# Hospital Bag Checklist

# General Necessities

  • admission forms / papers
  • health insurance card
  • folder with paperwork
  • favorite pregnancy book
  • camera and/or video camera
  • extra batteries

# For Your Baby

  • car seat
  • diapers for the trip home
  • seasonal outfit for trip home
  • hat / beanie
  • socks / booties
  • blankets

# Clothing

  • robe
  • sweats and other loose-fitting garments
  • front-fastening nightgown
  • nursing pads & bras
  • slippers
  • thick socks
  • underwear

# Important Last-minute Items

  • cash & change
  • phone & charger
  • electronic planner
  • laptop
  • map / printed directions

# The Little Extras

  • pictures of family
  • portable DVD player
  • extra memory for camera
  • MP3 player
  • film & tapes
  • gifts for siblings
  • magazines / reading material
  • snacks
  • suckers & hard candy
  • most comfortable pillow

# For Dad

  • change of clothes
  • snacks
  • books & magazines
  • spare t-shirt
  • toothbrush & toothpaste
  • razor & shaving cream
  • face wash
  • phone number & email address contact list

# Personal Care Items

  • travel bag
  • body soap
  • shampoo
  • conditioner
  • mirror
  • brush / comb
  • floss
  • toothpaste
  • toothbrush
  • deordorant
  • glasses / contacts / solution
  • facial cleanser
  • hair bands
  • lip gloss / lip balm
  • body & facial lotion
  • makeup / cosmetics
  • maxi pads
  • mouthwash / mints
  • prescription medications