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