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Hospital Bag Essentials
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By
Raquel Cruz
Some essentials I packed in my hospital bag!
So comfortable! I wore this while I was in labor it is very soft.
Frida Mom Labor & Delivery Easy-Snap Nursing Gown
I was so hot so this definitely helped! This attached to the hospital bed and it can also go on your stroller.
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, 3 Speed
Need these at the hospital and at home to avoid slipping!
Breslatte Women's Pilates Grip Socks Cotton
I kept all mg baby’s documents in here! They give a lot of paper and it can get overwhelming but this organizes it all.
SKYDUE Expanding File Organizer 8 Pockets Blue
this will work better than the one provided by the hospital
Peri Bottle 10 Oz for Postpartum Care
I started using these since I was pregnant. They are very comfortable and provide easy access for breastfeeding.
3 Pack Seamless Nursing Bras for Women
This is the bag!! It fit so much in it and I also use it for traveling.
TOPBAG Waterproof Travel Duffle Bag Coral Pink
I ended up using a different one for when he was born, but I use the monthly ones every month!
7 Pack 3D Baby Monthly Milestone Cards Slate Blue
these were so easy to put on and kept him warm
SwaddleMe Monogram Baby Swaddle 0-3M 3-Pack
very calming! has different sound and volumes
Portable Baby Sound Machine - 12 Soothing Sounds, Timer, 15H Battery
These if you’re breastfeeding!
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 100 Count
these were helpful!
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
i packed a few of these!
Depend Fresh Protection Adult Incontinence & Postpartum Underwear for Women - Maximum Absorbency - L - Blush - 17ct
i packed this loofah
Bath Sponge - Trial Size - Dealworthy™
this made me feel so much cleaner in the morning. especially being in the hospital for a few days
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser - Travel Size - 2 fl oz
I can’t remember if the hospital provided soap and shampoo, but I took my own!
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Paraben Free Shampoo - 3 fl oz
this was the body wash i took
Dove Refresh 24-Hour Lotion-Soft Skin Mini Body Wash - Cucumber and Green Tea - Travel Size - 3 fl oz
you’ll need some type of chapstick!
Burt's Bees Natural Origin Beeswax Lip Balm - 2pk
deodorant too!
Dove Beauty Advanced Care 72-Hour Cool Essentials Mini Antiperspirant & Deodorant Stick - Travel Size - 0.5oz
i packed this lotion
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion For Dry Skin with Soothing Prebiotic Oat - Unscented - 2.5oz
these!!
scünci No Damage Elastic Hair Ties - Black - Thick Hair - 5mm - 24pcs
tooth paste of course
Colgate MaxFresh Travel Toothpaste - Cool Mint - 1.9oz
travel tooth brush
Colgate Travel Toothbrush in Foldable Compact Size with Cover - Soft - Trial Size
i took my owala! i needed cold water and this kept it the perfect temperature
Owala 32oz FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Periwinkle Twinkle