Hospital Bag Checklist for Delivery in Kenya (2026): For Mum, Baby and Birth Partner
Babies do not always arrive on schedule, so a packed bag by the door takes one worry away. Hospitals differ in what they provide, so ask your clinic during antenatal visits and adjust this list.
Quick answer: Pack by about week 36 (earlier if your doctor advises). Carry your ID, SHA (Social Health Authority) or insurance details and your antenatal clinic booklet; for you: nightdresses, maternity pads, nursing bras, toiletries and slippers; for baby: a receiving set, a swaddle or warm blanket, rompers, socks, a cap and diapers; plus phone chargers and some cash.
Documents
- National ID (and your partner's)
- SHA details or private insurance card and any pre-authorisation
- Antenatal clinic booklet and recent test results
- Hospital booking or deposit receipt, if any
- Emergency contacts written down
For Mum
| Item | How many |
|---|---|
| Front-opening nightdresses or loose clothes | 2–3 |
| Maternity pads | 1–2 packs |
| Big comfortable underwear | 4–5 |
| Nursing bras and breast pads | 2 / 1 pack |
| Lesso or wrapper, socks, slippers | 1 each |
| Toiletries, towel, lip balm | 1 set |
| Going-home outfit | 1 |
| Snacks and a water bottle | Enough for a day |
For Baby
KSh 2,000
KSh 1,800
KSh 1,800
KSh 1,800
KSh 60
KSh 550
| Item | How many |
|---|---|
| Receiving set or vests and sleepsuits | 1 set / 3–4 pieces |
| Swaddle or warm blanket | 2 |
| Cap, mittens and socks | 2 each |
| Newborn diapers and wipes or cotton wool | 1 pack |
| Going-home outfit | 1 |
| Shawl for the trip home | 1 |
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For the Birth Partner
- Change of clothes and a warm layer
- Phone, power bank and chargers
- Cash and M-Pesa for transport, food and pharmacy
- Snacks and water
- The hospital's phone number and the route there
When and How to Pack
- Ask your clinic what the hospital provides.
- Wash baby clothes in mild soap and dry them well.
- Pack three small bags (mum, baby, documents) inside one big bag.
- Keep the bag by the door or in the car from about week 36.
- Tell whoever will take you where it is.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Packing only newborn-size clothes for a big baby.
- Forgetting documents and insurance details.
- No cash for small costs.
- A heavy suitcase instead of an easy-to-carry bag.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I pack my hospital bag?
Around week 36, or earlier if your doctor advises.
What documents do I need for delivery in Kenya?
Your ID, SHA or insurance details and your antenatal clinic booklet; ask your hospital if it needs anything else.
How many baby clothes should I pack?
Three or four outfits, two blankets or swaddles, caps, socks and mittens.
Do hospitals provide maternity pads?
It depends on the hospital; pack your own to be safe.
What should I not bring?
Valuables, lots of jewellery and too many clothes.
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This checklist is general information. Follow your doctor's or midwife's advice.
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