Packing for the hospital

I have found that we don't really need to bring the whole house and prefer to minimize what we haul around the hospital. We have only had to plan for one night stays. Here is what we pack for surgery day:

Wyatt

pj's (preferably button up to leave space for the iv)

onsies

socks

bibs/burp cloths

blanky

favorite toy and/or new toys (these are especially helpful in distracting him while in pre op, toys that make sounds, music and light up have been great)

wipes

diapers

Mom & Dad

tissues are a must

basic toiletries like tooth brush & tooth paste

feeding supplies (bottles, dish soap, bottle brush, etc.)

pump & pumping supplies (cleaning stuff, cooler for storage)

ziplock bags or extra plastic bags (you never know when you will need a bag and these have come in handy for snacks, dirty laundry, pumping and feeding supplies and carrying extra stuff to bring home)

pillow & blanket

comfy clothes (preferably dark and a change of clothes - it is easy to get some blood on you when you snuggle your baby just out of surgery)

shoes that can slip on and off easy

camera

phones & phone charger

snacks & drinks

cash for food, snacks, drinks