👜 Hospital Packing List for Labor & Delivery
A printable checklist for expectant moms
✅ Important Documents
- [ ] Photo ID (Driver’s license or passport)
- [ ] Insurance card
- [ ] Hospital registration forms (if pre-registered)
- [ ] Birth plan (if you have one)
- [ ] Pediatrician’s contact info
- [ ] Pen and small notepad
👩🍼 For Mom
Comfort & Clothing
- [ ] Comfy robe or nightgown (front-open for nursing)
- [ ] 2–3 loose outfits or nursing-friendly clothes
- [ ] Maternity/nursing bras
- [ ] Heavy-duty maternity pads (hospital usually provides some)
- [ ] Non-slip socks or slippers
- [ ] Going-home outfit (loose-fitting and comfy)
- [ ] Maternity underwear or disposable underwear
- [ ] Flip flops (for shower or walking)
- [ ] Sleep mask & earplugs (optional for rest)
Toiletries
- [ ] Toothbrush & toothpaste
- [ ] Hairbrush/comb
- [ ] Shampoo & conditioner (travel-size)
- [ ] Face wash and moisturizer
- [ ] Lip balm (hospital air can be very dry)
- [ ] Deodorant
- [ ] Hair ties or clips
- [ ] Glasses/contact lenses and solution (if needed)
Extras
- [ ] Phone and charger (long cable recommended)
- [ ] Headphones or earbuds
- [ ] Snacks and drinks (for after labor)
- [ ] Refillable water bottle
- [ ] Nursing pillow
- [ ] Massage oils, stress balls, or other comfort items
- [ ] Blanket or pillow from home (optional)
- [ ] Essential oils or diffuser (if allowed)
- [ ] Books, journal, or entertainment
👶 For Baby
- [ ] 2–3 baby outfits (NB and 0-3M size)
- [ ] Swaddles or receiving blankets
- [ ] Newborn hat and socks
- [ ] Baby mittens (to prevent scratching)
- [ ] Diapers (hospital usually provides some)
- [ ] Wipes
- [ ] Going-home outfit
- [ ] Infant car seat (install ahead of time)
- [ ] Baby blanket (season-appropriate)
💑 For Partner/Support Person
- [ ] 1–2 changes of clothes
- [ ] Pajamas and hoodie/jacket
- [ ] Toiletries
- [ ] Snacks and water bottle
- [ ] Cash or change for vending machines
- [ ] Phone, charger, and headphones
- [ ] Blanket and pillow (if staying overnight)
- [ ] ID and insurance (if needed)
🍼 Optional Extras
- [ ] Birth playlist & speaker
- [ ] Instant camera or DSLR
- [ ] Gifts for siblings
- [ ] Baby book or ink pad for footprints
- [ ] Thank-you cards for staff
