Is your bag packed for your special trip to the hospital? Here's a list of items that may be helpful to have during your stay at Rose.

For labor and delivery:

• Warm socks
• Lip moisturizer
• Personal hygiene items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb
• Barrettes or rubber band to tie back hair
• Camera or video camera
• Playing cards, magazines, or a book
• iPod, MP3 player, CDs or DVDs
• Glasses or contact lenses and cases
• Your favorite pillow
• Picture ID, health insurance card and copies of hospital paperwork
• Snacks for significant other
• Labor comfort tools (e.g. aromatherapy, massage tools, etc.)

For your recovery period:

• Nightgown, robe, slippers
• Two bras or nursing bras
• Toiletry kit, including shampoo, conditioner and deodorant
• Cell phone/address book/PDA
• A nursing pillow (like a Boppy)
• Clothes to wear home (maternity clothes fit best)

For your baby:

• Infant clothes for the hospital and a seasonably appropriate outfit to wear home, including an undershirt, blankets and hat
• Infant car seat should be installed prior to delivery. We recommend having your car seat professionally inspected during your stay by one of our Certified Car Seat Technicians

Learn More: Planning for Baby's Arrival.