Folder:
Hospital paper forms [Strongly suggest to mail in or fill out at hospital tour, not day of labor.]
Insurance card
ID
Optional: Birth plan, List of things packed to hospital so have checklist when leaving
Small gift for nurses and dr
Laptop, Camera, Cell, Chargers
If nursing: Breastfriend, Nursing bra, Nursing tank top and comfy pants
Optional if nursing: Organic cloth nursing pads, nipple cream
Pillows with different pillowcases [to differentiate from hospital pillows]
2 Flip flops [shower and walking around]
Robe
Going home outfit for mommy and baby [newborn and or 3 month size]
Snacks, hard candy
Shower essentials , facial wipes [comes in handy!]
Scrunchie, headband, hair pins, [contact solutions and glasses if you wear them]
Makeup bag
Vitamins
Husband's necessities [2/3 pants, 2/3 tops, undergarments, shower flip flops, socks]
Optional for yourself: Non Skid socks, face mist, own underwear
Optional for baby [hospital should provide]: 2 Sleep gown/sleep sack with mittens, Scratch mittens, beanie
For car ride to hospital: May want to bring a bag just in case and sit on a towel [or sit in back of car so you can move around or even go on your knees]
Optional for room:
lighting- battery candles, christmas lights, etc
ipod- calm, relaxing music
magazines or books
picture
Lemon, lavender, etc scents or oils
Being something to rub or move
Don't forget to stock up on hospital's wipes, diapers, swaddle blanket, onesies, nasal aspirator, etc. [These are free. Don't be shy!]
For delivery, I'm planning on wearing a sports bra type of thing on top. I might go to and from the hospital in maxi dresses.
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