Packing Checklist
What To Bring For Your Hospital Stay & Delivery
Every hospital is different and will provide different resources in the labour and delivery. unit. Ask your health care provider for a hospital-specific packing list as needed.
For Birthing Parent
- Identification and Health Card (MOST IMPORTANT)
- Labour support items (e.g., massage tools, physical therapy ball, hot/cold packs, pictures or object for focal point, music, perineal bottle, earplugs)
- Comforter/pillows (if want personal items rather than hospital items)
- Comfortable clothing or PJs for 1-3 days
- Nursing bra and breast pads
- High-waisted underwear (or disposable diapers)
- Comfortable shoes or slippers (e.g., flip flops)
- Toiletries (e.g., toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, hair brush, hair elastics, lip balm, towel)
- Glasses and contact lens care items (if needed)
- Fan (hand held or battery-operated)
- Sanitary napkins
- Towel
For Partner
- Comfortable clothing and PJs
- Comfortable shoes or slippers
- Toiletries
- An extra pillow and blanket
- Any medication you may need
- List of people to notify
For Baby
- Car seat
- Receiving blankets
- Clothing (e.g., ‘onesies’, sleepers, socks, outerwear, hat)
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Petroleum jelly/Vaseline
Miscellaneous
- Camera
- Phones, laptops, iPads
- Chargers for electronics
- Headphones
- Books or magazines
- Pen and paper
- Snacks and drinks (bring your favourites)
- Change for vending machines
