The Hospital Bag – Soft Clothes for Birth and Hospital Stays

Short answer: The clothes in your hospital bag need to be soft, loose and easy to take on and off. Bamboo nightwear, a dressing gown and soft knickers are the most important items, because hospital rooms are often warm, and because the skin is extra sensitive during birth and a hospital stay.

The most important things in the bag

Pack two sets of nightwear, a dressing gown, several pairs of soft knickers and a pair of warm socks. Hospital rooms are warm, and bamboo breathes, so you are not left lying there sweating. See the range of bamboo nightwear for women and soft bamboo knickers.

Nightdress or a set?

For the birth itself and the first few days a loose nightdress is often the most practical, including for breastfeeding. Find bamboo nightdresses for women in styles without tight edges. A bamboo dressing gown makes the walks along the hospital corridors more comfortable.

Sensitive skin and long days

During a hospital stay the skin is often more sensitive than usual, and scratchy clothes quickly become unbearable. Bamboo viscose is smooth and soft and does not irritate; read more in the guide to bamboo clothing for sensitive skin.

Frequently asked questions

Which clothes should I pack in my hospital bag?

Two sets of soft nightwear, a dressing gown, several pairs of soft knickers and warm socks cover most needs during birth and a hospital stay.

Why choose bamboo for the hospital bag?

Bamboo is soft against sensitive skin, breathes in warm hospital rooms and dries quickly after washing.

Is a nightdress better than a nightwear set at the hospital?

A loose nightdress is often the most practical for the first few days, not least for breastfeeding, while a set is nice later on.