My Very Own Hospital Bag Checklist

If you want to know what you need to pack in your hospital bag then you’ve come to the right place!

Packing for the most important trip of your life: to the hospital to give birth.

The famous HOSPITAL BAG! I read so much about it! Too much and I ended up buying stuff I did not need. I browsed through so many lists that you can’t even imagine.

You need a hospital bag for sure, but don’t go too crazy!

If I were to do it again, I would do it differently just. The whole idea is to pack ONLY what is necessary correct?! Don’t spend too much money and pack wisely.

I made a list of items that I consider essential.

Hospital Bag Checklist:

1. BABY CLOTHES

I would recommend 3-4 outfits size newborn/3 months and choose something cute for the pictures.

TIPS:

*swaddles – you can bring some, but after 24 hours they told me not to use any hats/blankets/swaddles, just onesies

*onesie/footed sleepers – always choose full-length zipper, 100% cotton, safety tab for the chin, with mittens already attached

2. BABY CLOTHS

You will find indefinite uses for these: wipe mouth, hands, etc.

*DIAPERS – WIPES – FORMULA – will be provided by the hospital, so one less worry for you.

3. BABY NAIL CLIP

My baby was born with very long nails and I was so happy I had a nail clip (a friend advised me).

4. PIJAMAS

I bought a pair (if you get a pair buy one that opens in the front and has easy access, the nurses will come and check on you a million times; also, choose a dark color – a lot of body fluids will be around) and I never used it.

I used the one from the hospital for the 3 days I stayed there. And to be honest I didn’t even take a shower because I was in too much pain.

TIPS:

*If you plan on showering, bring shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, shaving blade

*Bring this type of underwear because you will surely wear pads

I wore the special disposable underwear they provide from the hospital and the huge pads because I was bleeding heavily.

5. ADDITIONALS – Here are several items that are absolutely NECESSARY:

• Hairbrush/flat iron if you use one
• Dry shampoo (Batiste is very good)
• Deodorant
• Hand lotion
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Floss
• *mouthwash optional
• Going home outfit (I used the one I came with; make it comfy)
• Flip flops (to walk around)
• Hair ties
• Lip balm (EcoLips is my favorite: all natural and very thick)
• Socks (it is very cold in the hospital)
• Breastfeeding bra
• Phone charger with extension cord (trust me on this)
• Make up bag – for pictures and visitors ( I did not use any makeup, I was too sore and tired)
• Breastfeeding pump if you plan on using one
• Snacks – in case you get hungry in between meals (protein bars)

*When possible, make the items travel size so they do not take up a lot of space in your bag.

**DockATot Deluxe**

If your baby turns out to be crying a lot and you end up holding him/her constantly (my baby would not stay in her crib at all, I had to constantly hold her, that is why I could not get any sleep while I was there), you will thank the universe for this.

I used a pillow but I was still not able to sleep because I had to watch her (the pillow was not as safe as DockaTot).

As you are reaching full term make sure you stay in a good shape because you never know when the baby is coming (mine was 2 weeks earlier than due date).

Have your hair done, have your mani-pedi done. You want to look your best on the best day of your life!!!