MATERNITY SUITCASE: THE ESSENTIAL LIST 🐣
The Kidstorie team has prepared a list of essential items to pack in your maternity suitcase!

After spending months snug in your womb, you will meet him, have an exceptional encounter and create timeless memories with your baby.
We recommend starting to pack your suitcase around the 7th month of pregnancy to be ready in case your baby arrives earlier than expected.
Meeting your baby, the first outfits that will appear in your photo albums, summer or winter looks, designers to know... we guide you in choosing the best for your baby.
At Kidstorie, the magic of reuse comes to life to offer you a simply brilliant maternity suitcase! We've gathered a wealth of information to help you welcome your baby in the most stylish and eco-friendly way possible.
This is undoubtedly the most important suitcase of your life, so enjoy packing it!
For labor and delivery
- 1 comfortable nightgown
- 1 light blanket (if it is cool)
- A hot water bottle , to relieve pain, especially in the back
- 1 mist sprayer
- 1 elastic or headband for your hair
- Snacks : dates, nutrition bars, coconut water
- 1 straw for drinking while lying down
- 1 x Extra Long Phone Charger (Work can last for a long time!)
- 1 Polaroid , to immortalize these precious moments
- Your glasses or lenses
After childbirth
- Comfortable, wire-free underwear
- 2 pajamas or nightgowns that are easy to open if you want to breastfeed
- 3 or 4 comfortable and soft outfits
- 1 postnatal belt and postnatal leggings to speed up your recovery
- 1 bathrobe
- 1 pair of slippers
Toiletry bag
- Your daily toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, shower gel, shampoo, makeup remover, etc.)
- Your favorite beauty products , to make you feel good!
- 2 bath towels , dark if possible
- Sanitary napkins in case the hospital does not provide them
- Moisturizing body cream or anti-stretch mark oil
- Your makeup kit, to look your best when you have your loved ones over for a visit!
Administrative
- Your health insurance card
- Your mutual insurance card
- Your health record
- Your blood type card
- The family record book
- Documents to declare the birth
Imagine a maternity ward where your baby is not only comfortable, but also ultra-cute. At Kidstorie, we've got a must-have list for this adventure. PS: No need to pack too much, as the hospital provides the essentials.
For the delivery room
For the stay
Toiletry bag
- Body and hair products for washing
- Massage oil
- Oleo-calcareous liniment for the buttocks
As a bonus!
- A birth bola necklace if you wore one during your pregnancy and your baby has gotten used to the sound
- 1 night light for giving milk at night with a soft light
- 1 pacifier
- 1 comforter with your scent
- 1 music box
- Photos of your other children to stick in the crib
- Your car seat already installed for leaving the maternity ward
And what about the dad? He can also take a few things with him to make sure his stay at the maternity ward goes as smoothly as possible.
For the stay
- Change for the vending machine!
- Snacks
- Things to do: reading, tablet
- Change of clothes
- Toiletry bag (bring glasses/lenses)
- If it's a golden partner: champagne, sushi & chocolate!
Discover our selection of secondhand items to slip straight into your baby's suitcase! At Kidstorie, we're committed to making secondhand shopping as cool as possible for kids and parents, while contributing to a more sustainable future. So get ready to experience it in style and eco-responsibility!
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