Items you might want to pack when getting your hospital bag ready for baby’s arrival.
Most hospitals provide the essential postpartum supplies and newborn necessities, so focus on bringing items that will make you more comfortable.
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At least two pairs of comfy button down pajamas
Auden Cloud Knit : Pajamas for Women
Being in the Hospital and in labor can dry out your lips, so chapstick is a must.
The Lip Therapy® Collection | Vaseline®
My favorite hand lotion
Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream
This is something I did not think to bring, but wish I did. After a C-Section you should use an unscented sensitive soap. The hospital was able to provide some, but it would have been nice to have my own.
The Huckleberry app made tracking feedings so much easier during those early months. I’d recommend downloading it before your baby arrives, so it’s ready to use right from the hospital.
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Announcement sign
Birth Announcement Sign
I didn’t bring our Boppy to the hospital, and I regretted it. It would have made figuring out how to breastfeed so much easier.
You can always wash the cover when you get home, so you arn’t bringing hospital germs home.
Boppy
The hospital will likely give you a pacifier to use if you’d like. But having multiple will make it easier to find one when you need it!
