So much stuff, do
you really need it all? Haven't a clue
what to pack for your stay? Packing your
hospital labor bag is one of the
essential steps for moms-to-be but not
everyone knows where to start and someone
don't know where to stop! All About Moms
has prepared a handy checklist for the
essentials for your hospital stay. Please
print it out and check off as you pack
your suitcase!
WAITING
ROOM:
Preregistration
forms (if
possible, fill out before)
Health
insurance forms (keep these in
your labor bag)
Pen
Phone
list (keep it
short and prioritized)
Change
for telephone
LABOR
ROOM:
Watch
(with a second hand to time the
contractions)
Massage
lotion
Paper
bag (to help prevent
hyperventilation)
Rolling
Pin/Rice Sock (helps with back
pain)
Lollipops
or hard candy (to help combat dry
mouth)
Lip
balm
Socks
(feet sometimes get cold during
labor)
DOCUMENTING
YOUR DAYS:
Camcorder
Disposable
or instant camera
Film
(remember gift shop film is
expensive)
Batteries
Journal
or diary (personal
way to document your days)
HEADING
FOR HOME:
Comfortable
clothes, flat shoes (think loose
fitting)
Coat
or sweater (depending
on the weather)
Tote
bag (for gifts)
Safety
Approved Car Seat
Baby's
outfit (which should include a
cap, onesie, socks, nursing
blanket and appropriate outer
wear)
POSTPARTUM
RECOVERY ROOM:
The
Necessities:
Your
favorite pillow
Robe
Nightgown (bring
two)
Light
sweater (hospitals tend to be
cool)
Slippers
Nursing
bra
Breast
pads or shields
Underwear
(several pairs)
Socks
(several pairs)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap
Moisturizer
Body
lotion
Deodorant
Shampoo
& conditioner
Hair
brush
Your
glasses or contact lenses
The
Niceties:
Hair
dryer (if want to dry your hair)
Makeup
(if you're into looking nice for
the camera)
CD
player and your favorite CDs
Magazines
Books
(at least one on nursing!)
