| As you anxiously await the day your precious baby | | | | you aren't worried about ruining if you get them wet |
| will arrive we have put together a helpful hospital bag | | | | from blood or fluid! |
| checklist. | | | | - Hair scrunchie and brush. |
| Things to Pack in your car in advance: | | | | - Music CDs or MP3 player if you have one, soothing |
| | | | | music. |
| - Extra bed pillows in case you want / need them at | | | | - A contact list with everyone's phone number you |
| the hospital | | | | need to call and when. |
| - Large garbage bag cover your car seat in case your | | | | - Your cell phone and charger! |
| water breaks in the car en route to the hospital. | | | | - Your camera & camcorder if you have one! |
| - Your baby's car seat, properly installed in the | | | | - Comfy soft pajamas. |
| backseat. The hospital staff will not let you leave | | | | - A pillow, sometimes bringing your own pillow to the |
| unless your baby is properly buckled in. | | | | hospital is comforting. |
| Hospital Bag: | | | | - Going home outfit, sweatpants or track outfit is a |
| - Lip balm! My lips got very dry during labor, so this | | | | must!! You will be sore and wearing jeans just isn't |
| was a must for me! | | | | comfortable for many women. |
| - Comfy slippers and make sure they are ones that | | | | - Your toothbrush & toothpaste. |