Om Baby Hospital Bag Checklist

Oct 20

Written By sheri poe

Photo ID, insurance info, hospital forms and birth plan
Eyeglasses (if you wear them)
Cell phone and charger
Two or three pairs of warm, non skid socks
A warm robe or sweater
Lip balm (hospitals are very dry)
Headband or ponytail holder
Sugar-free hard candy or lozenges to keep your mouth moist during labor
Non-perishable snacks
2 maternity bras (no underwire) and nursing pads (whether or not you plan to nurse, you’ll appreciate the support and leak protection)
Toiletries and personal items: hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, contact lens case and solution (travel size products are great)
Loose, lightweight clothing (maternity wards can often be hot) and sleepwear
Comfortable going-home clothes in six-month maternity sizes, and flat shoes

Very light reading (think magazines and newspapers)
Earbuds to listen to music on your phone
Bath towel (the hospital will probably supply a very thin, small one)
Hairdryer
A comfy pillow from home
A few pairs of maternity underwear that can get ruined (the hospital will have disposable pairs, which some women find handy and others find gross); if you’re prepping a c-section hospital bag, check out this low-rise postpartum underwear designed with your incision’s recovery in mind
A postpartum recovery essentials kit (the hospital will provide pads and ice packs but that's it)
Breastfeeding pillow

Approved infant car seat
A coming-home outfit and hat (pro tip: bring clothes in different sizes to make sure they fit!); you might want to consider a matching hat and swaddle set for baby’s first photo! (totally optional)
One zip or velcro swaddle
Shusher
Warm blankets (for the ride home)

Cell phone and charger
A change of clothes
Toiletries: toothbrush, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, contact lens case and solution
Snacks
Entertainment, whether it’s something to read, listen to or watch
Camera with batteries, charger and an extra memory card
Any daily prescription medication—for both parents!