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The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist For Labor & Delivery

This post is all about the ultimate hospital bag checklist for labor & delivery

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I cannot believe the time has come to pack my bag for the hospital!

It seems like just yesterday I was just starting to notice my belly bump, and now here we are in the last 3-week stretch until my due date!

I have come up with the ultimate list based on research I had done, combined with friends’ hospital lists, and of course what I want to bring with me.

I also included our packing list for baby as well as Tate. Most of these items are 100% optional, as I’ve heard the hospital provides practically everything you need!

I’m sure I won’t use the majority of the items we’re packing, but I’m the type that prefers to over-pack vs under! I also plan to update this list after delivery with comments on what I did and did not use to make this post the most resourceful for you girls! So stay tuned for that!

Tip: Go to the Dollar store or any travel section and go ahead and buy all of your toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, extra phone chargers, and snacks. This way you can already have most of your everyday used things packed and ready to go, so you’re not scrambling last minute or forgetting anything.

The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist:

For Mama

Clothing

  • Pajama Button Up Dress
  • Pajama Button Up Set
  • Fuzzy Socks (with the stickies on the bottom)
  • 2 Nursing Bras
  • Robe
  • Leggings
  • Oversized T-Shirt
  • Maternity Underwear
  • Flip Flops for shower shoes

Toiletries & Body Care

  • Deodorant
  • Lip Balm
  • Face Cleanser
  • Makeup
  • Makeup Remover Wipes
  • Hair Tie & Scrunchie
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Floss
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Brush or Comb
  • Dry Shampoo
  • Lotion

Postpartum & Nipple Care

  • FridaMom Peri Bottle
  • FridaMom Postpartum Underwear
  • Tucks Wipes
  • Nipple Cream/Balm
  • Nipple Shields

For Hubby

  • Sweatpants
  • Workout Shorts
  • 2 Shirts
  • 1 Nicer Outfit
  • Toiletries

For Baby

  • 2 Onesies
  • A Sleeper
  • Going Home Outfit
  • Blanket
  • Swaddle
  • Pairs of socks x2
  • Pairs of mittens x2
  • Hats x2
  • White-noise machine
  • Name Plate for pictures
  • Baby Journal if you have one to get their footprints
  • Carseat

Miscellaneous & Extras

  • 2 Pillows for yourself & hubby
  • 2 Blankets for yourself & hubby
  • Boppy Pillow
  • Maternity Pillow
  • AfterEase Drops
  • IDs & Insurance Cards
  • Birth Plan
  • Extra long Phone Charger or Extension Cord
  • Towel
  • Portable Fan
  • Hairdryer
  • Nightlight
  • Camara & Charger
  • Laptop & Charger
  • All of the snacks!
  • Empty Folder for all of the paperwork you’ll receive

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The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist For Labor & Delivery

Xoxo, Jess

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