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Hospital bag checklist

A starting list for labor, recovery, your baby, and a support person. Check your hospital's own packing guidance too.

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For labor

  • ID and insurance card
  • Birth plan
  • Phone charger with a long cable
  • Lip balm
  • Hair ties
  • Comfortable robe
  • Socks with grips
  • Snacks for your support person

For recovery

  • Nursing brasIf needed
  • Comfortable underwear
  • Maternity pads
  • Loose clothes to go home in
  • Toiletries
  • Glasses or contacts
  • Slippers
  • Nipple creamIf needed

For the baby

  • Car seat installed
  • Going-home outfit
  • Swaddle blanket
  • Hat
  • Mittens
  • Diapers (newborn)

For your support person

  • Change of clothes
  • Toiletries
  • Pillow
  • Snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Headphones
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