Print This Page Send to Friend

Home - Pregnancy Channel - Pregnancy Checklists
Packing Your Labor Bag

Packing Your Labor Bag

For Labor

____ Birth plan , Did you create your birth plan yet?
____ Bathrobe (if hospital or birth center doesn't supply one, or you want your own)
____ Slippers
____ Socks
____ Tennis balls or rolling pin (for back labor massage)
____ Massage oils or lotions
____ Ponytail holder or Hair band
____ Lip moisturizer
____ Camera and film/tape
____ Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games, music, candles

article continued below...

For Coach

____ Watch with a second hand, to time contractions
____ Toiletries
____ Change of clothes
____ Snacks Postpartum

For You

____ Going-home outfit
____ Nursing bra
____ Nursing Pads
____ Sanitary napkins
____ Nightgown
____ Toiletries
____ Address book
____ Help List

For Baby:

____ Infant car seat - see our article on car seat safety
____ One outfit for the trip home (one-piece stretchy outfits are easiest)
____ Receiving blanket (a heavy one, if weather is cold)
____ Diapers (if you're using cloth, include your own diaper pins or a bar of soap to make using the hospital's pins easier)
____ Baby nail clippers
____ One pair socks or booties
____ Infant Cap
____ Bunting or snowsuit for winter

More Articles About Pregnancy Checklists

Reader Comments & Discussion