What to Bring

To help you get ready for this exciting time, we’ve prepared a helpful list of items you may need while you’re at the hospital. To make things easier for you and your family, we recommend packing two bags: one with all the supplies you’ll need during labor and a larger bag for everything else you may want later.

Labor Bag

• Full name and address of your baby’s doctor
• Socks, nightgown and bathrobe
• Hair barrette or hair band
• Glasses or contact lenses (with solution and case)
• Lip moisturizer
• Mouthwash or breath spray
• Massage oils or lotions
• Telephone numbers
• Extra pillows (label with name)
• Focal point, good luck charm, pictures, etc.
• Money for vending machines or snacks
• Camera
• Relaxation materials such as tennis balls (for back massage), cards, music, books and magazines, etc.

• Two or three bras with good support. If you plan to breastfeed, you will want to bring some nursing bras and breast pads
• Two to three nightgowns with front openings for breastfeeding and a lightweight robe
• Slippers with non-skid bottoms
• Several pairs of underwear. The Hospital provides disposable underwear, sanitary pads and breast pads
• Cell phone and charger
• Cosmetics, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush and hair items
• List of telephone numbers of friends and relatives
• Sleepwear, toiletries and clothing for partner (if staying over in hospital)
• Loose and comfortable going-home outfit for you and your baby, including a receiving blanket, one pair of socks or booties and a cap