This is my hospital bag checklist with the things most people forget, but end up wishing they had. Practical, comfort-focused, and realistic for labor, delivery, and the first hours postpartum. Thoughtfully packed so you can focus on birthing, not sc...
Your lips get so dry from mouth breathing during labor. This will save your lips!
nourishing lip balm
The postpartum sweats kick in SO FAST. This is def my fav deo brand 🩷
Lume Deodorant
this was AMAZING to have during active labor. it really helps redirect the pain
Birthing Comb
perfect comfy scrunchies for when you’re laboring. no one wants to be leaning their head on a hard hair clip!
Kitsch Satin Scrunchies – No Crease Hair Ties
To keep your things organized! You’re not going to want to be digging through your suitcase looking for specific things.
Pearhead Mom & Baby Things Pouch Set
You’ll want to have good quality (and long) chargers available. You’ll be surprised how fast your phone dies when you’re taking so many pictures and videos.
Anker USB C to USB C Cable 10FT 2Pack 100W
Just in case outlets are hard to come by
Anker Power Bank
Something to help you feel refreshed even if you don’t have the energy to stand over the sink and wash your face
Burt's Bees Micellar Rose Water Towelettes
Something to wear besides shoes in the hospital but you can toss them in the washing machine at home!
Slipper Socks
Shower shoes… you don’t wanna know what’s on a hospital shower 💀
Flip Flops
Hospital lights never fully turn off so you might want this to drown out everything going on around you when you’re in early active labor or if you get the epidural and want to sleep 😴
BeeVines 100% Real Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask 2 Pack
If you get an epidural, it can be hard to wake up your pelvic floor to urinate afterwards. Putting drops of peppermint oil in a basin and sitting it in the toilet under you (not touching you) can wake up those muscles! Avoid a straight cath 😳
Handcraft Blends Peppermint Essential Oil 4oz
These are better than Tucks because they don’t stick to you or slide up IN your cracks and crevices. Tucks are too small imo but that’s all the hospital will have!
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Cooling Pad Liners
So comfy and you won’t have to worry about clips for the first few days. Also air out your nips as much as possible to help them heal faster!
3 Pack Maternity Nursing Bras
Your baby might come out with little claws. The hospital won’t have these!
