Preparing your hospital bag in advance is very important to avoid panicking and rushing last minute, when baby suddenly decides to make its appearance. Ideally it is recommended to have everything ready by the time you are 36 weeks into the pregnancy. But that brings the question: what should I bring to the hospital? For first time mothers, this can feel even more challenging. Of course each hospital may provide or require different things, but in genereal, there are items that are considered essential in most of the cases, such as a camera to capture the important moments. In order to help with figuring out how to pack everything for the arrival of the new family member (or members!), you will find here a list, or better, three lists with everything you need to include in your bag for the grand jour: one for the mother, one for the father and one for the baby (or babies). Feel free to print the lists if you prefer to have them more handy.