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Hospital Birth Supplies

Hospital Bag Supplies

• BC Care Card
• For BCWH: Bright Start form
• Car seat
• Going-home clothes for mom
• Going-home outfit & blankets for baby
• Cell phone
• Camera
• Hair ties, if needed
• Credit/debit cards for food, parking, etc. Don’t bring cash.
• Music (e.g. cellphone & speaker)
• Water bottle, other drinks (e.g. coconut water)
• Food/snacks for labor
• Toiletries for mom & partner(s)
• Swim suit, change of clothes for partner(s)
• Large T-shirt/comfy nightie
• Flip-flops or slippers
• Pillow & colorful pillowcase
• Extra diapers & wipes (hospitals only supply minimally)
• DO NOT BRING: aromatherapy or other scented products, including lavender