Really giant pants! What mums-to-be pack in their hospital bags
As the due date approaches, a final task for any mum-to-be is to pack a hospital bag. This should include items for the new arrival such as nappies and babygros, as well as some clothing for herself, including a nightie and some large, comfortable pants.
Expectant mum Di thought she’d found the perfect pair of post-birth pants on #BumpBirthBaby. But do they really need to be this big?
‘I took this too far and got really giant pants’
Mum-to-be Di describes the contents of her hospital bag.
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