Are you a first-time mum? Not sure what toiletries you’ll need in your hospital bag?
Don’t stress about packing your maternity hospital bag toiletries. Get ready with us as we guide you step-by-step through packing your pregnancy toiletries for the hospital.
Key points:
- Check out our checklist below for your hospital bag essentials
- Choose gentle, natural and organic products to care for delicate skin
- We highly recommend Scent Free Shower Gel for your post-birth shower
- Organic Babies Mummy & Me Set features a lovely gentle balm, perfect for perineal massage and for protecting your skin when breastfeeding
Toiletries for hospital bag – checklist
Choosing toiletries for your hospital bag?
While the most essential things to pack are your maternity notes, pyjamas and a phone charger, packing a few familiar toiletries in your maternity hospital bag is a great way to feel more comfortable as you navigate those first days of parenthood on the maternity ward.
While you hope that you and your newborn will be home from the hospital before you know it, having your toiletry essentials will also bring peace of mind and a touch of home comfort during this special time.
Here are a few maternity hospital bag toiletry essentials to tick off your hospital bag checklist:
- Toothpaste + toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Gentle body wash
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Moisturiser – for that new mummy glow!
- Soothing skin balm
- Hand cream – alcohol hand wash can be very drying!
- Hand sanitiser
- Lip balm
- Perineal massage balm
- Maternity sanitary pads
- Maternity bra pads
- Hair ties/clips
Not sure where to start? Our maternity toiletries make it easy to find all your pregnancy essentials, including our Mum & Baby Rescue Balm.
A hospital bag essential suitable for use on the perineum from 34 weeks, this organic pregnancy balm uses a skin-softening blend of organic oils to help soften the perineum ahead of childbirth.
Alcohol-free, scent-free and ever-so gentle, it can also be used as a soothing nipple balm when breastfeeding.
Shop Organic Babies now and discover more skin-kind essentials you can trust for you and your little one.
Quick shop hospital bag essentials
Packed with natural and organic ingredients, these beautifully pure products are the perfect way to look after yourself when your skin may be feeling ultra-sensitive.
Top tip! It’s worth preparing your hospital bag well in advance. Not only is this practical and exciting to do, it also gives you something productive to do when you are in the mood for nesting!
What toiletries for a c-section?
Are you having a c-section? You might need to stay in the hospital for a day or two so check off all the items on the list above.
Whether you have a c-section or not, it’s good to be aware that your skin might be feeling extra sensitive in the days following childbirth, especially if you have had stitches.
To give dry, sensitive skin one less thing to worry about, we make our dermatologically tested, scent free toiletries with gentle plant actives that are kind to skin and safe to use throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Our Scent Free Shower Gel is our #1 choice for hospital stays. Made with soothing, organic Aloe Vera and natural bubbles from Yucca, it is ultra-gentle for sensitive, delicate skin.
Scent Free Shower Gel 200ml
A hypoallergenic shower gel for gently cleansing ultra-sensitive skin
£17.50
Shop more scent-free products.
Hospital bag mini toiletries
With muslins, nappies, newborn outfits and maternity pads jostling for space in your bag, mini toiletries can be a new mum's best friend!
We've created a trio of mini toiletry sets perfect for hospital bags so that you can have all your favourites with you when you need them the most.
Our Radiance Essentials Set contains all your skin care staples, including a must-have mini cleanser and travel-size tubes of Vita Min Fix Moisturiser and Day Solution SPF15. Rich in nourishing plant actives that encourage a youthful skin glow, this gentle routine is the perfect post-partum pick-me-up.
Radiance Skin Essentials Set
Unbox an unrivalled skin glow with this radiance-boost skin care set
£29.00
Do you prefer to use unscented skin care? Our Calming Skin Essentials was made for you! It pairs our oh-so gentle Scent Free Cleanser with Scent Free 24-Hour Cream and Scent Free SPF15 Sun Cream to keep delicate skin soft, calm and comfortable.
Calming Skin Essentials Set
Cleanse, soothe and protect with this scent-free skin care set
£29.00
Looking for hair care minis for your hospital bag? Our energising Organic Hair Essentials set contains everything you need to refresh postpartum. You’ll be surprised how many uses you get per tube—a little really does go a long way!
Organic Hair Essentials Set
Smooth, repair, shine with our travel-size protein-boost hair care trio
£26.00
We hope you have found our checklist and guide to choosing hospital bag toiletries helpful.
Need a helping hand in choosing organic skin care for you or your baby? Our friendly UK customer care team is ready to help and can be contacted on 01403 740350 or @GreenPeopleUK.
This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has over 30 years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry. A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped form the UK's first organic beauty standards, was voted the People’s Choice in the list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty and recognised with a lifetime achievement award at Natural & Organic Product Expo. A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals.
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