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Hospital bag essentials: These are the products I will be packing again.
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items After experiencing birth and postpartum, these are the items I’d make sure were in my hospital bag every time. This list includes practical essentials, comfort items, postpartum recovery products, and newborn necessities that can help make your hospi...
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For mum
Labour comfort items
Postpartum recovery
For baby
For mum
You will want to make sure you have your birth plan, important documents and you phone charger, and don’t forget a good playlist.
A comfy night gown that is easy for doctors and midwives to see what they need without you having to take everything off. Also has buttons so it’s great for that skin to skin and breastfeeding session after birth
Ekouaer Women's Button Down Short Sleeve Nightgown
So comfy and makes things easy for feeding times
Nursing Bras for Breastfeeding Moms - Kindred Bravely
These are great so that your prepared even for a csection
High Waisted Underwear for Pregnant Women
Wearing cute loose and comfy pjs are always great to make you feel a bit more like yourself
Women Y2K 2 Piece Pajamas Set Fruit Print Long Sleeve Button Shirt Tee Tops and Pants Sleepwear Lounge Set
Everything’s better when your warm and toasty in a comfy robe
Cozy Robes - Amazon.com
Hospitals can be cold so having a nice pair of warm fluffy socks is always a must
Fuzzy Socks - Amazon.com
You don’t want to be walking around the hospital with no shoes and you want to make sure your comfy so a perfect pair of slippers is exactly what you need
Amazon.com: Women's Slippers
It’s amazing what a shower, brushing your teeth and fixing your hair will do to make you feel more like yourself after such a big experience birthing your child.
20 Piece Unisex Travel Hygiene Kit with Toiletries
Your lips get super dry with lack of hydration, the air in the hospital and some times all you need is a bit of lip balm
Nivea: Lip Care - Amazon.com
In case you don’t want to wash your hair but still need a bit of a refresh these are great
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Dry Shampoos
Labour comfort items
Staying hydrated is super important and to be able to drink it while in any position makes that so much easier
Top Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottles with Straw - Target
These are great to add some flavour and extra hydration to your water.
Mommy Knows Best Mom Fuel Electrolyte Mix
These are great for lower back pain. Do check with your hospital though they should have these.
Heat Packs - Amazon.com
These are great for pressure point massage on your lower back
Tennis Balls - Prime Eligible - Amazon.com
These are great because your body temperature fluctuates and you can get easily hot as well as postpartum
Portable Fan - Amazon.com
These are great if your able to get some rest or just need to block all the lights and people out
MZOO Luxury Sleep Eye Mask for Side Sleepers
These are great to help you block out the noise around you.
Ear Plugs - Amazon.com
These are great to help with the pain. It doesn’t take it away but it helps redirect the brain signals because it is closer to your brain than your stomach so your brain will focus on the pain in yours hands more.
Mama Natural Wooden Labor Comb – Birth & Delivery
Postpartum recovery
You will want to bring snacks for late night feeds when you get extra hungry.
I’d make sure to get the ones with wings and get a few different sizes for different flows. You do bleed a lot right after but it’s less if you have a csection.
Maternity Pads - Amazon.com
These are super comfy and make things a lot more comfortable instead of a pad when things are heavy
Postpartum Disposable Underwear - Amazon.com
These are great for both c-sections and natural delivery because you’re not able to move as easy with a c-section and things are obviously very sensitive after a natural birth. On a side note I did get told to have my first pee in the shower after my...
Peri Bottle - Amazon.com
These are great for soothing everything going on down stairs
Witch Hazel Pads - Amazon.com
This is essential those first few weeks is a bit rough on the nipples so having a cream really helps
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Safe for Baby
These are very important if you don’t want to walk around with wet T-shirts because once your milk comes in that stuff just flows out and the most inopportune times
Nursing Pads - Breastfeeding Supplies
For baby
Don’t forget a cute going home outfit
Bring 3-5 of these depending on your stay if your having a c-section then you will be there longer than a natural birth and you want to be prepared for messes on the clothes.
Bonds Unisex Baby Zippy Terry Wondersuit
You want to bring a few of these no mater the season the hospital can be cold and babies cant regulate their body temperature.
BondsUnisex BabyWonderbodies Singletsuit (2 Pack)
Bring a few pairs but really they could wear like 2 over the days you are at teh hospital
GOTS Organic Cotton Baby Socks 0-6 Months 12 Pairs
Again babies cant regulate their temperature so you want to be able to keep their body heat in
Butterblu Baby Charlie 5-Pack Organic Cotton Beanies
Great to keep them from scratching their face
12 Pairs Newborn Baby Mittens Gloves Cotton No Scratch Baby Mittens for 0-6 Months Baby Boys Girls
Perfect for cleaning up messes during feeds, they are super soft so perfect for their sensitive skin
Cute Castle 12 Pack Muslin Burp Cloths for Baby - Ultra-Soft 100% Cotton Baby Washcloths - Large 20'' by 10'' Super Absorbent Milk Spit Up Rags - Burpy Cloths for Unisex, Boy, Girl - White
Not a must but if your using then bring them along helps them soothe in between feeds you can always ask your midwife if they think it’s okay to have.
Tommee Tippee Breast-Like Soother, Lightweight, One-Piece Silicone Design, Symmetrical Teat, 0-6m, 2 Pack
The hospitals will have some but it’s always nice to bring your own so you’re not having to ask for anything.
Diapers Newborn - Amazon.com
I would try a few brand to see which ones you like the most but I find the thicker, wetter and stronger ones are my favourite easier to clean bub up.
Baby Wipes - Amazon.com
You shouldn’t need it so soon after birth but always better safe than sorry
Burt's Bees Baby Diaper Rash Ointment
These are great but maybe pack a few different styles as different babies like different ways of sleeping
KeaBabies 3-Pack Organic Baby Swaddle Sleep Sacks - Swaddles for Newborns, Infant 0-3 Months, Baby Girls, Boys, Soft & Snug Newborn Sleep Sack, Nursery Swaddling Blankets (Nordic, OS)
These are optional if you are wanting to post with a cute announcement piece otherwise you can just use the card the hospital gives you
Birth Announcement Sign - Amazon.com