D-Day Prep: What to Pack in That Hospital Bag (Checklist Inside!)

Wednesday, November 01, 2017


Ever since I had that pre-term labor scare last weekend, I am more convinced that D-Day is drawing near.

And with 2 months to go, I feel that I am still unprepared.

Well, I'm sort of like a last minute kind of person. I mean, I pack the night before my trips. I planned my wedding in just 4 months. The night before my wedding, I was still working on my reception backdrop. Lol. Seriously.

But I thrive like that.

With this pregnancy, though (and having experienced the less than 24-hour hospital admission last week), I'm hesitant of not preparing soon enough because:

a. This little one deserves the best ❤️ (and clothes, at least, during his first hours in the world and we should have a bunch ready in case he comes out a week(s) sooner)
b. Expenses (not securing a hospital room beforehand will cost you more!)

So, I'm starting with the most basic—the D-Day Hospital Bag Checklist.

Let's start?

👜 When to Pack the Hospital Bag

Flexibility is important on this timing. 

If, for example, you have a high risk pregnancy and your OB feels that you may go into labor early, then you should start packing at 35 weeks, according to The Bump.

I think I'll pack earlier. My OB thinks that I may go into early labor the last time because according to the Anomaly Scan that I had during the 5th month, my myoma grew in an unbelievable pace. 

She even injected me with steroids to strengthen babyyyy's lungs, just in case.

But last week's ultrasound showed that it shrank again. Yey!


👩 Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom

Let's split your hospital bag necessities into two, but that doesn't necessarily mean you need to carry two bags too!




Labor Bag


[  ] Birth plan (Will still work this one out with my OB)
[   ] Nightdress or Tshirt that can be ruined (What to wear during labor)
[✔️] Lotion (For massages during labor)
[✔️] Lip Balm (Hospitals are dry. I'll might get chapped lips)
[  ] Rubber bands (For my hair)
[✔️] Makeup (lol, so I'll look good on the pictures)
[✔️] Slippers 
[✔️] My Journal + Pens (for documenting the process)
[  ] Books (for passing the time)
[  ] Snacks and candies (of course!)
[  ] Pillow
[  ] Bendy straws (for easy drinking)
[  ] Disposable undies (I heard there will be lots of blood)

PostPartum Bag

[  ] Going Home Outfit 
[  ] Extra Outfit (I always bring extra)
[  ] Toiletries 
[  ] Disposable undies (I heard there will be lots of blood, still)
[  ] Jacket 
[  ] Maternity pads
[  ] Breast pump
[  ] Snacks (of course!)
[  ] And coffee (finally!)
[  ] Bath towels

👶 Hospital Bag Checklist for Baby

Now, what to pack for the little one?

[✔️] 3 Sleepsuits or onesies
[✔️] Tie-shirts
[✔️] Baby blanket
[✔️] 24 Newborn nappies 
[✔️] 2 pairs of socks or booties
[✔️] 2 pairs of mittens
[✔️] A cute hat
[✔️] Bibs
[✔️] Going home outfit
[  ] Car seat (Not sure if we need to bring one already, though)
[  ] Jacket, in case it's too cold in the hospital
[  ] Cotton balls
[✔️] Feeding bottle + formula milk (I plan to breastfeed, but just in case + because of the article below)




👨 Hospital Bag Checklist for Dad 

Of course, dad has to have one too!

[  ] Extra clothes
[  ] His headphones (Can't live without it)
[  ] Slippers
[  ] Pillow
[  ] Chargers  
[  ] Nikon Camera
[  ] Snacks and drinks (of course!)
[  ] Baby documents (!)


Same things apply to my mom who will be there in the hospital too. 

Hmmm, I guess that's it?

Would be glad if experienced moms reading this would give me a bit of advice on what needs to be included in the hospital bag checklist in preparation for the big day! Just leave a comment below. TIA!

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