If you haven’t noticed yet I am the type that has to be totally prepared or I go a bit crazy! My bags have been packed for several weeks but I was waiting on a few more new items to come in before I shared with you! Most of these items are the types of things I brought and used during my first labor and delivery and found essential. Every mom is different! Some of you may read this list and feel like I overpacked, some may pack a lot more! In any sense I hope you can take away some sort of inspiration for your own hospital experience!
I have all of my bags set out on our entryway table to grab when the big moment comes! My main bag is a duffle from Target (a few years old, I used it last time as well!) and my Lily Jade Diaper Bag. I have also set out the boppy pillow and my favorite sherpa pullover and uggs that I plan to throw on when we head out the door.
+ Robe
+ Delivery Gown
+ Grip Socks
+ Nursing Gown
+ Nursing Bras and Tanks
+ Large Dark Underwear
+ Going Home Outfit (Leggings and pullover)
+ Minimal Makeup, makeup remover wipes
+ Contacts, mini solution, glasses
+ Deodorant
+ Toothbrush and toothpaste (and supplies for my braces…because yes, they’re still on 😑)
+ Straightener (to touch up for photos, my hair is usually pulled up in a bun)
+ Brush
+ Dry Shampoo
+ Elastics, hair clip, headbands
+ Nipple Cream
+ Chapstick / Gloss
+ Hand lotion
+ Small handheld mirror
+ Gestational Diabetes supplies (in case they want me to test my blood sugar while I am there)
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+ Swaddles
+ Newborn and 0-3mo clothing
+ Hats
+ Going home outfit
+ Burp cloths
+ Blanket
+ Carseat w/ Cover
+ Boppy Pillow
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+ Photo supplies (Tripod w/ remote, letterboard for announcement)
+ Laptop (for any downtime)
+ Chargers
+ Extension Cord
+ Baby book (so they can do his prints for me)
+ Snacks (Trail mix, Milkful bars, and a treat for when I don’t have GD any longer!)
+ Empty grocery bag for dirty laundry
+ My favorite blanket (something I didn’t bring last time and would have loved to have)
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These items were provided to me by the hospital during my last delivery so I won’t worry about packing them:
+ Dermablast spray
+ Spray bottle
+ Large pads
+ Mesh undies
+ Witch hazel pads
+ Newborn diapers
+ Wipes
+ Hospital grade swaddles
+ Infant comb
