Your Essential Hospital Packing Checklist for Baby Delivery
Prepare for Delivery with This Comprehensive Checklist
Welcome to your journey of motherhood! As an experienced mom of three and someone who loves a good checklist, I’ve compiled this hospital packing checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared for the big day. Below, you’ll find everything you need to pack for yourself, your partner, and your baby, based on my experience delivering three babies.
What you should pack in your hospital go-bag!
With my startup operations and Army background, I love a checklist. Here’s the checklist I used when preparing for my deliveries.
Between my roller luggage and backpack I packed the following:
paperwork
- insurance card
- company and disability paperwork
- cell phone
- cell phone charger
- pillow and blanket for husband
- pillow and blanket for mom
- books
clothes
- disposable underwear
- if you’re not planning to breastfeed pack: tight fitting bras and breast ice packs
- frida hospital gowns
- comfortable outfit to head home in (remember you’ll still look 6 months pregnant, so plan accordingly)
- shower shoes
- step in sneakers
baby items in baby bag
- diaper bag
- zip up onesies
- zip up swaddles
- burp cloths
- burp cloth bibs
- mittens
- receiving blankets
- hats
- pacifiers
- gripe water
- gripe water dispenser
- water wipes
transportation
- car seat: make sure to set this up in the car you will drive to the hospital so you don’t need to worry about set up when you go home (you and your partner will be tired). Also, per most state laws, the hospital will not allow you to leave without seeing that you have an infant car seat to transport your baby in.
- stroller
toiletries
- hair ties
- hair combs
- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- mouthwash
- face serum
- face moisturizer
- body moisturizer
- shampoo
- conditioner
- face wash
- acne wash
- shower gel
- makeup
snacks
- Your partner should pack sandwiches and snacks so they don’t need to leave your side to find something to eat.
- You should also pack snacks to eat and water to drink for yourself after you are cleared by your delivery team to eat.
Final Thoughts
Being prepared with the right items can make your hospital stay more comfortable and stress-free. I hope this checklist helps you feel ready and confident as you prepare for the arrival of your little one.
Remember, you’re going to be an amazing mom ❤
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