WAITING ROOM: Hospital pre-registration forms Health insurance forms Phone list  Cash and credit cards     LABOUR ROOM: Watch (with a second hand to time the contractions) Massage lotion Lollipops (or hard candy) Lip balm Sipper cup     RECOVERY ROOM: Your favorite pillow Robe Nightgowns which open in the front Three sets of clothes with front openings. Slippers Nursing bras Breast pads or shields Breast pump Several pairs of cotton underwear in dark colours.  Several pairs of socks  Toiletries - toothbrush/paste, soap, moisturiser, lotion, deodarant, shampoo, hair brush, hair dryer Sanitary pads (super-absorbent, preferably extra large ones with wings) Towels, face towels, tissues Magazines/books Snacks Bottled water Hot water bottle Juice  Big plastic bags for dirty laundry     DOCUMENTING THE DAYS: Camcorder / Camera Film, batteries     FOR THE BABY If you are having a summer baby. Three lightweight tops and bottoms. Do not buy yellow coloured clothes for the newborn since they are constantly observed for neonatal jaundice. Yellow coloured clothes will deter detection.  Two dozens of cotton diapers and three small diaper covers Two washable bibs Diaper pins Disposable diapers Swaddle clothes Toiletries: Baby soap, baby shampoo, baby powder and a soft towel. If you are having a winter baby. One cap Two sweaters Two blankets, weight according to season Two pairs of bootees or socks Three tops and bottoms. Do not buy yellow coloured clothes for the newborn since they are constantly observed for neonatal jaundice. Yellow coloured clothes will deter detection.  Three dozens of cotton diapers and four small diaper covers Two washable bibs Diaper pins Disposable diapers Swaddle clothes/blankets: Small baby sheets or shawls to swaddle the baby in. Toiletries: Baby soap, baby shampoo, baby powder and a soft towel.     HANDY TO HAVE AROUND Mild laundry soap Petroleum jelly Antiseptic for cord care or spirit solution Nasal aspirator (an ear syringe may be used) Antibacterial ointment Cotton and Cotton swabs Calibrated dropper, syringe, or spoon for administering medicine