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What you really need in a hospital bag
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items When I gave birth five weeks early, I did not have a hospital bag packed. Here is what you need.
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For Mom
For Dad
For Baby
For Mom
If you plan on pumping or breast-feeding, I recommend these wearable pups. They were great when my milk came in and they made it so much easier to do things and bond with my baby.
Momcozy V2 Pro Wearable Breast Pump 3 Modes
By far, the best most comfortable nursing bras I found, and they were such a good deal.
Suekaphin 5PACK Wireless Nursing Bra
You need these. You not want to use the mesh underwear at the hospital gives you and you’re not gonna wanna ruin your good underwear. These are so comfortable and they make postpartum care so much easier.
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs - Regular 8ct
The hospital will provide you with small circular tucks pads. However, I enjoyed having extra comfort and these were amazing for that, their long sheets covered where the circles did not.
Ona Renewals Postpartum Cooling Perineal Pad Liners Made with Witch Hazel & No Peppermint - 30ct
If you didn’t use this, when you were pregnant, trust me, you’re gonna wanna use it postpartum. The last thing you want is to be constipated, and this is the best product that I found that helps bring water into the stool having it be a more natural ...
Colace Clear Soft Gels - 42ct
An actual lifesaver, the hospital provided me with a medicated spray and an aerosol can and it was very difficult to use and I think this was more user-friendly and natural.
Frida Mom Perineal Witch Hazel Healing Foam
Comfy pajamas are a must! whether you are visiting your child in the Nicu or you just want to get up and out of your room. you are not gonna wanna be in that hospital down any longer than you have to be.
Women's Cloud Knit Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Pajama Set - Auden™ Black XL: Modal-Spandex Blend, Elastic Waistband
Yes, the hospital will give you some. However, these can be worn with any underwear while the hospital ones can mainly only be worn with their mesh underwear.
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
Do not waste your time on the one that the hospital gives you. This is so much more convenient and user-friendly.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
You were gonna want to bring your own blanket from home for comfort during labor or postpartum. It helps to make the transition easier.
Lola Blankets: Softest Throws & Super Soft Blankets
I would’ve been lost without my spectra. The hospital pump did not work for me and I wanted to pump so bad because I couldn’t breast-feed and this made it possible.
S2 Plus | Hospital Strength Breast Pump
After pushing out a baby, you are not going to want to even dab with that hospital toilet paper. These work fantastic no irritation!
Huggies® Skin Essentials™ Wipes
By far the best pumping bras, they are so helpful for the middle of the night pump sessions!
Hands-Free Pumping Bras
This was amazing for helping with pain relief!
Max Pain Relieving Cleansing Spray 4% Lidocaine - 5 fl oz - up&up™
If you’re anything like me and you craved having about three of these, maybe four per day while you were pregnant, don’t think going into labor and giving birth is gonna make you want them any less just bring them with you!!
7UP
Don’t get me wrong the cup the hospital gave me was nice. However, I always had like 2-3 drinks anyway!
Insulated, Stainless Steel Tumblers
These were absolute lifesaver. The ones the hospital gives you kind of useless. They feel like you’re wearing a diaper. These made me feel somewhat human and gave me relief.
Honey Pot Herbal Postpartum Pads w/Wings 12ct
For Dad
My husband and I would not have survived labor without our pillows from home. My pillow is the most comfortable pillows we’ve ever had and they are so good for travel. They compressed into the suitcase very nicely.
MyPillow
For the sake of your marriage, make sure dad has some caffeine. If he is supporting you through hours of labor, this is the least you can do for him.
Celsius
Whether you are on your phone or not, you’re gonna need them and we found that this worked the best for either of our phones. Fast charging and no need to fight over the closest outlet.
JSAUX MagSafe Wireless Charger for iPhone
For Baby
You’ll want a coming home outfit for baby. If you end up in our situation, where you have a preemie baby, you are gonna wanna make sure you have either preemie clothes or these newborn onesies that don’t have feet. It makes it a lot easier for them t...
Baby Boys' 2pk Stars So Very Soft Modal Blend Romper - Cloud Island™ Navy Blue Newborn: Long Sleeve, Front Zipper
A newborn blanket or swaddle from home would be ideal. The hospital ones are not as comforting as one that comes smelling like mom and dad with the comfort of bamboo.
Little Sleepies
From day, one my son preferred his mam pacifier over the hospital one I don’t know if it was the shape or a lightweight, but he preferred it over everything else and still does to this day!
MAM Pacifiers: In Silk Teat or Natural Latex
With our son being in the Nicu, they provided the type of bottle that we requested when he started using them, but I would recommend bringing one or two bottles of your own just in case I’m not sure what happens when you’re not in the Nicu!
Baby bottles