sharing my list, i'm 37 weeks now so complete na hospital bags:
For Labor:
____ Birth plan, 4 copies, who to call list
____ Medical notes, ID, health insurance, hospital forms, philhealth forms
____ Towels/plastics for car protect
____ Own bathrobe/nightgown/slippers/socks if allowed
____ Hair band/Hair brush/Lip moisturizer/Mints
____ Camera/phones
____ Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games, music, candles, focal point
____ Massage oil or lotion
____ Snacks/drinks if allowed/lollipops/ice chips
____ Cereal bars/small juice cartons for post-birth for energy
For Husband:
____ Birth Plan/Emergency Card/Sample birth certificate/who to call list
____ Deposit Money/ATM Card
____ Watch with a second hand, to time contractions
____ Snacks/Drinks
____ Camera
____ Toiletries: toothbrush/razor
____ Change of clothes/PJs/Underwear
____ Blanket/pillows
____ Books
____ Mobile phones and charges/List of mobile numbers/ Draw up a list of people your husband should call, text, or email after your baby is born
For Mother:
____ Bathrobe (if hospital or birth center doesn't supply one, or you want your own)
____ Slippers
____ Socks/day
____ Nightgown/Breastfeeding dress/Cover
____ Underwear, either very comfy old ones or disposable paper ones
____ 2-3 Nursing bra
____ 1 Box overnight nursing pads
____ Nipple cream/cooling gel pads
____ 1 Pack Maternity Pads/Sanitary Pads
____ Toiletries: Toothbrush/Toothpaste/MouthwashDeodorant/body wash/shampoo/Conditioner/face wash/lotion
____ Towels/Face cloth
____ Make-up, if you're the sort that likes to put on a bit of a lippie before a pic – because that first 'mum-and-baby' pic will be a precious one
____ Going-home outfit
For Baby:
____ 2-3 Bodysuits
____ 2 pairs Mittens/Booties
____ 1-2 Receiving blanket/ 1 heavy one, if weather is cold and for going home
____ Swaddle
____ Bibs, burp cloths
____ Diapers 12/day
____ Changing mat or towel
____ Baby wipes/Cotton balls/diaper cream
____ Toiletries: baby cleanser, shampoo, hairbrush, nail clipper, ziplock to save first nails
____ Two soft cotton sheets for your baby's bed/waterproof sheet protector or rubber under sheet to keep the bed from getting wet with spit up, pee or breastmilk
____ Infant Cap
____ Going home outfit
____ Infant car seat
**check if baby’s stuff from the hospital are all new
**check list of those provided to avoid double items
Others:
____ Extra bag or two for goodies and gifts from well wishers
____ Plastic bag for dirty clothing
____ Memory Book. You can even ask the nurses to stamp your baby's footprints when they're preparing the birth certificate, jot down memories of your baby's first day, and so on. Some people bring a baby book so they can record the birth details right away.
____ A notepad or journal for notes and questions. Track your baby's feeding sessions, note what the pediatrician tells you