You can print the PDF list of articles to add to your hospital bag*. (This list is available in french only.)
Suggested preparation list for your hospital bag:
(You should prepare it around 34 weeks of pregnancy)
Documents:
- Map to the hospital/delivery location
- Health insurance card
- Private insurance card if applicable
- List of your medications you are taking
- Your wishes and expectations (birthing plan* in french)
- Cell phone and telephone numbers and long-distance calling card if needed
- Paper and pen
For mom:
- Comfortable clothing: warm socks, pyjamas, underwear, bathrobe, slippers and clothing for the return home
- Toiletries: lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, hairbrush and deodorant
- Large sanitary napkins and disposable underwear*
- Kleenex
- Soft toilet paper 😊
- Nursing cushion
- Nursing bras and compresses
- Magic bag
- Hairdryer
- Sandals for the shower
- 2 pillows
- Breastfeeding pillow
- Breastfeeding bra and breastfeeding pads
For dad or partner:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Toiletries
- Sleeping bag or blanket if needed
For the baby:
- 1 package of 24 newborn diapers
- 4 pyjamas (newborn and 0-3 month sizes), 2 pairs of socks, 1 pair of mittens and 1 cotton bonnet
- 4 onesies or diaper covers
- 2 thin blankets and 2 thicker blankets, 2 couvertures minces et 2 couvertures plus épaisses
- Bath articles: mild soap, hydrating cream, baby shampoo, Vaseline or ointment for their buttocks
- Clothing for the return home depending on the season
- Regulatory car seat (mandatory)
Miscellaneous items:
- Camera or digital device to take photos if you wish
- Sports drinks with electrolytes, no energy drinks (ex.: Gatorade)
- Snacks (meals and snacks are usually only provided for mom)
- Mints or gum
- Music device
- Books or magazines
- Sleep mask
- Money for parking
- A large water bottle
- Surprises for other children
- If early hospitalisation, think about entertaining things to bring
*Disposable underwear is more expensive than sanitary napkins but is more comfortable and practical – and you won’t stain your underwear.
To print: The PDF list of articles to add to your hospital bag. (in french only*)
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