Maternity Hospital Packing List for Thomson Medical Centre (TMC) Singapore
Since I gave birth in TMC, I thought it would be useful to share a comprehensive list of things to bring along and pack. I started packing around 1-2 months before delivery so it wouldn't be a last minute rush. Plus, you never know if baby decides to come earlier than planned. Things that I actually used and things that I didn't.
✅ Spectra breastpump and bottle - there will be a lactation consultant visiting you during your stay so she can show you how to use it if needed. I had no milk supply in the first 2 days, so this is just to help stimulate and signal to your brain to start producing.
✅ Silverette cup - worn this since day one 24/7 to protect and heal my nipples!
❓ Syringe Hakaa colostrum - I didn't have colostrum in the first few days, but if you do you can bring it along to feed your newborn right away.
✅ Binder P’feather (as shown in the photo above). I bought it cheaper from Thomsonbaby.com when they have sales online every month. If you get directly from the hospital the charges are higher. I brought this to the operating theatre and the nurse put it on for me immediately after the surgery when I was still on the operating table. It helps to keep your wounds closed and reduces pain.
❓ Pads - The hospital will provide maternity pads, so up to you whether you want to use your own e.g. Kotex overnight panties.
✅ Toothbrush and toothpaste
✅ Skincare
✅ Car seat carrier - If you are taking normal taxis this is not mandatory, it's only required for Private Hire Vehicles and personal vehicles. I brought it as I felt it was safer for baby and we did use it! This is very easy to install with a seatbelt. Another great but more expensive option to consider is the Doona+ Car Seat Stroller.
✅ Diaper cream - I brought Mustela and still using it for our baby today after a year. Thomson's essentials goodie bag includes diaper cream, so you could use that.
❓ Thermal flask - I didn't use it, but if you want LOTS of red date tea, you can use this to store.
✅ Diaper backpack - if you need extra storage space. You can claim a free diaper bag from Similac!
✅ Sunflower Lecithin from Legendairy Milk - started taking immediately after giving birth to reduce the occurence of clogs
❓ Wet wipes - also provided in TMC's goodie bag, no need to bring your own
✅ Clothes - I wore the hospital gown throughout the stay, so only discharge clothes are required
✅ Adult discharge clothes
✅ Mittens and booties
✅ Baby discharge clothes - your baby can wear TMC's romper home, but you could bring your own if you want
✅ Bottle brush and detergent - if you used the pump, you would need to wash the flange and bottles. This portable bottle brush set is super handy - comes with a built-in drying rack and would be useful when you go travel!
✅ Phone charger
✅ Power adaptor with long cable - the power plug is very far behind at the wall behind your bed, so bringing your own will allow easy access to charge you and your spouse's electronic devices :)
❗🗎 Documents
✅ Medical records (if any)
✅ Admission letter
✅ Pre-natal medical bills for Medisave claim which will be processed at the counter.
✅ Cord blood donation form - we decided to donate the cord blood to SBCC
✅ NRIC
✅ Wallet and credit card to pay your hospital bill
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Once you check in to your room, you can ask the staff for your goodie bag already which consists of a lot of essentials like diaper cream, wet wipes, nipple cream, adult body wipes etc. We had so many things to carry home compared to when we arrived (including a 3kg baby), so try to pack light especially if you are not driving. 😅
Tip: On day 1, register your baby for a free newborn photoshoot at TMC. The photographer will take it at the nursery and after a few weeks you can collect it. I ended buying additional photos because they were so cute.. 😙
Another question often asked was "How much was the hospital bill?" Here's a quick summary:
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