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Hospital Essentials for Labor & Delivery
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items I recently gave birth to my third baby & these were all the things we made sure to bring to the hospital
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For Mom
For Baby
For Mom
Sleep masks for both parents. Nurses will come in and check on mom and baby all throughout the night. These will help prevent the lights from disturbing your sleep
Hochoek 100% Silk Sleep Eye Mask Soft Cover
Pack of 3 pilates/yoga socks. Way cuter and more comfortable than the hospital socks they give you + grips so you don’t slip
DIBAOLONG: YOGA SOCKS
Although my hospital provided nipple butter, I had already used and liked this brand with my first two babies so I brought my own. Those first few weeks of breastfeeding can be brutal so use what you can to alleviate the discomfort
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream Safe
Again, most of these items are provided by the hospital but some items/brands are preferred over the hospital ones
Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit - Frida
My current nursing bra. Love that it’s seamless and comes with an extender for length
Vinfact Smooth Seamless Nursing Bra Maternity
These are so comfortable - I’m almost three months postpartum and I still wear them daily. Way better than the giant disposable underwear the hospital gives you but again, it’s all about preference
IROCUE High Waisted Postpartum Cotton Underwear
Although the hospital provided me with a pump, I brought my own hands-free wearable pump as well.
S9 Pro Wearable Breast Pump Upgraded: Long Battery Life
I brought this in case I needed it during labor but mine was so quick I didn’t have time to even pull this out of my bag (I was literally in labor for maybe 20 minutes). It’s now used daily on my son’s stroller/car seat
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan Clip
Silver nipple shields to help minimize the pain of breastfeeding
NISXABEBE Original Silver Nursing Cups
Although my hospital provided the meds/vitamins I take daily, I brought my own postnatal vitamins and started on them as soon as I had my son
Postnatal Vitamins
My favorite water bottle. Leak-proof to keep on the bed with me & keeps my water cold for 20+ hours
Ello Cooper Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Yes, I brought my own pillow & pillow case. I have curly hair & wanted to minimize frizz during my stay while being as comfortable as possible
Slip® - Anti Aging. Anti Sleep Crease. Anti Bed Head.™
Although the hospital provided one for me, I brought my own heating pad just in case I needed it. I ended up just using the hospitals for my lower back pain but I’m happy I had my own as a backup as well
Heating Pad
Optional - for extra comfort while trying to get your new baby to nurse. Obviously you can ask the nurses for extra pillows but this also comes in handy so you don’t have to
Nursing Pillow and Positioner for Feeding
Any bag will do but this is the bag I used for all of my clothes & toiletries
adidas Originals Santiago Duffel Bag Black
My favorite slippers. Photo not available but I have them in lavender
Nike Burrow Women's Slippers
Perfect for any toiletries you decide to bring - shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc
18pack TSA Approved Silicone Travel Bottles
Not pictured but I wore this dress (in army green) home from the hospital. It’s cute for pictures & comfy. If you’re not aware, you will still look pregnant when leaving the hospital so don’t be shocked and dress for comfort
SHEIN Maternity Lantern Sleeve Belted Dress
Black pajama set for after labor. Comfortable, dark in case blood gets on them, and easy opening for breastfeeding/uterus checks
SWOMOG / Women's Pajama Sets / Women's Sleepwear
10 charger 2pack for both parents. More convenient while in the hospital bed
USB C to USB C Charging Cable for Apple 2Pack 10ft
For Baby
Optional but cute for keepsakes
2-Pack Inkless Baby Hand & Footprint Kit
A cute swaddle & hat set + name and info sign for baby announcement. My hospital no longer provides newborn photo shoots so I did my own by putting him in this outfit, filling out his name (bring a sharpie), and rolling his little hospital bed ne...
Ylsteed Baby Swaddle Blanket & Headband Set
Car seat & stroller. We brought the stroller for a smoother exit when leaving the hospital. This stroller is the best one we’ve bought between our three boys - built in cup holders & phone holder in handle, large storage underneath, and it’s ...
Bravo Primo Trio Travel System - Springhill
Diaper bag for baby’s clothes + whatever you take home from the hospital
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