Hospital Bag Checklist

For Mum:

• Silver nipple shields

• Nipple ointment, such as Lanolin Nipple Cream

• Perinatal bottle, since some hospitals don’t provide these

• Peppermint oil, to sniff to help you pee after labor

• Flip flops or slippers

• Socks with grip

• Maternity pads

• Black 100% cotton underwear, one size larger than your regular size

• Prenatal vitamins

• Labor playlist, see mine here

• Comfy nursing nightgown (if you’re having a c-section you’ll definitely want a nightgown vs leggings/pj pants that sit right on the incision)

• Black soft robe

• Going home outfit

• Nursing bras

• Breastfeeding pillow, or if you’re having twins – a twinz pillow

• Small handheld fan

• Birth plan printed

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, face wash, deodorant, hair ties, shampoo/conditioner, etc.)

• Aromatherapy oils, especially if you have been using them during pregnancy, i.e. for hypnobirthing

• Contacts / Glasses

• Phone charger

• Camera

• Eye mask

• Ear plugs

• Kindle

• Red raspberry leaf tea

• Bag for dirty clothes

• Vomit bag (to have on hand for beginning of labor, just in case)

For Baby:

• Coconut oil for baby’s bum, antibacterial properties

• Baby Clothes (size newborn & 0-3 months), socks & mittens

• Snowsuit, if it’s cold

• Baby diapers, size newborn & 0-3 months, if you have a preferable brand (most hospitals will have diapers)

• Large cotton pads

• Car seat and/or pram

• Muslin squares / burp cloths

• Swaddling blankets

• Birth announcement supplies / outfits

• Bag for dirty clothes

• Vitamin D drops

Anything you wish you had taken and didn’t? Please share below!