What should you pack for labor? Below are some suggestions for things you’ll need during your hospital stay.

A “Labor Bag” for Your Labor and Delivery

  • Lip balm, toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Warm socks
  • Hair band or ribbon
  • Contact lenses and glasses
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Mildly scented or unscented massage oil or lotion
  • Phone numbers, note pad and pen or pencil
  • A limited amount of money for parking, meals and snacks
  • A focal point to aid in concentration during labor (photo or artwork with special meaning)
  • Two tennis balls in a tube sock to use as counter-pressure back support
  • A baby book for your newborn’s footprints (some dads like the footprints on a T-shirt)
  • Camera or video recorder with film and batteries
  • A hand fan
  • Music
  • Light reading, a deck of cards or other forms of entertainment

A Suitcase for Your After-Delivery Stay

  • Nursing bra
  • Comb, brush and hair dryer
  • Shampoo and deodorant
  • Cosmetics
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes to wear home
  • A change of clothes for your partner

For Your Baby

  • A T-shirt and outfit to wear home, with socks or booties
  • Two light baby blankets
  • A warm baby blanket if the temperature outside is cool
  • An infant car seat (review your owner’s manuals for the car seat and your automobile to make sure the seat is properly installed)

Contact Us

To contact Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, please fill out the form below.

Thank
You!

Thank you for contacting Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. We have received your inquiry, and a team member will contact you soon.

If you need more immediate assistance, please call us at (713) 704-KIDS (5437).

What to Expect During Your Stay