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labor hospital bag checklist
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a checklist for mom, baby and dad to pack for your hospital stay
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hospital bag for mom
 
hospital bag for baby
 
hospital bag for dad

hospital bag for mom

 
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I’ve been told the bottles with the angle are so much better than the bottle the give you at the hospital
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle: Non-Toxic, Feminine Care Set
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these look so much more comfy than a diaper
FRIDA MOM - Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs
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bringing 2 pairs of these… easy breast feeding access and SO soft
COZY EARTH | Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set
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dark towels… no explanation necessary but all my nurse friends said to bring your own because the towels at the hospital are TINY
Everyday Bath Towel Black - Room Essentials : Midweight Cotton, Machine Washable, Low Lint, Oeko-Tex Certified
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showering shoes because being barefoot in the hospital shower gives me the ick
CROCS | Classic Clogs
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bringing 3 nursing bras!
Momanda Ribbed Nursing Bras For Breastfeeding
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everyone makes it seem like this is a necessity… We’ll see
Mediacous Night Light For Kids
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I am planning to breast-feed and hoping these will help with the transition pain
Silverette Nursing Cups, Postpartum Essentials, The Real Silverette, Small
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something soft and easy to slip on
COZY EARTH | Puffy Sheep Slippers
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bringing a few of my own just in case, the hospital probably will provide an option but I’ve heard amazing things about these specifically
Frida Mom Postpartum Maternity Pads - Long Front to Back Coverage for Maximum Absorbency + Heavy Flow - 18ct
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pregnant and smelly me NEEDS this deoderant - it lasts a long time and is important to me
CARPE - Women's 100hr Clinically Tested Sweat & Odor Control Underarm Antiperspirant Deodorant
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hospital bag for baby

 
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just in case baby girl comes out with sharp nails
Frida Electric Nail Buffer, Safe Baby Nail File & Trimmer Kit, White
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an option for baby’s going home outfit
newborn gown
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another option for baby’s going home outfit :)
H&M | 2-Piece Velour Set - Light Beige Melange
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bringing this just in case
SOLLY BABY | Wrap Carrier
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hospital won’t let you leave unless you have a car seat properly installed
NUNA | Pipa rx Car Seat - Caviar
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This is my diaper bag! Putting all of baby’s items in here for the hospital stay
LANDS' END - Medium Eyelet Canvas Open Top Tote
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bringing a few of these soft sleepers in newborn and 0-3
LITTLE SLEEPIES - Luna Neutral Zippy
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bringing one arms in swaddle
Sleep Bag Swaddler in Silly Goose 1.0
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also bringing one arms up swaddle
Swaddle Up™ 1.5 TOG Cotton Oatmeal Twigs
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hospital bag for dad

they won't need much because they are going to be taking care of you, BUT a few things to make the stay more comfortable are a good idea. 

 
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A pair of slides to make things easy
Nike Offcourt Adjust
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The softest shirt known to man (bring two)
Tuvalu Tee
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Any pair of sweatpants or joggers for comfort
Sunday Performance Jogger
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Not trusting that the hospital will have extras
Standard/Queen Firm Performance Bed Pillow - Threshold™
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This will make the hospital stay feel slightly more homey
COZY EARTH | Double Bubble Cuddle Blanket
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my husband is so scared they will lose our baby.. he's planning to mark her if they have to take her away (lol)
SHARPIE - Permanent Markers Fine Tip Black
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set the vibe and play all the good songs
BOSE - SoundLink Flex
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