Hospital Bag Checklist For an Expecting Mama

Time gets away from us all, especially an expecting Mother. Save time and stress and check out the list of essentials for your hospital bag so you are well prepared when it’s time to have your baby. It’s super important to have your bag packed because that baby will come whenever they are ready, so make sure you are too!

Mama's Bag:

1. Extra clothes

2. Shower towel

3. Shampoo/conditioner/body wash

4. Deodorant

5. Toothbrush

6. Toothpaste

7. Make-up/hairbrush/chap stick/Lotion

8. Mints/breath mints

9. Q-tips

10. Your favorite snacks

11. Nursing bras

12. Breast pads

13. Breast pump

14. Cozy socks

15. Blanket

16. Nursing pillows

17. Nursing outfit

18. Slippers

19. Extra socks

20. Going home outfit

21. Couple baggy t shirts

22. Phone charger

23. Headphones

24. Water bottle

25. Baby birth record form

26. Hospital Pre-registration form

27. Insurance Card

28. Large Envelop for paperwork

Baby's Bag:

1. Newborn diapers

2. Extra formula (in case your supply hasn’t come in)

3. Pacifiers

4. Onesies

5. Baby wipes

6. Baby bottles

7. Outfit to come home in

8. Baby blanket

9. Swaddle

10. Baby hat

11. Baby mittens

12. Car Seat - make sure to have the car seat based installed properly in your vehicle. If you're unsure, ask a medical professional at the hospital for help

Partner's Bag:

1. Extra changes of clothes

2. Phone charger

3. Deodorant

4. Tooth brush

5. Tooth paste

6. Shampoo/conditioner/body wash

7. Snacks

8. Water bottle

9. Pajamas

10. Headphones

11. Shower towel

12. List of local restaurants for meal delivery

13. Camera for pictures

Once you are packed and prepared for the hospital, it is a good idea to start searching for a Newborn Photographer if you want to have pictures of your sweet new baby captured. At my studio, I only accept a limited amount of Newborn Sessions every month to accommodate flexibility in scheduling since babies tend to come when they are ready. It's best to have your session scheduled 2-3 months in advance to make sure you get on the schedule. If you are in the Minneapolis area and need to schedule your baby photography for your newborn, you can submit a contact form by clicking here.

I hope this checklist helps you prepare for your big day! Best of luck and I hope things go smoothly for you during your birthing experience.

xoxo

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Chelsie Belcourt

Elsiebel Photography

Professional Newborn Photographer

Burnsville, Minnesota

612.978.4900

chelsie@elsiebel.com

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