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What do you pack for delivery?
With what seems like twenty billion things going on before the delivery of your child one important thing to do is to pack your hospital birthing bag.
Some may call it a baby bag or emergency bag. Overall, it is all the items you may want and need during and after child birth.
Unique in your own way.
Please note that everyone’s hospital bag will be different as every pregnancy is different. The lists below will cover basic items you may need or require.
You may want to add a birthing pillow or relaxing music or special snacks. You are unique and you should pack what ever helps you relax and deliver your child successfully.
Essentials To Pack For Mom:
- Birthing gown
- Nursing bra
- Panties
- Sleepwear
- Robe
- Nursing Cami
- Leggings or yoga pants
- Go home outfit
- Medical records
- Health insurance information
- Birthing plan
- Slippers or flip flops
- Headband or hair elastics
- Toiletries and makeup
- Lip balm
- Glasses
- Medications
- Maxi pads
- Cellphone and charger
- Magazines and books
Essentials To Pack For Your Other Half:
- Change of clothes
- Cellphone and charger
- Camera
- Music, magazines and books
- Snacks and drinks
- Change for the parking meter and vending machines
- List of people to call
- Toiletries
Essentials To Pack For Baby:
- Diaper bag
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Diaper cream
- 2 or 3 one piece outfits
- Going home outfit
- Hat
- Scratch mitts and booties
- Swaddling blankets
- Burping clothes
- Infant wash clothes
- Bottle and formula if needed
- Infant car seat
Here is your own printable Birthing Hospital Bag Checklist.
Additions we made to our birthing bag.
When we had our first child I added massage lotion so my husband could rub my back. I also added essential oils to help me relax. We packed a small hand sized stuffed turtle that I could squeeze during contractions as well. These were all items unique to me.
As we approach the delivery of our second child we will again pack massage lotion, essential oils and a small item I can squeeze during delivery. In addition this time around I will pack more snacks for my husband as delivery ran long last time.
I may pack my Ipad this time around as well to keep myself and others occupied during down moments.
I am not sure if you can ever be fully prepared but you can try to be.
Babies do have a mind of their own and will come in due time. Ensuring you have a small suitcase packed with all your birthing essentials is key to ensuring a smoother arrival.
It is recommended that you pack your birthing bag two to three weeks before your delivery date. Ninety percent of babies will not come on their due date and will arrive before or after the suggested delivery date. If you have any questions check with your doctor.
Have a great day,
Cynthia
