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Delivery day: What to pack for baby’s arrival

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Written by Marie Sanderson

>Use the below resource to help you pack your hospital bag for baby, to ensure your little one has everything he/she needs on the day of delivery!

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What to pack in your hospital bag for baby

Clothes

  • Cotton “onesies”: 5 – 6
  • Diapers: 2 or 3 dozen cloth or disposable (newborn size)
  • Sleepers: 6 – 8
  • Booties or socks: 6 pairs
  • Hats for outside
  • Snowsuit (if winter)
  • Warm blanket and receiving blankets
  • Wash and double rinse all clothes for your baby before use.
  • Babies grow very quickly, be sure to buy clothes in the 3 to 6 month size (rather than newborn)

Supplies

  • Mild baby soap/shampoo
  • Wash-cloths, wipes and towels
  • Barrier cream

Equipment

  • Approved carseat (visit ontario.ca for tips)
  • Safe place for baby to sleep, like a baby basket or crib
  • No pillow and no bumper-pads. These are associated with SIDS.

For more information, visit sunnybrook.ca/crib

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Marie Sanderson

Marie Sanderson is a Senior Communications Advisor at Sunnybrook.

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