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The birth bags

Three bags: one for mum, one for the baby, one for you. Have them packed by about week 36 and sitting by the door, as it’s hard to know when labour will start. The NHS hospital bag checklist covers mum’s and the baby’s. We cover dad’s bag below.

Dad’s labour bag

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  • Print the pocket card

Baby’s bag

Mum packs her own bag, or even better if you do it together so you know where everything is.

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Other tasks

Things to sort before the big day.

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By the door

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