mothers bag- birth plan, breast pads, dressing gown, going home outfit, hairbrush, healthy snacks, heating pad, insurance papers, laundry bag for dirty clothes, nursing bra, old or cheap underwear, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, 1-2 towels, extra tshirts, and your own pillow.
baby's bag- 3 all-in-one stretchy outfits, 3 burp cloths, bibs, blanket to wrap the baby in, car seat, cardigan, formula milk(optional), hat, jacket for winter babies, diaper cream, newborn nappies, diapers, scratch mittens, socks or booties, soft toy/chime for newborn, sterile bottles.
i packed some loose pants and a tshirt for myself to go home... two outfits for the baby to go home..one newborn size and one 0-3 month just in case he's chunky. i packed nursing pads... pads... undies that i don't mind getting a lil messy if leakage.. a soft blanket for my son.. mittens, and his pacifiers.. also deodorant, flip flops for shower, and soap, tooth paste, tooth brush