Hospital Packing List
Labour the App Hospital Bag Checklist
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What to pack as Birthing Person
Photo ID
Health insurance card
Hospital pre-registration forms
2 copies of your birth plan
Contact information for Baby’s pediatrician
Medicines
Note: the hospital will dose out (administer) to you any medicine - even your daily prenatal and allergy meds
A birthing gown if you would prefer to use your own versus the hospital gown
Slippers or house shoes such as rubber Birkenstocks (which can also be used in the shower)
Socks (we recommend warm, comfortable socks as well as compression socks)
2 pairs of PJs that snap/button down the front, especially if breastfeeding
2 changes of comfortable clothes
Comfortable going home clothes (think Nap Dress or lounge wear set vs. any tight pants, even yoga pants; a loose fitting outfit you wore at 6 months is a recommended reference)
Nursing bra (if breastfeeding)
Disposable underwear such as these
Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lip balm, hair dryer, a headband or ponytail holder, sanitary pads for a heavy flow such as these
Note: The hospital will not have a hair dryer. If you want to shower and blow dry your hair, bring your own hair dryer
Glasses, contact lens solution & case (if applicable)
Your own roll of Ultra Soft Toilet Paper
Eye mask to help minimize light during sleep
Towel (dark color)
Your own pillow (dark color pillow case)
Healthy snacks, drinks, and a water bottle
Electronics & chargers - extra long chargers can be helpful
Headphones
Fan such as a portable fan
Tennis ball or lacrosse ball to massage backaches
Book/Kindle/Podcasts/Magazines
What to pack as Partner
Photo ID
Health insurance card
Know your and your partner’s Social Security number as you’ll need to provide both parents’ numbers to file Baby’s Birth Certificate and Social Security card
Contact information for Baby’s pediatrician
Large folder to organize paperwork
The list of people to call/text to let know the news of the birth
Medicines
Your own pillow (dark color pillow case)
Hospital shoes / slippers
A pair of pajamas
3 - 4 changes of comfortable clothes
Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lip balm
Electronics & chargers - extra long chargers can be helpful
Headphones
Speaker
Healthy snacks, drinks, and a water bottle
Glasses & contact lens solution, case (if applicable)
Eye mask to help minimize light during sleep
Book/Kindle/Magazines/Podcasts
A large bag to bring home everything from the hospital room (pads, bottles, bins - literally anything that’s not tied down)
What to pack for Baby
An installed, approved, rear facing infant car seat for the car ride home
Clothes to depart the hospital, including onesie, socks, a hat and mittens (helps with sharp nails); layers if weather is cold
Newborn diapers (hospital will often provide these)
Newborn wipes (hospital will often provide these)
Nail clippers such as Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer
A blanket for the ride home (can leave in the car)
What to pack for Siblings
Age related activities such as coloring books & crayons, toys
Healthy snacks and a water bottle
A gift to the baby “from” the older sibling
Compiled using information from the following sources:
American Pregnancy Association
United Kingdom National Health Service
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