For You:
- Breast pads
- Sanitary napkins
- Shampoo, soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush and hair dryer
- Easy access nightgown/bras for breastfeeding
- Slippers (cheap or disposable) or flip flops (for shower)
- Lip chap
- Water bottle
- Nipple cream (such as Lanolin)
- If you plan to pump and have one, bring it with you
- Laptop or radio for entertainment (if you wish)
- Pocket money if you wish to buy snacks
- Telephone long distance card
For Baby:
- Baby’s hairbrush
- Diaper Cream
- Disposable diapers (only 5 disposable diapers will be provided by hospital)
- Cloth diapers are provided by the hospital if you wish to use these
- Wet Wipes
- Infant sleepers (hospital has some if you don’t bring them)
- Soothers
- Bonnet or hat
- Baby mitts (to prevent scratches on face from baby’s nails)
- HAVE YOUR INFANT CAR SEAT CHECKED BEFORE COMING TO HOSPITAL (St. John Ambulance provides a service that you need to book in advance – http://www.sja.ca/English/Community-Services/Pages/Car-Seat-Program.aspx)