 Ministry of Health
NZ Government
©Copyright
Published:
22/12/2005 |
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Some ideas of what to bring to Hospital
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For You: |
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Day wear |
Shirt and trousers,
skirt or dresses, lava lava (clothes suitable for breastfeeding, open at the
front or separate at the waist) summer wear as hospital is warm.
Bras and breast pads, panties, jandals, (for wearing in the showers). |
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Night wear |
Nighties or
pyjamas, lava lava, dressing gown, ( remember convenience for breast
feeding). |
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Toiletries |
Soap and face
cloth, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Shampoo and comb, 3 packets of sanitary pads. |
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Additional |
Card and /or coin (
50c, 20c) for telephones.
Pen ( for completing babies feed chart).
Your own mug or cup. Tea and Milo is provided.
Your own pillow and cover
Complementary remedies and usual medications |
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For Baby |
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your stay in hospital, we will provide nappies and singlets. You may need a
bonnet, booties and cardigan for warmth whilst in the hospital for your
baby. |
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To take baby home |
Nappies, singlet,
gown, or all in one, jacket/cardigan.
Shawl or blanket, bonnet and booties
Car seat for the baby |
We recommend you leave your
valuables at home.
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