What to take to pick up your baby       

Local

gift for birthmother (birthparents, if applicable)

Carseat

2 receiving blankets

diapers

wipes

extra outfit

bottle

burp pads

pacifier

 

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Traveling

gift for birthmother (birthparents, if applicable)

Carseat

several receiving blankets

diapers

wipes

Onesies-several

several outfits (1-3 per day you will be gone)

formula (find out what formula the baby is on at the hospital--can bring it or buy it there)

bottles

portable crib (or the hotel may have one)

Go to a hotel with a microwave and refrigerator in the room

stroller

burp pads

pacifier

bath items-shampoo, baby wash, wash cloth, towel, lotion

thermometer

rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide and swabs for the cord

Quarters and laundry soap

Something to read, do

snacks

if the baby is not a newborn, a couple of small toys would be nice

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