Dad's packing list for baby's birth

Packing Hubby's Bag For the Hospital

April 14, 2008

Hospitals hand out pamphlets of what mamas-to-be should bring — a nightgown, toothbrush and birthing ball for labor, but what about our better halves?

Are the men who spend their stays on the too-small converter couches destined to bad breath and twice worn socks?

While packing your own items, remind your partner to stuff a few necessities into a duffel bag since hospital stays can last three days (and sometimes longer). And, most likely guests will be coming to greet your babe.

To see some suggestions, read more.

camera or camcorder
toothbrush and toiletries
cash (for vending machines and for parking garage)
a change of clothes
an extra pillow or blanket
books and magazines
snacks
small bills and change for vending machines
list of phone numbers to call to announce baby has arrived

Do you have anything to add to the list?

7 Comments

2 years 29 weeks

don't forget chapstick!

3 years 25 weeks

I'm stationed in Germany and my wife is prego Dec 13th 2009 woot woot baby should be here. I wanted to note that here we can't plug nothing in so make sure your cam, ipod, laptop is fully charged. The Germans say no cell phones so we will see.

LiLRuck44 5 years 5 weeks

Actually these things are only good for the first baby. On your second, prepare to be left alone with the newborn while your husband is at home with the firstborn! I'm planning to have a home birth next time though so that's something we hopefully won't have to worry about!

LiLRuck44 5 years 5 weeks