What to pack to the hospital for the birth of your twins
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BABY ITEMS
Bunting or snowsuit for winter
Car seats
Infant Cap
Layette for each baby
One pair socks or booties
Receiving blanket (a heavy one, if weather is cold)
Pacifier
MOM
Insurance card or hospital registration papers
Birth plan
Toiletries – Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Soap, Face Wash, Deodorant, Razor
Barrette or hair band and comb or brush
Bathrobe
Mints or candies to help keep your mouth from getting too dry
Earplugs
Glasses, if you wear them. Some hospitals don't allow patients to wear contact lenses while in labor.
Lip Balm
Lotion or oil (for your coach's massages)
Change of clothes to go home in
Snacks
Nightgowns - Not nice ones bc they could get ruined
Nursing bra
Nursing Pads
Nursing pillow
Pillows and quilt or blanket from home
Plenty of panties
Sanitary napkins – they have them in the hospital but the store ones are generally better
Socks
Tennis ball (for your coach to rub on your lower back as counterpressure)
EXTRA BUT WANTED
Address book /Phone List
Phone Card
Crocheting / Needlework
Baby book (if you want to have footprints made)
Entertainment: books, magazines, games, music, candles, computer, DVD’s
Cell Phone w/ charger
Camera – charger and memory chips
Video camera – Charger and tapes