Supply List

To use at home in early or active labour

➢ acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg (Take 2 tablets to promote sleep in early labour)
➢ dimenhydrinate (Gravol) 50 mg (Take 1-2 to promote sleep in early labour)
➢ energizing drinks, such as juice or Gatorade
➢ your favourite music, massage oil, aromatherapy oils
➢ bendable straws
➢ heating pad or hot water bottle

To pack for the hospital

➢ OHIP card (or identification if you don’t have OHP) and insurance information
➢ clothes for baby to wear home (including hat and blanket)
➢ clothes for birthing person to wear overnight and home (including large underwear or adult diapers)
➢ snacks (fruit, nuts, muffins)
➢ toiletries
➢ pillow (optional)
➢ camera or use your phone for pictures
➢ infant car seat (make sure the base is already secured in the back of the car)

For home birth (home birth kit provided to you has basic supplies)

➢ bright portable light
➢ container for placenta (plastic yogurt or ice cream tub or large Ziploc bag)
➢ 4 - 6 old towels
➢ 6 washcloths and large bowl or tupperware for hot compresses
➢ 8 receiving blankets
➢ 2 baby hats
➢ 2 full sets of clean sheets or 2 fitted sheets for the bed (that you don’t mind getting dirty)
➢ hydrogen peroxide for cleaning purposes
➢ hand mirror

For the first week after birth

➢ ibuprofen (Advil) 400 mg (Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours as needed in the first few days postpartum - DO NOT TAKE WHILE PREGNANT)
➢ acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500mg (Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours as needed in the first few days postpartum)
➢ herbal/homeopathic remedies if desired (Arnica or herbal baths-avoid comfrey)
➢ newborn diapers
➢ large overnight sanitary napkins or adult diapers (avoid “dri-weave”)
➢ digital thermometer