Your Hospital Packing List!
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As you get closer to childbirth, you’ll want to start to pack your hospital bag. I’ve compiled a list here of what to bring, with some tips and tricks scattered throughout! Want help planning for childbirth? I’d love to support you; so feel free to reach out here!
For the birthing parent:
Button up shirt/bathrobe/nightgown (great for skin-to-skin!)
Warm socks (grippy socks are a bonus!)
Water bottle with straw
Pillow, blanket, or anything that will help make you comfortable in your delivery room and recovery room
Snacks (think about things that are easy to eat, delicious, and can give you lots of calories quickly!)
Eye mask
Swimsuit and flip flops
Nursing bras
Toiletries (including toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush and ties, etc.)
Photo ID, Insurance Card, folder to collect all important papers
Eyeglasses and contacts (if necessary)
For your baby:
Going home outfit for baby
Warm clothing - hat, socks, mittens (if it’s cold outside)
Car seat (do an install before labor begins, then take out the car seat until it’s time to head to the hospital!)
Blanket
For the non-laboring partner:
A change of clothing (don’t forget extra underwear and socks!)
A button down or zip up comfortable shirt (great for skin to skin time!)
Snacks and meals for you
Water bottle
Swimsuit and flip flops
Extra items:
An extra bag (so you can take home as much hospital gear as possible! Grab pads, diapers, ointments, etc. to help with your first few days at home.)
Two phone chargers (one for birthing parent and one for support person)
Other necessary chargers for electronics
Portable speaker with charger, and/or headphones
Any items to help my hospital room into soothing environment (favorite blanket, picture of your dog, etc.)
Nursing pillow (if planning to nurse)
Any prescriptions that birthing parent or support partner need
Stroller fan (great for laboring - can attach right to the bed!)
