What To Pack For The Hospital

Here are some tips for how to pack for the hospital. Are you starting to pack for the hospital?  Not sure what to pack for the hospital?  You've come to the write place.   Here is a basic list of items to start with.  

1. Birth certificate and other documents.   Make sure you have your birth certificate with you and a couple of copies for the staff.  You may also need identification (i.e. driver's license and social security card), insurance cards, and any paperwork the hospital had your fill out beforehand.  These things are the most important things to pack for the hospital.
2. Pajamas and a robe.  Yes, the hospital usually provides you with this, but your is probably more comfortable.  Let's be honest.  The more comfortable you are, the happier you are.  This is a luxury to pack for the hospital.
3. Snacks and drinks.  Check with the hospital first, but it's usually not a problem to pack snacks and drinks.  This is useful and less expensive than vending machines.  Packing snacks and drinks for the hospital is easier than looking for vending machines that may turn up empty.
4. Something to do.  Yes, while you wait or have downtime, you may want something to do.  So pack those iPods, laptops, books, or deck of cards that you use.  It's important to pack something to do in your hospital bag.
5. Toiletries.  Have that favorite smelling shampoo?  Need that lip balm?  It's great to pack toiletries and some comforts of home for the hospital.  Don't forget your toothbrush!
6. Cell phones or phone cards.  Everyone will want to hear about you and the news.  It's good to have a cell phone handy or at least a phone card.  This is an important thing to pack for the hospital.

Hopefully, this list has helped you pack for the hospital.  There may be more things you throw in that bag of yours.  However, these are items you will not want to forget!