Hospital Checklist
For mom:
___Nightgown or shirt to wear during labor if you don't feel comfortable in a gown provided by the hospital (they should be loose fitting or something that can be completely opened in the front)
___Robe or bed jacket
___Socks
___Slippers
___Nightgown and/or pajamas (if breastfeeding, then bring ones made for nursing)
___2 - 4 bras (nursing bras if you plan to breastfeed)
___3 - 6 pairs of underpants
___Toiletries: toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, comb/brush, lip balm/chap stick
___Rubber band/Scrunchie or hair clip to pull hair back during labor
___A photo or object to be used as a focal point during labor
___Going home outfit (something comfortable/loose fitting)
Optional:
___Lollipops or hard candy to keep your mouth moist during labor.
___An activity (such as pre-addressing birth announcements or crossword puzzles) or a book to keep busy during early labor
___Makeup, lip stick, scented shower gel or body powder to make you feel better after labor
___Eyeglasses or contact lenses (keep in mind that you can wear your eyeglasses during labor, but you must take out your contacts)
___Watch
___Address book
___A few small gifts or one for all of the nurses that helped care for you
___A small gift for the other children at home from the baby
For partner:
___Insurance information
___Hospital pre-registration information
___Change of clothes and toiletries, if they're allowed to stay in the room. You also might want to bring a snack of some sort for them to have while you are in labor.
Optional:
___Things to be used during labor: soothing music, something to be used as a focal point, tennis ball, rolling pin or lotion for massage, watch, paper/pen, snacks
___Book or magazine for reading
___List of people and phone numbers to call
___Camera/film (make sure it's preloaded and in good working condition before you go)
___Camcorder and/or cassette recorder with tapes
For baby:
___T-shirt, socks, hat
___Going home outfit
___Bunting/jacket (depending on season)
___Receiving blanket (and a heavier blanket if it's cold)
___Car seat (Keep in mind that you can't leave the hospital without it) |
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