Getting ready for the hospital could be difficult sometime. Don’t packed too early but don’t wait till the last moment. Good idea is to pack about 2-3 weeks before your due date.
The list below should cover nearly all of what you might need;
For You
• Cotton nightgown or T-shirt for labor
• Lollipops to use during labor
• Books and magazines to read
• One or two nightgowns for after labor(a nursing gown if you are planning to breastfeed)
• Slippers with rubber soles
• Two bras (a nursing bra and pads if you are planning to breastfeed)
• One long robe for walking around the hospital
• Few pair of panties
• Brush, Toothpaste, Toothbrush,Soap,Shampoo/Conditioner
• Hair band (if you have a long hair)
• Glasses if you where contacts (you cannot ware contact during labor)
• Paint roller or a tennis ball for lower back massage
• MP3 player, CD
• Camera and batteries
• List of important phone numbers
• Charge for the phone
• Wipes for your breast(if you are breastfeeding)
• A small amount of money
For the baby
• Undershirt
• Sleepers
• Outer clothes
• Blankets
• Diapers
• Infant car seat
• Baby mittens, socks or booties
• Pacifier, if not planning to breastfeed
These are the most common things that you might need.
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