Hospital Bag Checklist

Build a hospital bag checklist tailored to your feeding plan, season and birth type — tick items off, save your progress, and print it for the fridge.

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When should I pack?

Add your due date and we’ll suggest a date to have your bag ready — well before baby could arrive.

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For your partner

Your list is saved on this device automatically. Aim to have your bag ready by week 36.

How it works

Generic packing lists include things you don’t need and miss things you do. Answer a few quick questions — how you plan to feed, the season your baby is due, whether you’re preparing for a C-section, and whether a partner is staying — and the list adapts to you.

Frequently asked questions

When should I pack my hospital bag? +

Aim to have it packed and by the door by around week 36. Babies often keep their own schedule, so being ready early means one less thing to worry about.

What should I not forget in my hospital bag? +

The most commonly forgotten essentials are photo ID and your health/insurance card, a long phone charging cable, a going-home outfit for you and baby, and — crucially — a properly installed infant car seat, which most hospitals require before you can leave.

Is my checklist saved? +

Yes. Your selections and ticked items are saved automatically in your browser on this device, so you can come back and pick up where you left off.

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