What to Pack for the Hospital

As you prepare for your special delivery, here is a list of items you may want to consider packing to make your stay at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies more comfortable.

For Pre-Delivery and Labor

• Your birth plan
• Digital devices, charges and accessories
• Aromatherapy lotions and oils
• Your favorite pillow
• Baby book to record birth details
• Socks
• Hair accessories (band or tie)
• Lip balm
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant)
• Eyeglasses or contact lens case and solution

For Postpartum Stay

• Comfortable bra/nursing bra
• Lanolin/breast cream
• Breast pads
• Comfortable underwear for wearing pads
• Nursing pillow
• Nightgown or pajamas
• Robe and slippers
• Flip flops for shower
• Comfortable clothes to wear home
• Money for guest use in cafeteria or vending
• Snacks
• Infant car seat
• Clothes for baby to wear home
• Socks for baby
• Receiving blanket

Items to Have at Home

To make the transition from hospital to home easier for you and your baby, you’ll want to make sure to have a few essentials on hand.

• Ample supply of diapers and wipes
• App or notebook to track baby’s feeding and diapers
• Prescriptions as ordered by care provider(s)
• Sanitary pads (no tampons)
• Breast pads
• Lanolin/breast cream
• Healthy pre-prepared meals/take-out menus
• White noise app or machine to soothe baby
• Pre-packed diaper bag with diapers, wipes, extra baby clothes, extra shirt for mom, diaper cream, baby blanket