What to Pack for the Hospital {checklist guide}
YOUR SUITCASE:
• Battery powered candle to see baby at night while breastfeeding (their light was so glaring last time)
• Breast pads for leaks
• Disposable underwear
• Extra bag for things to take home that they give you (like diapers, swaddles, etc)
• Eyeglasses
• Flip flops for shower and/or going home
• Going home outfit
• Gossip mags
• Hair tie/Scrunchy
• Hospital registration forms (hopefully filled out beforehand)
• Laptop
• Nursing bra
• Nursing camis
• Organizer for all of the paperwork
• Own pillow and throw blanket
• Own towel and washcloth for showers
• Own water bottle that you can squeeze during labor, instead of trying to drink from a cup while laboring
• Pen and paper, or something to track feeding sessions, questions for the nurse etc.
• Photo of Skye
• PJ’s or warm nightgown
• Robe
• Slippers
• Warm, fuzzy socks (non-skid)
Toiletries:
• Brush
• Deodorant
• Lip balm
• Makeup bag
• Moisturizer
• Nice face wipes (organic)
• Nipple cream
• Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
• Toothbrush
• Travel hair dryer
HUBBY’S BACKPACK:
• Cameras with chargers
• Cash for parking and vending machines
• Comfy Sweats or pajamas
• Extension cord for one charger
• New crossword/puzzle book
• Phone chargers
• Reading glasses
• Socks
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Underwear
SIBLING’S BACKPACK:
• Books
• Toys
• Crayon and coloring book
• Sippy cup
NEW BABY’S BAG:
• Baby book for footprints
• Baby hat
• Boppy
• Comfy outfit
• Hair bow or headband for pictures
• Infant neck support (for ride home) in case she’s small like Skye was
• Installed rear-facing car seat (visit seatcheck.org to check to make sure it’s in properly)
• Nail clippers and file board
• New going home outfit
• Receiving Blanket
• Socks or booties
• White noise stuffed animal
COOLER WITH SNACKS/DRINKS:
• Favorite bottled waters
• Gatorade/Vitamin Water
• Goldfish
• Grapes/cut up watermelon
• Peanut butter crackers
• Peanut M&Ms
• Pouch packets for kids like applesauce/yogurt
• Pringles
• Quaker choc chip granola bars
• Raisins
• Roasted nut mix