You don’t know where the outlet is going to be so have an extra long charging cord so you can keep your phone close if it needs to charge. Many parents take pictures with their phones, but if you have a nicer camera that you want to bring to capture this special time, bring it! You never want to forget the day you first welcomed your baby into the world. Some hospitals provide their own CD players and iPod docks, so I would ask what they will have available in your room.Ĭamera, charged battery, charger, and a big memory card –
Baby hospital bag checklist Bluetooth#
Take your Bluetooth speaker, a CD player, and some CDs, or use your phone. That way, if you want to take pictures with your hair down after birth, you won’t have a crease in your hair! I recommend getting the ones that don’t leave a kink in your hair. If you have long hair, you may want it tied up since it can get in the way during labor. I also recommend trying to take a nap. It’s great to catch up on as much rest as possible before the baby arrives.īring music, a focal point (for example, it could be your baby’s ultrasound picture), massage lotions, a heating pad, rice socks to heat up so that you can put on your lower back, essential oils, etc.
Baby hospital bag checklist movie#
They also have TVs in each L&D room so you can watch a show or a movie to help pass the time. Things to help you relax and pass the time:īring books, magazines, a card game, or your tablet or computer. Most of the time, they will only allow you to have ice chips when you are at the hospital in labor, but they may have sugar-free popsicles there for you. Having some chapstick or lip balm will help.įirst, make sure that your doctor/hospital will allow this. Your lips can dry out quickly with all of the deep breathing you will do in labor. Ask during your hospital tour if they are available at your hospital. NOTE: Some hospitals have birth balls and peanut balls for you to use. (Read more about the benefits of using a peanut ball HERE) Just remember to bring a pump so your birth partner can inflate it for you if you didn’t come with it already inflated. A peanut ball is particularly great for women preparing to have an epidural. I think this is a must in our hospital bag checklist. ( If you hired a doula, she will probably bring this with her in her doula bag.)
If you would like to be massaged during your labor, I recommend bringing either of these so that your partner or doula can massage you. If you aren’t sure of your options, here’s more information about what to wear at a hospital birth. It will probably get a bit messy, so don’t bring anything too nice to wear in the hospital. If you end up needing a c-section, some doctors/anesthesiologists ask you to take your contacts out before surgery. If you wear contacts, you should bring your glasses along with you. Your birth plan (if you have one) and your insurance information.
One bag is for labor, and another bag is for their recovery/postpartum room. I actually recommend that moms have TWO bags. Below I have different lists for not only the mom but for dad/partner and baby! Here is our hospital bag checklist-all the things you’ll need when you’re at the hospital during labor, birth, and immediately postpartum.
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