Hospital Bag Packing List

What you need to bring to the hospital when you have baby? Truthfully, you really only need an infant car seat, your ID and insurance information, phone chargers, and coming home outfits for you and baby.

But in case you want to bring a few more things, I’ve put together a hospital bag packing list with everything I am bringing to the hospital (and a few optional upgrade ideas) for baby girl’s arrival.



Hospital Bag Packing List - One Little Small Blog

Here is a simple packing list for your hospital bag for when you have a baby. I’ve included all my must-haves and my nice-to-haves. Use the print button for an easy packing list of your own!

Printable Hospital Packing List

For Baby

  • Car seat
  • Hospital photo outfit
  • Coming home outfit
  • Pacifiers
  • Diaper bag
  • Baby book (for newborn foot prints)

For Momma

  • Phone & watch chargers (extra long cord)
  • ID & insurance info
  • Coming home outfit
  • Set of pjs or lounge wear to wear in hospital
  • Postpartum undies and/or disposable underwear
  • Bras (nursing bra if breastfeeding / tight sports bra if bottle feeding)
  • Shoes (including shower shoes)
  • Toiletry bag
  • Meds & vitamins
  • Hair & face products
  • Lotion
  • Brush
  • Deodorant
  • Dry shampoo
  • Snacks
  • Pillow
  • Hair dryer
  • Book
  • Roll of tp & wipes

Optional Upgrades

  • Big water cup
  • Fancy shower wash
  • Personal hospital gown
  • Robe
  • Slippers
  • Bath Towel
  • Extension cord
  • Bottle of bubbly
  • Portable fan
  • Nursing pillow

For Spouse / Partner

  • Pillow
  • Sleeping bag / blanket
  • Phone charger
  • Toiletry bag
  • PJs / sweats to sleep in
  • Change of clothes
  • Headphones

I hope this packing list helps you prepare for your little one’s upcoming arrival! Congrats momma!



Preschool Interview Questions

Questions to ask and topics to cover when interviewing preschools

The process of finding the right preschool for our son was way more involved and overwhelming than I expected. These are the preschool interview questions I found most helpful when interviewing potential preschools.



Questions for Potential Preschools

GENERAL

Preschool Name:

POC:

What are the class/program options (age range, days/times)?

Tuition:

PROGRAM

What is the student to teacher ratio?

How big is the classroom space / how is classroom layout? How many students are typically in one classroom?

What is a typical day?

Experience and education level of teachers and aides? College educated?

What does the school supply and what are the parents expected to supply (ie: snacks, supplies, etc.)?

SKILLS/BEHAVIOR

What is your expectation behavior-wise for this class coming into the school year (ie: sit still in circle time with little redirecting or still teaching them these skills)?

How does your program help with skill building? Such as sitting for circle time, transitioning in between different activities, building social skills with peers?

What skills should we expect our child to learn by the end of the year?

How would you handle [insert specific situation(s) where your child may struggle, such as social skills or transitions]?

Should my child struggle with a certain behavior, does your program have behavior plans?

Are there any behavior specials on site?

COMMUNICATION

How does the school communicate with parents? Phone, email, app, other?

What sort of regular communication should we expect from the school?

How does the school communicate a problem or behavior issue?

OTHER

Religious affiliation?

Food – what does school provide vs parents? Peanut-free facility?

Preschool enrollment can feel scary and overwhelming as a parent. I hope these preschool interview questions are able to help guide you to the right place for your little one.

Once you’ve enrolled your little one in preschool, check out my Preschool Gear Guide for everything you’ll need for your kiddo to have the best school year yet!