I’m going to be completely truthful with you – the only things you really need to bring to the medical facility are an outfit to bring home baby in and a carseat. I know this because baby #2 came so fast (like one hour from the first inkling I might be having a contraction to full on delivery) that I showed up to the medical facility with nothing. Nothing! but guess what? I survived. The medical facility offered a sexy gown, socks, baby diapers, cafeteria meals – all the necessities for a sterile two-day no-fuss stay.
However, if you want to feel much more at home, here’s a good list of things you might want to consider packing (well in advanced) in your medical facility bag:
slippers
nursing bra/nursing tank
nursing pads
pads (with wings)
underwear (disposable ones are even better!)
camera
phone charger
mental list of nearby restaurants to purchase takeout
small makeup bag
toiletries
hair ties
snacks
entertainment – music/book/magazine
yoga pants and a flowy t-shirt to come home in
outfit for baby to come home in
blanket for baby
car seat
and if you’re feeling really prepared and nested – goodies for the nurses – because count on me, they are awesome at making you feel at home, even when you know you’re not.
Having been through childbirth before, I just keep thinking, which items on these lists will make the baby come out faster? Let’s bring only those things.
