What to pack in a hospital bag for delivery ? What are the essentials required in hospital for delivery. So, here is a checklist for pregnancy bag list for hospital. Taking all the items of requirement to feel comfortable in hospital.

Mumma’s bag

  1. Comfortable clothes , comfort should be the first priority .Prefer clothes in which you feel light and good. Prefer clothes which gives you the feel of comfort.
    • 2-3 nightgowns or night dresses.
    • 2-3 pairs of comfortable shorts if desired.
    • Underwear and nursing bras for easy breastfeeding.
    • Bathroom slippers.
  2. Toiletries: These are the essentials required to maintain personal hygiene. So, these must be included in pregnancy bag for hospital.
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste
    • Deodorant or perfume. You can also go for air freshner for maintaining fresh air around you.
    • Hairbrush to comb hairs.
    • Lip balm
    • Makeup and makeup remover (if desired). Makeup act as fresher for some ladies who loves to do makeup.
  3. Personal items:
    • Phone and charger. in this generation, no one can live without phone ,so this also becomes an essentiality in pregnancy bag list for hospital.
    • Camera, to click your best moments , to collect moments, to make memories and charger.
    • Insurance cards and identification cards. This is for the security reasons. You must have these cards.
    • Pillow and blanket , if you desired to take yours.
  4. Snacks and drinks:
    • Water bottle to stay hydrated.
    • Healthy snacks for sudden hunger.
    • Energy bars for quick energy.
  5. Postpartum recovery: these relives the inflammation and swelling in the perineal area, around muscles ,these are preferred only by the consultation of healthcare provider. So , these may or may not be included in pregnancy bag list for hospital.
    • Perineal ice packs
    • Witch hazel pads
    • Heating pads

Partner’s Bag:

  1. Comfortable clothes: As a partner has to stay all the time to the hospital, so take clothes as per your comfort ,not for any kind of fashion.
    • 1-2 changes of clothes
    • Underwear and socks
  2. Toiletries:
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste
    • Deodorant or perfumes. This may be a choice in pregnancy bag list for hospital.
    • Hairbrush
  3. Personal items:
    • Phone and charger, to stay connected with all family members.
    • Camera and charger ,to collect beautiful memories for life, to collect amazing moments.
    • Snacks and drinks for sudden hunger, in case you don’t like hospital mess food. So, this can save you from hunger problem.
  4. Support items:
    • Pillow and blanket (if desired)
    • Phone numbers and contact information, in case of any emergency.

Baby’s Bag:

  1. Clothing:
    • 2-3 onesies (one piece garment for baby, having a button in lower part which helps in convenient diapering).
    • 2-3 sleepers ( warm during sleep time, generally have a zip for easy change). Newborns are so much sensitive to the changing environment, so every reason of being getting cold must be prevented. Prevention is always better than cure.
    • Hats and socks.
  2. Diapering essentials:
    • Diapers (size 1 or 2)
    • Diaper cream to prevent diaper rash.
    • Burp cloths ( these are used to absorb the secretions of saliva from baby mouth and to prevent their clothes from being dirty.
  3. Swaddle blankets:
    • Lightweight blankets. Swaddle baby for comfort , for making baby feel warm.
  4. Going-home outfit: This is for a new journey.
  5. Bottles and nipples for feeding .

These are the essentials for baby pregnancy bag list for hospital.

Additional Items for pregnancy bag list for hospital.

  1. Insurance information
  2. Birth plan
  3. Contact information for pediatrician.
  4. Nursing bra and breast pads (if breastfeeding), otherwise bottles and nipples.
  5. Formula (if not breastfeeding)
  6. Baby carrier to take baby home in comfort.

Tips while packing pregnancy bag list for hospital.

  1. Pack bag by 36 weeks of pregnancy ( third trimester).
  2. Check hospital’s policies on essential items allowed.
  3. Consider a “go-bag” with essentials in case of sudden delivery.
  4. Don’t forget phone chargers and snacks!, drinks.