- Insurance card & License
- Several copies of birth plan
- Goodie basket for nurses
- Cash for parking and/or vending machines
- Toiletries
- Hair ties
- Lip balm
- Mints or candies to keep your mouth moist
- Bathrobe, nightgown, slippers/flip-flops
- 2-4 comfy outfits
- 4 pairs of underwear
- Nursing bra & pads
- Rice pack
- Camera, batteries/charger
- Phone charger
- Who to call list
- Cooler with snacks for both
- Energy bars, Emergen-C
- Music
- Light reading material
- Journal & pen
- Going home outfit for baby (including socks, receiving blanket, extra layers if it’s cold)