This no-nonsense, Episencial Mom, MD, RN, and Doula-approved hospital/labor bag checklist, is loaded with the good stuff including expert tips and contributions from leading pregnancy professionals and Healthy Child Healthy World!

Here, we guide you through everything you'll need in your bag for labor, post labor, baby and siblings too. Plus, we've highlighted some of our favorite natural, organic and eco-conscious brands with the need of Preemie and NICU babies in mind.

Packing for your trip to the hospital is importand! Your comfort is a top priority, as is the health of your newborn. Did you know about 60% of what touches your baby's skin can enter her blood stream and that many popular baby care products are filled with harsh and potentially harmful chemicals?

Lotions, creams, fabrics, diapers, hand-sanitizers and other products can be carefully chosen to keep toxins away from your baby's body during those first precious days and weeks.