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What I had in my hospital bag as a second-time mom
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items The first time I brought way too many things! This time I brought essentials and comfort items, and everything was well used!
I used this with my first and saved it for my second. It felt so nice to have my own gown instead of the hospital gown. This one is great too with snaps everywhere you need them for an epidural in the back, monitors in the front and for nursing at th...
Motherhood Maternity Nursing, Labor And Delivery Gown
These are the softest most comfortable socks. They feel so cosy and amazing after birth. Hospitals are always cold and these keep you warm way better than the scratchy socks they give you.
Women's Accessories | Socks, Hats & More
These were super comfortable. I tried several pairs before picking these. You don’t want to be walking on the hospital floor with your bare feet or socks so these are super easy to just slip on
Weweya Non Slip Shower Slippers - Unisex
A nice soft hair scrunchie is a must. They don’t dig into your wrist when you want to take it out and you always need one handy when nursing or you just want your hair out of your face.
Scrunchies
This is my favorite water bottle. You need to drink a lot of water before, during and after birth so a big bottle is essential. I prefer it to what they give you in the hospital because then I can just keep it closed next to me in bed rather than on ...
FreeSip® Water Bottle
For a quick hair refresh when you can’t get a shower yet.
Drybar Dry Shampoo - Cruelty & Sulfate Free
I packed several clip down nursing tanks and bras. They’re the easiest for me to nurse quickly but still feel dressed
Maternity, Breastfeeding & Postpartum Tank Tops
A long phone charger is essential, you never know where the plug will be.
Long Phone Charger
This is perfect for night feeds without having to turn on the harsh hospital lights. It’s great after you get home as well! We still use it everyday!
JolyWell Kids Night Light, Baby Egg Light 7 Colors
Bring your own blanket!! We also used ours as a backdrop for newborn pics in the hospital!
NEWCOSPLAY Ivory Faux Fur Twin Blanket 60x80
Having your own pillow from home makes sleeping so much easier. If you get any sleep that is….
Your own pillow from home
I prefer this nursing pillow for the early stages of breastfeeding. It’s sturdier and clips onto you. It’s much more comfortable and secure feeling than the Boppy
My Brest Friend
I bought travel sized versions of my toiletries from Target so I had them in my bag and ready to go and they didn’t take up too much space!
Mini & Travel Size Products
I actually wore this while pregnant and as my going home outfit! Super comfortable, the top is long and big enough to not feel constricting and it comes in lots of colors
PRETTYGARDEN Women's Two Piece Lounge Set
I ordered a personalized name blanket for each of my girls and brought it to the hospital for pictures!
Baby Blankets