baby · having a baby · hospital bag · packing list ·Jul 28, 2022

What to bring to the hosptial?

Preparing for the birthing experience is helpful before heading to the hospital.

Your labour experience is very important to us. The Sinai Health team has created a list of items you should bring to the hospital.

The Sinai Shop carries many of these items and allows you to create a gift registry. If you have any questions, please email us at storemanager@sinaihealth.ca.

For Mom

Your Ontario Health Card
A favorite pillow with colourful pillow case and breastfeeding pillow if you have one
Labour support items such as massage oil, massage tools or tennis ball, physical therapy ball, hot/cold packs, a picture or object for focal point
Fan (hand held or small battery operated)
Easy to digest snacks, popsicles, drinks and/or electrolyte replacement drinks (can make into ice cubes) packed in soft-sided cooler pack
Copy of your birthing plan (speak to your doctor about creating one together)
Comfortable clothing for hospital stay — night gowns or pajamas, bathrobe, slippers, socks
Loose fitting clothes to go home in
Nursing bra and breast pads
Underwear or disposable underwear — four to five maternity
Sanitary napkins — 20 maxi overnights
Toiletries — lip balm, soap, shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brush, emery board etc.
Hair brush/comb, elastics, clips and/or hair band for long hair
Glasses and contact lens care items, if needed
Watershoes and a bathmat if you want to use the tub
Pens, pencils, note paper
Change for vending machines
Phone charger

For Partner

For Baby

Diapers — 20 disposable size newborn
Baby wipes
Petroleum jelly/Vaseline
Infant Emery board
Cotton hat
Baby sleepers
Onesies/undershirts
Clothes for going home
CSA certified car seat secured in car (need car seat for discharge if driving home). If you wish to receive feedback on placing your baby into the car seat, you may bring it to the room.
Receiving blankets to line car seat to ensure snug fit as well as for the baby