What helped me as a first time mom in the hospital!
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For mom during Labor
For mom during recovery at hospital
For baby
For mom during Labor
This is what I found useful while going through labor
Helped keep me cool when I was sweating and extremely hot while contracting. Really liked the flexible prongs to attach to bed. Also used while recovering on the maternity ward.
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan
A tumbler of some sort to be able to stay hydrated with ice cold water the entire time. The nurse or my husband would fill it up for me throughout labor.
40 oz Tumbler with Handle - Splash Resistant - Owala
I used 3 throughout labor, they would fall out and I would get a new one. Most needed to keep hair out of your face and neck.
Black Hair Ties
For mom during recovery at hospital
Did not like the bottle at the hospital. Thankful I brought my own. This was much easier to use
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Bring your own blanket and pillows. The hospital pillows are super thin and uncomfortable and they give you a sheet or two and I was cold before bringing out my blanket.
Blankets And Pillows
One thing I wish I brought were towels from home. The hospital ones were slightly bigger than a hand towel and it was hard to get dried off after my shower.
Bath Towels | CULTIVER - USA
I wore slippers while walking around the room and the maternity floor. Easier than putting on shoes and comfy.
The 6 Best Slippers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
My own toiletries to shower and brush teeth. Sometimes, other products can give me a reaction and having my own to shower made me feel better and more refreshed.
Toiletries
Your own snacks! Bringing my favorite snacks made recovery easier knowing I was eating after going through labor and establishing breast feeding.
Snacks, Cookies & Chips - Walmart.com
Your own night gown with buttons in the front. The hospital gowns are annoying especially trying to breast feed. This also made me feel like I was starting to get back to normal.
Nightgown Button Front
Your own socks! They ones they give you at the hospital were awful
Black No Show Socks - Target
Nursing bras were amazing to have!
Nursing Bras - Target
For baby
Bring one newborn size and one 0-3 month size. Not knowing how big or small the baby will be, it was useful having different sizes to bring her home in. You do not need a ton, I had her wrapped up in a blanket the whole time.
Baby Sleepers | Newborn & Infant Sets
Not needed, but it was nice getting a few photos to announce her to the world!
Birth Announcement Sign
I used a cute swaddle set to use with her announcement!
Swaddle Sets - Blanket with Matching Hat or Headband
She was born in the winter, so having something to protect her from the cold on her car seat was very useful!
