Packing only
We list things to pack. Your clinician handles your care.
Hospital bag checklists for a birth, surgery, or overnight stay
We list what to pack and what to leave at home. Sourced items link to their source.
Featured guides
Hospital bag checklist
One list, sourced and plain.
Hospital bag for labor and delivery
Your bag for a birth stay.
Hospital bag for a newborn
A short list for the baby.
What to bring to the hospital for surgery
Papers, glasses, and a pen.
Documents to bring to the hospital
ID, cards, and papers.
When to pack your hospital bag
Pack before you need it.
Why use these lists
Sourced lists
Sourced items come from MedlinePlus, Medicare, the National Institute on Aging, Ready.gov, NHTSA, and the AAP, each linked. Our own tips are marked as ours.
Your hospital first
Every guide says to ask your hospital or birth center what it provides and allows.
No picks or prices
We name no brands. If we ever link to a retailer, we say so.
Packing for a birth stay
The MedlinePlus checklist says to have your items ready about a month before the due date.
