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Hospital Bag Essentials for C section and Vaginal Birth

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Here are my top hospital bag recommendations for mom and baby. Whether you’re having a C-section or a vaginal delivery i’ve got you covered!
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Essentials For Mom

 
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These are so comfortable and feel more secure than the thin hospital underwear. They are also high rise and won’t irritate your incision.
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida Baby
 
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You’ll need comfortable pajamas that are easy to breastfeed in and easy for the nurses to check your incision. These have functional buttons and are easy access to your incision.
Button up Pajama Dress
 
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A belly binder will help with swelling after your c section and also help your belly feel more secure after surgery. This one is so comfortable and supportive. The material is so soft.
Momcozy Postpartum Belly Band
 
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Having a pair of supportive slippers is important after having a c section. The nurses will ask you to get up and walk periodically to prevent blood clots.
Women's UGG Slippers
 
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The plug-in’s at the hospital couldn’t be further away from the hospital bed. A 10ft phone charger is essential.
10ft USB C Phone Charger
 
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Your lips will get chapped. Make sure to pack a good lip mask or chapstick. This one is my favorite!
Lip Sleeping Mask - LANEIGE | Sephora
 
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Make sure to pack an eye mask. Nurses will be in and out of your room during the night. Also, lights in the hospital are so bright. This will block out the light and it’s also comfortable.
Solid Silk Eye Mask
 
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Believe it or not, you still bleed down there after a c section. This is so much easier to use than what the hospital gives you.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.

Baby Essentials- Hospital Bag

 
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These footed onesies are so soft and you can personalize them. I packed this as an announcement/ going home outfit for baby.
Peter Pan Collar Zipper Footie
 
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This hatch sound machine is small and portable. Babies are used to hearing sounds in your womb so having a sound machine helps calm baby down.
Hatch: Devices to Help You Sleep Better
 
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The hospital will have pacifiers. These are better quality.
MAM Matte Original Unprinted Pacifier 0-6 Months - Unisex - 2pc
 
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Velcro swaddles are a must! Especially if you’re new to swaddling.
Velcro Baby Swaddle