For Mom
- Address book, phone list
- Digital camera or camera & film
- Video camera
- Chap Stick or lip balm
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste for you and your partner
- Tapes, CDs, portable tape or CD player
- Socks, slippers
- Nursing bra (optional)
- Personal grooming items, hair dryer
- Pictures of family (to be used as focal point during labor)
- Inflatable or small spa pillow (to use in the tub)
- Maternity clothes to go home in
For Baby
- Car seat: practice installing it in your car ahead of time
- Several diapers
- Plastic pants or diaper wrap (if using cloth diapers)
- Undershirt
- Booties, hat
- Gown, stretch suit or other clothing for taking baby home
- Two receiving blankets
- Bunting or heavy blanket (depending on the season)
- If formula feeding, have formula at home
Please note: Cell phones may not be used inside the hospital due to possible interference with monitoring equipment.
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