Hospital Packing List

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When should you start packing your bag? Just like installing the car seat, you want to have it ready when baby decides to make his/her grand entrance. But when is really best time? It all depends on if this your first or not. How long your body and baby decide to stay put. I would recommend packing your bag around 36/37 weeks. I do my maternity sessions between 32-36 weeks because moms normally start to show a nice bump but are not as uncomfortable yet. Which is exactly why I would recommend you start packing... Most women gain a pound a week the last four weeks. So you can imagine that at some point you might not feel as comfortable to get around and start packing. Therefor I would recommend having your bag packed around that time.

But what goes into the hospital bag? Technically all you really need is a car seat for baby and an outfit for baby to come home in. But if you want to more prepared, which most of us do I prepared a free print out check list for you below.

For Mom:                                                          For Dad:

Nursing Outfit                                                Clothes

Slippers                                                             Pillow

Comfy Pants                                                     Water Bottle

Going Home Outfit                                        Tooth Brush & Tooth Paste

Robe                                                                  Snacks

Water Bottle                                                  Shower Gel

Warm Socks                                                      Blanket

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Toiletries:                                                        For Baby:

Shampoo and Conditioner                              Diaper Bag

Tooth Brush                                                     4 Onsies

Tooth Paste                                                      Newborn Diapers

Basic Make-up                                                   Baby Wipes

Facial Cleaner                                                  Swaddle

Facial Lotion                                                   Going Home Outfit

Dry Shampoo                                                     Pacifier

Deodorant                                                        Hat

Hair Ties

Nipple Cream

Padsicles

Brush

Misc:                                                                 Phone/Tab/iPad:

Birth Plan                                                       Phone Charger (long cable)

Cash for Vending Machine

Medication

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