How to Pack Your Hospital Bag

On your delivery day, you want to max out your comfort levels. We've got a list of essentials for you, your labor partner, and your new baby, to make your day as stress - free as possible.

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What to Pack for Mom

When the time comes to go to the birthing center or hospital, every mom wants to be prepared. The last thing you want to worry about is whether you've forgotten baby's first outfit or snacks for Dad. Print and save this list of items you don't want to leave home without - and add a few of your own!

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Comments (12)

thebusymombouti wrote:

Great list! There is also a new Push Pack Hospital Labor Bag available (mom-invented) which is a pre-packed hospital bag designed to make moms life a little easier when preparing for the big day! http://www.busymomboutique.com/push-pack-hospital-labor-bag.html

1/13/2012 09:37:22 PM Report Abuse

twinkuie wrote:

Im so glad I read this! Ive had my bag packed since week 32 of my pregnancy and now with me going on 40 weeks tomorrow, reading this made me think twice of the choices I made for my outfit back home. I packed jeans! :$ Gonna change my out to sweats. Thanks for the article!

12/12/2011 08:09:56 PM Report Abuse

wolfpack_playe1 wrote:

iam 20 weeks and i want a gurl my boyfriend wants a boy i dont feel it kick yet but i hope soon i do i cant waite till its here ....i cant waite to hold it in my arms for the first time imma cry lol...

10/18/2011 09:46:35 AM Report Abuse

lindsey_v624851 wrote:

continued---we have 4 girls and this makes 5 girls,,we had a miscarriage last year that would of been our son,so tried one last time but lol,,we got our hands fuller with another beautiful baby girl:)anyways good luck to all you other mothers:)

8/21/2011 02:37:26 PM Report Abuse

lindsey_v624851 wrote:

continued--my dr wants to bring me in to be induced cause of my history of preclampsia,and im having very bad pitting ademia now as well as when i go in labbor my babies come fast,my first was only 51/2 hours,and they have only come sooner,my last 4yrs ago was an hour and 52 minutes so my dr says he wants to make sure i am at the HOSPITAL and not stuck in traffic cause we expect labor will go even faster this time around,continue--

8/21/2011 02:37:04 PM Report Abuse