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If I had to pack my hospital bag again for birth
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items I had watched so many videos, read so many lists, etc when it came to packing a hospital bag & I still found myself feeling unprepared when the time came to pack. For whatever reason my mind just went blank, whenever I went to grab one thing to p...
If you’re going to read of my lengthy recommendation notes let it be this one✨
I was so back and forth about lugging this to the hospital, and especially having never used it I wasn’t even aware yet how ABSOLUTELY AMAZING this thing was. I made a de...
My Brest Friend Super Deluxe Nursing Pillow - Platinum
You. Need. Your. Own. Gown.
The hospital gowns are not it, and as someone who was there for 5 days, any comfort I could get was a win. I was so thankful I made the decision to bring my own gown and provide myself a little comfort and modesty and cut...
Ekouaer 3 in 1 Labor/Delivery/Hospital Gown Maternity Dress Nursing Nightgown Sleepwear for Breastfeeding Navy Blue L
Target has stepped up their PJs so much. These are buttery soft, I got these around Christmas time and was absolutely in love. They are cute, they are comfy and every woman loves a cute pair of PJs. Labor and spending time in the hospital can be SO u...
Women's Cloud Knit Modal Long Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Pants Pajama Set - Auden™ Pink XXL
I cannot stress this item enough honestly, THIS is post-partum care. I did not have this in my hospital bag, but rather bought it when I got home and wow … do I wish I had this in the hospital with me. The hospital supplies you with a straight squirt...
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Atleast for me, brushing my teeth again felt so refreshing post birth when I felt so gross and beat up post birth. I felt like I was a mess, and It allowed me to feel like I was doing SOMETHING to put myself back together again. Plus you never know h...
quip Sonic Electric Toothbrush + Travel Case/Mount - Lavender
I personally am a scrunchie girly, and I also wear exclusively silk or satin hair ties or scrunchies because it’s so great for your hair. You are going to want to put your hair up, labor can get HOT. And additionally you might not always have the tim...
Kitsch Sleep Satin Scrunchies - 5pk - Black
I was influenced to get this by TikTok, and I have never looked back. Great brush! I have super thick, but fine hair that LOVES to get tangled (especially with dying it blonde). My hair gets beyond tangled honestly, more like matted and easily. This ...
UNbrush Plus Wet & Dry Detangling Brush - Sugar Plum
You are going to want some cute comfy slippers for the hospital. I personally had to be on IV for 5 days so my feet were SWOLLEN, it took me about a month postpartum to finally get real shoes on my feet honestly. I would have been screwed if I didn’t...
Women's Shona Scuff Slippers - Wild Fable™ Cream M
You will obviously need a phone charger, as you’ll be there for quite some time and likely everyone is going to be looking for updates and you might be looking for some entertainment pre-birth or Google answers post-birth (lol) so you gotta stay char...
Anker 10' 60W Braided USB-C to USB-C Max Fast Charging Cable - White: Male-To-Male Cord
This seems extra but is one thing I WISH I had thought to bring to the hospital. Phone pictures are great but these are just extra special keepsakes, and honestly you’ll be taking so many picture of your baby.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Bundle - Lilac Purple
I would definitely bring mits to the hospital, babies can be born with long sharp nails (I know mine was) and the last thing you want to think or worry about is them scratching their face and risking infection. Let’s get them home… lol.
Goumi Stay On Baby Mitts - Cloud 0-3M
Our favorite swaddles were the Love-to-dream, Halos, and the SwaddleMe ones. I have all 3 linked in another list, but specifically for the hospital if I could only bring one (I actually had brought none and in hindsight I wish I had — night 2 in the ...
Ingenuity Muslin Original 0-3M SwaddleMe
I actually never saw this mentioned much but I was thrilled I brought my heating pad. Post birth I was dying for any form of comfort and sleep and this helped me with that.
Pure Enrichment PureRelief with 4 Heat Settings and 2hr Auto Shut-off Deluxe Heating Pad - 12" x 24" - Gray
This was a must, mid-labor you’re working so hard — atleast for me I got SO HOT. Having my husband hold this and point it on me through contractions was a game changer
JISULIFE Foldable Portable Pocket Fan Gray
Perfect for pictures but ALWAYS. SUPERVISE. YOUR. BABY. WITH. A. BLANKET. It’s not for safe sleep, it’s for cuddling with you, swaddling tight, and taking pictures. And of course for when they’re a little bit bigger and can handle a blanket. It’ll be...
Custom Embroidered Baby Blanket: Organic Cotton Newborn Gift
I would personally pack 1-3 nursing bras. You’re going to need them to feed your little one and the bra just makes it a little easier to stay comfy and modest and ready to feed at any time. Plus you’ll need them when you’re home after too. Mom cozy m...
Momcozy Seamless Nursing Bra | Babylist Shop
This is a must in my opinion, don’t regret missing out on the classic announcement picture with your custom sign
Birth Announcement Sign for Hospital, Baby Announcement Name Sign for Hospital, Name Plate Announcement, Newborn Sign for Boy, Newborn Gift