Packing Checklist for Moms

To be on the safe side, you should have the following items packed for your trip to the hospital at least a month before your due date. Your hospital may provide some of the items, so be sure to check with them as well. Don't forget to leave all jewelry and valuables at home.

LABOR BAG

• Medical Records/insurance papers
• Lip gloss or lip balm to prevent chapping
• Wash Cloth
• Thick Socks
• Oil or lotion- for your partner to massage you.
• Camera, film and/or camcorder
• Extra batteries for the camera/camcorder
• Hair clips or ties
• Cassette player and tapes

For Your Hospital Stay

• Robe and Slippers
• Bra (nursing bra if breastfeeding)
• Nightgowns (front opening if breastfeeding)
• Comfortable panties
• Coins and/or phonecard for calls
• Books, magazines, stationery, birth announcement cards, pad, stamps
• Toiletries: (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, hairbrush, etc.)
• sanitary napkins for after birth
• baby book
• address book