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Hospital bag checklist

Pack the essentials for mom, baby and the support person at your own pace — no sign-up needed.

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Mom's bag

Documents, comfort and personal care for your hospital stay.

Hospital bag checklist

Mom's bag

  • ☐ Photo ID and any documents the hospital asks for — Check ahead of time which documents and test results the hospital requires.
  • ☐ Prenatal care card and recent test results
  • ☐ Comfortable clothes that are easy to put on
  • ☐ Outfit for leaving the hospital
  • ☐ Comfortable underwear
  • ☐ Non-slip slippers
  • ☐ Personal toiletries
  • ☐ Postpartum pads, if the hospital asks for them

Baby's bag

  • ☐ Complete changes of clothes, packed as sets — The amount depends on how many days you stay and on the hospital's guidance.
  • ☐ Outfit for leaving the hospital
  • ☐ A blanket suited to the weather
  • ☐ Diapers in the size the hospital recommends
  • ☐ Toiletries the hospital asks for
  • ☐ Bags to keep used clothes separate
  • ☐ Infant car seat installed for the ride home

Support person's bag

  • ☐ Photo ID
  • ☐ A change of clothes and a warm layer
  • ☐ Personal toiletries
  • ☐ Phone charger
  • ☐ Water and snacks, if the hospital allows
  • ☐ Important contacts and the route to the hospital

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