Hospital Bag Checklist for Baby, Mom, and Dad: Must-Haves for the Hospital | South Florida Motherhood Photographer
Today, I wanted to share a hospital bag checklist for baby, mom, and dad. While the hospital will provide you with some of the necessary items, here are some items that I recommend bringing to make you feel more comfortable. Plus, you’ll want some cute outfits for baby so that you get some photos while you’re there!
Hospital Bag Checklist for Baby
Onesies for baby - I recommend bringing a couple of different sizes of onesies based on how baby is measuring to make sure you have the right fit!
Camera - While it’s nice using your phone to take quick pictures, nothing beats the higher quality of pictures taken by a camera. And be sure to book your newborn session for two to three weeks after baby arrives!
Swaddle - Make it easy on your sleep-deprived self and bring a few swaddles!
Hat/mittens - You want to keep baby’s head warm, so bring a cute hat! Babies also usually have sharp nails when they’re born, so having mittens will help protect their little faces from scratches.
Going home outfit - You’ll want a cute and comfy outfit to bring baby home in, so make sure you pack that!
Car seat - One of the most important parts of the hospital bag checklist for baby is the car seat!
Checklist for Mom
Pajamas - Once you’ve got everything checked off the hospital bag checklist for baby, then it’s time to focus on yourself! I always like to change into comfy pajamas after delivery so you’re as cozy as possible.
Slippers/socks - I like to have a pair of slippers or socks to wear around the room to keep my feet warm.
Robe - Some hospital rooms can be a bit chilly, so it’s always nice to bring a robe to keep you warm during your stay. Some of my favorite stores with cute maternity and postpartum clothes for mom are Storq, Bumpsuit, and Hatch.
Nursing bra - If you plan on nursing, I recommend packing a nursing bra.
Toiletries/beauty products - Hair brush, hair ties/clip, shampoo and conditioner, blow dryer, body wash, face wash, etc. Basically, whatever you need to feel good after delivery!
Clothes - I’ve been loving the Beyond Yoga maternity clothes!
Checklist for Dad
Snacks - It can be hard to find snacks in a hospital depending on your taste and the hours of the cafeteria, so I like to bring a few snacks for both dad and mom to enjoy.
Extra clothes - Dads might need to bring extra clothes since you won’t know how long your stay is.
Blanket and pillow - To make sure dad is as comfy as possible on the couch/bed.
These are some of the must-haves that I recommend having on your hospital bag checklist for baby, mom, and dad! Click here to see the full checklist. If you’re expecting soon, I would love to hear what’s on your must-have list. I would also love to chat with you about scheduling a maternity or newborn session to capture this special time in your life!
If you’re delivering at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, or Good Samaritan Medical Center, reach out to me for newborn photos.
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