We get asked often what families should be packing for their hospital birth so here are our recommendations.

For you and your support team:

• Birth Plan (multiple copies)
• Comfort measure options: massage tools, aromatherapy, speaker for music, battery operated tea lights, wooden combs, scarf for belly sifting
• Comfort item options: comfy clothes, pillow or blanket, eye mask, socks, slippers
• ID/wallets
• Insurance cards
• Clothes and toiletries for you and your team!
• Phone charger
• Entertainment (Laptops, Ipads, books)
• Drinks and snacks!
• Camera

For Baby:

• First outfits
• Car seat
• Feeding supplies (breast pump, bottles, formula, etc.)
• Blankets/swaddles
• Diapers and wipes (the hospital offers these as well)