Maternity Hospital Bag – What to Pack

While preparing to go to the hospital to finally meet your bundle of joy, most parents pack a hospital bag of things you will need while there. There is no rule as to what to include in your hospital bag. Depending on your birth plan, you may need to bring different items. We have searched around for the best advice and below is what we have compiled. Make sure to ask your doctor if there is anything else you might need to bring! Of course, if you are collecting Cord Blood, make sure you pack the kit in your hospital bag.

For You

A robe (you’ll want your own)

Slippers

Nursing shirts or pajamas

Nursing bras

Nipple cream

Comfy maternity clothes to go home in (you will probably still have a bump)

Wallet – with your ID and insurance card

Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, lotion, deodorant, hair tie, brush, blow dryer, etc.

Makeup

Phone and charger

iPad, computer, and/or Kindle

Nursing pillow or Boppy

iPod with relaxing playlist

Camera and charger (for the hundreds of pictures you will want to take)

 

For Baby

Outfits for the hospital (the hospital might have some too, but you may want your own)

Hat, mitts, and socks

LOTS of burp cloths

Special going home outfit

Swaddler and receiving blankets

Infant car seat (have this installed before you check in to the hospital)