Hospital Bag Checklist
The last thing you want to worry about when you go into labor is what should I bring to the hospital? It’s a good idea to know what you need/want to bring and have your bag packed by your 35th week.
What to bring for you
Items for Labor:
- Non-slip socks or slippers (for pacing the hall during labor)
- Robe
- Camera / Camcorder
- Smartphone (Dad can be texting, Tweeting and Facebooking all through the labor process)
- Contact list
- Stop watch to time contractions (once you are hooked up to the monitor this will be done for you)
- Snacks and drinks
- Any items you’ve identified in Lamaze class that will help in labor (birthing ball, rice sock, rolling pin, etc)
Items for after Labor:
- Change of clothes
- Nursing bra
- Nursing pads
- Nipple cream (lanolin)
- Nursing pillow
- Earplugs (in case you are sharing a room with someone else)
- Toiletries (although basics will be provided by hospital)
What to bring for baby
- Swaddling blanket
- Knit hat
- Going home outfit
- Car seat
- Nail clippers
What the hospital should provide (call to confirm in advance)
- Hospital Gown
- Under garments (mesh panties)
- Sanitary pads
- Basic toiletries
- Breast pump
- Baby blankets
- Diapers and wipes