Things To Pack For Labor

• Insurance cards, hospital forms, anesthesia forms, birth plan. You may need your ID.
• Camera, video camera, batteries and film.
• Your favorite pillow.
• No-slip socks or slippers.
• Nightgown and robe. (You may want to use the hospital’s and keep your clean for after the birth.)
• Barrette, hair clip, headband, or scrunchie.
• Hairbrush.
• Hard candy, suckers, lip balm.
• Picture or object for a focal point.
• Lotion or oil for a comforting massage, back massager.
• Glasses if you wear contacts.
• CD player, ipod, or MP3 player to listen to relaxing music.
• Toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash.
• Cell phone and charger.
• Snacks and extra clothes for your support person.

Things To Pack For Your Hospital Stay

The above items plus:

• Pajamas or night gown, robe, extra socks.
• Nursing bra, pads, underwear to wear with pads.
• Boppy or nursing pillow.
• Small bag with make-up items.
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant. (Travel size are nice to have.)
• Favorite snacks.
• List of family and friends to call.
• Outfit for you to wear home. (Roomy enough to fit your not back in shape yet body.)
• Outfit for your baby to wear home, socks, receiving blanket, and cap and heavier blanket or bunting if cold climate.
• Infant car safety seat.