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Packing Your Labor Bag

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For Labor

____ Birth plan , Did you create your birth plan yet?
____ Bathrobe (if hospital or birth center doesn't supply one, or you want your own)
____ Slippers
____ Socks
____ Tennis balls or rolling pin (for back labor massage)
____ Massage oils or lotions
____ Ponytail holder or Hair band
____ Lip moisturizer
____ Camera and film/tape
____ Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games, music, candles

For Coach

____ Watch with a second hand, to time contractions
____ Toiletries
____ Change of clothes
____ Snacks Postpartum

For You

____ Going-home outfit
____ Nursing bra
____ Nursing Pads
____ Sanitary napkins
____ Nightgown
____ Toiletries
____ Address book
____ Help List

For Baby:

____ Infant car seat - see our article on car seat safety
____ One outfit for the trip home (one-piece stretchy outfits are easiest)
____ Receiving blanket (a heavy one, if weather is cold)
____ Diapers (if you're using cloth, include your own diaper pins or a bar of soap to make using the hospital's pins easier)
____ Baby nail clippers
____ One pair socks or booties
____ Infant Cap
____ Bunting or snowsuit for winter

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Mari
07/23/2011 12:22 pm
I'm so happy i packed my laborluxe kit! it had lip balm, disposable slippers, a massage ball, aromatherapy, a headband, and hot/cold packs-- all of which really helped me get comfortable and through labor. the spiky little ball is brilliant--you can use it as a massage ball earlier, and grasp it in your hand later, the spikes gently poke your hand which (for mean) sort of distracts you from the contraction pain. and my hair was driving me crazy during labor before i put the headband on-- which is extra wide and stretchy so it didn't fally off during labor. i think the name of the kit is a labor comforts kit (well named)-- my friends got it for me on amazon.
Laura L Kemp
03/21/2011 5:11 pm
Your own pillow(s). hospitals are almost always short on them. just don't use your best pillow cases.
melissa francisco
11/23/2010 4:06 am
It really helps for the 1st time mom...thanks a lot
Rebecca
07/05/2010 9:40 pm
Hint # pack , wet toilet wipes . keep them in the fridge in hospital after u have baby they are a lot nicer softer to use than toilet paper and keep u cleaner .
Katie
03/24/2010 12:34 pm
Dont forget flip flops for the shower!
summer
12/21/2008 12:10 am
This checklists really helped me out thanx for the info...
RGA
12/20/2008 5:30 pm
Good article, covers almost everything that one needs for the labor and back home

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