Labour Bag Checklist

For Labour

Pack a few necessities to make yourself more comfortable during labour.

• A baggy t-shirt or nightgown
• A hot water bottle
• Baby powder or massage oil
• Eyeglasses, if you need any. Even if you usually wear contacts, you'll probably need or want to take them out at some point during your stay
  
• A hair band/ hair clips and barrettes, if you think you might want them
• Camera / Videocamera
• CD player (soft music to relax and relieve tension)

After Delivery

Make your recovery stay at the hospital restful with these useful items.

• Plenty of cotton underwear
• Sanitary pad
• Breast pump
• Nightgown, bathrobe and slippers
• Nursing pads
• Nursing bra
• Toiletries. toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, makeup, shampoo, lotion
• Face towel
• Lip moisturizer
• Warm socks and slippers
• Going-home outfit (loose, comfortable but stylist)

Going-Home

• Going-home outfits for baby (stretchy)
• Mittens and booties
• Sweater
• Baby hat
• Receiving blanket
• Diapers
• An infant car seat (installed correctly)