Chances are, you’ve spent the past several months dreaming of the day you finally get to meet your baby! You’ve stocked up on baby gear, decorated the nursery and maybe even figured out how to correctly install that infant car seat. But don’t forget one of the most important third trimester to-dos: Deciding what to pack in your hospital bag—for baby, you and your partner.

So where to start? You don’t want to leave out any essentials, but there’s also no reason to overdo things

On average, when moms deliver, they normally stay in hospital for 1 or 2 days depending on the doctor's advice and baby health. Hence, keeping your length of stay in mind, you should select what to pack in your hospital bag.

You’ve meticulously gone through the hospital bag checklist for mom and baby—but don’t forget about packing a bag for your partner!

You know what you’ll likely need, but figuring out what to pack in a hospital bag for baby can be a little less intuitive. Here’s the good news: When you’re just starting out in life, you don’t need all that much!