Hospital Packing List – Labor & Delivery

Hospital bags are finally all packed!  My bag was pretty much done early last week but I did laundry this past weekend to add in another nursing tank and nursing nightgown I recently bought. 

Before I give the lists, let me just say that I’m ALWAYS an over-packer.  I fully admit this as every single time we go on vacation I always pack more outfits, shoes, etc than what I truly need.  I guess it’s the Girl Scout in me – “be prepared”.  So these lists may seem long, but in the end I would rather have these things with me, and if I don’t use them then that’s great!

I did some research online, talked to a few fellow mamas, added some of my own ideas, and ultimately came up with these lists:

Mommy’s bag:

travel-sized toiletries for me and hubby including face cleanser wipes, moisturizer, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner, body wash.  (I always bring my own stuff when we travel, so these were musts)

make-up: powder foundation and mascara (I always wear these two items even when I’m sick)

hairbrush, hairspray, hair ties, bobby pins

2 nursing tanks

2 nursing bras

1 open cardigan to wear home

2 pairs loose fitting yoga pants

3 pairs undies (that I don’t care about)

robe-hoodie (I have a shorter one that’s more of a jacket length) 

nursing nightgown

flip flops (I’m not a fan of slippers or socks)

nursing pads and lanolin cream

maxi pads

birthing ball

nightlight (I’ve heard it’s nice to have this instead of turning on the bright hospital lights on for night feedings/changings)

Boppy (will leave in the car until after he’s born)

Baby C’s bag (diaper bag + my purse)

2 outfits for bringing home (newborn size and 0-3 size), including a pair of socks and a hat

1 swaddle blanket to put over him in the carseat

2 pairs mittens (I’ve heard some hospitals have them, some don’t and I don’t want to worry about clipping nails until we’re home)

baby book for footprints and other notes (ha, if I remember)

some essentials that will be moved over from my purse…phone, wallet (license, insurance cards)

my medical records for my back surgery just in case they don’t have the anesthesiologist notes on file from our meeting a few months ago

and I’ve packed the diaper bag necessities so it’s ready to use once we’re home and go out, but I know we should just stock up on what the hospital has to give us :)

Daddy’s bag (his backpack)

iPad/iPhone charger

iPad

camera and charger

video camera and charger

pillow (he is SO picky about pillows, while I can care less)

swim trunks (in case I want to shower while in labor)

change of clothes

PJ pants and slippers

change for vending machines

snacks (Goldfish, trail mix packs, granola bars, fruit snacks) & Vitamin Waters

Hope I’m not missing anything because our bags are pretty full…almost makes me wish I packed a rolling luggage instead ;)