Third trimester — the real prep list

Don't trust the lists from baby stores — half of it is upsell. Here's the actual list.

Around week 32:

• Hospital bag (hers + yours + baby's) — packed and by the door.
• Route to hospital — drive it once at night, time it, know parking.
• Install the car seat — book a fitting if you can.

Around week 35:

• Newborn nappies (size 1, two packs) + wipes.
• Vests, sleepsuits, one warm hat.
• Cot or moses basket set up, sheets washed.
• Your phone has: the midwife number, the hospital number, your closest "drop everything" friend.

Around week 38:

• Freezer meals — at least 5 family-size portions.
• A plan for who tells extended family, and when.
• Time off from work confirmed in writing.