Hospital Checklist

Most hospitals will provide you with everything you need while you and your baby are there. So there is really no need to bring anything except paper work and clothing for you and your baby when you leave the hospital. However, if you want to feel more comfortable during the hospital stay, below is a list of everything you can bring from home. 

*This is a very detailed list and you do not need all of the items listed if you do not wish to bring them. This is just a guideline. 

Labor Bag

Recovery Bag

Baby Bag
  • Hair ties
  • Headband
  • Bobby pins
  • Socks
  • Chapstick
  • Tissues
  • Slippers
  • Robe
Snacks
  • Food
  • Coffee packets
  • Water bottles/straws
  • Gum
  • Suckers
  • Coins for snacks

Partner Bag

  • Day clothes
  • Sleep clothes
  • Extra socks
  • Sweats
  • bedding
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Facewash
  • Cologne

Tech Bag

  • Cell phones with chargers
  • Tablet with charger
  • Camera with SD card
  • Laptop with charger
  • Flip Flops
  • Nursing bras
  • Nursing tanks
  • Leggings
  • Underwear
  • Pajamas (x3)
  • Yoga pants
  • Zip hoodie
  • Socks
  • Going home outfit
  • Sweater
Toiletries 
  • Toothbrush
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Body wash
  • Facewash/wipes
  • Razor
  • Lotion
  • Nail clippers
  • Hair brush 
  • Jewelry case
  • Make up bag
  • Hair dryer/straightener
  • Body puff
  • Wet wipes
  • Face moisturizer
  • Giant maxi’s
  • Towels (2)

Medicine Bag

  • Nipple cream
  • Tylenol (for Dad)
  • Pre-Natal vitamins
  • Stool softeners
  • Nursing pads
  • Hats
  • Outfits (NB - 3M)
  • Onesie (NB - 3M)
  • Blankets
  • Socks
  • Mittens
  • Swaddels
  • Wipes
  • Burp cloths
  • Pacifier
  • Boppy
  • Car Seat
  • Going home outfit
  • Filer

Paperwork

  • Hospital forms
  • Birth plan
  • Social security forms
  • Insurance card
  • Benefits information
  • FMLA paperwork
  • Baby book
  • List of people to call
  • Notebook & pen

Misc. Bag

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Nursing cover
  • Breast pump
  • Blanket (for dad)
  • Pillows
  • Toilet paper
  • Thank you cards

When to Take Each Bag

​Labor Bag - take into hospital upon arrival
Recovery Bag - take into hospital when move to regular room
Baby Bag - take into hospital when move to regular room
Partner Bag - take into hospital when move to regular room, or if going into delivery at night
Tech Bag - take into hospital upon arrival

You can download the checklist here