ESSENTIALS IN THE MATERNITY BAG
ESSENTIALS IN THE MATERNITY BAG
Here is a list of essentials that you may want to consider packing in your maternity bag:
- Comfortable clothes for labor and delivery
- Nursing bras and breast pads
- Toiletries such as shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste
- Snacks and water for during labor
- Camera or other device to capture the birth
- Going home outfit for baby and yourself
- Car seat for baby
- Insurance information and birth plan
- A blanket or shawl for breastfeeding
- A change of clothes for any unexpected messes. It's always better to be over-prepared, so you may want to check with your healthcare provider or birthing center for any additional items they recommend you bring.
Here are a few more items you may want to consider adding to your maternity bag:
- A birthing ball or other comfort measures for labor, such as a heating pad or essential oils
- A nursing pillow for breastfeeding
- Disposable or cloth diapers for baby
- Baby wipes and diaper cream
- A baby hat and onesies for the baby to wear after birth
- A book or magazine for entertainment during labor
- A hair tie or headband to keep your hair out of your face during labor
- A phone charger and/or portable charger
- A list of important phone numbers and contact information
It's always a good idea to pack your bag a few weeks before your due date, so you have time to gather any additional items you may need.
