I just had a baby at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, and it was a wonderful experience! The staff was great, and I felt well taken care of during the entire labor and delivery experience.
There are many helpful lists out there regarding what to pack in your hospital bag, but it would have been helpful if I had known what I didn’t have to worry about bringing. So, I’ve compiled a list of items that were provided to me by the hospital during my stay. In other words, here is a what NOT to pack list.
Although this pertains to Prisma Parkridge specifically, these are standard supplies that will be provided to you by most hospitals. Just be sure to double check with your specific place of delivery if want to be certain.
Items Provided by the Hosptial for Baby:
- Diapers
- Sample sized shampoo bottle
- Swaddle blankets
- Pacifier
- Diaper wipes
- Diapers
- Brush and comb
- Newborn hat
- Nose plunger
Items Provided by the Hospital for Mom:
- Water bottle with straw
- Dermoplast® (anti-itch spray)
- Sani-hands wipes
- Lanolin Nipple cream
- Squirt bottle
- Pads
- Full-body Washcloths
- Perineal cold packs
- Witch hazel pads
- Disposable postpartum underwear
As you are prepping and shopping for your hospital bag items, feel free to cross those items off your list. Happy packing!
