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What's in My Hospital Bag: What I Actually Packed
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items Everything I packed for the hospital. A comfy gown and robe set, nursing must-haves, postpartum care and the little things that made the stay easier.
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What I Packed
The Most-Forgotten Items
What I Packed
The gown and robe, nursing must-haves, postpartum care and the little things that made the stay easier.
So soft and comfy, and the gown made nursing easy. I lived in this set at the hospital and for days after getting home.
SWOMOG Women Maternity Nursing Gown & Robe Set
This little wooden comb sounds random, but squeezing it during contractions really helped me focus. I was so glad I packed it.
Mama Natural Wooden Labor Comb - Birth Support
The go-to hospital bag kit. Peri bottle, instant ice pads, disposable underwear and healing foam, all in one grab-and-go box.
Frida 12pc Postpartum Essentials Kit
A hospital bag classic. The little tube that goes in so many new moms' nursing kits for the first few weeks.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
Another nursing favorite. A gentle, plant-based butter that so many moms keep in their hospital bag for the first days of nursing.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
A nursing favorite. Hands-free, cord-free and small enough to toss in the hospital bag for catching letdown while nursing on the other side.
Haakaa Silicone Manual Breastfeeding Pump
A must-have for pumping moms. Pre-sterilized bags with a double zipper seal that make storing milk simple and organized.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags 6oz 200ct
A postpartum favorite. Soft, full-coverage underwear made for the first days after birth, with a comfy high waist that stays in place.
Bodily All-In Panty
A hospital bag favorite. Soft, roomy pajamas with easy nursing access, made for those first long nights in the hospital.
Ekouaer Maternity Nursing Pajama Set Long Sleeve
A postpartum favorite. A cooling herbal spray for those first tender days after birth, easy to use and gentle on skin.
Earth Mama - Herbal Perineal Spray - 4 fl oz
The one every mom seems to own. A supportive pillow for nursing or bottle feeding that makes those long feeds easier on your arms and back.
Boppy Nursing Pillow
A hospital bag staple. Thin, stay-dry pads for those first leaky days, so you can feel comfortable while nursing.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 200
A squeeze bottle for a gentle rinse, made to reach where you need it. A hospital bag staple a lot of moms pack.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
A soft sleep mask for napping through the noise and bright lights. A small thing that makes hospital rest a little easier.
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
A portable charger so your phone stays alive through labor and all the photos after. A must pack for the hospital bag.
Anker Power Bank, 10000mAh Portable Charger
Grippy socks for the hospital halls, so you can walk around without slipping. One of the small things moms say they wished they had packed.
Geyoga 5 Pairs Non Slip Grip Socks
A soft two piece lounge set for the trip home, easy to move in and gentle on sore spots. A go-to going home outfit a lot of moms pack for discharge day.
QUNISY Maternity Lounge Set
A soft nursing tank to wear under the gown or robe, with easy clips for feeding. One of the most packed hospital bag basics.
Kindred Bravely Sublime Maternity Nursing Tank
A bottle that keeps water cold and is easy to sip from with one hand. I kept it by the bed and refilled it through the day.
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Bottle 24oz
A small fan that fits in a hand or a bag pocket. It was nice to have close by when the room felt warm.
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Portable Fan with Power Bank
A big exercise ball to sit on and rock gently while waiting. It gave me a place to sit that felt a little more comfortable.
Trideer Yoga Ball for Exercise
The Most-Forgotten Items
The small things moms say they wished they had packed. Easy to forget, hard to do without at the hospital.
Fresh mint gum for dry mouth during labor and the long stay after. The small pack moms say they wished they had tossed in the bag.
EXTRA Gum Polar Ice, Sugarfree Mint Chewing Gum
A lip balm stick for chapped lips in dry hospital air. One of the little things moms say they wished they had packed.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick
Small wireless earbuds to block out hospital noise and listen to a playlist or a show. One of the little things moms say they wished they had packed.
Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds
A small roll-on with a light scent, easy to toss in the bag for a familiar smell at the hospital. One of the little comfort items moms pack.
Plant Therapy Relax Essential Oil Roll-On
A small hanging toiletry bag to keep the basics together, so nothing rolls around loose in the suitcase. One of the little things moms say they wished they had packed.
BAGSMART Toiletry Bag Travel Bag with Hanging Hook
Hair ties for labor and the messy days after, so your hair stays out of your face. The small thing moms say they wished they had packed.
Scunci No Damage Hair Ties
A braided charging cable so the phone reaches the bedside outlet from across the room. The forgotten half of the power bank, and one of the little things moms say they wished they had packed.
Anker USB C to USB C Cable, 100W Fast Charging
A small dry shampoo for a quick refresh when a shower has to wait. It keeps hair feeling clean without water.
Batiste Original Dry Shampoo, Absorbs Oil & Grease
Soft wipes for a quick clean up when you want to feel fresh and do not have time for a full wash.
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, 2 Pack of 25 Ct