Giving Birth: What to take to the Hospital

Giving Birth: What to take to the Hospital

Babies don’t always stick to the rules when deciding when to be born. Sometimes they are early and sometimes they are late, but since you never know when they’ll decide to make their appearance, it’s best to be prepared! Have a bag packed at least a couple of weeks before your due date.

Here is a PACKING LIST of important items:

Health Insurance/ Medical Records (if needed)

Hospital Registration

Birth Plan (if you have one)

Toiletries

Cosmetics (if you prefer)

Clean Underwear

Robe, Dressing Gown, Socks & Slippers

Outfit to wear home (keep it roomy and comfortable)

Nursing Bra and Nursing Pads

Whatever will help you relax: Here are some possibilities: your own pillow (use a patterned or colorful pillowcase so it doesn't get mixed up with the hospital's pillows), music and something to play it on, light reading material, a picture of someone or something you love, anything you find reassuring.

Entertainment: Magazines, Books, IPOD, CDs/ player, DVDs/ player

Camera/ Camcorder

Snacks

Calling Card/ Change for Pay Phone (in case your cell phone doesn't have reception)

Outfit and Hat for Baby to Wear Home (make sure the outfit has legs so the baby can wear the seatbelt on the ride home)

Baby Blanket