South County Health | Packing for the Hospital

Items to Bring On Your Due Date

Robe, sleepwear
Nursing bra/nursing pads
Extra underwear
Roomy, comfortable outfit to wear home
Sanitary pads
Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, moisturizer, lip balm, makeup
Hair clips, elastics, brush, comb
Toothbrush and toothpaste

Change of clothes
Books, magazines
Toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries
Money for food
A watch with a second hand for timing contractions

Care seat (properly installed in the car)
Newborn hat
Receiving blankets (2)
Going home outfit, including sweater or bunting if it is cold outside

Insurance card
Important phone numbers

Cell phone and charger, headphones
Massage oil
Books and magazines
Camera
Hard candies
Snacks for partner
Birth announcements/pen
Baby book
Cord blood retrieval kit (if you decide)

Contact & Locations

Wakefield, RI
100 Kenyon Ave.

Scheduling Resource Center
401-792-BABY (2229)

Women & Newborn Care Unit
401-788-1225

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