Free Hospital Bag Checklist For First-Time Moms
The hospital bag checklist every first-time mom should have.
Packing for labor should not mean scrolling through conflicting lists and buying things you will never use. The Waddling Truth approach is practical: know what to pack, what your hospital may provide, what your support person needs, and what should be ready at home before you leave.
Use this page as a reminder to prepare early, ask your hospital what they provide, install the car seat, and set up a recovery station before 36 weeks if possible.
Helpful next steps
- Read the hospital bag blog post.
- Shop the complete hospital bag checklist if you want the organized download.
- Browse postpartum and birth planning resources in the shop.