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What I Actually Used in My Hospital Bag

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Packing for the hospital is overwhelming - everyone has opinions and every list online feels excessive. This is what worked for me: the things I truly used, loved, and would pack again. I built this list as a second time mom from my own delivery and ...
 
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I loved having this gown during labor and recovery because it felt comfortable and still made me feel like myself. The soft fabric and button-front made nursing and skin-to-skin easy, and the ruffle straps added just a little joy in a moment when you...
Kindred Bravely Ruffle Strap Labor & Delivery Gown
 
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Soft, stretchy, and the design makes nursing so accessible without constantly pulling up or down. So comfortable to wear during the day and night. Love that the straps/clips aren’t bulky.
Bodily Everything Bra for Pregnancy & Nursing
 
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I learned after my first labor and delivery that the hospital machines and lights are on around the clock. This was the only way I could actually try and get rest between checks and feedings. The silk also feels nice on tired skin. A tiny thing that ...
slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
 
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Hospital rooms can get surprisingly warm, especially during labor and early recovery. I clipped it to the bed rail and it became a postpartum must-have too, especially during night sweats.
AMACOOL Battery Operated Baby Stroller Fan
 
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These were so comfy and cozy. I wore them for both of my labors! Love the grippies on the bottom.
Bodily Cozy Socks
 
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While completely not necessary (you have enough on your plate!) it's a sweet detail to make the first moments feel even more special.
Personalized Newborn Baby Picot Trim Hat, Hospital Hat, Baby Name Hat, Coming Home Hat, Photo Prop, Monogrammed Baby Hat, Gender Reveal Hat
 
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While completely not necessary (you have enough on your plate!) it's a sweet detail to make the first moments feel even more special.
Monogrammed hair bow with headband- Moonstitch hair bow with wide nylon headband- personalized hair bow- bow with head band- custom hairbow-
 
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SO soft and the tie allows easy access for breastfeeding should you choose to do that!
Women's Kimono Pajamas Set | DreamModal
 
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Soft, cozy, and perfect to throw on before visitors or photos so you feel a little put together!
Pima Robe in Hydrangea
 
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Sweet touch to a gift basket for the nurses! We included cans of coffee, eye masks, and snacks. Not necessary but appreciated!
Nurse Basket Thank You Tag Printable, Labor and Delivery Nurse Thank You Tag, Nurse Basket Tags, Hospital Thank You Card, Digital Download
 
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Such a sweet and easy accessory for first pictures
Monogrammed Newborn Swaddle Bow - Personalized Baby Sash
 
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So handy to have for late night feeds. Flip it to turn the light on and off.
Baby Night Light, Soft Silicone, Eye Care