Hospital bag checklist
A hospital bag checklist for the birth: for the parent, the baby and the partner, plus documents.

DOCUMENTS
- ID and insurance card
- Birth plan and medical notes
- Hospital registration or pre-admission paperwork
- List of emergency contacts
- Cash and a bank card

FOR THE PARENT GIVING BIRTH
- Comfortable nightwear or a front-opening top
- Dressing gown
- Slippers or non-slip socks
- Underwear and maternity pads
- Nursing bras and breast pads if you plan to breastfeed
- Going-home outfit that still fits comfortably
- Toiletries: toothbrush, lip balm, hairbrush, hair ties
- Water bottle and snacks
- Phone, long charger and headphones
- Pillow from home

FOR THE BABY
- Newborn clothes and one size up
- Bodysuits and a hat
- Swaddle blanket
- Nappies and wipes
- Going-home outfit
- Car seat, installed and checked before you leave

FOR THE PARTNER
- Change of clothes
- Snacks and drinks
- Phone charger
- Toiletries
- Camera or phone for photos
- Cash for parking and the vending machine

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME
- Pack the bag by 36 weeks
- Know the route to the hospital and where to park
- Keep the bag by the front door
- Tell the hospital or midwife when you are on your way