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What is a Hospital Bag?

When you go into the hospital to have a baby, you'll want to be prepared. A big part of being prepared is having your hospital bag packed with everything you need in it.

Below we've complied a list of just about everything you might want / need. If you see something we've missed, let us know. We'll add it so that everyone can benefit from it.

When should I pack my Hospital Bag?

We recommend that you pack your hospital bag by the end of your second trimester. Although this may seem early, its better safe than sorry and you never know if you'll go early.

What should I pack in my Hospital Bag?

Below is a comprehensive list of items to pack in your hospital bag:

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1. Items For Labor

For Mom

Essentials

	Nursing Bra
	Breast Pads
	Nursing Pillow consider an inflatable for portability
	Camera It's a once and a lifetime moment, don't miss it!
	Contact List short and concise is good
	Sanitary Pads
	Non-slip socks great for pacing the hallways
	your glasses or contact lenses

Nice-to-haves

	Dressing Gown
	T-Shirt
	stop watch
	books or magazines
	spray bottle good for cooling your down during labor
	refillable water bottle
	birthing ball
	change of clothes
	snacks and drinks
	breast pads
	rolling pin or rice sock great for pain releif during labor

For Baby

Essentials

	babies first outfit an outift with feet is preferable but not necessary
	receiving blankets

For Dad

Essentials

	your glasses or contact lenses
	comfortable clothes especially shoes

2. Items For After Labor

For Mom

Essentials

	nursing bras
	nipple cream
	lightweight nursing gown
	ear plugs lots of babies that don't sleep when you want to :)
	Toiletries
	shampoo, conditioner, shower gel
	toothbrush and toothpaste
	hair brush
	hair clips
	deodorant
	soap
	hand cream
	towels
	Going home clothes

Nice-to-haves

	lavender oid
	tea tree oil
	cosmetics
	tissues
	feeding pillow consider using an inflatable
	small plastic jug

For Baby

Essentials

	car seat
	wet-naps an outift with feet is preferable but not necessary
	socks unless your outfits have feet already
	hat either sun or winter hat

Nice-to-haves

	scratch mittens those little nails can be sharp
	bottles if required
	cotton wool balls

For Dad

Essentials

	Toiletries
	shampoo, conditioner, shower gel
	toothbrush and toothpaste
	hair brush
	deodorant

Nice-to-haves

video camera

again its a once and a lifetime, don't want to miss it

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