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What I used at the hospital as a second time mom
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My oldest is now 3 and still sleeps better if we have this sound machine on. It is great for on the go or even just in the house. Helps distract from other outside noises that might interfere with sleep. Love!!
Hatch Baby - Your go-to for baby sleep support
Summer must have! We have two, one for each kid. We use it on the strollers, in the car and even on the go. I put it on the bar for the head rest in the car for my rear seated child to keep her cool in the crazy AZ heat. I even took it to the hospita...
AMACOOL Battery Operated Baby Stroller Fan
I used this both times I gave birth. It was so much better than the bottle the hospital provides. It wasn't as harsh and definitely easy to use
Upside Down Peri Bottle
These are so comfortable! I used these both times I gave birth. I loved them so much the first time I bought two packs the second time I gave birth. They go high enough they wouldn't but a c section either!
Frida Mom 8pc Disposable Postpartum Underwear
I actually took an extension cord instead of buying an extra long charger and it worked amazingly. The outlets were very limited so I was able to charge my phone and my stroller fan with the extension cord. If I didn't bring it I would have had to ch...
6ft Extension Cord
These were a must! My feet got so cold and I definitely wasn't walking barefoot on that floor. They gave me socks but they were so scratchy and uncomfortable, I was happy I brought these!
Fuzzy Socks For Women With Grips
Shower shoes!!! That first shower after birth is amazing but don't forget shower shoes!!!
Cheap Flip Flops
Your typical toiletries and skincare! With my first we ended up being in the hospital for almost 5 days. The second time I was prepaired and it made a difference
Travel Size Toiletries
The hospital does provide a blanket but when you're in your most vulnerable state you want some sort of comfort and my cozy blanket helped
Fuzzy Blankets
Sounds crazy but this actually helped with pain management. My first birth my nurse let me told me about it and let me use one she had. It definitely helps by distracting your mind, I made sure to bring one the second time around.
Black Comb
I took my iPad so I could watch whatever I wanted. The tv was the size of a small microwave and on the opposite side of the room. Much easier to just have my iPad
iPad
An absolute must have! Especially when breastfeeding. This is also an amazing chapstick!
Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Moms
I collected colostrum at 37 weeks with my drs approval. I took some and they help it at the nurses station just in case I had a hard time breastfeeding. I did call my hospital around 39weeks to see if they had a freezer I could store it in when I cam...
Colostrum Collector Kit with 100pcs 1ml Sealed
This made a huge difference in my pumping journey. It helps you measure to make sure you're using the right size and explains to to measure. It comes with different size options that can be inserted in your pump to make sure you're getting the right ...
Nursi Luna 3-in-1 Flange Sizing Kit 10PCS
I was soooo thirsty, the cups they gave me wernt big enough. I was so glad I brought my brumate! I had someone filling it up at least every 30 mins
BruMate
These are so convenient for diaper changes and the buttons give easy access to the nurses when they have to do checks. We took newborn and 1m outfits because we didn't know how big she would be and these worked because you can adjust where you tie it...
Bamboo Baby Gown
These were my favorite onesie ever! The nurses loved them too because they were so easy to access baby for tests. So stretchy and cute designs!
Sale: Baby
I just brought 2 burp cloths and completely regretted it after being there for 4 days. The ones the hospital provided were disposable, almost like a paper towel but a little softer and they were not absorbent at all.
Golden Bee Organic Cotton Burp Cloths 5 Pack
The hospital gets cold! We brought a few hats that matched the few outfits we brought rather than the ones the hospital provided. Not a must have but I prefer the 100% cotton
Baby Hats – Organic Cotton Newborn Essentials
I’m glad we brought our own swaddles. The ones the hospital provided were a little scratchy.
Organic Swaddle Blankets
Snacks! Obviously sweets or you top choices but make sure you bring something with protein as well! I have birth in the middle of the night, the kitchen was closed and so was everything around us. I hadn't eaten in over 14 hours and I was starving! T...
The Best High-Protein Snacks, According to BA Editors
I brought my own black towel and wash cloth for my first after birth shower. Black for obvious reasons. The hospital did provide towles but I prefer to use my own
Weidemans 100% Cotton Black Washcloths 13x13
I was so thirsty and I swear this was the only thing to quench my thirst. I was drinking soo much water and once I had a coconut water I slowed down.. a little bit
Organic Coconut Water
This and a sharpie pen for those cute announcement pictures. Whether you post it on socials or even just send to family. A cute keepsake as well
Hello World Sign
I didn't use one of these my first time around but I'm glad I did my second. The gown the hospital provides is very uncomfortable. This is more of a comfortable option and is accessible in all the right places for the nurses.
Laborwear – Lila