NOTE: Acquire the following items according to the needs of your baby and according to your

lifestyle. Not all the items listed are absolutely necessary.

INFANTS' APPAREL
3 side snap shirts, long sleeves
6 side snap shirts, short sleeves
6 side snap shirts, sleeveless
2 cover-all/frog suits/bodysuits/onesies
2 sweaters
4-7 pairs booties/socks
4-7 pairs mittens, garter/elastic wrists
2 bonnets/caps
6 pajama pants
4-7 bibs
24 cloth diapers, 12 birds’ eye + 12 gauze type
1 pack disposable diapers (10-12 pcs/day if newborn)
2-4 pairs diaper clips (if cloth diapers will be worn)
1 homecoming/going outfit

INFANTS' LINEN
1 crib bumper
4 fitted crib sheets
2-4 crib pads/changing rubber pads
4-7 receiving blankets
2 hooded blankets
2 comforters
1 pillow
2 bolsters
4 pillow cases
4 bolsters cases
1 mosquito net for crib
1 rubber sheet/lap pad
3 burpers/burp pads or towels

BREASTFEEDING ACCESSORIES
1 breast pump
1 pack nursing/breast pads (2 pairs/day)
1 pair nipple shield/breast shells
nursing lanolin/breast care cream or gel
breast milk storage bags (sterile disposable milk plastics, e.g. Gerber or Playtex, will do)
mother’s breastfeeding bib/scarf

FEEDING & SOOTHING ACCESSORIES

1 feeding spoon/ soft bite
1 feeding dish
1 mug
1 strainer
1 storage box
1 trainer cup
1 juice maker
1 food grinder

FEEDING NEEDS
5-6 pairs 8 ounce bottles
1 feeding bottle storage box/covered rack
12 nipples
6 nipple caps
1 bottle tongs
1 sterilizer
1 sterilizer rack
1 bottle brush
1 nipple brush
1 bottle warmer
1 bottle holder
2 powdered milk dispensers (for home & baby’s bag)
5 gallons distilled water with dispenser
1 airpot

BATHING & GROOMING ACCESSORIES

1 bath tub
1 bath supporter/cushion
1 diaper pail
1 basin
1 laundry basket /hamper
4 towels, preferably hooded
4 washcloths
bathing toys to entertain baby

CARE & SAFETY ACCESSORIES

1 vaporizer/humidifier
1 bed warmer
1 water bag
1 ice bag
1 nasal aspirator
1 medi-spoon or medicine dropper
1 thermometer

FURNISHINGS
mom’s rocking chair
crib
playpen
mattress
carrier/seater
stroller
high chair
clothes cabinet
diaper stacker/organizer
table top changing center
potty trainer
night lamp/dimmer
baby monitor
bed rail
safety gate
mobile
music box

TOILETRIES
mild liquid bath (no-tears formula)
baby oil
baby lotion
baby cologne
cotton swabs/balls/squares
cotton ear buds set
alcohol
petroleum jelly/diaper rash cream
baby wipes
nursery jar set
brush and comb set
scissors/ nail clipper

PLAY & DISCOVER

rattle
teether
squeeze toy
gym center
activity center

TRAVEL
nursery bag
car seat –carrier (rear-facing)
travel neck cushion
car window shades

LABOR & BIRTH CHECKLIST: WHAT TO BRING TO THE HOSPITAL

Should be packed not later than the 36th week of pregnancy.

IMPORTANT PAPERS
Marriage certificate
Originals of insurance papers
Phone list, with instructions
Baby name list, just in case
Prenatal book, copies of lab reports

LABOR
Doctor’s admitting orders/ birth plan
Bathrobe
Slippers
Socks, athletic type, 2 pairs
Lip balm
Breath freshener, breath mints or gum
Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games, music, extra pillow
Digital camera, newly-charged/ Conventional camera loaded with fresh batteries & film
Extra batteries & film for conventional camera
Videocam, newly-charged, loaded with fresh tape
Extra videocam tape
Videocam charger, tripod & cables
Baby book
Eyeglasses
Cell phone & charger
Hair accessories
Important medications, if any

FOR DAD/COACH
Scrub suit, if needed
Shirts, 2-3
Pants or shorts, 2-3 pairs
Socks, 2-3 pairs
Underwear, 2-3
Light jacket
Slippers
Small pillow
Warm blanket
Light snacks
Money &/or credit cards
Toiletries: Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, cologne, comb, shaving
items
Bath towel
Reading materials, playing cards
Eyeglasses/ contact lenses & solutions
Cell phone & charger
Laptop & cables (optional, to send your favorite labor & birth photos & announcements via
internet)
Important medications, if any
Going home outfit

POST-PARTUM / AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Nightgowns with opening in front, 2-3
Maternity dresses with opening in front, 1-2
Bathrobe
Bath towel
Slippers
Warm blanket
Nursing bras, 2-3
Breast pads
Maternity panties, 2 per hospital day
Maternity sanitary napkins, 3-4 per hospital day
Donut/rubber pad for sitting (vaginal delivery)
Going home outfit: roomy maternity dress, comfortable shoes
Lactacyd
Toiletries: Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, soap, lotion, deodorant, cologne, hairbrush,
small mirror, hairstyling products, hair dryer
Contact lenses & solutions
Make-up
For the room: Plastic plates, glasses, utensils, sponge, dishwashing soap
Birth souvenirs
Important medications, if any

BABY’S ROOMING-IN MATERIALS

Crib or bassinet sheet/ cover
Blankets, 2
Side-snap shirts, 2-3
Baby shorts, 2-3
Bonnet
Booties, 2-3 pairs
Newborn diapers
Cloth diapers
Baby wipes
Petroleum jelly/ diaper rash cream
Bath towel
Baby wash
Stand-by milk bottles with newborn nipples, sterilized
Stand-by milk formula for newborns
Distilled water for milk formula, 1-2 liters

BABY’S GOING HOME MATERIALS

Car seat
Receiving blanket
Going home outfit: bonnet, snap-on shirt, baby shorts, mittens (elastic wrist), booties, newborn
diaper