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Hospital Mom Must Haves
36 items
By
Jessica James
I have a son that requires a lot of hospital visits. These are things I think are a must have for myself and him when we travel
Sections
6
Bathroom
Loungewear
Laundry
Travel Bags
Blankets / Comfort
Busy Things
Bathroom
Love these travel wipes. Perfect to toss in the toiletry bag.
Neutrogena Micellar Makeup Remover Towelettes, 25 ct
Love these to get that hospital feel off of me after a long day!
Olay Hyaluronic Acid Face Wash, Fragrance-Free, 64ct
I always feel better when I feel clean!
Listerine Alcohol-Free Cool Mint Mouthwash 30ct
Travel size lotion to keep from drying out in the hospital air
eos 24H Moisture Travel Body Lotion Vanilla
I will always splurge for the full size shampoo and conditioner so I don't run out.
Rice Water Shampoo & Conditioner Combo for Hair Growth - Best Sellers Collection
These are great and space saving!
30 Pcs Compressed Disposable Face Towels
Our hospital normally supplies this, but I always bring a small one just in case
Johnson's Baby Shampoo Tear Free 1.7oz
One of the few things I will sacrifice space for. Having soft bath towels instead of the scratchy hospital ones are a must for me.
Utopia Towels Jumbo Bath Sheet 2pc 600GSM Grey
A good smelling body wash is a must for me. I get ones with closed lids for travel if we are staying longer and I am not taking my travel set.
Dove 24hr Lotion Body Wash Warm Vanilla 20oz
I love these for shorter stays to save space, and they come in their own little case
Quatish 6 Pack 3oz Leakproof TSA Travel Bottles
Pro Tip: Keep the small toothpastes from the dentist for travel.. or get these :)
Crest 3D White Brilliance Toothpaste 0.85oz x4
Perfect to keep the toothbrush from getting nasty
Mspan Electric Toothbrush Head Cover Travel Case
Loungewear
I love these sets, they're so comfortable and you still look put together
RUBZOOF Women's Ribbed Knit Lounge Shorts Set
Anything to be comfortable while you're sitting around
AUTOMET Womens 2 Piece Summer Lounge Set
It can get COLD, so a good sweat set is necessary
AUTOMET Womens 2 Piece Fall Lounge Sweatsuit
Feeling comfortable and also put together makes me feel a little more normal while in the hospital
LILLUSORY Womens Lightweight Ribbed 2PC Set
Non-hoodie option!
Trendy Queen Womens 2 Piece Sweatsuit 2026
Loose fitting jammies for sweet boy to wear and they can still access his monitors/ekg wires
Mikrdoo Boys 3-Piece Summer Pajamas Set
These are great because you can leave them unbuttoned for easy access when the wires are a plenty
Hot Wheels Boys 2-Piece Flannel Pajama Set
My son absolutely loves trains and these are so cute!
Popshion Boys 100% Cotton Toddler PJs Set
Laundry
Our hospital has laundry rooms on every floor, so I always take some detergent!
Gain Liquid Detergent, Original Scent, 10 Ounce
Hospital smell is quick to permeate clothes… I use this to refresh stuff!
Febreze To Go Fabric Refresher 2.8oz, Gain, 6 Pack
Small travel pack of dryer sheets!
Gain Dryer Sheets 15 Count Original Scent
Perfect for stain removing.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz 2 Pack
Travel Bags
My go to bags for when we are at the hospital.
Absolutely love these backpacks. I have two 50Ls. When my husband goes with us, I pack both. But if it’s just me and my son, I can use one!
LOVEVOOK 50L Travel Backpack - Carry On & Packing Cubes
I use this for towels and bathroom items!
LOVEVOOK Lightweight Gym Bag for Women
I like this because it fits all my shower/bathroom items! Then I put it in the bag with my towels. The hook is perfect to hang on the bathroom door
Lcsmaokin Large Waterproof Travel Toiletry Bag
Blankets / Comfort
Owen LOVES trains, so we always bring this to make him more comfortable
Train Blanket for Women Men, Cute Train Design, 50x60
Perfect for protecting your hair from breakage
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase with Zipper - Haze Blue
A little bulky, but so soft and warm
Bedsure GentleSoft Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Busy Things
I love to read. So quiet time, nap times, or wait periods, I always have my kindle
Amazon Kindle 16GB New Model - Matcha
Love cozy games to play and pass the time
Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle
Perfect to keep little man entertained while he's stuck in bed
Montessori Busy Book for Toddlers 3-5
Love taking an ipad for games, youtube kids, and streaming!
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2TB Space Black
We take these and a flexible track for him to roll them off his hospital bed
Hot Wheels 10-Pack 1:64 Toy Trucks & Cars
For the hotwheels!
15 Ft Flexible Race Car Track Set with Cars
