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👜 What I’m Packing in My Birth Bag: Nontoxic Edition

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Ellie Peeler

I haven’t packed my birth bag yet but this is what I plan to bring when the time comes. Since I’m delivering at a birth center, I’m focusing on comfort, simplicity, and low-tox essentials that support a peaceful, natural environment. The goal: bring ...

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Mom Care Essentials

Baby Basics

Calm + Comfort

Add-Ons for Recovery

Mom Care Essentials

Supportive, practical, nontoxic items I want with me during and right after birth.

I’ll use this for nursing and anything else safe for baby, lanolin-free, and totally clean. It doubles as lip balm too.

Organic Nipple Butter

Even if the birth center provides one, I want to bring this angled version. It’s easier to use and makes those first bathroom visits less stressful.

Peri Bottle

I plan to bring my own non-toxic postpartum pads and a few disposable undies I trust just in case I don’t love the ones offered at the center.

Organic Pads + Disposable Undies

This is going in my bag for afterbirth cramps and helping my body relax when I’m winding down to sleep (or nap).

Magnesium Lotion (for Cramps + Calming)

Soft, breathable cotton only. I want something that feels cozy but is still easy to nurse in and move around in during recovery.

100% Cotton Pajamas for After Birth

Comfort is the priority here. I’m choosing something I can slip on easily, feel good in, and nurse in if needed, preferably cotton or bamboo.

Going Home Outfit for Me (Soft + Stretchy)

Baby Basics

Nontoxic, minimal essentials to keep baby cozy and cared for right from the start.

Just a few, enough to get through those first changes if we’re not using what the center provides. I’m prioritizing softness and clean ingredients.

HealthyBaby Fragrance-Free Diapers Diapers

I’m keeping it simple and gentle with baby’s first diaper changes, these help me feel confident and supported without irritation.

Water Wipes

I plan to pack one for skin-to-skin, one backup, and one going home outfit. All soft, breathable, and no harsh dyes or tags.

Organic Cotton Onesies (2–3)

I love this personalized gown to dress baby in for announcement pictures to send to family!

Personalized Newborn Knot Gown

The birth center might provide one, but I want to bring a familiar, non-toxic blanket that smells like home and is extra soft.

Soft Swaddle Blanket 100% Cotton

Calm + Comfort

Creating a peaceful, grounded environment that supports a calm labor and gentle recovery.

A few drops of lavender, frankincense, or peppermint can go a long way for calming and grounding the space without any artificial fragrance.

MOXE Essential Oil Stick

I’ll be sipping constantly during labor and postpartum and having a straw makes it way easier, especially when I’m lying down or nursing.

Reusable Water Bottle with Straw Lid

To capture those raw, intimate first moments without needing someone to hold the phone. Helpful for our little team of two.

Magnetic Phone Tripod

Add-Ons for Recovery

Bonus items I’m bringing to feel more nourished, rested, and supported.

I’ve heard I’ll be starving post-birth, so I’m bringing snacks that are blood-sugar friendly and packed with real ingredients.

Thunderbird Protein Bars

Another clean ingredient, protein packed snack.

Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Venison Sticks

To keep the lighting soft and sleep-supportive during middle-of-the-night feeds or checks. Birth centers are usually dim, but this is my backup.

Red Light or Warm Amber Night Light

Labor = dry lips. This is one of the first things I’ll reach for, so I’m choosing one that’s clean enough to eat (because baby will be right there).

Non-Toxic Lip Balm

For baby’s cheeks, my hands, cracked nipples, dry skin, literally everything. I love that it’s just a few whole ingredients I trust.

Primally Pure Body Butter