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Packing for the Hospital

Use this helpful list to guide you as you pack your hospital bag:

For mom
Nightgown or shirt to wear during labor if you don't feel comfortable in a gown provided by the hospital (they should be loose fitting or something that can be completely opened in the front)
Robe or bed jacket
Socks
Slippers
Nightgown and/or pajamas (if breastfeeding, then bring ones made for nursing)
2 - 4 bras (nursing bras if you plan to breastfeed)
3 - 6 pairs of underpants
Toiletries (toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, comb/brush, lip balm/chap stick)
Elastic/Scrunchie or hair clip to pull hair back during labor
A photo or object to be used as a focal point during labor
Going home outfit (something comfortable/loose fitting)
Optional
Lollipops or hard candy to keep your mouth moist during labor
Sanitary pads - the pads the hospital provides you may not be as comfortable as your favorite brand.
An activity (such as pre-addressing birth announcements or crossword puzzles) or a book to keep busy during early labor
Your baby book - you can record your delivery details and first moments with your baby and the nurses can put your baby's hand and foot prints on the appropriate page while they are inked for the hospital records
Cord Blood Collection kit (if you decided to collect your baby's cord blood)
Makeup, lipstick, scented shower gel or body powder to make you feel better after labor
Eyeglasses or contact lenses (keep in mind that you can wear your eyeglasses during labor, but you must take out your contacts)
Watch
Address book
A few small gifts or one for all of the nurses that helped care for you
A small gift for the other children at home from the baby

For partner
Insurance information
Hospital preregistration information
Don't forget to bring your cord blood banking kit
Change of clothes and toiletries, if they're allowed to stay in the room
Optional
Things to be used during labor: soothing music, something to be used as a focal point, tennis ball, rolling pin or lotion for massage, watch, paper/pen, snacks
Book or magazine for reading
List of people and phone numbers to call
Camera/film (make sure it's preloaded and in good working condition before you go)
Camcorder and/or cassette recorder with tapes

For baby
T-shirt, socks, hat
Going home outfit
Bunting/jacket (depending on season)
Receiving blanket (and a heavier blanket if it's cold)
Car seat (Keep in mind that you can't leave the hospital without it)

 

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shy on 3/24/2010 10:16:42 AM
A perfect start for the things that rushing mothers do forget on the way to the hospital!
christy on 3/5/2010 12:24:18 AM
its really good to remember all these things. ve pack but wil stil add from this helpful list..cant wait to me my princess on d 28 of march or earlier.thanks
Shirlette on 2/20/2010 5:01:31 PM
A very good list this is my third child and I still forgot to pack some things. I cant wait for my baby to come its still exciting the third time around.
Vicki on 2/15/2010 6:55:03 AM
Don't forget your Boppy or nursing pillow if you are nursing. I forgot that for my first baby and when my husband ran home to shower the next day I had him grab it, I was much more comfortable with it. I definitely won't be forgetting it this time around!! I guess I'd better get my bags packed, only 4 weeks to go. It's funny how nothing seems as urgent with your second child (probably because you are too busy chasing the first one around).
corissa on 2/5/2010 5:08:23 PM
Great starter list, seems I cant get enough of preplanning right now. I agree on bringing your own pillows, just make sure its not in a white pillow case. You might want to grab tooth paste and toothbrush for you and one for your coach/hubby/ it's one of those make you crazy things. We are going for planned c-section this time I think I can be more aware and prepared this time...Good luck and God Bless you ladies.
Modupe on 1/20/2010 1:25:27 PM
This is really helpful for me.
Barb on 1/11/2010 12:59:37 PM
The hospital I am delivering at does not provide diapers..... you may want to double check :)
jen on 12/23/2009 6:11:21 AM
if bottle feeding bring your own formula. my little one hated the carnation brand @hospital, i had the best results w/similac and target brand lactofree
Jessa on 12/22/2009 11:11:15 AM
this time around my husband is going to bring his camping cot...he said hed rather sleep on gravel than on the hospital pull out sofa again...
Rokeasha on 12/17/2009 6:57:40 AM
Thanks for this list. i really appreciated it i didnt know the essentials that i needed for labor and delivery and this list really helped. i already have my bag packed but it looks like i forgot some things :)
paulina on 12/13/2009 8:28:00 PM
thank you so much. this really helps alot cus i was going crazy i didnt knw what to take and i pack my baby bag already and i gota pack my bag but i knw wat to get now before i be on my way to the hospital... and i cnt leave home with out my lucky pillow...lol good lucky TO all U ladies I cant wait till I meet MY lil boy caylen lopez january 27 2010
shawna on 11/24/2009 6:35:17 PM
any thing that makes you feel comfortable i took the baby book and wrote down the size and weight of my daughter to keep me bissy
Marilyn on 11/21/2009 11:37:49 AM
Well in response to some of the people well atleast for my first child. The hospital provided my daughters first bag of diapers, and pacifer. And to be frank the hospitals first pacifer is the best.. lol
Olayinka Akinrinmade on 11/17/2009 3:12:35 PM
Thanks so much for this information because l have no idea what is requested here, l came in this year from Nigeria and it is total different over there, though it is my second baby, the first was in Nigeria, with your information am sure l will not leave anything behind.
Genie on 11/16/2009 9:15:44 AM
Thank you so much for sharing... this link is very helpful especially for ftm like me.
tetty on 11/10/2009 7:36:59 AM
Thanks, i will get a camera for myself this time and pillows. I dont want to miss out anything this time around. I just cant wait to see this angel.
Leslie on 11/4/2009 12:56:53 PM
For baby...PACIF The 1 friend I had that didn't bring a pacifier regretted it...(I say bring more than one because babies like to spit them out onto the floor lol). Everyone else who had them had quiet, calm babies. :)
Marian on 10/23/2009 1:33:34 AM
all good information but you forgot to add in the baby section the diapers...lo i agree too about the pillow thing...than you for reminding us...:)
Saman Farooqi on 10/15/2009 4:17:56 AM
its very helpfull
Angela on 10/4/2009 2:02:19 PM
I like the idea of writing in the baby book at the hospital. There are times when you can't sleep and the baby is passed out and it would be a great way to capture the moments as you remember them. I write in a journal that I have and keep for my kids so, they will have something to reflect on when I am gone and they need to remember how much I loved them each as individuals. Yes, I agree with your own pillows! It's hard to sleep on a hospital pillow. The other thing to bring is extra batteries for your camera~ nothing worse than trying to get your babies first moments and the batteries die! Sweats are a great thing to take to wear home. They don't push on your stomach and fit great no matter what your body looks like after!
josie on 9/7/2009 4:33:10 AM
A camera too!!
Ashley on 8/16/2009 9:02:26 AM
Something not listed here that both my husband and I desperatly needed with the birth of our daughter, YOUR OWN PILLOWS!. The ones at the hospital are so small and you should do whatever it takes to find some measure of comfort during and after labor
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