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Baby On The Way Essentials!
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items Trying to figure out everything we needed as first time parents was very stressful! Here are all the things we love and are glad we have through all the stages!
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Hospital Bag Must Haves
Baby Registry Essentials
Hospital Bag Must Haves
Packing a hospital “go” bag can be very stressful! Here is a complete list of everything I’m glad I had!
I loved using my compression packing cubes to keep the clothes in my hospital bag organized. I packed one cube for myself and one with the baby items I needed.
Large Packing Cube Set with Mesh - Travel Organizers
This helped keep all our electronic charging cords organized in my bag.
FYY Travel Cable Organizer Pouch - Black
Perfect for brushing my hair during the hospital stay.
Wet Brush Official Site - Pain Free Brushing for Every Occasion
This gown is specifically designed for labor. I thought I’d wear this during labor, which I could have, but I ended up saving it for after. I loved having it as an option to wear for after labor during the hospital stay.
Amelia Labor & Postpartum Gown in Black
This portable sound machine was great during our hospital stay! It helped block out any extra noise around the hospital while we were trying to rest and helped settle our newborn.
Hatch Rest Go - Nap trapped no more
I am so glad I had a pair of shower shoes to use during my showers while in the hospital.
Shower Shoes
The outlet was very far from the hospital bed so having an extra long phone charging cord was amazing!
10 Foot Iphone Charger
I loved having slippers to wear around the hospital room.
Women's Slippers - Target
Perfect for packing all the travel size toiletries I needed.
TSA Approved Clear Travel Toiletry Bag Set
Perfect for taking the first photo to share with family and friends! Don’t forget a sharpie too!
Birth Announcement Sign For Hospital
I loved having a cute swaddle set for photos!
Swaddle Sets - Blanket with Matching Hat or Headband
Make sure to pack an outfit to go home in!
NEWBORN - Luna + Luca
I love these pajamas! They are great and comfortable to wear right after labor and after. The buttons allow for easy access if breastfeeding.
Button Down Pajamas Women - Target
The hospital will provide one but this one is much better!
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
My Beis Weekender bag was perfect for my hospital bag. I loved being able to pack for our newborn and myself all in one bag. The separate bottom section was perfect for quick access to essentials like toiletries, electronic charging cords and so much...
BÉIS 'The Weekender' in Black - Black Travel Bag & Overnight Bags
Baby Registry Essentials
After a ton of research and trying these items myself. Here are the items I love and would buy again!
I love how this bassinet swivels to make moving it around when the baby is sleeping easier. I also love the features this bassinet offers.
BassiNest® Swivel Sleeper | Infant Bedside Bassinet - HALO® Sleep
My husband and I love the owlet dream sock! It gives us so much peace of mind while the baby is sleeping!
Dream Sock - Owlet Baby Monitor
This is worth every penny to us! We use it everyday. It helps us save so much time from cleaning bottles by hand. The bottles and parts come out so clean. I even used this machine to clean my pump parts.
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
We love this mattress! It is so easy to clean when the baby has an accident.
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress - Newton Baby
Burp clothes are a must have and lots of them!
Burp Cloths
This making swaddling the baby at night so easy!
Baby Swaddle Blankets HALO® Sleep
This is the best diaper changing pad! It is so easy to wipe down after any mess and you never have to worry about washing a cover!
Keekaroo Peanut Changer Vanilla - Original
A portable sound machine is a must! It’s so to have one on the go. I keep one in our diaper bag at all times!
Hatch Rest Go - Nap trapped no more
Great and easy to use diaper pail that can use regular trash bag and keeps the smell in!
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking
I love having one of these in the bottom of the diaper pail to help mask the smell when changing the bag!
Ubbi Lavender Scented Gel Value Pack - 3 Ct
These make applying any cream during diaper changes so easy!
Eli & Ali Tush Swiper - Diaper Cream Applicator
My baby and I love this swing! I also love this swing because it has a smaller base then a lot of other swings.
Soothe My Way™ Swing with Removable Rocker | Graco Baby
I love this one with the elephant mobile because it has a large side compartment that holds so many of the essentials you will need. It also packs up really nice for travel needs.
The Lullaby Playard by Chicco
I love these muslin hooded baby towels!
100% Muslin Cotton Baby Bath Towel with Hood - Yoofoss
These washcloths are so soft! I love using them at bath time!
HIPHOP PANDA
I have this night light on my nightstand. It’s perfect for night time feedings so I don’t have to turn on all the lights. I also love I can pick it up and carry it with me if I need to.
JolyWell Kids Night Light, Egg RGB Nursery
These are great to protect and changing pads or to make changing diapers on the go a little easier!
Peekapoo Disposable Changing Pad Liners 50pk