What to Pack for the Hospital

The 10 must-have items you'll want to be sure to pack.



You've got the camera, toiletries and a nursing nightie. You also need:

Your birth plan/wish list
Prepaid calling card or cell phone and a list of phone numbers of family and friends
Your favorite pillow
A headband or hair tie
A breastfeeding pillow
Two nursing bras
A box of disposable breast pads
Disposable underwear (your hospital may provide this)
A loose going-home outfit for you
A cozy going-home outfit for baby


And don't forget the car seat!


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User Comments:

  1. baby
    — lisa
  2. I can totally relate to her emotions of being so far away fron friends and family . I am in the same boat being out here in Kansas City MO and being so far from my home in calif. Its really hard to meet new people. Its such a joyeous time but can get depressing when friends and family are so far away.
    — Michelle