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Useful Hospital Packing List- Expecting Moms Edition!
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items Things that I actually found useful during a 5 day stay as a first time delivering mom!
Sections
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Toiletries
Clothes- Mom
Baby
Nursing
Other
Toiletries
Keep it simple- pack the essentials first, and add more if needed or wanted!
Toiletry bag! For Mom at least, but this set is super cute and includes one for any loose baby items that may accompany you. I still use these every time we travel.
Pearhead Mommy and Baby Canvas Travel Pouch Set
Travel sized is best! Nothing beats that first shower post-baby.
Native Coconut & Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo - 3 fl oz
Can't have the shampoo without the conditioner :)
Native Coconut & Vanilla Moisturizing Conditioner - 3 fl oz
Small, easy to pack, easy to apply.
Dove Beauty Advanced Care 72-Hour Cool Essentials Mini Antiperspirant & Deodorant Stick - Travel Size - 0.5oz
Hospital rooms are DRY! Definitely pack some kind of lotion. You never know how long you'll be there.
CeraVe Moisturizing Face & Body Cream for Normal to Dry Skin – 1.89 fl oz
All the teeth essentials, but smaller and easier to transport/pack.
Reach Toothcare Set - Trial Size - 2ct
Important to keep your lips hydrated in those dry hospital rooms.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Mini Lip Balm - Rosy - Travel Size - 0.25oz
Personally hated the giant pads they give you at the hospital. These were so much more comfortable and easy to manage.
Always Discreet Incontinence Underwear - Maximum - S/M - 14ct
Helpful especially if you've been laying in a hospital bed for a while!
Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush - Midnight
Huge help with the after-effects of birth.
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites - 2.75oz
Hair ties or clips to keep hair out of your face!
Goody Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties - Black - 4mm - 17ct
Clothes- Mom
Don't forget you'll be in a hospital gown for a good chunk of time- bring a few options but don't stress about having lots of clothes!
If you don't like the hospital gowns, a comfy pair of pajamas will help you feel more relaxed.
Women's Cloud Knit Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Pajama Set - Auden™ Heathered Gray M: Modal-Spandex Blend, Elastic Waistband
You might use them, you might not. But it never hurts to test them out in the hospital!
Women's 2pk Nursing Unlined V-Neck Bralette - Auden™ Gray/Rose XL
A comfortable going home outfit is essential- I personally recommend something in black!
Fantaslook Two Piece Lounge Sets for Women Fall Outfits Long Sleeve Tops Wide Leg Pants Matching Sets Vacation Travel Outfits - Walmart.com
My own grippy socks were one of the main things I used- so much more comfortable and fit better than the ones the hospital provides.
Loritta 6 Pairs Pilates Socks for Women Non Slip Yoga Socks Crew Athletic Ballet Dance Workout - Walmart.com
Baby
Baby will be so fresh- keeping it simple will help ease everyone into the new world you're about to enter!
Any onesies will do, but simple white worked well for us to make it through the day or two in the hospital. They're swaddled most of the time, anyways!
Carter's Just One You® Baby 3pk Long Sleeve Bodysuit - White Newborn
Don't forget to bring some kind of going home outfit for baby! One piece with double zippers or cozy two pieces are perfect.
Carter's Just One You® Baby 2pc Textured Knit Top & Bottom Set - Green Newborn: Cotton Elastane Pullover T-Shirt & Pants
A cute baby blanket if you have/want one.
Flannel Baby Blanket - Cloud Island™ Two by Two Animals
Bring the pacifiers you plan to use and use them immediately!
Itzy Ritzy Natural Rubber Pacifier - 0-6 Months - Coconut & Toast - 2pk
DON'T FORGET THE CAR SEAT! And leave it in the car until it's needed!
Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat - Ebony
Nursing
If you plan to breastfeed, bringing a few items to help keep you comfortable is a great idea.
While not completely necessary, it is super helpful to have a designated pillow to use when nursing. Something to get comfortable with!
Boppy Uplift Nursing Pillow - Tan Pebbles
Super important if you're planning to breastfeed!
Lansinoh Organic Nipple Balm - 2oz
Other
Some other odds-and-ends items to make the experience more comfortable.
A cute little birth announcement sign is an adorable addition to those very first baby pictures.
Wooden Baby Announcement Sign, 5.9Inches Hello World Newborn Signs, Double Sided Birth Announcement Sign, Lovely Babies Name Plaques for Photo Prop Ba-by Shower Hospital Nursery Gift.
You never know where outlets will be available throughout hospital rooms! Extra length will be sure it reaches you anywhere.
Beats USB-C to Lightning Woven Cable (1.5 m) - Surge Stone
If you like your water to stay cold, an insulated cup is a must. Ice melts fast in the plastic cups they give at a lot of hospitals!
40oz Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw Purple - Embark™: BPA-Free Drinkware
Huge help when rooms get too warm, especially further on into labor. Plus it doubles as your stroller fan!
Munchkin Stroller Fan - Portable Baby Cooling System with LED Lights