Hospital Check List
Whether its your first go around or you are an old pro, packing for the hospital is never easy because every birth is different! Here is a list that can help you for the big day! Print it out and pack it with your hospital bag.
Sometime after 32 weeks you will want to start to prepare the items you will need. *If it’s baby #2 your body may go into labor sooner & labor may progress faster than your first.
Be sure to ask your hospital or OB for any additional items or paper work you may need. Some hospitals allow you to pre-register so you are able to be admitted more quickly when the big time comes.
Although you don’t have to take a birthing class the second time around I do recommend you take a tour of your hospital or labor and delivery floor if it’s a new hospital. If it’s the same hospital be ready to say “Hi” again to the staff!
General:
Admission forms/papers
Cell Phone/Charger
Baby name book
Camera/video camera
Extra batteries/battery pack
Memory cards
Gift for a sibling(s)
Health insurance card
Pregnancy/birth reference book
Cash
Phone card or calling card
For Labor:
Birth Plan
Birth ball
Facecloth from home (colored, so it doesn't get into hospital laundry)
Focal point
Headband
Hot water bottle or heating pad (wish I had, had)
Lollipops and hard candy (for dry mouth)
Lotion
Tennis balls (for back massage)
Watch or stopwatch (with a second hand for timing contractions)
Comforts Of Home:
Books/Mags
Small cooler with drinks and snacks
Ipod/MP3 player
Extra pillow/s (colored pillowcase, so it doesn't get into hospital laundry)
Long Robe
House slippers other comfy slip on shoes
Button down nursing shirt or gown (unless wearing hospital gown)
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For Your Partner:
Change of clothes
Snacks
Reading material
MP3 player
Cell charger
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After Birth:
Address Book/Contacts
Baby Book
Thank you cards/notes
Large empty bag to bring home gifts & hospital supplies (Ikea bags works well)
Folder for baby’s chart and important papers
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Clothing:
Bathrobe
Loose, comfortable outfits
Nightgown
Nursing bras
Nursing pads
Slippers
Thick socks
Underwear (pairs that you don't care about)
Support belt for postpartum
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Personal care:
Barrettes/Headband
Body soap
Brush/comb
Contact lens case/lens supplies
Deodorant
Eye shade
Facial soap
Glasses
Chap stick
Lotion
Maxi pads (some may be provided but have some for home care)
Mouthwash/breath mints
Prescription medications you're taking with prescription
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
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For Baby:
Approved car seat
Have pediatrician picked out (bring office name and office phone number/fax #)
Diapers for the trip home
Going-home outfit
Hat/cap
Socks
Receiving blankets
Photo's of their first days of life (face, little hands & feet shots)
Bring hospital bands home for keepsake or baby book
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