Baby Bag List

Your hospital midwife or doula s phone number.

Baby bag list.

Your diaper bag is going to become your home away from home. Baby blanket although hospitals are very warm your baby may need a blanket if it s chilly outside when you leave. Essentials for the mom to be. Babies need a lot of gear.

You ll need them to fit all of your baby s needs plus the contents of. After your hospital bag has everything for you then move on to the essentials for baby. If you re driving home this is non negotiable they won t let you take your baby home from the hospital without a car seat and it should be already installed. Disposable nappies or reusable nappies.

Wherever you re planning to give birth keep a list of important numbers in your handbag or near the phone. Since you ll both likely be spending a night or two or more. Baby s hospital bag checklist. Keep your go bag near the door or even in the car.

Approved car seat hospitals won t let you leave without one and the base needs to be installed properly in your car. Even if you re planning to have your baby at home you should pack some things in case you need to go into hospital at any point. Many parents say these are among the most useful bits of baby gear. A picture id driver s license or other id your insurance card and the name and phone number of your baby s.

Having your bag ready ahead of time is a good idea even if you re having a planned c section because labor could start before your scheduled date. A breastfeeding pillows think about what the weather might be like when your baby is born. Your newborn will go through as many as 12 in a day. Choose a bag with lots of pockets.

You ve meticulously gone through the hospital bag checklist for mom and baby but don t forget about packing a bag for your partner. Muslin squares for mopping up any milk your baby brings up possetting. With this hospital bag checklist you ll be well prepared for your time in the hospital. Hello c section in the maternity ward gather up some overnight essentials plus a few things to keep your partner occupied labor can last for a good long while.

Their outfit needs to be seasonally appropriate.