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My husband needed "house shoes" because it was snowing outside when we delivered. But, otherwise I would have packed him an overnight bag of sorts, with a change of clothing and toiletries. We lived about 25 minutes from the hospital and there was no rooming in for the dads, so my husband went home each night.

Flip-flops or slippers might be nice, don't forget the ipad charger. DH was jealous of my sleep mask. Good pillows for him b/c the "chair bed" sucks.

Some things depend on your hospital. I gave birth in the winter and the room was super-hot until they were sure L's temperature was regulated - DH would have liked a pair of shorts. My friend just gave birth in the same hospital and her room was FREEZING - her DH would have liked a sweatshirt!

And, TMI, but I know my DH would have appreciated some, um, odor-masking spray for the bathroom.

@rahlyrah: Sorry to thread jack, but did you have someone else stay with you or was there a nursery for the baby?

I wish I had bought more snacks for DH.

@T.H.O.U.: There was a nursery, but I kept the baby in the room with me and took care of him myself. DH would leave around midnight each night and return around 8 the next morning. For the most part, I stayed up all night holding LO because he would cry in his bassinet. It was brutal, but if he would have stayed neither of us would have slept. I was happy that at least he could get some rest!

@lawbee11: My DH brought his ipad and cell phone and chargers for both. He had a hoodie and flip flops on and packed pj pants, extra boxers and t-shirt. He refused to shower at the hospital (we were only there 24 hours after the birth). I packed him a toothbrush, which he did use, and we had snacks for both of us. Bring cash for vending machines if your hospital has them.
Other than that we were just busy with the baby or visitors and didn't need much. Plus we live 15 minutes from the hospital so he could have gone home if needed.

Pack him some ibuprofen or whatever he normally would take for a headache. I get that requested quite a bit from dads (when i work up on postpartum) and even though mom is getting ibuprofen, we can't give any to dad! Better to pack some than have to go buy a whole new bottle.

Hubs brought pjs, change of clothes, toiletries, and swim trunks. I knew I'd be spending time in the jacuzzi while I labored and I wanted to have the option of having him in there with me. He didn't end up using them though. Also snacks, a book, camera, and water.