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Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Labor and Delivery

by Healthy Horizons on April 30, 2024

The Important Stuff - Must Haves:

๐Ÿ—น Driverโ€™s License/Identification

๐Ÿ—น Insurance card

๐Ÿ—น A copy of your birth plan (plus maybe an extra copy)

๐Ÿ—น Phone charger, extra long cord

๐Ÿ—น Glasses or contacts, contact solution

๐Ÿ—น Cord banking kit (if you are banking cord blood)

๐Ÿ—น Toiletries - toothbrush, hair ties, etc.

๐Ÿ—น Going home outfit for you



The Extras - Nice to Haves:

๐Ÿ—น Snacks, hard candy 

๐Ÿ—น Comfortable robe

๐Ÿ—น Pajamas  - nursing friendly if you are breastfeeding

๐Ÿ—น Socks

๐Ÿ—น Nursing bras

๐Ÿ—น Bra pads

๐Ÿ—น Nipple cream

๐Ÿ—น Postpartum underwear

๐Ÿ—น Maxi pads

๐Ÿ—น Headphones/earbuds, portable speaker

๐Ÿ—น Make up

๐Ÿ—น Light reading

๐Ÿ—น Games, crossword puzzles, etc.

๐Ÿ—น Diffuser, essential oils

๐Ÿ—น Comfortable pillow or blanket from home - for you + partner

๐Ÿ—น Towels

๐Ÿ—น Reusable water bottle

๐Ÿ—น Tote bag - to bring things home with you

๐Ÿ—น List of people to call



For the Baby:

๐Ÿ—น Car seat

๐Ÿ—น Going home outfit

๐Ÿ—น Pediatricianโ€™s information

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