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Hospital Tour Questions

Not all babies are born in a hospital; some are born at home, others in a birthing center. Wherever your baby enters this world, these lists can help get you organized for the big day!

Hospital Bed

Personally, I tend to be an over-packer. If you pack all of these things, you will most likely be looked at by hospital staff as if you're checking into a hotel, like I was. But don't let that deter you, bring whatever will make you feel most comfortable. Somethings might not be used and that's ok - if it brings you peace of mind to have it nearby, bring it. I tried my best to have my items, my husband's items, and the baby's items in separate bags to make getting things when needed as easy as possible. Some of these items are also just suggestions - brings what make sense to you.

Mama's Clothing List

  • Comfortable lounge clothes (2)

  • Comfortable pajamas (3)

  • Labor gowns (2) *

  • Robe

  • Nursing tops (2)

  • Nursing bras + "day bra" (2)

  • Leak proof underwear (3) *

  • Regular underwear (2)

  • Compression socks (2) *

  • Normal socks (2)

  • Light sweater (zip/button)

  • Going home outfit

  • Slippers

  • Flip flops (for shower) *

Dad's Clothing List

  • Boxers (3)

  • Shorts (2)

  • Sweatpants (2)

  • Undershirts (3)

  • T-shirts (3)

  • Light sweater

  • Socks (3)

  • Slippers/crocs

  • Flip flops

  • Additional Personal Toiletries

Baby's List

  • Going home outfit

  • Pajamas

  • Onesies

  • Mittens (for nails, not warmth) *

  • Hat 

  • Baby blanket

  • Swaddle blanket

  • Vaseline *

  • Nasal Aspirator

  • Travel Diaper Cream *

  • Baby Massaging Soothing Lotion *

Toiletries & More

  • Toothbrush 

  • Toothpaste

  • Face wash

  • Hair products

  • Brush

  • Qtips 

  • Hair ties/headband/clips

  • Deodorant

  • Chapstick

  • Makeup

  • Vitamins and/or Medications

  • Hand/body lotion

  • Glasses and contacts

  • Toilet wipes

  • Comb for hand pressure *

Miscellaneous

  • Umbilical Cord Collection kit *

  • Pregnancy Planners for Dr & Staff *

  • IDs, insurance information and completed hospital paperwork

  • Birth Plan Binder *

  • Baby book and any footprint or handprint pages *

  • Nursing pillow

  • Car Seat & stroller (ready in car)

  • Diaper bag (ready in car)

  • Digital devices and chargers (phones, iPad, etc.)

  • Headphones

  • Bluetooth speaker

  • Pillow and/or blanket that can be thrown away *

  • Expanding file folder for hospital paperwork 

  • Pen + Thank You Notes

  • Thank you Gifts *

  • Ziplock (for pet intro blanket) *

  • Extra bag for samples and supplies

  • Eye mask + ice cold eye mask / headache wraps, and/or ice roller 

  • Personal Fan 

  • Personal Massager

  • Props for newborn photos

  • Small sandwiches, Snacks and Gatorade 

  • Small cooler with ice packs, just in case

  • Change for vending machines

Just In Case Bag

  • Lanolin nipple cream

  • La Vie Massagers

  • Haaka and/or Ladybug Haaka

  • Disposable Postpartum Underwear (Adult diapers)

  • Peri Bottle

  • Breast pads (disposable & reusable)

  • Medela Tender Care Hydrogel Pads

  • Breast Therapy Pads, Hot Cold Breastfeeding Gel Pads

  • Postpartum Compression Bands *

  • Postpartum Perineal Ice Maxi Pads

  • Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray 

  • Bath Towels *

  • Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother's Milk Women's Tea

* Several items deserve an explanation as to why they are on the list - see below *

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