When packing a maternity hospital bag, its important to have everything you need for you, your baby, and your partner. Here are some items to consider packing based on the search results:
For Mom:
- Comfortable clothes for postpartum recovery
- A comfortable robe
- Underwear
- Nursing bras
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, contact lens case and solution)
- Hairbrush, comb, hairdryer, hair clips, and hair ties
- Going-home outfit
- Plastic bag for dirty clothes
- Diversions like a book, newspaper, magazines, or Sudoku
For Baby:
- Going-home outfit
- A receiving blanket and a couple of burp cloths
- Weather-appropriate clothes (a sweater and knit cap if it’s cold out, or a hat with a little brim if its sunny and warm)
- Baby lotion, diaper cream, and a diaper or two (though the hospital will provide plenty)
- Car seat
Nice-to-haves:
- A diffuser to make the room smell like a spa
- A portable fan since you can’t open windows
- An extra bag for all the freebies you’ll bring home from the hospital
Its important to have your hospital bag ready to go by 36 weeks or 37 weeks pregnant, just in case you go into labor before your due date. However, you can throw some items in at the last minute, like your toothbrush. Keep in mind that the hospital will likely provide you with some freebies like disposable mesh underwear, socks with a grip bottom, and a gown to wear during labor and delivery.
