What to bring to the hospital for the baby
What to bring to the hospital for the hospital staff
What to bring to the hospital for the labor coach/helper
What to bring to the hospital for the mother
What to have at home for the baby
What to bring to the hospital for the baby:
Below is a list of recommended items for the baby that should be brought to
the hospital when going to deliver...
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Hat
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Scratch mitts
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Diapers
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Going home outfit
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Socks
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Receiving blanket
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Car seat ( should be installed and inspected well before delivery date)
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Bibs
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Burp cloths
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Sleepwear
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Onesies
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Hooded towel
What to bring to the hospital for the hospital staff:
Below is a list of recommended items for the hospital staff that should be
brought to the hospital when going to deliver...
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Admission papers (try to have filled out in advance/some hospitals let you
submit them in advance)
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Insurance and identification cards (Health plan, driver's license, state ID,
etc)
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Birth plan (if applicable)
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Mother's medical file (lists any current medication or allergies)
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Umbilical cord blood preservation kit (if storing cord blood)
What to bring to the hospital for the labor coach/helper:
Below is a list of recommended items for the labor coach/helper that should be
brought to the hospital when going to deliver...
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Watch/stop
watch
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Water
mister/spray bottle
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Message
toys/equipment
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Cell
phone (w/charger) or money/phone card
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List
of phone numbers (to call after delivery)
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Money
for parking
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Food
and beverages
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Focus
object (photograph, meaningful object)
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Camera
(still and/or video, make sure to have film/tape and batteries)
What to bring to the hospital for the mother:
Below is a list of recommended items for the mother that should be brought to the
hospital when going to deliver...
- Nightgown/pyjamas (front opening for breastfeeding)
- Robe
- Slippers
- Socks (at least one warm pair)
- Underwear (include some disposable pairs)
- Bras (nursing bras if breastfeeding)
- Breast pads
- Old t-shirt (disposable)
- Sanitary napkins (plenty)
- Maternity pads?
- Hair ties (something to pull back hair)
- Towels (at least two)
- Toiletries/make-up
- Tissues
- Return home clothes
Optional items for mother
- Music (may need to bring player if not provided)
- Book
- Photograph/meaningful object
What to have at home for the baby:
Below is a list of recommended items for the baby that should be at home ready for
the new baby...
Sleeping Area
- Crib/mattress
- Bassenette
- Crib sheets (both light and warm)
- Waterproof mattress cover
- Bumper pads
- Mobile
Changing Area
- Changing table or station
- Diapers
- Cream/lotion
- Wipes
- Petroleum jelly
- Cotton balls and swabs
Feeding Area
- Rocking/glider chair
- Blankets
- Pillow for mom
- Pillow for baby (donut type)
Miscellaneous Items
- Stroller
- Car Seat (should already have from bringing baby home from hospital)
- Floor pad/blanket
- Bath tub
- Baby wash/shampoo
- Diaper bag
- Bottles/nipples (plenty)
- Bottle brush
- Formula
- Breast pump (if breasfeeding)
Clothing and Accessories
- Onesies (plenty)
- Socks
- Hats
- Scratch mittens
- Bibs
- Burp cloth
- Hooded bath towel
- Wash cloths (plenty)
- Blankets
- Daytime outfits
- Nighttime outfits/sleepers
- T-shirts
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