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Hospital Bag Essentials
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items Everything I brought to feel comfortable, prepared, and supported during my stay at the hospital.
Sections
3
C-Section
Nursing
Mama’s clothes
C-Section
Everything I packed to support my recovery after a C-section 🏥
This C-section recovery kit has everything you need after surgery, from high-waisted, super soft disposable underwear that sits comfortably above your incision (much nicer than the mesh hospital or pharmacy ones—you’ll probably want to buy extra pair...
C-Section Recovery Kit - Frida Mom
A gentle intimate cleanser formulated specifically for postpartum use!
Intimate Cleanser - Saugella
Peppermint tea can help relax the gut and may reduce bloating or trapped gas after a C-Section 🙏🏻
Peppermint Infusion - Pompadour
Last time I used Saugella postpartum pads, which are gentle, but without wings they often shifted or fell—tough with a C-section. Next time I’ll probably try Lil‑Lets, since the wings keep them in place and make life easier.
Maxi Pads with Wings – Lil-Lets
So useful as they help avoid staining household towels
Disposable Towels - Regina
Nursing
Everything I packed to support breastfeeding, from comfort items to practical tools that made nursing easier🤱🏼
Nipple shields can be incredibly helpful from day one: they make the transition to breastfeeding smoother, especially if you’re dealing with sore or flat nipples, or if your baby is struggling to latch. They provide a softer, more structured surface ...
Nipple Shields - MAM
They collect milk that leaks from the opposite breast while you’re feeding, preventing waste and saving every drop. Practical, discreet, and easy to use 🙏🏻
Milk Catcher Cups - Medela
This breast pump collects milk like the Medela Milk Catcher but also uses gentle suction to slightly stimulate and relieve a very full breast. Unlike a Medela Manual Pump - which offers more control, can express larger amounts of milk and requires ha...
Breast Pump with Lid - Haakaa
They are super practical, comfortable, and useful. They stay put, absorb well, and are especially great at night so you don’t end up staining your pajamas, lol
Disposable Nursing Pads - Lansinoh
Soothing and effective.
Nipple Cream - Fiocchi di Riso
A great support tool for the first weeks of breastfeeding. Use it warm before feeding to stimulate milk flow and soften the breast, and cold after feeding to reduce swelling, soothe pain, and help with engorgement, clogged ducts, or early mastitis. S...
Hot & Cold Breast Relief Packs - Lansinoh
These cups are a gentle, natural way to protect sore or cracked nipples while breastfeeding. They help healing, reduce pain, and prevent irritation — just don’t use them at the same time as nipple cream.
Silver Cups - Koala Babycare
I first bought slide‑aside bras thinking I could use them after nursing too, but they weren’t comfortable for breastfeeding or stylish enough afterward. Nursing bras with clips, like the SKIMS Bralette, are super comfortable and truly worth it.
Nursing Bralette - SKIMS
For my first baby, I got the Bamboum nursing pillow. I recommended it to a friend, who loved it, but for me it was too low — the baby couldn’t reach my breast. I ended up stacking two pillows on my lap to make it work. For my next baby, I’d go for th...
Nursing Pillow | bbhugme
These bibs are large, very absorbent, and inexpensive. Super useful! Considering how messy babies can get, it’s definitely better to go for these affordable, practical ones.
Bibs - SLOSH
Mama’s clothes
Super comfortable and cute, it allows quick access for nursing and medical checks.
Nightshirt - Intimissimi
A robe is essential in the hospital for extra comfort and coverage, making it easy to move around and feel more put-together!
Robe - Intimissimi
These cute slippers make it easy, comfortable, and safe to walk around the hospital, while helping you feel more put-together 🫶🏻
Slippers - Flabelus