Hospital Bag Packing List
By the NanoPack team · Updated on
Packing a hospital bag ahead of time turns a stressful dash into a simple grab-and-go. Split it into what you need during labor, what you need afterwards, and what the baby needs. When in doubt, follow your hospital or midwife's own list as well.
For labor
- ID, hospital paperwork and birth plan
- Phone and a long charging cable
- Comfortable, loose clothing
- Lip balm and hair ties
- Snacks and drinks
For after the birth
- Going-home outfit
- Nursing bras or comfortable tops
- Toiletries and towel
- Maternity pads
- Comfortable underwear
For the baby
- Going-home outfit and a hat
- Muslin cloths
- Nappies and wipes
- A blanket
- Approved car seat · fitted in advance
For your partner
- Snacks and a water bottle
- A change of clothes
- Phone charger
- Some cash for parking and vending
The things people forget
- ID, hospital paperwork and your birth plan
- A long phone charging cable
- A fitted, approved car seat for the drive home
- Cash for parking
What travelers wish they had brought
- Your own pillow from home
- Slippers and lip balm
- Snacks for the small hours