Originally Posted by mickey

I pretty much sticked to this list:

For labour:
Your birth plan
Dressing gown
Slippers
Socks
An old nightdress or T shirt to wear in labour
Massage oils or lotions
Lip balm
Snacks and drinks or glucose tablets
Watch with a second hand to time contractions
Digital camera or camcorder (check with hospital first)
Relaxation materials: books, magazines etc
Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)
TENS pain relief machine if you are planning to use one
Toiletries
Water spray to cool you down
Music to listen to (some hospitals provide CD players)

For your birth partner:
Change of clothes
Snacks

After the birth:
Going-home outfit
Breastfeeding bras
Breast pads
Maternity pads
Nightdress or pyjamas
Toiletries
Address book, plus lots of change or a prepaid phone card for all the calls you may want to make. You may find you cannot use your mobile phone in the hospital building
Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste
Old knickers/cheap knickers/disposable knickers
Ear plugs (in case you end up on a noisy ward)
Arnica tablets (may help with bruising)

For your baby:
Infant car seat
One outfit for the trip home (all-in-one stretchy outfits are easiest)
Baby blanket (a warm one if weather is cold)
Nappies
One pair of socks or booties
Hat
Jacket or snowsuit for winter
Muslin squares

Originally Posted by mickey

I was wondering if I should take my mobile phone and its charger with me as well?

normally you can't use your mobile phone inside the hospital, isn't it?

are there possibly designated areas for mobile phone usage?

Originally Posted by Dippy Yvanne

i used mine but i was in for a month, you wer eonly allowed to use it outside