Hospital Bag Checklist

Packing your hospital bag by week 36 ensures you're ready when labor starts. Having everything organized reduces stress and lets you focus on what matters most — meeting your baby.

For Mom

• ID, insurance cards, and birth plan
• Comfortable pajamas or robe
• Slippers or socks
• Toiletries (toothbrush, hairbrush, lip balm)
• Phone charger and portable charger
• Snacks and drinks for labor
• Maternity pads
• Going-home outfit (maternity clothes)

For Baby

• Baby clothes (newborn size, 3-4 outfits)
• Receiving blanket
• Diapers and wipes
• Baby hat and mittens
• Car seat (installed before leaving hospital)

For Partner

• Change of clothes and toiletries
• Snacks and drinks
• Cash for parking and vending machines
• Camera or phone for photos
• List of people to call after birth