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Hospital Bag Checklist

Check off items as you pack. Your progress is saved automatically in this browser. Organized into 7 sections for mom, baby, partner, and extras.

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📋 For Mom — Documents & Essentials

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Photo ID and insurance card
Birth plan (2-3 printed copies)
Hospital pre-registration paperwork
Phone and charger (extra-long cord)
Wallet / cash for vending machines

👗 For Mom — Comfort & Clothing

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Comfortable robe or zip-up hoodie
Non-slip socks or slippers
Nursing bra (2) and breast pads
Maternity underwear (5+ pairs) or disposable postpartum underwear
Going-home outfit (loose, comfortable — think maternity clothes)
Lip balm (hospitals are dry!)
Hair ties and headband
Pillow from home (use a colored pillowcase so it doesn't get mixed up)

🧴 For Mom — Toiletries

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Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
Deodorant
Face wash and moisturizer
Makeup (if you want it for photos)
Glasses / contacts and solution
Peri bottle (hospital usually provides, but having your own is nice)

💪 For Mom — Labor & Recovery

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Snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit, honey sticks)
Water bottle with straw (easier to drink during labor)
Electrolyte drinks or coconut water
Essential oils or aromatherapy (if hospital allows)
Massage ball or tennis balls for back labor
Bluetooth speaker for music
Eye mask and earplugs (for sleeping between contractions or postpartum)

👶 For Baby

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Going-home outfit (newborn size + 0-3 month backup)
Swaddle blanket or muslin wrap
Newborn hat and socks/mittens
Car seat (installed and inspected BEFORE due date)
Diapers and wipes (hospital provides, but bring extras)
Pacifier (if you plan to use one)
Baby nail file (newborn nails can be surprisingly sharp)

🤝 For Partner / Support Person

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Change of clothes (2 outfits)
Phone charger
Snacks and drinks
Pillow and blanket (hospital chairs aren't comfortable)
Toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant)
Camera (if separate from phone)
Cash or card for cafeteria
Entertainment (book, tablet) for long labor

✨ Nice to Have (Optional)

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Bluetooth speaker for music/white noise
Nursing pillow (Boppy or My Brest Friend)
Baby book for footprints
Thank you cards for nurses
Cute outfit for first family photo
Postpartum belly band
Nipple cream (lanolin or organic)
Stool softener (ask your provider)

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Pack your bag by week 35. Labor can start unexpectedly, and you don't want to scramble. Keep the bag by the front door with the car seat.

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