![]() Fan – if you’re having a summer baby, a handheld rechargeable fan that your partner can hold or that can freestand is worth its weight in gold – trust me.Pillow – bring one your head, neck and back deserve it! Make sure to bring a pillowcase that you are not attached to.It also doubles as a camera to take any pictures or videos, if you want any. Phone charger – unless you are a technophobe, your phone will be your means of communication with your friends and family – and with your partner if they have to leave your side.Not only do you need to bring one but you actually need to know how to safely secure it in your car, taxi or uber. Car seat – without this you are not getting home.The hospital may provide you with some of these things, but it’ll make you feel more prepared if you have your own stock to hand. Make sure to have some of these already in your car or in a corner of your house, and keep a physical list containing at least these essential items for your partner to check right before you leave the house for the hospital. Get any research or preparation out of the way early, and think about what personal items it might be nice to have with you, such as a camera or your comfiest t-shirt. For example, you may want to compile a music playlist ahead of time. You might want to have a think about what items you would want to have with you that will help make you feel more comfortable and at ease. Or you might want to bring along your own receiving blanket, rather than using the one that the hospital provides. Some hospital pillows are so thin you almost forget they are there and end up having to fold or stack them. We didn’t pack a pillow for our first child but it was top of our list for our second and third kids. I would always recommend packing for an overnight stay and presuming that the hospital may not provide basic items that are of a standard that will make you comfortable. If you do end up needing any items you do not pack, it won’t be the end of the world but your partner will have to leave your side to retrieve them or you will need to contact family or friends. Although I hope this happens, you should be aware of the possibility that you may need to stay overnight, if not longer, especially if you end up having an unplanned c-section. Maybe you will have a quick labor and delivery, speedy post-birth checks and be released from the hospital that very same day. The few valuables you do bring should be things that you keep close, such as your cell phone or your wedding band. I’ve never heard a new mother complain that she brought too many unused items to the hospital.ĭon’t bring anything valuable – you don’t want to be worrying about the safety of your packed items. For each of our hospital bags (we packed three over the years), we erred on the side of caution. The hospital staff may move your bags around, and it’ll be easier to keep track of them if you don’t arrive with a collection of multiple assorted bags and suitcases. ![]() ![]() Presuming you are being driven to the hospital, there is little danger of overpacking, however, I would recommend keeping your items in a single small suitcase or bag and a ‘carry-on’. ![]() Make sure the person who will be responsible for helping you pack your hospital bag is involved from the start – it will make all the difference. I’ve been through this process as a dad a few times now, so I’ve developed a pretty solid hospital bag checklist. Keep your head up, there’s not long to go now and you are getting closer and closer to meeting your baby! If you’re reading this article, you are likely in your second or third trimester and are heading into the final months of your pregnancy. ![]()
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