What to take to the hospital?

I went into labor a week early.  We had not packed anything to take to the hospital for ourselves.  The only bag that was packed was the baby bag.  I came home from work after my water broke to pack up our, my husband Mike and my, bag before heading to the hospital.  I do not suggest waiting until the last minute to pack your bag!  We ended up taking everything we could possibly need for a month!

After my experience, this is what I suggest packing:

For Mom
 -Toiletries

• Chapstick
• Toothbrush/paste
• Shampoo and soap
• Face cleaner
• Brush/Comb
• Glasses/Contacts and solution
• Make-up (I don't usually wear much, but it made me feel good to wear it when visitors came)
• Lotion
• Hair clips/ hair bands
• Any medications

 - Clothes

• PJs
• Comfortable clothes to wear when visitors are there (I just wore my PJs)
• A nursing bra and nursing pads
• Panties
• Socks
• A going home outfit (not pre-baby size)

 - Other (have Daddy keep up with these)

• Personal Information: ID, insurance cards, pre-registration papers
• Electronics: phone & charger, computer/iPad & charger, camera & charger

For Daddy or Partner

• Cash/Wallet
• Medications
• Pillow
• PJs (Keep in mind hospitals are usually cold and Mom will likely be hot, keeping the room cooler.)
• Toiletries
• Clothes for 2 days
• Boxers
• Socks
• Snacks (You will need to eat something during the labor even though she can not.)

For Baby
-Keep in mind the hospital will have everything the baby needs while she is there including diapers, wipes, diaper cream, shirts, hats, and blankets.  They also let us take the extra diapers when we left.

• Carseat (They won't let you leave with out one.)
• Going home outfit
• Blanket
• Anything she will need for her pictures if you decide to get them done at the hospital.
• Boppy Pillow (If you are breastfeeding, I highly recommend this pillow)