Expecting Mama Hospital Bag Must Haves
As a seasoned mom of four, including three little ones under the age of four, I've learned a thing or two about what expecting mamas truly need in their hospital bags. Check out my list of recommendations for must-have items to make your birthing exp...
For the Mama - Hospital Bag Must Haves
You don't need much when going to have a baby at a hospital because they provide most things you need there but here are some recommendations of what I would consider “must-haves” that helped make my labor or hospital stay more comfortable.
This is a must have to clip on your hospital bed when you're in labor. It really helps ease those hot flashes you may get during the birthing process. I had one attached to my bed for my last 3 labors because I didn't know about it for my first labor...
I really love this Stars Above brand of robes and PJ sets for women from Target for my postpartum hospital stay. They are really comfortable, light weight (which is needed with labor hormones) but also really affordable!
Again, this brand is amazing for your postpartum hospital stay when you're ready to get out of your hospital gown after having a baby. They are comfortable, light wright and affordable. I like that you can also ding short sets or pants sets year roun...
Okay, don't knock this until you try it but I had another mama recommend “adult diapers” for postpartum care with my 3rd baby and it was a game changer! I personally used this exact brand and product for my choice and really liked them. And, they rea...
I'd highly recommend taking slippers to walk around in your hospital room or maybe even to go home in. My hospital made me wear non-slip grip socks in my room but I wore slippers to go home just because I wanted to be really comfy.
A “must-have” for fun photo memories to later display in your home or your baby's baby book, photo album or memory box.
I always packed my makeup bag and skincare incase I was up for getting myself ready before or after labor and even though I didn't use it with every birth, I'm glad I packed it anyways as an option.
SNACKS!! Don't forget to pack snacks for you and your husband or hospital companion. There may not always be time or snacks available when you get hungry so always, always pack some of your favorites!
For New Baby - Hospital Bag Must Haves
So this section will be a little skim because the hospital actually provides a lot of the things and necessities that a newborn baby needs.
You don't necessarily need to pack anything for the baby unless there are certain brands of say diapers or wi...
I've had experiences where the hospital provided my newborn with a pacifier and also where they did not provide one (during covid) so I always like to recommend packing your own pacifiers for your new baby in your hospital bag because you just never ...
A birth announcement sign is a cute must have for your baby's hospital bag if you plan on taking photos of them in your hospital room for their birth announcement.
A personalized name blanket for your baby is a must hav rather you use it at the hospital or when you get back home. It's perfect for a birth announcement at the hospital but you can really just use anytime anyways.
If you don't mind the navigating of the zippers on these then they are a great choice of outfit to bring baby home in. The include the feet socks/slippers and are long sleeve so baby stays warm and comfy.
An alternative to the zipper outfits are solid onesies and then pair it with socks and a swaddle to keep your baby warm and comfy in the car seat for their ride home.
One of greatest inventions for mamas and dads would have to include this doona stroller, especially for newborns! We got this stroller car seat when it first started trending for our 2nd pregnancy with our 2nd baby girl who arrived Jan 2021 and I wis...