Hospital Bag Check List

So the things that influenced this list are: having an unexpected c-section last time; thinking that my husband would be able to run 5 miles home the last time and it NEVER happened over the course of 4 days (because being in the hospital after you have a baby is like being in Vegas); and packing for 2 kids that we might have to bring along if the nanny is MIA.

FWIW - I think that it is a good idea to pack your husband's bag because you will suffer too if he doesn't have these things.

Having had an unexpected c-section, I wish that I had packed pants that would not irritate my incision the last time. The perfect pants for this were the Old Navy fold-over yoga pants. You don't know bra size until your milk comes in but I was really glad to have a sleep bra in my pre-pregnancy size and a nursing tank as well.
Also, after a day of being pumped full of chemicals for the failed induction, I really wished that I had some hard candy because my mouth tasted terrible and tooth paste didn't really help.


Mom and Baby - Bag #1

1. Prenatal Vitamins
2. Insurance Card
3. Advanced Directive/Medical Power of Attorney
   
4. Chapstick
5. Non-Slip Socks
6. Flip Flops
7. Night Shirt
8. Sleep Nursing Bra
9. Nursing Tank
10. Boppy
11. Toothbrush
12. Tooth Paste
13. Soap
14. Lotion
15. Shampoo and Conditioner
16. Bath Towel
17. Hair Ties
    
18. Camera and Batteries
    
19. Ipod and Charger
20. Phone and Charger
21. Portable DVD Player / Movies
    
22. My going home outfit (Can be the going to the hospital outfit provided that it wouldn't irritate a c-section incision).
23. Snacks
24. Book aka chick lit.
    
25. Car seat
    
26. 2 Baby Gowns
27. Baby's going home outfit
28. Baby Book

For Dad bag #2

1. Deodorant
   
2. Change of Underwear
3. Clean Shirt (in case I throw up on him)
4. Pillow
   
5. Snacks
6. Water Bottle
7. Magazine
8. Tylenol

For the Boys (in the unfortunate event that we have to leave the house with them)

1. Change of clothes
2. Knife and Fruit
3. Empty Sippy Cups
4. Juice Boxes
5. Yogurt Melts
6. Goldfish Cracker
7. Computer
8. Kid Movie
9. Diapers
10. Wipes
11. Changing Pad
12. Books