Exactly What To Pack in a Hospital Bag, According to Experts (and Parents)

Here's one that many people don't think about but is essential in this day and age: a portable charger like this Anker Portable Charger ($16, originally $18), Montaigne says. You may also want to stow away an extra-long charging cable for your devices, she adds. You'll use your phone to take and send pictures, text, call loved ones, and even just cue up some music; having a convenient charger and cord on hand so you don't have to fiddle around with an out-of-the-way wall charger is one less thing you'll have to worry about.