What to Take to the Hospital
Your bags should be packed 3 to 4 weeks before your due date, or earlier if your doctor gives you any indication that you may deliver early.
Mother’s Suitcase
- Robe
- Slippers
- Nightgowns (nursing gowns if you plan to breastfeed)
- 2 or more bras
- Nursing pads or clean, white, men’s handkerchiefs
- Shower cap and toiletries
- Underwear for going home
- Going-home clothes (loose and comfortable)
- Stationery, pen, birth announcements and baby book
- Birth Report postcard
- Phone book or list of important phone numbers
Baby’s Bag
- 2 diapers and pins
- T-shirt
- Plastic pants or diaperaps
- Stretch suit or nightgown
- Receiving blanket
- Puddle pad for your lap
- Outer blanket or bunting
(Note: New items should be laundered first to remove sizing.)
Lamaze Goody Bag
- Copy of Pre-admit form
- Powder, lotion or cornstarch
- Chapstick (unflavored)
- Paper and pen
- Watch with second hand
- Hair clips and/or rubber bands
- Camera, film and batteries
- Small brown paper bag
- Kitchen mitt, tennis balls, ice pack (Blue Ice), small (new) paint roller, (Tupperware) rolling pin
- Snack for Coach
- Focal point (optional)
- Socks
- Hand fan
- Small portable radio with batteries
- Breathmints, toothbrush and toothpaste
- Class workbook/textbook
- Lollipop
- Gatorade ice chips/cubes
- Class certificate
- List of phone numbers
- Telephone calling card number
For Coming Home
An approved infant car seat! Parents who use their seat belts! Drive calmly and safely to the hospital, on your way home, and from now on. Precious cargo on board!
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