Packing Suggestions

Before those labor pains begin, be sure to have your bag packed so you're ready to go to the hospital.

Items to Pack Bathroom Essentials
  • A watch with a second hand
  • Going home outfit for baby
  • Going home outfit for mom (five- to seven-month-pregnant size)
  • Nursing bra
  • Nursing gown
  • Receiving blanket
  • Robe and slippers
  • Two to three pairs of pajamas
  • Two to three pairs of warm socks
  • Chapstick/lip balm
  • Clips for hair or headband
  • Colored washcloths
  • Contact lenses and/or glasses with case
  • Hair care products
  • Lotion for massages
  • Makeup
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
Additional Items to Consider

 

 

 
  • A fan
  • Breastfeeding handbook
  • Camera and/or video camera (extra batteries, charger)
  • Change for vending machines
  • Charged cell phone and charger
  • Childbirth handbook
  • Extra pillows with colored pillowcases
  • Favorite music CDs
  • Installed car seat
  • List of important phone numbers
  • Nutritious snacks for your partner
  • Paper and pencil or pen
  • Sour candy on a stick
Find a San Diego OBGYN
To find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego OBGYN or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.

For More OBGYN, Pregnancy and Childbirth Information
To find general information about pregnancy and childbirth, visit Pregnancy and Childbirth in Adult Health or read the Pregnancy and Childbirth News archive.