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Hospital bag checklist for a FTM!
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items As a mom of 2 (& a minimal low-maintenance girlie) here are my nonnegotiable items that were in my hospital bag both times!
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For mom
Bring a longggg charger. As a nurse and being a patient as well, trust me. You’ll need it. The outlets are not close to the bed whatsoever!
Long Phone Charger
Bring your favorite water bottle. The hospital does provide pitchers but I like my water colddd. Currently this is my #1. Keeps drinks cold, fits into a standard cup holder, can be used as a straw with sip feature or chug, has a lid that you can clos...
FreeSip® Tumbler
I like this peri bottle. It’s definitely worth the purchase. The hospital provides peri bottles but to be honest, they suck. This is SO much better.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida
These are SO good. Supportive yet breathable. I wore these for about 2 weeks straight for each birth. Btw, the hospital will give you briefs, but I really don’t like them because they are flimsy and thin :(
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida
Hands down the BEST nipple cream. Take it from me, as both my girls were tongue tied. OUCH. Also, it’s even better as a lip balm. Don’t knock it till you try it!
Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Moms
Do it. Take the boppy! I know it’s bulky but trust me you’ll be so exhausted, having a comfortable nursing pillow will help your back and arms so much.
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
I bought this honestly because it was so cheap and I was like “why not?” But truly it helped wayyyy more than I can imagine. Breathing through contractions, and squeezing this at the same time kept me stable & gave me confidence! And now I have a...
Labor Comb
I have thick hair. These are the only hair ties I use & they are constantly in my restock items!
Revlon Extra Thick Black Hair Elastics, 15 Count
Bring 2-3 comfortable button pj sets! Buttons are perfect for nursing. Target has great ones. Im usually on the hot side, but post-birth from the hormone shift I was cold! Glad I brought shorts & long pants as an option.
Button : Pajama Sets for Women
Line them up on your pad and it’s instant relief :)
Medicated Cooling Hemorrhoid Pads
I brought 2 blankets. One for hubby and one for me. We didn’t get thick ones, just some simple throws we can use on our body and then layer up with the hospital ones.
Blankets
For baby
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Been using this for generations in my family. My first born never had a diaper rash & my 2nd hasn’t either! I believe it’s because I use this every diaper change and yes from the very beginning starting at the hosp...
A+D Original Diaper Rash Ointment, Protects
So easy to forget this little sign! It’s always one of the first items I throw in the bag because of that very reason.
Birth Announcement Sign
I didn’t have a “going home” outfit. IMO these are the best and safest for the ride home. A simple onesie with mittens so baby won’t scratch their face or get hurt with zippers/extra stitching. Especially if you can’t sit in the back seat with the ba...
6-Pack Long-Sleeve Onesies® Bodysuits With Mitten Cuffs
I didn’t dress my babies in outfits for pictures. Just a matching swaddle set. Simple but so cute.
Baby Swaddle Set