Since this is my third baby, you would think I would already know what to pack for the hospital, right?  Well, not really.

Since packing my hospital bag is on my list of to-do’s for the month of April, I decided to go ahead and get it done last week.  I started adding in the basics… undies, socks, nursing bras, comfy nursing pj’s.  But then got stumped.  Must be the pregnancy brain. 

That’s why I was excited to stumble upon Beautiful Calling’s article, Packing a Hospital Bag for Labor.  It was super detailed and helped to jump start my own list.  Most of my list matches hers with a few additions.  Here it is:

For Mommy

• chapstick
• bathing suit skirt and black bra (attempting a water birth!)
• lightweight robe
• slippers
• hair elastics
• pillows
• camera and battery charger
• hubby’s swim trunks (even though he said he’s not getting in… we will see )
• power bars and snacks
• cell phone, charger, and list of #’s to call
• nursing pajamas
• nursing bras and pads
• socks and panties
• super pads (Poise pads worked fantastic last time)
• toiletries
• going home outfit
• book/magazines
• Driver’s license, insurance card
• hospital paperwork
• Pediatrician’s card with number
• gifts for girls (activity boxes)

For Baby

• diapers & wipes (those hospital towels for baby’s bottom are no fun!)
• Boppy with extra cover
• blanket
• cap, mittens, socks
• gowns
• going home outfit

I think that’s all of it.  What do you think?  Did I miss something?

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