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What I Actually Used/Needed in a Hospital Bag for Giving Birth!
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items This is more of an informative list rather than a list for links! When I packed my hospital bag for my first son, I didn't use more than half the things I packed. It honestly was just extra dead weight that my hubby had to carry back and forth to the...
The hospital does provide postpartum supplies for healing after birth. However, I still like to bring my supplies that I personally prefer, which is the Frida Mom supplies. I've used these after having both my boys, and they are an absolute game chan...
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Kit
An extra addition to postpartum supplies, these tucks pads contain witch hazel. I used these for their soothing properties! I would say these are similar to using the Frida Mom witch hazel liners in their Postpartum Kit.
Amazon.com: Tucks Pads
I can't recall for sure if the hospital provides this after giving birth, but I definitely loved using this for relief after having both of my boys!
Amazon.com: Dermoplast
After giving birth, it is so important to have loose, comfortable clothes! Something loose and soft like this is a great recommendation. This is a long sleeve set that's perfect for those cold hospital rooms or a great going home outfit if it's that ...
Lounge Pajama Set
Another example of a comfortable, loose fitting outfit to wear after giving birth in the hospital or as a going home outfit!
Women's Ribbed Tee & Shorts Set
Comfortable slippers are a must for when you're out of the hospital bed and walking around!
Women's Comfortable Slippers
A travel size set of shampoo and conditioner for when you're allowed to shower after birth! Either that or some empty travel size containers that can be filled with your shampoo and conditioner that you're already using at home!
Travel Size Shampoo in Travel Size Hair Care - Walmart.com
Of course, your cell phone charger! Extra long cords are better for an easier reach since the hospital bed isn't usually able to be super close to a plug due to its bulkiness!
Cell Phone Charger
I brought a small makeup bag with just the essentials for taking some pictures while at the hospital. However, this is optional!
Small Makeup Bag
This is the body wash I used during my showers after having my boys. This is a gentle, non-irritating, and fragrance free cleanser. I chose this because I wanted to do as much skin to skin contact as possible without irritating baby's skin or overwhe...
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner | Cetaphil US
If you're planning on breastfeeding/nursing/pumping, then I definitely recommend getting a little pump bag! It'll keep everything you need in one place and can keep it all organized as well! It's also great to have for after hospital stay when going ...
Amazon.com: Pump Bags
For the nursing/breastfeeding mama's! These nursing pillows are great for helping support babies during nursing sessions and can be used for the many different nursing positions!
Nursing Pillow
The hospital I stayed in did offer a water cup with a lid and straw, but I still preferred my large drink cup from home! My preferred drinking cup is the Ceres Chill, which actually doubles as a breastmilk storage container that keeps breastmilk fres...
Flip-and-Sip Straw Top
This is the Ceres Chill cup that I preferred to have with me at the hospital instead of using the drinking cup they offered me! When used with the straw/lid attachment, it can be used as a drinking cup instead of a breastmilk storage container. I abs...
Ceres Chill Breastmilk Storage Bottles
Some soft, comfortable, and warm socks are another must that I recommend having for when you're just in the hospital bed! Those rooms can get cold, especially when you're still just wearing a hospital gown!
Unboxme Ultra-Luxe Cloud Socks for All
The hospital gives you some postpartum supplies, but I still like to bring a few of these in addition to the Frida Mom postpartum kit that I prefer to use (that comes with some disposable underwear) just in case. Bleeding from giving birth can vary,...
Depend Fresh Protection Women's Incontinence Underwear
I highly recommend bringing a pillow from home for you and for your partner if you have one! The hospital pillows are not always the best, and trying to be as comfortable as possible during this time is so important!
Sleeping Pillow
Of course you can bring your regular toothbrush/toothpaste but you can always bring a travel size kit as well!
Travel Toothbrush Toothpaste
Whether you're taking pictures in the hospital or not, hair accessories are a must-have! Hair brush, hair ties, and bobby-pins or clips!
Hair Accessories for Women