| | Pregnancy:
What to bring to the hospital Print
out this list and secure it to the bag you'll be taking to the hospital.
For Mom
- Labor
kit containing massage oil (recommended in most childbirth classes)
- Robe
- Warm
socks (to wear in the delivery room)
- Maternity
underwear (for the trip home)
- Slippers
- Nightgown
(one that opens in the front if you're planning on breastfeeding)
- Nursing
bra
- Clothing
for trip home (consider bringing 1st or 2nd trimester maternity clothes, which
will be roomy and comfortable)
- Two
pillows with pillowcases from home
- Cosmetics,
hairbrush, hair dryer
- Toothbrush,
toothpaste, floss
- Prescription
medications from home
- Mints
or breath strips
- Lollipops
(for a dry mouth)
- Lip
balm
- Deodorant
- Body
lotion
- Eyeglasses
(contact lenses may need to be removed prior to a C-section)
- Contact
lenses and accessories
- A
nightlight (for soft light in the room during night feedings)
- A
pad of paper and pen to track Baby’s feedings and diaper changes
- A
large envelope to bring home documents (discharge papers, Baby’s first photo,
etc.)
For
Dad
- Change
of clothes
- Pajamas
or sweats
- Blanket
- Toothbrush,
toothpaste, razor
- Snacks,
sandwiches and beverages (keep food on hand so the "labor coach" won't have to
leave your bedside)
- Loose
change or dollar bills for vending machines
- Books,
magazines or CD's (to help Mom relax)
- Camera(s)
and extra film
- Camcorder
- Batteries
and/or chargers for cameras
- Phone
list for friends and family
- Phone
card for long distance calls if cell phones are prohibited in the hospital
- Car
seat for trip home
- Cell
phone
For
Baby
- Newborn
clothing
- Two
receiving blankets
- Extra
newborn-sized diapers
- Gentle
baby wipes
- Mittens
or baby nail clippers (most babies are born with long fingernails and can scratch
their face)
- Cans/bottles
of infant formula if you intend to bottle-feed so your baby can start with the
brand you prefer.
For
Siblings
If siblings will be present before or after the baby arrives,
here are some helpful things to have available to them:
- Favorite
books and toys
- Drawing
paper and crayons/markers
- Snacks
- A
gift from Mom and Baby (to help ease jealousies after Baby arrives)
- A
gift from big brother or sister to Baby (perhaps chosen together prior to Baby’s
arrival)
- A
camera just for big brother or sister to take pictures of Baby
Other
Items
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______________________________________ What
Not to Bring
- Jewelry
- Lots
of cash, credit cards, or any other valuables
- Work.
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