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Packing for Birth but Make It Cute 🌸 (My Hospital Bag Checklist for First-Time Moms)
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items You’re almost there mama! 🥹🫶🏽 your little one is almost here! Packing for the hospital doesn’t have to be as dreadful & stressful as people make it. I created this checklist to make things easier for you. These items made my labor and delivery...
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Hygiene
Clothing
Miscellaneous Must-Haves
Baby Essentials
Hygiene
This I believe is self explanatory 😭 I know you’re about to have a baby & all but sis them teeth still need to be clean 😩🫶🏽
Oral B | Electric Toothbrush
Around 3rd trimester of pregnancy I don’t know what was going on but my B.O. was out of this world 😭 this is the ONLY deodorant that keep me super fresh & smelling good all day!
Secret | Clinical Strength Deodorant
Ladies.. those lips? WILL be chapped 😭 this saved me so much while I was in labor!! It keeps my lips nourished and hydrated for HOURS on top of HOURS!
COCOCARE | Cocoa Butter Lip Balm
I know mama.. you just can’t do it with the crazy smelling soaps right now 😭 this is a safe one! And it makes your body feel nice & soft.
Dove | Sensitive Skin Body Wash Gentle Hypoallergenic
Gotta make sure you pack your favorite chill toothpaste bestie! You might not like the taste of the one that the hospital gives to you! 😭
Colgate® | Sensitive Complete Protection Toothpaste
Clothing
That hospital gown was literally SO uncomfortable.. get you some little gowns from the store (it doesn’t have to be anything fancy) just a few that you can just slip on while you’re in the hospital! 🫶🏽
Women's Nightgowns & Sleepshirts
If you plan on nursing while you’re in the hospital or if you just want a comfy bra these are PERFECT! They just clamp and unclamp, it’s super easy breezy ✨
Maternity Nursing Bra
It’s cold in the hospital sis so make sure you grab you some fuzzy slippers! You won’t regret it 🫶🏽
Fuzzy Slippers
Miscellaneous Must-Haves
These bad boys cool down your intimate area & really relieve you after you’ve had your baby sis! This is a MUST HAVE! 💕 YOU GOT THIS
Frida Mom | Instant Ice Maxi Pad
This was a LIFE SAVER! 😩 the hospital has something like this but it’s not nearly as good! You need this once it’s time to use the bathroom after birth & you’re too sensitive down there for toilet paper! Trust me if you don’t get anything else I...
Frida Mom | Peri Bottle
Sis.. 👀 you need some diapers! These were comfortable to me I was able to sleep really well with these on. The ones from the hospital are so uncomfortable! And we want you as comfy as possible 🫶🏽✨
Always | Discreet Underwear in Always Discreet
It doesn’t have to be this specific brand! But DEFINITELY bring a sleep mask! This is something I wish I had after I gave birth to my baby. Those nurses will be in and out the room all day and all night so a sleep mask would’ve allowed me to sleep a ...
Sleep Mask
Make sure your baby’s car seat is buckled up & ready to go before you leave the hospital! 🫶🏽
Infant Car Seats & Bases
It’s sooo cold in the delivery room ladies! Make sure you have a heated blanket on deck (this is more of a luxury than a necessity but I’m TELLING YOU, this keeps you nice & toasty!) 🥹
Heated Blanket
Baby Essentials
These are a MUST 🩷 baby is going to need some little clothes to put on for their first car ride home! ✨
Baby Bodysuit Onesies
The nurse is going to show you how to swaddle your baby so they can be nice and comfy while they sleep! 🥹 these just make it 10x easier!
Baby Swaddles