Bring copies of your birth plan if you have one a.
Packing list for baby delivery.
You have just a few more things to do before heading to labor delivery for the birth of your baby.
Someone has to document the big event.
If you plan on breastfeeding after delivery pack a nursing bra or tank in your bag.
Postpartum leggings like these from blanqi can also be comfy.
I ve put together a resource guide that i hope will provide a good starting point for mommies much like myself who are gearing up for a birth center birth.
Whether it s your first or fourth baby you can never be too prepared so i have broken down our list into.
3 short sleeved onesies i m assuming we will have baby wrapped in a blanket much of the time.
Learn what to pack in your hospital bag with this free printable hospital bag packing list created by a mom of three.
Your partner will also want a phone to stay in contact with loved ones and for some entertainment during downtimes.
Some hospitals are changing their policies regarding the availability of formula bottles and even pacifiers.
As a birth partner you might also want to pack some things for your time supporting mom in the hospital.
I m glad i had lots of puzzle books since i was in the hospital for two and a half days.
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I m also overpacking on.
Consider packing some snacks and water as well as change for the hospital vending machines.
The ultimate hospital bag checklist hospital bag checklist for labor and delivery.
Essentials for leaving.
Personal care items for mom.
Packing your hospital bag is one of the last tasks before the big day.
Phone camera and or video camera plus chargers and batteries.
Hospital bag essentials for the birth partner.
Another option is packing a beautiful dark colored pj set.
If you intend on formula feeding check with your hospital to see if they will provide the necessary supplies.
Birth center bag checklist.
Nursing and formula feeding supplies.
Packing checklist for your baby s dad or your labor partner camcorder if you re not using your phone s video function.
This is where our birth center checklist comes in.
Magazines helped to pass the time.
Pack some snacks and water as well as change for the hospital vending machines.
I brought movies to watch and relax with the baby.
1 long sleeved onesie 2 footed pajamas i used 1 in case we don t wrap in the blanket 3 newborn hats the hospital provided one last time but i wanted to have a.
Toiletries comfortable shoes and a few changes of comfortable clothes snacks and drinks books and magazines cellphone.
Labor can be thirsty work even for supportive partners.