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What’s in my hospital bag?
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items Even though my baby having days are behind me, here is a list of ✨practical✨ things to take with you when it’s time to bring your little bundle of joy into the world.
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The bag and essentials (for you)
For baby
The bag and essentials (for you)
Baby is important, but so are you mama! Here are a few things to bring that help you relax and get through this marathon!
Starting strong with the bag! I liked having a duffel bag because you can fit what you need without having to lug a huge suitcase…unless you just want to 🤷♀️.
Women : Weekender & Duffle Bags
I liked having my robe to put on, it was comfortable and still accessible.
Robes for Women
Bring soft, button down pjs or nightgowns. You will want something comfortable and easily accessible for skin to skin, nursing , or routine checks after birth.
button down pajamas women - Long Sleeve & Short Sleeve
A nice comfy pair of nonslip house shoes are so necessary, especially if your feet and ankles swell postpartum.
Women's Slippers
I liked having my own grippy socks, some hospitals provide them, some don’t.
No Slip Socks | Anti-Slip, Comfort & Grip
Even if you won’t be nursing, having a comfortable bra is a must, especially when your milk comes in.
Nursing Bras
Bring hair ties. You will definitely want them at some point.
Ponytail Holders & Hair Ties | Various Sizes & Colors
Whether you have products that you already like or don’t mind the grab and go option, a toiletry kit/bag is super handy to put in your go bag for when the big day comes. And trust me, when you take that postpartum shower, those mini soap bottles feel...
Women's Travel Toiletry Kits: Portable Essentials & Storage Solutions
Pack a lip balm, pack a lip balm, PACK A LIP BALM! I don’t know what it is about hospitals but it drys my lips out every single time…please take a lip balm!
Aquaphor : Lip Balms & Treatments
Here is something that might surprise you; your eyes might get dry…mine did anyway and this was a life saver.
Blink Tears Lubricating and Hydrating Dry Eye Drops - 15ml
I liked these so much better than what the hospital gave me to wear p.p.. You don’t have to work nearly as hard to keep everything in place.
Depends Womens Underwear | Depend Incontinence & Postpartum Underwear
Some hospitals provide this to you, others don’t; either way you’ll want to have this in your bag and a can of two for home as well. It helps with the healing so much.
Dermoplast Anesthetic Pain Relieving Spray
The hospital usually provides a peri bottle, but this one is so much more user friendly. It actually lets you get where you need to without the unnecessary gymnastics the hospital version requires.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
These are so nice to have, especially if you’ve had any stitches…
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
Breastfeeding or not, you’ll need these for sure.
Nursing Pads & Breast Pads | Disposable & Reusable Options
I cannot begin to tell you how good these feel on sore breasts. Absolute life saver.
Breast Feeding Heating Pad
If I could recommend only one thing for the rest of my life it would be these fans! They attach anywhere and stay charged so long! I used this in the hospital during labor to stay cool and postpartum for myself, then attached it to baby’s stroller du...
Flexible Flexible Tripod Fan Black - Dealworthy
A power bank is supper handy. There are outlets in the room but sometimes not very conveniently placed. This lets you keep things (like your phone) close by.
Power Banks : Cell Phone Adapters & Chargers
Okay this on is a little extra, BUT I hated the fluorescent hospital lights while I was in labor, so I brought one when I gave birth to our second child and it made such a difference in the ambiance of the room and the staff loved it too.
Galaxy Projector: LED & 1080p Star Lights
For baby
Baby doesn’t need a ton of things (and the hospital “usually” provides a great deal of baby’s needs, but here are a few things that probably should be taken with you (just in case).
Can’t forget the car seat! And if I am being completely honest, a travel system is the way to go. It is (still) my most used baby item to date and my “baby” is 3. The infant seat connects directly to the stroller base so no need to move baby around t...
Car seat and Stroller Sets & Travel System Strollers
Having a diaper bag is essential for carrying all of baby’s needs ( and your sanity).
Diaper Bags
The hospital normally provides these for baby’s umbilical stump, but I packed some just in case and it actually paid off because we ran out and the nurses kept forgetting to bring more.
Alcohol Swabs - 200ct - up&up
I always kept this with me for baby’s delicate skin. Dry areas, scrapes or cuts, this was perfect for me and baby.
Vaseline Collection
Baby needs a comfy coming home outfit and I highly recommend little sleepies. They are so soft and adjustable so if baby shows up and is slightly bigger than expected (like my second who was over 9 pounds!), no need to rush for a new outfit, these st...
Little Sleepies
I liked having a little hat to put on baby, plus it was cuter than the hospital one.
Baby Hats
I love these muslin blankets. Great for swaddling, spit up, nursing or tossing over the car seat to protect baby from the elements (rain, snow, sun, etc).
Muslin Blankets | Swaddle Blankets 3pk | Soft & Lightweight
If you are planning on using a pacifier of any kind, go a head and take one (or a few) with you.
Pacifiers & Binkies
The hospital normally provides diapers, but I always packed extra just incase.
Baby Diapers & Diapering Supplies
I personally liked using the advent bottles, but whatever bottles you chose, you don’t necessarily need to take them to the hospital, but I did anyway for peace of mind.
Philips Avent Baby Bottles & Sterilizers | Best Glass & Anti-Colic Options
The hospital also provides wipes, but I packed my own just in case.
WaterWipes products at Target