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Hospital Bag
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items Things I brought or wished I brought to the hospital with me when I delivered my baby!
Sections
6
Suitcase/Packing
Must Haves
Baby necessities
Comfy Items
Toiletries
Snacks
Suitcase/Packing
I brought this bag as well to put my essentials that I needed easy access to (snacks, chargers, eye mask, etc.)
BÉIS 'The Weekender' in Black - Black Travel Bag & Overnight Bags
I love these packing cubes. They have expanders so I can truly fit piles of clothes into a cube and in my carry on. It’s also nice to organize outfits and be able to see through the mesh where things are.
BAGAIL Compression Packing Cubes Travel Set
I love Away luggage. I brought my oversized carryon that is able to expand. This was key since we arrived to the hospital at 4am and had a lot to carry. I was in the midst of contractions but was able to easily roll my own bag while my husband took e...
The Bigger Carry-On Flex in Jet Black
Must Haves
This is a MUST. Plugs are far away so it’s ideal to have a long cord. You will be doing a lot of phone scrolling as there is not much to do while you’re laboring.
Apple 10FT Fast iPhone Charger Travel Plug
This is also key. If you have a lot of things to charge this might be helpful to have multiple things plugged in.
Usb Power Strip
I was sweating while laboring. My portable fan came in handy because I could wrap it around my bed and put my face directly in it. Def a must have.
Baby Stroller Cooling Fans
I wish I had these in the hospital. Your nipples are raw and it’s painful at first. The hospital will provide nipple gel but that’s about it. These were a panic buy when I got home and literal lifesavers. The silver is a great healing property and pr...
Koala Babycare Silver Nursing Cups Nipple Shields
Baby necessities
These are items I wish I had or brought with me for the baby. Anything disposable (diapers, wipes, etc) will be provided by the hospital.
This was key when having my baby. I could not for the life of me figure out how to use the baby blankets provided to swaddle. It freaked me out because I would attempt to swaddle with the blankets and it would be too loose and therefore a suffocation...
HALO 100% Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle 3-Way
These bows are so cute and perfect for newborn size. The bow is not overwhelming on the head. Perfect for girls!
Parker Baby Co. Maple Set - Bows and Headbands - 5 Pack
Everyone told me “don’t buy too many newborn outfits, they’ll grow out of them so soon.” Ignore them. I panic bought multiples of these onesies because we were so low on onesies and the last thing I wanted to do was laundry every day.
These onesies...
Cloud Island Baby Onesies | Soft & Stylish Designs for Little Ones
I ordered from this seller for my baby’s keepsake birth announcement. The quality is great! It was super cute and reasonably priced. Perfect to bring to the hospital and take baby’s first picture!
Birth Announcement Sign, Name Announcement Sign, Pink Coquette Baby Name Sign, Welcome Baby Sign, Baby Arrival Sign, Baby Gift, Newborn Gift
I wish I had these in the hospital. My baby had tongue/lip/cheek ties and so holding pacifiers in her mouth was hard. These are very light weight and easy to hold in her mouth.
Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light Silicone Pacifier 0-6M
These swaddles are also very easy to use. They offer a Velcro to tighten.
Comfy Cubs Easy Swaddle Blanket 3 Pack
Magnetic Me onesies are incredible. They make diaper changes soo easy! They’re soft and since they’re magnets, they basically dress the baby itself.
Magnetic Me
Comfy Items
Ok this robe is literally a cloud and the fuzziest blanket wrapped around you. It’s so nice having in the hospital since the bed sheets they provide are so thin. Post partum the hot flashes are so real. This allows for easy access to cool yourself do...
Yurhap Premium Super Soft Cozy Fleece Robe
I wish I bought more. I lived in these at the hospital. Hospitals are cold so these kept me warm but also allowed for convenient access to feed. Cluster feeding usually happens day 2-4 so you’re constantly waking up in the middle of the night to feed...
HNG Women Long Sleeve Pajama Set
These are the softest pajamas. I brought a pair to the hospital and wish I bought more. I also lived in these when I first got home from the hospital. They allow easy access for feeding and are genuinely so soft. Love these!
Women's Cloud Knit Modal Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Cropped Pants Pajama Set - Auden™ Black S: Modal Spandex Blend
We brought these pillows to the hospital and I’m so glad we did. We use them at home now too. They are so comfortable. Highly recommend bringing 1-2 pillows each. Hospital pillows are flat and not comfy.
Sasttie Standard Pillows Set of 2, Full Size
We brought these pillow cases to put on our pillows. This made it easy to see what pillows were ours vs the hospital. Don’t bring white pillow cases since they’ll blend in with the hospital. These pillow cases are also so soft. Definitely recommend.
Amazon Basics Pillow Cases Set of 2, Spa Blue
These are critical to have for the hospital. You do not want to be walking barefoot in the hospital room. I wouldn’t even walk with just socks on. These are like walking on a cloud.
Joomra Non Slip Quick Drying Shower Slippers
This is the fuzziest, warmest blanket I own. A must for the hospital. The hospital blankets are so thin and small. Treat yourself to luxury and get the queen size. Get one for your husband too so he doesn’t complain about being cold 🤣
Bedsure GentleSoft Queen Size Fleece Blanket
These socks are great for pregnancy in general. Your legs are going to inevitably get swollen, so the compression socks help keep blood moving and swelling down.
Laite Hebe 3 Pack Compression Socks for Running
Toiletries
These are my favorite chapstick. I have one in every purse/bag, next to my night stand and in my brestfriend nursing pillow pouch. I do not leave home without. It’s so hydrating and actually heals my chapped lips. You will need this for the hospital ...
Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
Snacks
I loved having this on hand. I had an epidural so couldn’t eat anything during labor, but after delivery I was starving. I gave birth at 9 pm at night so most things were closed. I had a Luna bar which was a good source of energy and very yummy!
LUNA Bar products at Target
Labor/delivery and breastfeeding will make you sooo thirsty. I brought a case of smart water with me because of the extra electrolytes they provide vs the hospital water they provide. I went through the entire case and even had my mom bring me more! ...
Smartwater Alkaline Vapor Distilled Ionized Water - 6pk/1L Bottles
These are easy snacks to have on hand. The peanut butter is filling and protein! All necessary for when you’re trying to survive!
Ritz Cracker Sandwiches with Peanut Butter - 8ct/11.04oz