• Hair band
• Lip moisturizer
• Mouthwash
• Lotion
• Gentle shampoo and soap (We suggest Castille)
• Brush and comb
• Towel and washcloth
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Nail clippers

For Partner/Coach:

• Watch with a second hand to time contractions
• Toiletries
• Change of clothes
• Snacks and Liquids
• Raspberry leaf tea (electric tea kettle & a mug)
• Fruit and Nuts

Labor Activities and Items:

• Tennis balls or rolling pin (for back labor massage)
• Massage oils or lotions and a massager (but hands work great!)
• Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games, music, candles (check about the candle policy where you go to and don't forget a portable stereo device! Some hospitals don't let you plug anything into the wall, so your music player and other support items should be battery-operated.)
• Book for partner to read aloud
• Paper and pen

Information and documents to take with you:

• Birth books
• Birth plan
• A list of the last-minute packing items (e.g. ID.s, partner's driver's license, etc)
• Hospital paperwork
• Pediatrician info
• Insurance card and phone number
• Phone numbers for family and friends
• Phone number for services to cancel depending on date (e.g. milk delivery)
• Calling card and/or change
• Folder for new paperwork
• Birth announcements
• Baby name book! (Check out our Name-o-Matic!)

Support Items:

• Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)
• Bring your own pillows and a bath pillow for the Jacuzzi if there is one.
• Handheld fan
• Watch with second hand
• Change for vending machines and phones

Items for after childbirth:

Items for Recording Memories: