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What Actually Saved My Life in My Hospital Bag
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items Eight months ago, I was packing my hospital bag, guessing what I would actually need. Now, looking back, some items were absolute lifesavers, while others were just okay. If you are preparing your bag, skip the fluff, here is my honest, mom-tested re...
An absolute non-negotiable. Skip the fancy lace; your skin and sensitive breasts will thank you for breathable, soft cotton. Great for holding breast pads in place.
Cotton Nursing Bras at M&S
The first few days of latching can be brutal. Applying this lanolin cream after every single feed saved my skin from cracking.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Safe for Baby
Essential to keep your bra dry from leaks once your milk starts coming in. Keep a handful of these in your bag.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
Forget giant pads, just wear the diapers! Trust me, postpartum bleeding is heavy, and hospital mesh underwear can shift. High-waisted, soft adult diapers offer 360-degree protection and make you feel incredibly secure when moving around.
Postpartum Diapers
non stop nursing so you will need button down pajamas
Women's Pajama Sets
It's lightweight, easy to assemble, and convenient to bring. The handle is comfortable to use, and the suction feels gentle while still expressing milk efficiently. It's a reliable manual pump that works well for first time in hospital.
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump
It made collecting and storing every precious drop of colostrum simple and hygienic right after delivery. I love that each collector is pre-sterilized, easy to use, and ready whenever needed. It gave me peace of mind during those first few days of br...
Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector Set 4 ml, 6 PK (Pre-Sterilized)
This pillow has made both breastfeeding and bottle feeding much more comfortable. It provides great support for my baby and helps reduce strain on my arms, shoulders, and back during long feeding sessions. The pillow is soft yet supportive, stays in ...
Nursing Pillows for Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding
It's a convenient way to support my daily nutritional needs during this stage, and I like that it's specially formulated for breastfeeding moms. The capsules are easy to take, and it gives me extra confidence that I'm getting important nutrients alon...
Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast Feeding Gold