Hospital Bag Checklist: What To Pack In The Hospital Bag

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Are you getting ready for the baby's arrival and wondering what to pack in the hospital bag? We are sharing this Hospital Bag Checklist to help you prepare for labor and after.

Follow this hospital bag checklist to tick off everything you need for labor and after.

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HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST

WHAT TO PACK IN THE HOSPITAL BAG FOR MOM

Birth Plan
Birthing gown
2-3 Nursing Tanks
2-3 Nursing Bras
2-3 Yoga Pants/ Postpartum Leggings
Slip On Shoes
Slipper Socks
Shower Flip Flops
Headband/ Hair ties
Robe
2-3 Pajamas
Going Home Outfit
Big Undies
Nipple Cream
Lip Balm
Toiletries
Glasses
Contacts

WHAT TO PACK IN THE HOSPITAL BAG FOR DAD

Change of clothes
Sweatshirt
Toiletries
Pajamas
Camera
Phone
Batteries
Laptop/ iPad
Glasses/ Contacts

WHAT TO PACK IN THE HOSPITAL BAG FOR MOM AND DAD

Cash, Credit Cards, Coins
Playlist
Insurance cards/ Drivers License
Gum/ Lollipops/ Snacks
Folder / Notebook
Daily prescription medication
Phone Chargers (Extra Long)

WHAT TO PACK IN THE HOSPITAL BAG FOR BABY

Car Seat (Definitely get the base installed and checked)
Going Home Outfit
2-3 Gowns
Newborn cap, mittens, and booties
2-3 Swaddles
Burp Cloths
Baby Blanket
Sleep Sack
Bottles ( If bottle feeding)
Pediatrician Contact Information

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PACKING THE HOSPITAL BAG

When packing the hospital bag, keep in mind that if you are planning on a vaginal delivery, you'll probably stay in the hospital for one to two days. However, if you are planning on a C-section, expect to wait for three to four days.

This hospital bag checklist is based on an average stay because we want you to be prepared for either situation. However, take your personal situation into consideration as you determine how many outfits you'll need.

Hospitals provide many supplies, such as postpartum mesh underwear, a perineal wash bottle, burp clothes, diapers, and wipes.

If you plan to breastfeed, consider taking your nursing pillow to help position the baby. However, you can certainly also use the pillows in the hospital.

We only listed one change of clothes for Dad, but again, this can change depending on how far your home is from the hospital and whether he'll be going back and forth.

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