We've had a few moms asking lately what would be good to pack for the hospital so we got some input from moms on our facebook page to make a list of the essentials and luxuries.
In no particular order:
- Hair Ties
- Food (for you, support people etc)
- Toothbrush/Tooth Paste
- Diapers
- Receiving blankets (we like aden + anais or Dress Me Up Organic)
- Nipple Cream
- Your own pillow
- Nursing Pillow
- Lip Balm
- Bottom Balm
- Camera
- Extra Batteries
- Flip flop or slippers
- Warm socks
- Water bottle
- Going home outfit for baby
- Baby Clothes
- Clothes for yourself
- Nursing Bra
- Going home outfit for you (comfy, loose fitting, not pre baby clothes)
- Brush/Comb
- Facewash/Shampoo/Conditioner
- Baby Wash
- Nursing Pads
- Menstrual pads
- Underwear pads fit into
- Something to wear in the shower
- Change of clothes for partner/support person
- Baby Hat(s)
- Something to wear to labour in
- Pajamas
- Family/Friends Phone Numbers
- Cell Phone & Chargers
- Music/Ipod
