The Hospital Bag Checklist Every New Mom Needs

01For Mom: During Labor

• Insurance card and ID
• Hospital paperwork
• Birth plan copies
• Phone charger with long cable
• Lip balm
• Hair ties or headband
• Socks with grip
• Comfortable robe or labor gown
• Snacks for early labor, if permitted
• Offline playlist

02For Mom: After Delivery

• Comfortable going-home outfit
• Nursing bra, if breastfeeding
• Own toiletries
• Maternity pads
• High-waisted underwear
• Nipple cream, if breastfeeding
• Glasses, if you wear contacts
• A pillow from home

03For Baby

• Going-home outfit in two sizes
• Swaddle blanket
• Hat
• Socks or booties
• Car seat, installed and checked
• Diapers and wipes
• A few burp cloths

04For the Partner

• Change of clothes for two days
• Toiletries
• Phone charger
• Snacks and cash
• Pillow and blanket
• List of who to call
• Camera or phone

05Don't Forget

• Car seat base installed and inspected
• House key accessible to helpers
• Feeding instructions note for anyone helping