to end up wearing a green gown at the greenery field, don’t you?
► Back up plan: Have an alternative date or choose indoor photo shoot location in case of bad weather. Communicate with your photographer.
► Props: If you have many props set up at certain scene, always communicate with your photographer or helper as more time are needed for the setup.
► Pose List: Instead of listening to your photographer on what pose to do. Save your own pose list in the mobile phone so you will not run out of idea what to pose. Show the pose list or practice it with your spouse if you can so both are well prepared. See pose list here.
► Preferred location: Communicate with your photographer and driver so they know where is the next photography destination. Your photographer needs to get the right camera equipment ready for the next scene!

WHAT TO BRING

► Men’s Shirts: Bring at least 3 different colours shirt to match bride’s gown.
► 2 Ties: To match the bride’s gown.
► Black & white socks(Long): For black and white men suits photoshoot.
► Nude underwear: When the men needs to wear white suits.
► Button shirt: Easier for the bride to change into the wedding gown after the makeup and hair is done.
► Slipper: Beside the heels, bring a comfort shoe or slipper as you need to walk a lot for outdoor photoshoot.
► Facial blotter: Facial blotter paper to blot the oil without ruining your makeup.
► Tissue and wet tissue: In case you perspire etc.
► Water Bottle & Straw: To keep yourself hydrated. Drink with the straw so as not to ruin your lipstick.
► False eyelashes: If you have your favourite false lashes, bring it along. Otherwise, use what the makeup artist is providing.
► Ampoules: Same thing, if you have your favourite ampoules, bring it. Otherwise, use what the makeup artist is recommending.
► Plasters: In case of bad blister from wearing the high heels.
► Portable mini fans: In case of hot weather, the mini fan will prevent your makeup from melting. I recommend using micro USB mini fans which can be plug into the phone straight away which cost S$5-$10 each. Pretty strong wind unlike those battery operated mini fan you get from Diaso. 
► Sweets and Snacks: In case you get hungry along the way.
► Safety pins: In case the zip is not working etc.
► NuBra: Optional.. to lift or enhance your boobs!
► Hairspray: Bring your own hairspray if you don’t have a makeup artist that follows you. Strong wind will ruin your hair and you will realized that hairspray is your savoir.
► Mini make up pouch: If you don’t have a makeup artist that follows you through the day, you will need to bring your own compact powder, blusher, eyelashes glue, lipstick.
► Umbrella: In case of bad weather
► Props: If you want to… Balloons, chalkboard, flower etc.
► Hair Conditioner: (A Must) Your makeup artist will be using alot of hair spray. By using the hair conditioner before shampooing your hair will makes washing a lot easier as it helps to dissolve the hairspray first.
► Eye makeup remover & Cotton pads: To remove your false lashes and eyelashes.

Please contribute and comment if there’s anything else that you think is helpful but is not mentioned in the list, and I will add them in this list!

Thank you! =)

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