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
