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What to pack in your hospital bag for Mama
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items Relieve some anxiety and be prepared! Essentials for Mommy's Hospital Bag.
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Footwear
Gowns and Robes
Labor Comforts
Mommy bags
Bathroom Care
Sleep Better
Footwear
Fuzzy open toed slippers
Evshine Women's Fuzzy Cross Band Slippers
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Memory foam slippers
Memory Foam Fuzzy House Slippers for Women
Cloud slides, good for showering in hospital. (or any shower you don't want to be barefoot)
EQUICK Cloud Slides Pillow Slippers
Gowns and Robes
Light weight mid-length robe. Perfect for warmer temperatures.
Amazon Essentials Women's Waffle Robe
Super soft fleece full length robe. Perfect for walking around in hospital.
NY Threads Women's Plush Fleece Bathrobe
Light weight robe, waffle texture, and cute patterns!
Ekouaer Women's Waffle Knit Bathrobe S-XXL
Night shirt/sleeping gown. Good for after baby is born!!
Ekouaer Women's Button Down Sleepshirt
Hospital gown with button straps that make it easy for the IV
Baby Be Mine 3-in-1 Labor/Delivery Gown
DOCTOR & DOULA RECOMMENDED - Hospital staff appreciate this labor gown’s convenient features like the snap front, which opens fully for fetal monitoring and C-section incision checks, and the Velcro back, which opens easily for epidural access. T...
Kindred Bravely Ruffle Strap Labor Gown
Labor Comforts
This is truly my favorite chapstick! I love the natural ingredients and how moisturizes so well! I like the mint version!
Kind Lips Lip Balm - Sweet Mint 0.15oz (5 Pack)
Lavender essential oil has shown to lessen pain sensation and anxiety. It can have a calming and relaxation effect, perfect to use in labor! 🧘♀️
dōTERRA Lavender Essential Oil - 15 ml (Lavender)
I love menthol/peppermint to help with nausea, congestion, and headaches! For nausea roll below the nose and inhale, slow deep breaths. For a headache its best to roll on the temples, and base of neck.
Peppermint Oil Rollerball
I discovered this on my Thailand trip with my nursing school! Our tour guide purchased this from one of their convenience stores because a few of my classmates were getting super motion sick from the truck rides we took on dirt roads to get to the vi...
POY-SIAN Thai PIM-Saen Balm Oil 5ml (3 Pack)
Get your vibe right by playing your favorite music! I love when my patients play music, it lightens the mood, distracts, helps pass the time, and brings a positive vibe.
JBL Clip 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Blue
We all know how beneficial essential oils are! They help to set a good/relaxing vibe in your hospital room during labor (or any time)! Elevate mood, increase relaxation, and bring comfort to list a few! I love this waterless diffuser, no worries abou...
Battery Operated Essential Oil Diffuser
Create a relaxing ambiance in your labor room! I love when my patients bring candles.
Homemory 12-Pack Flameless LED Tea Lights
Mommy bags
5 star Hospital bag! Many different color options.
LOVEVOOK Travel Duffle Bag with Shoe Compartment
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Mommy bag for hospital. Can be used for travel too!
6pcs Large Diaper Bag Tote with Changing Pad
Bathroom Care
Best Peri Bottle! This was my favorite peri bottle to use in my own postpartum experience. I love when my patients bring this to the hospital, makes life easier! (the little things)
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Postpartum Recover Essentials Kit. I highly recommend this whole kit. Frida Mom is the greatest! (amazing baby products too)
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit with Peri Bottle
Good for after vaginal birth too! (Great for use at home if hospital does not give enough of their disposable underwear or you don't like/are allergic to them)
Frida Mom Disposable Underwear C-Section - Regular 8ct
I only have Wet Brushes! My kids love them too!
Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush for Less Pain, Effort and Breakage - Solid Sky Blue
I love, love this for my face moisturizer! A more natural product!
Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream Chamomile, Pansy, Rosemary & Calendula - 2.5 fl oz
Pack a small lotion!
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion For Dry Skin with Soothing Prebiotic Oat - Unscented - 2.5oz
Bring your own shampoo/conditioner!
Pantene Nutrient Blends Silicone Free Bamboo Shampoo and Conditioner Dual Pack - 17.6 fl oz
Better product than the hospital! Good to toss in your mommy bag! Also, it's designed to spray upside down!
Earth Mama Organics Herbal Perineal Spray - 4 fl oz
Sleep Better
Soft and breathable, padded eye mask for extra comfort.
3D Contoured Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers
Bring your blanket from home, especially if you have a favorite one that maybe can't sleep without! It adds a comfort from home when you're in the hospital!
Channeled Plush Throw Blanket Gray - Room Essentials™
Bring your pillow from home! Sometimes the hospital pillows just don't do it! I remember sending my husband home to get my pillow and I slept so much better!! I'm a little picky with my sleeping situation 🤪
J&V TEXTILES Ultra-Luxury Memory Foam Pillow – Hypoallergenic Bed Pillow Outer Fabric Covering 2-Pack (King)
Nipple Care
Cooling Hydrogel Nipple Pads. For sore/cracked/bleeding nipples. (Don't forget to also rub colostrum in your nipples!)
Frida Mom Cooling Hydrogel Nipple Pads - 8ct
Perfect to put on nipples after breastfeeding, even on day 1! I also love that it is organic.
Lansinoh Organic Nipple Balm - 2oz
These are great to protect your bra/clothing from getting soaked, especially those early breastfeeding moths! I liked putting nipple cream on the pads to keep my skin moisturized and protected!
Disposable Breast Pads - 60ct - up&up™
Theses are the only nursing bra I liked (from Target)! They do NOT have removable pads in them that can get all messed up in the wash like a bathing suite has! They are still so comfortable and make it so easy to breastfeed and pump! I have actually ...
Women's Nursing Seamless Bra - Auden™ Black M
Misc
Perfect for the car ride home and sitting for the first couple days! Maybe keep in car (allow for more room in your mommy bag)
Frida Mom Perineal Comfort Cushion - 3ct