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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Snacks and drinks:
- Water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Healthy snacks for sudden hunger.
- Energy bars for quick energy.
- 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:
- 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
- Toiletries:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant or perfumes. This may be a choice in pregnancy bag list for hospital.
- Hairbrush
- 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.
- Support items:
- Pillow and blanket (if desired)
- Phone numbers and contact information, in case of any emergency.
Baby’s Bag:
- 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.
- 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.
- Swaddle blankets:
- Lightweight blankets. Swaddle baby for comfort , for making baby feel warm.
- Going-home outfit: This is for a new journey.
- Bottles and nipples for feeding .
These are the essentials for baby pregnancy bag list for hospital.
Additional Items for pregnancy bag list for hospital.
- Insurance information
- Birth plan
- Contact information for pediatrician.
- Nursing bra and breast pads (if breastfeeding), otherwise bottles and nipples.
- Formula (if not breastfeeding)
- Baby carrier to take baby home in comfort.
Tips while packing pregnancy bag list for hospital.
- Pack bag by 36 weeks of pregnancy ( third trimester).
- Check hospital’s policies on essential items allowed.
- Consider a “go-bag” with essentials in case of sudden delivery.
- Don’t forget phone chargers and snacks!, drinks.