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What I Actually Packed in My Hospital Bag as a First-Time Mom
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items After months of research, advice from other moms, and way too many hospital bag checklists, these are the items that made the cut. Everything in this list is something I packed for labor, recovery, and bringing baby home as a first-time mom.
Sections
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For Labor
For Recovery
For Baby
Comfort & Extras
For Labor
Has everything you need for labor and is much more comfortable than the hospital gown.
Frida Mom Labor & Delivery Gown, Easy-Snap
Aquaphor is the only product that actually hydrates my lips. I swear by this!
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick, Moisturizing Balm
These are great for thick, frizzy hair and comfortable enough to sleep in if you need to.
Satin Sleep Scrunchies 5pc Set | KITSCH
I have had so much trouble staying hydrated during this pregnancy. This tumbler really helped with that and for labor.
Labulabla 40oz Tumbler with Handle, Double Wall
Only good tasting electrolyte powder I found so far that is safe for pregnancy and helped me stay hydrated.
Boobie Hydromom Electrolyte Drink Mix
I had this long before I was pregnant and absolutely love it. It's so easy to grab whenever you need it. This massager has a heat feature which I found was so helpful and soothing with some aches and pains I had during pregnancy. It also made me feel...
Shiatsu Neck & Shoulder Massager with Heat
I have these in black. They are super comfortable to walk around in in the hospital They are water proof and anti slip so you can use them in the hospital shower. They are also easy to clean if anything gets on them. You literally just wipe them off ...
rosyclo Cloud Pillow Slippers Unisex
Long chargers like this are a necessity!! There aren't a lot of outlets in the hospital that you can use and none of them are typically close to the bed. I also use this daily now as well and don't know what I did before I had a longer charger.
iPhone 17 16 15 Charger Fast Charging 10FT
For Recovery
These were thin but still protected me extremely well after birth. Because who wants to feel like they are wearing a diaper!
Always Discreet Postpartum Moderate Pads
I ended up getting this from the hospital but also bought one for home. It has an instant cooling sensation and truly helped me during the first month after birth.
Pain, Burn & Itch Hospital-Trusted Relief Spray
I wasn't sure if these would be necessary since I had dermoplast but definitely get them too! The combination is so soothing!
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
I tried the regular bidet bottle the hospital gives you and it did not work!! An upside down bottle is so necessary and will make your life and recovery so much easier, plus you will feel cleaner.
Dr. Talbot's Peri Bottle | 1 Count
For Baby
This made it easy to see throughout the night if I needed to use the bathroom without disturbing my newborn and also helped with night feedings.
FULNIX Egg Light for Nursery, Eye-Caring Touch
I have loved and used Aquaphor long before I knew I would be a mom so it just made sense to use this as his diaper rash ointment. You can also use if your newborn has dry skin. It's versatile, works amazingly, and is inexpensive!
Aquaphor Baby Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment
I use this before I put on ointment. This works really well at keeping your baby dry so they don't get rashes and helps soothe their skin. And it doesn't contain Talc!
Caldesene Baby Cornstarch Powder with Zinc Oxide
I've tried a few sleep sacks. These are my favorite! It zips towards the top and bottom so during the night you don't have to take the whole thing off to change your babies diaper. Plus they look adorable and comfy! I preferred these over trying to s...
Konssy Muslin Baby Sleep Sack 0-6 Months
Comfort & Extras
This made it super easy to get pictures for my family and friends. It's easy to throw in your bag and attach to your phone.
TELESIN Magnetic Phone Camera DSLR Grip
I was told this would help to attach to the opposite breast while nursing. It catches extra milk and really adds up.
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction ...
I bought the black, gray, white, beige, and pink pack. These bras are super comfortable and supportive. It's easy to unhook them when it's time to nurse and keep your wearable pumps in place.
HBselect Women Maternity Nursing Bras 5 Pack