Hospital Bag Checklist: What You Need To Pack

I can’t believe this will be my last time delivering a baby at a hospital. I’m starting to feel sentimental. Since this is my third and final hospital trip, I want to share what you really need to bring. There are so many lists floating around, my hope is this one keeps you from overpacking and also, not missing something you know you’d love to have within reach at the hospital. This is especially necessary during these COVID-19 times where leaving the hospital to grab that “breast feeding pillow you got from your virtual shower” isn’t possible. I also recommend you have your bag packed at around 35 weeks. That way if anything unexpected happens, you and your partner are ready!

Hospital Bag Checklist:

1. Masks

2. Non-skid Socks

3. Slippers

4. Skincare Products/ essential toiletries/ hair items

5. Chapstick

6. Blanket for partner

7. Change of clothes for partner

8. Robe/Dwell & Slumber dress

9. Going Home Outfit for Baby

10. Going Home Outfit for you

11. Nipple cream

12. Boppy Pillow or Brest Friend Pillow

13. Charger (phone & external)

14. Gift for nurses

15. Snacks

16. Baby Book

17. iPad or tablet

18. Headphones

19. Diffuser with favorite essential oils

20. The carseat