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About Hospital Bag HQ

Plain packing lists for a hospital stay.

What we do

We publish general guides about packing and planning for a hospital or birth center stay: what a hospital bag is, how to organize one, papers to bring, clothes, toiletries, things from home, and the trip home.

What we do not do

Hospital Bag HQ is the name of this site. It is not a hospital, a birth center, a health care provider, or a store, and it is not affiliated with any hospital or birth center. We do not give medical advice. We do not say what any hospital provides, allows, or requires. We do not sell anything, and we do not publish prices, deals, reviews, ratings, rankings, or product picks. Commissions do not change our guidance. We do not accept payment to recommend a retailer, brand, or product.

Where the lists come from

Sourced items come from MedlinePlus (the National Library of Medicine's health site), Medicare.gov, the National Institute on Aging, Ready.gov, NHTSA, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), each linked on the page that uses it. None of them endorses this site or any product. Our own packing tips are marked as ours.

Who runs the site

Hospital Bag HQ is operated by X Enterprises, LLC, Bothell, WA.