Hospital Bag Essentials

Since some stays are longer than others, we advise planning for 5 days worth of stay.

Clothing

• Pajamas
• Nursing bra
• Underwear
• Socks
• Robe
• Slippers
• Flip Flops
• Pillow
• Nipple Cream

Toiletries

• Lotion/Chapstick
• Shampoo/Conditioner/Bodywash
• Hairbrush/comb/claw clips
• Toothbrush/Tooth paste

Bedding

• Pillows
• Blankets (We recommend at least 2)
• Rice heat pack (DO NOT USE ELECTRIC BLANKET)

Entertainment

• Phone/ipad
• Chargers for devices
• Word search books
• Headphones
• Books/Kindle

Preparing to head home

• Going home outfit(s)
• Wallet/Purse for Identification
• Insurance cards
• Car seat
• Swaddle blanket
• Diaper bag
• Hat/Mittens/Socks (if needed)