Hospital Bag Checklist - What to Pack for Delivery
Everything you need to pack for labor, delivery and your hospital stay
Documents & Paperwork
0/6Labor & Comfort
0/13Toiletries & Personal Care
0/14Postpartum & Recovery
0/12C-Section Recovery
0/3VBAC Planning
0/4Baby
0/11Nursing & Feeding
0/7Partner / Support Person
0/10Snacks & Drinks
0/6Entertainment & Tech
0/6Extras
0/3What the Hospital Usually Provides
Most hospitals provide these items, but availability varies. Call ahead to confirm what your hospital offers.
- Hospital gown - For labor and recovery
- Mesh underwear - Postpartum
- Maternity pads
- Ice packs and cooling pads
- Peri bottle
- Ibuprofen and basic medications
- Baby diapers and wipes
- Baby hat
- Receiving blankets and swaddles
- Baby T-shirts
- Nasal bulb syringe
- Formula and bottles - If needed
- Breast pump - Hospital-grade, during stay only
- Basic toiletries - Soap, lotion, shampoo
About This Checklist
This checklist is compiled from recommendations by the American Pregnancy Association, hospital guides, and experienced parents. Your progress is saved automatically in your browser so you can come back anytime. Start packing around 35-36 weeks so you're ready when the big day arrives!
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This checklist is based on recommendations from the American Pregnancy Association, hospital packing guides, and experienced parents. Every hospital and birth situation is different - check with your specific facility for any required items.