Checklists
It is helpful to have your bags packed and baby’s clothes prepared ahead of time. You may want to pack a smaller bag for your labour and a larger one for your hospital stay.
For labour
In addition to what you have already packed for your hospital stay, we suggest the following:
- Identification and Health Card
- Lip Balm
- Elastic for long hair
- Glasses for women that wear contacts
- Music
- Focus point - photos of family, friends, and pets
- Comforter/pillows (bright colours or patterns)
- Large towel
- Massage lotion/oil (unscented)
- Ice pack, hot water bottle, tennis balls for massaging back pains
- Lollipops or hard candy, popsicles or your favourite clear beverages
For your partner:
- Change for vending machines
- Food or drinks (each room has a fridge)
- Comfortable clothing and PJs
- Slippers or comfortable shoes to wear
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- An extra pillow and blanket
- Camera
- Any medication you may need
- Bathing suit – if using the tub with mom to help in labour
- List of people to notify
For Mom's hospital stay
Clothing:
- 1 housecoat and slippers with rubber soles
- 1-2 nightgowns, preferably front opening for nursing
- Underwear, bras, socks (no underwire in bras)
- Comfortable clothing for daytime (such as sweatpants and t-shirt) - most women like to dress in day clothes rather than wearing PJs all day
- Comfortable shoes (preferably slip-on or no laces)
Toiletries:
- Soap, shampoo, and Kleenex
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hair brush
- Hair elastics
- Unscented lotions
- Sanitary pads (optional)
Pastimes:
- Laptops, iPads, or iPods
- Chargers for electronic devices (labeled with name and phone number)
For baby's hospital stay
- Car Seat
- Undershirt
- Sleepers or nightgown
- Receiving blankets
Hospital-supplied bag
As a convenience to families, we offer a pre-packaged kit of essentials for purchase, priced below retail cost. The hospital-supplied bag costs $30, and is charged to your hospital account. You can opt not to purchase the package or buy more supplies as needed.
The hospital-supplied bag includes:
- Three large peri-pads
- One package (18) small peri-pads
- Plastic drinking cup
- Pen
- Peri-bottle
- Mesh underwear
- Baby diapers (one package of 20)
- Disposable wipes for cleaning
- Hat for baby to go home in
- The First 24hrs information package for mom and baby
What to pack for your hospital stay: infographics
What to pack for your hospital stay during and after labour »
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Bag #1: During labour
Bag #2: After the birth of your baby
Labour bag:
- Extra pillow and a coloured pillow case
- Health card
- Lip balm, eyeglasses, contacts & hair elastics
- Socks, sweater and comfy underwear
- Ice pack and a hot water bottle
- Music & headphones
Hospital stay bag
- Nightgown, slippers & robe, comfy clothes
- Books, magazines, pen & paper
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
- Shampoo, soap, tissues
- Contact list, camera
- Open-front shirt
- Blanket and pillow for your partner
Ask your nurse about MyRoo, a garment to hold your baby securly during skin-to-skin time. MyRoo is available for purchase from the M-5 nursing station.
What to pack for baby's hospital stay »
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What to pack in your hospital bag for baby
Clothes
- Cotton “onesies”: 5 – 6
- Diapers: 2 or 3 dozen cloth or disposable (newborn size)
- Sleepers: 6 – 8
- Booties or socks: 6 pairs
- Hats for outside
- Snowsuit (if winter)
- Warm blanket and receiving blankets
- Wash and double rinse all clothes for your baby before use.
- Babies grow very quickly, be sure to buy clothes in the 3 to 6 month size (rather than newborn).
Supplies
The hospital-supplied "must haves" bag costs $30 and includes:
Large and small peri-pads, plastic drinking cup, pen, peri-bottle, mesh underwear, baby diapers (one package of 20), disposable wipes and a baby hat
If you opt to not purchase the package, please bring two dozen diapers (newborn size)
Equipment (for leaving the hospital & home)
Approved carseat: visit ontario.ca to learn more
For more information, visit sunnybrook.ca/crib