Due to different practices of different hospitals, you may like to check with nurses what common items that will be provided by the hospitals before you pack.
- 2 Breast pads
- 3 Bras
- 3 of Front-open button dressing gowns( This is for easy breastfeeding )
- Clothes that mother will wear when going back home
- 3 Underwear (disposable and sanity type will be better)
- Sanitary pads
- Stretch Mark Cream
- Nipple cream
- Bed room slipper or comfortable shoe
- Comb, hair band
- Disposable pantries or daily wear panties
- Mirror
- Clothing for 3 days and nights
- Camera/ video camera
- Charger for hand pone and camera
- Card reader (You may have lots of things to record)
- Laptop (Optional)
- Baby clothes and blanket (some hospital may provide, please check with nurse, but prepare at least 1 for going home)
- 1 pair of mittens and booties (Check with nurse first)
- Wrapping blanket (Check with nurse)
- Baby vests (Check with nurse)
- 1 set of clothes for going back home (Check with nurse)
- Shampoo and body lotion
- Toothes and Toothpaste
- Face towel
- Facial foam
- ICs of parents
- Marriage Certificate
- Documents or receipts needed to claim Medisave
- A clear folder to put all relevant documents or receipts
For foreigner, the following document may be required if relevant
- Passports of parents
- Entry Permits of parents
- Disembarkation/Embarkation Card of Parents
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