A Checklist to Make Packing for the Hospital Easy
What to Pack for Labor, Birth & Postpartum
Packing your hospital bag can feel overwhelming — especially when every list online says something different. This free printable Hospital Bag Checklist gives you a simple, realistic guide for what you actually need for labor, delivery, and the first hours with your baby.
No clutter. No gimmicks. Just the essentials — plus a few comfort items you’ll be grateful you packed.
What’s Inside the Checklist
This one-page printable covers:
✔ Labor & delivery essentials
✔ Postpartum recovery items
✔ Baby must-haves
✔ Partner/support person items
✔ Important documents
✔ Optional comfort items
✔ What the hospital usually provides
✔ What not to overpack
Designed for:
• First-time parents
• Repeat parents who want a refresher
• Hospital births or birth centers
• Vaginal or cesarean births
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🎒 Hospital Bag Checklist (PDF)
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💌 Bonus postpartum tips
Why This Checklist Is Different
Most packing lists are either:
❌ overwhelming
❌ unrealistic
❌ written by brands trying to sell you things
This checklist was created by a Connecticut postpartum doula to reflect what families actually use — based on real birth and postpartum experience.
It’s practical, calming, and easy to follow.