Hospital Bag Must Haves

Packed And Ready!

PACKED AND READY. Our hospital bags have been sitting at the end of the bed for nearly 3 weeks now in hopes baby boy will get the hint that we are SOOOO ready to meet him! I get so excited and impatient at the end I can barely stand it. Each day feels like a week!!

We’re using the same bags when I went into labor with Navy – StorkSak ! Talk about a well constructed overnight baby bag…they have literally thought through everything you could possibly need as a mom. I’ve packed two — one for baby boy and one for mom and dad. The video takes you through everything you need to know, including a few items I won’t be packing this time around. I’ve included links for everything and you can see the full video LINKED HERE!

Oh, and for a few non-hospital bag related tips– prepare a playlist (one for labor, one for arrival), have your birth plan on hand in case you deliver with a different team or just for reference, snap lots of pics and vids (you’ll be a happy you did later on), don’t forget to bring the carseat, and most importantly DEEP BREATH….YOU’RE ABOUT TO MEET YOUR BABY!

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Toiletries And Personal Care

• Toiletries – the key here is travel sizes!
• face wash
• shampoo & conditioner
• dry shampoo
• body lotion
• lip balm
• toothpaste
• pads
• Nipple Cream for breastfeeding
• Headband, ponytail holders, bobby-pins, and a small brush

Clothes For Me

• A soft robe – so nice to have when it is chilly in the hospital plus they are breastfeeding friendly
• Comfy clothes – bring your favorite baggy sweatpants and anything oversized to leave the hospital in. Loose, comfortable pieces are essential for after labor and make sure you choose dark colors – trust me. I’m bringing a cozy, oversized hoodie, a jumpsuit, and dark loungewear.
• A few pairs of socks – I decided to pack no slip socks instead of bringing house shoes to save room in my bag.
• Nursing tanks – I don’t need to pack any nursing bras because this acts as a tank and bra in one!
• Maternity underwear – SO SEXY. These are a lifesaver and the hospital will have some as well.

Needs For Baby

• Car seat – if you haven’t already, make sure to install your carseat before leaving for the hospital – easy to forget but so important to remember!

• Going home outfit and clothes for baby – be prepared with multiple onesies for your hospital stay
• Gown – this style makes diaper changes much easier
• Bottles and formula even if you plan to nurse. I’m packing HIPP formula, just in case we need it. Quick tip: don’t pack the whole box of formula but instead save room in your bag by taking a photo of the packaging to reference measurements.
• Breastfeeding pillow – makes figuring out breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding much more comfortable for both mom and baby
  • Muslin burp cloths – I’m just bringing two of these, which is plenty
• Pacifiers
• Diapers – the hospital has diapers for you but I’m also bringing the Honest Co. ones we’ll use.
• Swaddles
• Hats, socks and booties   

Electronics

• Extra long cell phone charger – you won’t want to be getting up for your phone, so this cord keeps it charging within reach
• Charged iPad – making sure ours is charged BEFORE getting to the hospital this time around 🙂
• Portable bluetooth speaker – you’ll want to have something to playing music in the room as a mood booster and distraction during labor. Definitely helpful to have this charged before going to the hospital as well

Extension cord – any extension cord will do, but I love that this one has USB ports and multiple plugs