Suggested Packing List

Parents

  • Breast pump and kit
  • Lansinoh or similar nipple cream for pumping moms
  • Camera
  • Chargers (phone, laptop, iPad…)
  • Headphones
  • Ear plugs/eye mask
  • Journal to write your thoughts, uestions
  • File folder for important documents and handouts
  • Reading material (books, magazines, crossword puzzles)
  • Scrapbook kit
  • Changes of clothes and pajamas
  • Flip flops/ slippers
  • Sports bras/ Nursing bras
  • Toiletries
  • Dry shampoo
  • Sanitary pads
  • Tylenol/ ibuprofen
  • Chapstick
  • Hand lotion
  • Insulated cup
  • Cash for coffee, vending machines, food
  • Snacks/gum/mints
  • Cord blood collecting kit if you plan to preserve cord blood

Heart Baby

  • Boppy pillow with extra covers
  • Pictures to hang on their crib
  • Hats/beanies
  • Baby mittens
  • Snap outfits
  • Baby nail clippers
  • Lovey/special toys for comfort
  • Swaddlers/blankets (hospital will provide standard issue)
  • Bag for dirty clothes and blankets
  • Book/poster board/autograph frame for nurses, docs & visitors to sign

Siblings

  • Books
  • Coloring supplies
  • Snacks/drinks that don’t need refrigerated
  • A special gift (new teddy bear/doll)
  • Sweatshirt/blanket if they get cold while visiting