It's important that you get your hospital bag ready at least two weeks before your due date in case your baby makes a surprise arrival. Here are the items you'll want to take with you:
For mom
- Robe, sleepwear
- Nursing bra/nursing pads
- Extra underwear
- Roomy, comfortable outfit to wear home
- Sanitary pads
- Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, moisturizer, lip balm, makeup
- Hair clips, elastics, brush, comb
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
For your partner
- Change of clothes
- Books, magazines
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries
- Money for food
- A watch with a second hand for timing contractions
For baby
- Care seat (properly installed in the car)
- Newborn hat
- Receiving blankets (2)
- Going home outfit, including sweater or bunting if it is cold outside
Documents
- Insurance card
- Important phone numbers
Extras
- Cell phone and charger, headphones
- Massage oil
- Books and magazines
- Camera
- Hard candies
- Snacks for partner
- Birth announcements/pen
- Baby book
- Cord blood retrieval kit (if you decide)
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