Expecting
Hospital bag checklist
Pack by week 36. The hospital provides most baby basics, so keep it light.
For baby
- Rear-facing car seat, installed and checked
- 2 going-home outfits
- Swaddle or blanket
- Hat and socks
- Newborn diapers (a few)
For the birthing parent
- ID, insurance card, birth plan
- Phone and a long charger
- Comfortable robe and slippers
- Nursing bra and pads
- Toiletries, lip balm, hair ties
- Loose outfit to go home in
For the support person
- Snacks and water bottle
- Change of clothes
- Pillow
- List of people to call
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