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Hospital bag essentials
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items This is everything I brought to the hospital and loved, or something I plan to pack next time!
Items to add: birthing plan, ID/insurance card/wallet, toiletries (and makeup if that’s your vibe), favorite snacks, electrolyte drink (Gatorade, liquid IV...
Bought for baby but bring for mama! It can get hot during labor with everything going on and your fluctuating hormones post birth. Easy to stand on its own, attach to the bed, or hold. This is a must!
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan
Button down for easier access to pump, nurse, or skin to skin.
Moving is hard those first few days. If you leak, you can't see it in black so that is really the ONLY color you should consider.
SWOMOG Womens Button Down Pajama Set XS-3XL
A cute newborn outfit for photos! Especially if your hospital has a photographer who comes to you.
Gender neutral coming home outfit - Sage green - Newborn knot gown - Newborn outfit - Baby girl coming home outfit - Baby boy outfit
Trying to swaddle in the hospital blanket is a pain! Bring an easy zip up swaddle (or two)
Newborn Swaddling Collection | Love to Dream
Clothes for baby while in the hospital! They provide every medical type need so I totally missed and forgot to bring clothes. I loved these sleepers because it made for easier diaper changes.
Gerber Baby Boy and Girls 4-Pack Sleeper Gown
You don’t know where the outlet will be!
10 Foot Iphone Charger
Comfortable enough to sleep in and wear 24/7, easy access for nursing/pumping, and deep V for skin to skin time.
Caramel Cantina Nursing Maternity Bralette
The hospital will have regular pillows to stack, but you can bring your own nursing pillow too! Hands down was this so much more comfortable than the Boppy!!
My Brest Friend : Nursing Pillows - Target
Hear me out…
A duffle is nice but another thing to have to carry out of the hospital. A bag that rolls is less effort and also something to help stabilize you as you walk! Just bring the big suitcase with you and your spouses gear. You might be there...
Luggage
Don’t forget to install your car seat early! Babies arrive on their own timeline.
Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat - Target
If you like cold water, insulated bottles that don’t spill is a must!
Owala 40oz Stainless Steel Water Bottles - FreeSip Design
Your first matching outfit with baby! This is 50/50...what the hospital provides is fine, but these are so much easier than the pads and mesh undies. A MUST once you’re home.
Tip: keep scissors nearby to cut the sides for easier removal!
Always Underwear: Absorbency & Protection | Various Sizes