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Hospital must haves for mom and baby

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These are some of my favorite items I packed in my hospital bag and my baby’s! I couldn’t do it without these items!! Highly recommend every single one…
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Moms bag

 
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Hospitals usually have EVERYTHING!! But they didn’t have these and I wish I would have packed them in my bag…
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
 
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LIFESAVER. Especially those first few days. Great for getting milk flowing and getting rid of clogged ducts! I still use mine to this day
Lactation Massager - Breastfeeding Relief
 
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I did this with my third baby and it was honestly so cute. I loved being able to snap pictures of just those first few days. So many memories.
Polaroid Camera | Official Store
 
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The hospital ones they give you are awful. Get these!! You can thank me later!!
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear for Women, Boyshort (8 Count) HSA/FSA Eligible - Walmart.com
 
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Usually you get to take the hospital one home, but if not!! This is the one to get!!
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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With my first baby, the hospital gave me a hand held pump! The next 2 babies I got NOTHING! So always pack a pump just incase. Especially because your milk is still adjusting. This hand held is so good and gets the job done.
Lansinoh
 
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I don’t know about you, but I want my own blanket especially because the hospital blankets are just not it
WRENSONGE Pink Checkered Soft Throw Blanket
 
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Pack your own toiletries! I love this Brand. The deodorant and razors are my favs!!
The New Body Brand
 
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These.are.the. BEST. Seriously. Highly recommend! Honestly, I even suggest taking these with you to the hospital
Instant Ice Maxi Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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I used this throughout my entire pregnancy and throughout postpartum! I loved it and loved the smell! So good for stretch marks and preventing them and just overall good for your skin!
Bio-Oil
 
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I literally bought these for all 3 hospital births and yes, I still wear them! They are comfy and I love that they have a hard sole on the bottom!
Ladies Smiley Slippers

Baby’s bag

 
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We loved using these with each kid! Makes for such cute photos
Hello World Sign
 
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Trust me, you will use all of these! Just bring them!!
White Onesies
 
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So glad I packed these. I did not like the hospitals options they were giving us. Packed our own!
Maliton Muslin Baby Burp Cloths 6 Pack 20x10
 
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If you plan on doing any photos I would suggest packing your own baby blankets! These were my favs!
LifeTree Muslin Baby Swaddle Blanket 47x47
 
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Pack your own binkys!! The hospital usually doesn’t have any or if they do, it might not be the ones you want! Pack your own!!
BIBS Pacifiers Collection | Safe & Stylish Designs – Bibsworld store US
 
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I never liked the hospital soap for my baby! I always packed my own and I loveeee this brand!! The BEST smell!!!
Noodle & Boo

Labor and delivery

 
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You can thank me later!! This was so amazing before and during labor!
6 Best Stroller Fans, Tested by Cool and Comfortable Toddlers
 
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Must have for labor and delivery and postpartum care!! These were my favorite and still are!!
Elastic Hair Ties | No Damage, Ribbon & Bow Styles