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Packing List

Packing List for Hospital Birth

Not sure what to bring to hospital? Please use this list as a suggested guide to help plan the right items for your stay. You may not need or wish to bring everything on the list.

Basics For You

o Change of clothes

o Medications

o Extra underwear

o Going-home outfit

o Nursing-friendly clothes

o Cozy, non-slip socks

o Slippers

o Robe

o Hairbrush/comb

o Shampoo/Conditioner

o Soap/Body wash

o Toothbrush + toothpaste

o Deodorant

o Lip balm

o Lotion

o Hair ties

o Glasses / Contacts

o Hand mirror

o Any mobility aide or medical equipment you use daily

Admin Items

o Your birth plan/preferences

o Health Card

o Insurance card

o Wallet

Optional Considerations for Comfort

o Blanket

o Extra Pillow

o Sweater/Hoodie

o Warm compress(es)

o Cold pack(s)

o Eye mask

o Affirmation cards

o Any comforting birth space decor or item

o Entertainment/distractions 

Optional Electronics

o Long cell phone charger

o Headphones

o Camera + charger

o Laptop + charger

o Portable speaker

o Portable fan / Mist fan

Food + Drink

o Easy-to eat snacks

o Reusable water bottle

o Drinks

Infant Feeding

o Nursing pillow (optional)

o Nursing bra

o Expressed colostrum (if planning to use)

o If you have made an informed decision not to breastfeed your baby, please bring a supply of the formula that you plan on feeding your baby.

For Baby

o Car seat (with National Safety Mark sticker)

o Going-home outfit (+backup)  

o Diapers

o Baby blanket(s)

o Optional: wipes (cotton wash cloths provided in hospital)

For Support Person

o Toiletries

o Pajamas

o Changes of clothes

o Snacks + drinks

o Entertainment

Other

o ______________

o _____________