What to Bring to the Hospital

Admission Forms

Insurance Cards

Focal point item (picture, statue, flowers, etc.)

Music

Lip gloss

Electrolyte drink (Vitamin Water etc.)

Snacks for your partner

Extra pillows

Socks

Breath mints or gum

Oil or lotion for massaging feet, neck, shoulders

Camera (and extra film for later)

Video Camera

2 nightgowns or big shirts (make sure they are breast-feeding friendly)

Robe

Slippers

Nursing bras (Bravado brand is popular among newest moms - check them out online)

Underwear (supportive and ready to hold a pad)

Pads (get these from the hospital but take some from home too)

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Shampoo

Brush

Make-up

Going home outfit

Phone list (people you'll want to call immediately)

Pen (to check off phone list and for Dad to make a list of random things you'll hear from nurses and doctor)

Car set (set it up early to ensure easy departure from the hospital)