For mother:

• Lip balm for dry, chapped lips
  
• Warm socks
  
• Hand lotion
  
• Lollipops or hard candy
  
• Cell phone or phone card and phone numbers
  
• Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries
  
• Camera or a camcorder
  
• CD player
  
• Nursing bra
  
• Nightgown (with button front if you are breastfeeding)
  
• Bathrobe and slippers
  
• Address book and stationary
  
• Loose-fitting outfit to wear home

For baby:

• One undershirt (or "onesie")
  
• One outer garment
  
• One receiving blanket
  
• One outer blanket
  
• A hat and pair of booties
  
• If using cloth diapers, bring two diapers and velcro diaper covers
  
• Car seat for baby's ride home. This is required by California state law and many hospitals will check that you have a car seat before releasing mother and baby.

Please leave valuables and money at home.