Before the day
Hospital Bag Checklist
Decide what fits your family, pack together and keep the last-minute items visible.
Free checklists for first-time dads
A little less to remember.
A little more room to be there.
Keep the practical details in one place, so you can give your attention to each other. Fill these pages in together, or print a copy to keep close.
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One useful page at a time.
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When the day comes
Delivery Room One-Sheet
A place for preferences, contacts, questions and the next step you’ve agreed on together.
The first days at home
First 48 Hours Action Plan
Write down your care team’s instructions, everyday notes and how you’ll share the practical jobs at home.
Make the pages yours.
Type or write.
Use a compatible PDF app to fill in the fields. Save a personal copy and reopen it to check your entries. Or print on US Letter; choose “Fit” for A4.
Keep talking.
Your partner’s preferences and your care team’s guidance shape the plan. Update the pages as your needs change, and keep your filled copy private.
How to use the pages
A place to begin.
Each guide walks through a small planning task and links to its matching checklist.
Hospital bag
Pack together
What belongs in the bag, and what do you grab on the way out?
Read the guide Delivery roomAgree on support
How do you stay useful while your partner's preferences change?
Read the guide First days at homeShare the next job
Keep care instructions and household tasks easy to find.
Read the guide