To Pack in Your Hospital Bag

This is a list of items that are helpful to have in your hospital bag:

FOR MOM:
robe
slippers
travel size toiletries-shampoo/conditioner, soap,
toiletries, cosmetics, deodorant, lotion, toothbrush,
Sanitary pads
Kleenex
Q-tips
Hair Dryer
Curling Iron
Small Mirror
Hair Brush
Hair clips
hair care products
makeup!
breast pads
camera, batteries and extra memory card
planner (for phone numbers of friends & family)
blank paper and pen (to start journal)
cell phone and charger (husband can take outside to talk)
Phone List
Cell phone (can only be used in lobby)
Calling Card (for your long distance calls)
outfit to leave hospital in
outfit for 2nd day if you feel up to it.
2 bras (nursing) or just bring a tank top with a shelf bra. Then you can buy bras later when your milk comes in.
folder to put any paper work in

FOR BABY:
baby clothes: going home outfit (tshirt, receiveing
blanket, outer blanket, outfit, cap)
Outfit for pictures
Extra blanket (for dog to smell)
carseat (be sure you know how to loosen & tighten the straps)
boppy
baby nail clippers

FOR LABOR:
Unscented lotion or powder for massage
Chapstick
breathe right strips
socks
massage tools
rice sock or heating pad
hand fan
pencil and paper
picture to use as focal point to focus on during labor
music portable stereo and tapes/ CDs (battery operated)
Relaxation CD’s
labor review sheets from classes
time passers (magazines, a book, cards, baby book?)
hard candies, lollipops
camera and film (CHECK BATTERIES)

OPTIONAL:
aromatherapy items
one pillow from home with colored pillowcases (I highly recommend!)

DAD:
Sleeping Bag & Mat (if chair bed isn’t comfortable for him)
Jeans (2)
Shirts (2)
Boxers
Swim Trunks for use in shower during labor
Tee Shirts
Sweater
Slippers
Socks
Pajamas
Reading Material
Snacks for both of us
Change for snacks
Mouth Wash
Mints

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