You are probably here because you are searching ‘What should I pack in my hospital bag?’ And you have probably already scrolled through 400 TikToks telling you that ‘YoU dOn’T NeEd tO BrInG VeRy MuCh’, which is my least favorite advice.
You are preparing to bring a new life into this world, and suddenly, everyone is telling you to just show up with the clothes on your back. Absolutely not!
I am an over-packer and proud of it. I want to be prepared for anything at all times. Plus, who’s it going to hurt if I end up not using any of it?
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I created a list of the items I packed for when I went to the hospital to deliver my daughter as a first-time mom. Keep in mind that the specific items you need may vary based on the type of hospital stay (e.g., surgery, childbirth, illness, NICU). Don’t stress though, you can always doordash products, amazon packages or send someone to target if you forget something!
Here’s a general hospital packing checklist:
ESSENTIALS:
- Identification and Documentation:
- Driver’s license or ID
- Health insurance card
- Hospital registration forms
- Personal Items:
- Pajama Dress
- Robe and slippers
- Postpartum Underwear and non-slip socks
- Comfortable outfit for going home
- Toiletries:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Lip balm
- Face wash
- Claw Clip or Scrunchie
- Medications:
- Prescription medications in their original bottles
- Over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, etc.)
- Electronics:
- Phone charger (10ft minimum)
- iPad or laptop and charger
- Headphones
- Mini Speaker
COMFORT AND ENTERTAINMENT:
- Comfort Items:
- Pillow from home
- Blanket for your partner. We chose to bring a heavy quilt so that my husband was comfortable!
- Earplugs or sleep mask
- Entertainment:
- Books or Kindle
- Deck of cards
- Crossword puzzle book
HEALTH AND WELLNESS:
- Personal Care Items:
- Glasses or contact lenses
- Snacks and Drinks:
- Snacks
- Water bottle
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FOR POST-DELIVERY:
- For New Parents:
- Baby clothes
- Baby blanket
- Nursing bras
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Important Contacts:
- Contact list for family and friends
- Emergency contact information
- Comfortable Shoes:
- Slip-on shoes for easy wear
- Miscellaneous:
- A folder file to put all the documents you recieve
- Notepad and pen
- Cash for vending machines
- Any relevant medical records or documents
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