Hospital Bag Checklist

My recommendation would be that you pack your bags around 30 weeks gestation. Labour can happen anytime and it's better to have your things ready to go in a pinch.

I personally found it easiest to pack my things in a small carry-on suitcase. You could alternatively use a backpack or duffel bag. Packing cubes are your BFF - these can be labelled and used to keep things organized which is especially helpful if your partner is looking for something in there.

Down below you'll find a hospital bag checklist that can help you figure out what to pack. I've combined my personal list with recommendations from my mama community to give you the 411 on what you *actually* should be packing. There's a printable version (PDF download) at the bottom of this page.

You've got this, Mama!