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Saturday, August 13, 2011

What to Pack in your Hospital Bag?

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
You can leave the bigger items like a pillow and nursing pillow in the car until you need/want them and just have the rest in a bag to come in with you.