Free tool
Hospital bag checklist
Check off what’s packed as you go: documents, things for the person giving birth, for the partner and for baby. Print the list and slip it into the bag.
My hospital bag
Tap an item to check it off. Your checks stay on this device.
Items checked off in the bag
Every birth centre has its own list: check what it provides (diapers, gowns, pads).
Free, no sign-up. What you enter stays in your browser: nothing is sent to Maliah.
When to pack the bag
Many parents finish packing around week 36, so the bag waits by the door, ready to go. If you have other children, plan their bag too, and who will look after them.
Documents not to forget in Québec
- Your health insurance card (RAMQ) and any other insurance papers.
- The hospital card from where you’ll give birth.
- Your pregnancy record and test results, or the follow-up documents you were given.
- Your birth plan, printed or on your phone.
- A list of the medications you take, if any.
Two bags are often easier
Some parents pack a small bag for labour (snacks, charger, music, lip balm, birthing ball or massage oil) and a bigger one for the stay (clothes, toiletries, postpartum pads, baby clothes). The partner can carry the first one and leave the second in the car until it’s needed.
Check your birth centre’s own list
Every hospital and birth centre does things its own way: some provide diapers or gowns, others don’t. An installed car seat is needed for the ride home. If you’re not sure, call your birth centre or ask your health professional at an appointment.
A list that stays with you
Your checked items stay in this browser, on this device only. Nothing is sent to Maliah.
A shared bag in Maliah
In the Maliah app, the hospital bag is part of the pregnancy profile, alongside the birth plan and week-by-week reminders. It adapts to the type of birth you’re planning, and your partner sees what’s already packed on their phone: no more wondering who packed the charger.
Frequently asked questions
When should I pack my hospital bag?
Many parents pack it around week 36, so it’s ready if labour starts early.
What documents should I bring to the hospital in Québec?
Your health insurance card (RAMQ), the hospital card, your pregnancy record or follow-up documents, your birth plan and a list of your medications, if any.
Do I need to bring diapers for baby?
It depends on where you give birth: some places provide them, others don’t. Check with yours.
What goes in the partner’s bag?
Comfortable clothes and a change of clothes, toiletries, snacks and water, a pillow, a charger and, if a bath is possible, a swimsuit.
Is my list saved?
Yes, in this browser, on this device only. Nothing is sent to Maliah.
Sources : Mieux vivre avec notre enfant (INSPQ) : quoi apporter au lieu de naissance? · Mieux vivre avec notre enfant (INSPQ) : plan de naissance
This tool is for information only; it does not replace advice from a health professional or an official body. If you have a health concern, call Info-Santé 811. In an emergency, dial 911. Updated October 24, 2026.