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Hospital Bag for Mama & Baby
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items When I was getting my hospital bag ready for my first baby, I was seriously influenced into buying every single thing that I saw influencers put into their bag…needless to say I wound up not using or needing over half the things I packed! So, when it...
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Bag and Packing Cubes
Mama’s Goodies
Baby’s Goodies
Bag and Packing Cubes
I’ve used this bag and these packing cubes for both babies! And now I use them any time I travel! They’ve held up great over the past 2.5 years!
Perfect hospital bag! Super roomy and plenty of space for my things and baby’s things! Now, I use it as a weekend travel bag!
CHILDHOME XL Travel Diaper Bag
I bought these specifically for my hospital bag, but have wound up using them way more than just for that! Packing in cubes for the hospital kept my bag organized and was an easy to pull something out for either myself or baby! Highly recommend!
BAGAIL 8 Set Packing Cubes Luggage Organizer
Mama’s Goodies
***Things not included in this list, but need to pack: 1. travel size toiletries (use at the hospital and then throw away!) 2. Makeup 3. Hairbrush 4. Comfy and stretchy going home outfit 5. Going home shoes 6. Own Pillow 7. Own Cup (not totally a nee...
This dimmable light was super helpful if my baby was sleeping and I needed to have a little light or if I just wanted to check on them to make sure they were breathing (you know those new mom worries!), but didn’t want to disturb them! My husband and...
JolyWell Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Dimmable
This fan was a life saver! I got so hot when those contractions started coming in hot and heavy and when it was almost time to push! It’s great because you can wrap it around the side of the hospital bed and it stays in place exactly where you want i...
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan, 3 Speeds, Clip-On, Black
Long charging cord is a must! This pack is great because it actually comes with 3!
deloni 10FT USB C to Lightning Cable 3 Pack
Love these pajama dresses for the hospital after I had my baby and after that first shower! These are great because they are easy access for the nurse to check you, easy access for you when you’re using the restroom, and easy access for baby too!
cheibear Women's Long Sleeve Notched Lapel Button Down Lounge Nightshirt Black X-Large
I really liked this nursing bra! It was super soft and easy to unclasp and re-clasp! Held up great too; was able to use this exact same bra with both babies!
Momcozy YN21 Seamless Nursing Bra
Also loved this bra! Although I preferred this one for when I was using my wireless pumps, not at the hospital (just wanted to share because it was great!) really held the pumps in securely!
Momcozy Seamless Hands-Free Pumping Bra
Flip flops for the shower and then throw them away when you’re done!
Women's Sydney Flip Flop Sandals - Shade & Shore™ Black 10: Slip On, Open Toe, Non Marking Outsole, Medium Width
Pack a pair of slippers or slide on shoes that you don’t mind throwing away once you’re done with them at the hospital! They give you no slip socks, but walking on the hospital floor and then getting into bed with those same socks just grossed me out...
Women's Paris Crossband Slide Slippers - Auden™ Cream L: Indoor/Outdoor Open Toe House Shoes, Medium Width, Solid Pattern
Nothing is worse when you’re looking down at your baby or trying to do all the things and your hair is in your face! These are the best rubber bands!
Gimme Beauty Medium Hair Tie Bands - Blonde - 12ct
I have thick hair that doesn’t normally work well in claw clips, but this one held it great!
scünci Large Open Rectangle Claw Clip - Matte Blush - Thick Hair
Take your own pillow!!! And put it in a colorful pillowcase so your pillow doesn’t get mixed in with the hospital ones!
2 Pack Queen Cotton Pillowcases, Breathable and Soft Bed Pillow Cases with Envelope Closure, 20x30 Inches, Navy Blue - NTBAY
You get sooo much paperwork at the hospital! Having a folder to put everything was a great way not to lose anything and to keep things organized!
2 Pocket Plastic Folder with Prongs Pink - up&up™: School Supplies, Polypropylene, 50 Sheet Capacity, 2 Internal Pockets
I loved keeping this on my bedside table that way if myself or a visitor needed to quickly sanitize hands, this was close by!
Honest Co. Plant-Based Hand Sanitizer Spray
Baby’s Goodies
When packing for baby, I packed 3 onesies/gowns for the hospital and then a going home outfit which was just another onesie! I packed a couple blankets in case one got dirty, but the hospital will give you as many blankets as you need (they’re just n...
Had these personalized swaddles for both my babies! They’re super soft and stretchy! You will use them way after the newborn stage! They’re great!
Personalized Swaddles for Newborn | Custom Baby Swaddle Blankets
Love this blanket! It’s a thicker blanket than a typical swaddle so you wouldn’t swaddle the baby in this, but the hospital can be cold so it’s nice to have a warm blanket to snuggle the baby in!
Plush Baby Blanket - I Love You Script - Cloud Island™
So soft and stretchy! These make diaper changes super easy! My favorites are still zipper onesies, but the gowns are good too!
Knot Gowns | Best Selling Solids
These are my favorite! They are so soft on that newborn baby skin, plus they have the hands that flip over so no need for mittens or anything!
Boy Zipper Footies | Best Sellers
Had these for my daughter! The ruffles make them extra cute!
Girl Ruffle Zipper Footies | Best Sellers
I got this beanie for my second baby who was born in December! It was definitely big for his head, but so dang cute!
Personalized Leather Patch Beanie | All Colors
Great for photos and as a keepsake!
Baby Name Signs & Keepsakes
Hospitals can be loud, even at night! With my last baby, my room was right by a door that hospital staff would use, and every time it would open and close, it was so so loud! I was glad to have this mini sound machine to help drown out the excess noi...
Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine for Kids
Bring a variety of paci’s! Baby’s don’t always like the first type of paci you give them! This is a great starter pack! Both of my babies wound up loving the exact same paci which was the slant one!
Ryan & Rose Cutie PAT Pacifier Teether Kit
LOVE LOVE LOVE these! I brought a few burp cloths to the hospital because I liked having my own! These wash up great and have lasted! Highly recommend!
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, 10 Pack
Don’t forget the Baby Book for footprints!!!
My Baby Keepsake and Memory Book