Here’s a simple hospital bag checklist to help you prepare for the big day:

MOTHER:

  • ID and important documents: Means of ID, insurance info, hospital card, and your birth plan (if you have one).
  • Underwear, disposible panties and nursing bras
  • Slippers, Shower shoes
  • Going home outfit
  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, and hair ties, Chapstick, facewash
  • Glasses/Contacts, Contact solution (if you wear)
  • Comfortable clothing, PJ Pants & Shirts (open in front)
  • Phone. power bank and charger
  • Snacks, vacuum flask
  • Entertainment
  • Wrapper, Towel, breast pad, washcloth
  • Medications
  • Comfort items
  • Maternity pads

CHILD:

  • Car seat
  • Outfits (Onesies, baby caps, Pants, Socks, mittens)
  • Receiving blankets, shawl
  • Going home outfit
  • Diapers and baby wipes (if not provided)
  • Baby towel
  • Baby toiletries
  • A feeding cover

Ask the hospital for their own recommended list, so you know the additional items to bring or those to omit.

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