PREGNANCY
What Should I Pack for the Hospital?
The best items to keep you comfortable before, during and after labor!
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Getting ready for the big day is an exciting time, but it also calls for a little bit of preparing on your end! We know you've been planning all the other little details like the nursery and what baby gear to buy. Here we will help you plan for what to pack for the hospital and when to pack your hospital bag.
This isn’t something you will want to wait to pack once you’re in labor. You should pack your (and your partners) hospital bag a few weeks ahead of time. Leave it in a convenient location – like by the front door - so when the time comes, it’s easy to grab and head out the door! Some women even prefer to keep it in the car…that way in the midst of the chaos nothing is forgotten!
It might be hard to decide what you really NEED in the hospital versus what’s a convenience. It’s important to have a balance of both. Hospitals aren’t exactly known for feeling warm and home-like so it can be comforting to bring a few personal items like your pillow and a robe. Try not to overdo it though…you don’t want to roll in with a giant suitcase full of stuff you’ll hardly use!
What's on your hospital bag must-have list? Tell us in the comments below!
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
