Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Mom and Baby
Packing for when baby arrives can be stressful. I can totally relate to that overwhelming feeling, even as a second-time mom!
For both of my babies, I packed different set of things, but there are some items that have been absolute lifesavers both times.
Here’s a list of essentials that really helped me feel more prepared and less stressed when the big day arrived (and a printable checklist as a bonus!):
Hospital Back Checklist (Philippine Setting)
What to Pack for Baby
Clothes - better if you pack each set in separate Ziplock bags for easier organization
- 3 sets of tie-side long or short sleeves tops
- 3 sets of pajamas
- 3 pairs mittens (optional - they are not really advised)
- 3 pairs booties or socks
- 3 bonnets
- 3 receiving blankets
- 3 to 5 burp cloths or lampin
- 1 going home outfit (up to you whether a onesie or any top-pants combination for #OOTD)
Bath Essentials
- Bath towel
- Wash cloth
- Baby wash (optional - some hospitals provide this)
Diaper Changing Essentials
- Diapers (30 pcs - newborn babies poop a lot. Our estimate is 5 to 7 diapers per day)
- Baby wipes
- Cotton balls
- Changing mat
- Diaper cream
What to Pack for Mommy
Clothes
- 3 sets of comfortable, breastfeeding-friendly clothes
- Comfortable panties and nursing bra
- Slippers
- 1 going home outfit
Accessories & Toiletries
- Abdominal binder
- Adult diapers
- Maternity pads
- Towel
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Comb
- Hair ties/clips
Postpartum and Sanitary Stuff (Optional)
- Nipple cream
- Witch hazel perineal spray/wash
- Alcohol (provided by hospital)
- Face mask
- Tissue
What to Pack for Daddy
Clothes
- 3 to 4 sets of comfortable clothes
- Underwear
- Slippers
- 1 going home outfit
Accessories & Toiletries
- Blanket
- Towel
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Other Essentials
- Phone chargers
- Cash and credit cards
Important Documents to Bring
Best to organize all these in a clear folder:
- Admission notice from OB
- Mother's Book
- Laboratory results
- Ultrasound results
- Health insurance card and forms (if applicable)
- PhilHealth (MDR and CF1 forms)
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificate (both mom and dad)
- IDs (both mom and dad)
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This is just a simple guide that worked for us. You may want to personalize your own hospital bag essentials depending as well on which hospital you're planning to give birth.
Good luck and sending prayers for a safe delivery!
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