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Today, we wanted to share this hospital bag checklist +  printable hospital bag list PDF.

We get a lot of questions about preparing for baby's arrival and one such question is what to pack in the hospital bag. As you'll see this Hospital Bag Checklist is a very practical checklist, which includes only what you really need.

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THE ULTIMATE HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST

When getting your hospital bags ready, it helps to pack moms and dads things separately. You can pack the baby essentials with your stuff. Let dad pack the camera, iPad etc. You have a lot more things to focus on during your stay at the hospital!

HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST FOR MOM

  • Birthing gown(See Below)
  • 2-3 Nursing Tanks
  • 2-3 Nursing Bras
  • 2-3 Yoga Pants
  • Slippers
  • 2-3 Socks
  • Shower Flip Flops
  • Robe
  • 2-3 Pajamas
  • Going Home Outfit
  • Big Undies
  • Nipple Cream
  • Lip Balm
  • Toiletries
  • Make Up
  • Glasses
  • Contacts

HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST: DAD

  • Outfits ( 2)
  • Toiletries
  • Pajamas
  • Camera
  • Phone
  • Batteries
  • Chargers
  • Laptop/ IPad
  • Glasses/ Contacts
  • Ibuprofen

HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST: BABY

  • Infant Car Seat
  • Going Home Outfit
  • 2-3 Gowns
  • Newborn cap, mittens, and booties
  • 2-3 Swaddles
  • Burp Cloths
  • Baby Blanket
  • Sleep Sack
Hospital Bag Checklist


When is the best time to pack the hospital bag?

You can never tell exactly when you are going into labor, so start packing your bag when you are 32-34 weeks or so

WHAT'S THE BEST BAG TO USE AS THE HOSPITAL BAG?

A duffel bag is great to use as your hospital bag with enough space to pack all your things in. Dad can use a backpack. You'll probably have visitors coming by to see you guys at the hospital and they will bring gifts. So pack a small collapsible bag as well, just in case you need to pack all those gifts.

HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST

GET THE PRINTABLE HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST 

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