• Camera and film/tape
• Address book
• Stationery/Stamps
• Birth announcements
• A list of phone numbers to call with your news (In order of importance!)
• extra batteries, memory card, pc to download pictures to
• Disposable camera
• Pregnancy book and pen
• Camcorder
• Your journal if you keep one.

Items for your new bundle of joy

• Something for the baby to wear home
• Newborn Diapers
• A hat for baby to keep their body heat in (even in the summer!)
• Receiving blanket (a heavy one if weather is cold)
• One pair socks or booties
• Bunting or snowsuit for winter
• 2 Newborn sleepers (For going home, but it is just like a newborn to soil one moments after being placed in one!)
• Don't forget the car seat!
• Wipes
• Baby Nail clippers

Clothing for You

• Pajamas
• Outfit to wear home
• Slippers
• Bathrobe (if hospital or birth center doesn't supply one or you want your own)
• Socks
• Nursing bra
• Breast pads/shields
• Sweat pants for the trip home
• 2 or 3 pair underwear
• A couple of large T-shirts

Toiletries for after childbirth

• Maxi-pads
• Hairbrush
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/Soap
• Towel/Facecloth (hospital issue can be stiff and gross)
• Hair Ties
• Lotion
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Lip Moisturizer
• Face Moisturizer
• Stool Softeners
• Blow Dryer/Curling Iron

We hope that this list helps you to get ready! If you have other items or suggestions and didn't find them here, e-mail us!