My Hospital Bag Checklist
With only three weeks left to go in my pregnancy journey, I’ve been thinking a lot about what to pack in my hospital bag. It might be still too early (I know!) , but I’m a crazy planner and I have this strong feeling that this little guy might make his debut to the world earlier than later. With that being said, this week it was time to get cracking on packing my hospital bag! Over the last couple of days, I’ve received feedback from close friends, and have done a classic Pinterest search for “hospital bag checklist” (which was overwhelming btw!). So, I’ve narrowed the checklist down to the main items I will need. I’ve categorized the checklist into 5 categories to help me stay organized.
Friendly reminder, this is my first time doing this. So if you’re reading this as an experienced mama, help us all out and leave a comment with any essentials you think I am missing here.
PRE LABOR/CHECK-IN + SETUP
Folder with all the medical documents
Wallet (Drivers License + Insurance Card)
Copy of birth plan
Copy of Hospital Registration
Face mask to wear to the hospital
Hand sanitizer
Pen
Iphone + Camera
LABOR
Snacks & drinks ( Rx bars, KIND bars, nuts, Gatorade, water)
Flip flops ( to toss out instead of slippers)
AFTER DELIVERY
Pads/underwear
Towel + face cloth
Personal travel size toiletries
Makeup ( so, I can feel more put together)
Going home outfit
FOR BABY
Diaper Bag
5-6 Sleepers ( originally, I did not plan to bring this many, but our prenatal instructor suggested it if I happen to be at the hospital longer than expected).
1 Hat
1 Pair of mittens
3 Swaddles
2 Burp clothes
Going home outfit
HEADING HOME
Garbage bag ( to put all dirty items into the washing machine right away when I get home)
xo Jessica