Hospital checklist

It’s essential to pack your hospital bag before you give birth. You might spend one or two nights at the hospital (or more if you end up having a C-section) and will need to be prepared.

Here are some items you should pack in your hospital bag:

• Shampoo, deodorant, hairbrush and toiletries
• Your insurance card and documents required by the hospital (ask in advance)
• Socks, comfortable shoes and slippers
• Comfortable and loose fitting clothing
• Pajamas
• Nursing bras (if you plan on breastfeeding)
• Chargers (computer, phone, Ipad, etc)
• Camera (to take lots of pictures of your new bundle of joy)
• Books, magazines or iPad for entertainment
• Light snacks
• Baby diapers (if your hospital does not provide them)
• Pacifiers
• Baby bottles (if you will not be breastfeeding)
• Pajamas and underwear onsies for baby
• HAts for newborn
• Coming home outfit for your baby