Thirty-seven weeks is here and I finally got around to packing my hospital bag! Obviously, being a new mom I don't know what I need yet so I compiled this based on Pinterest and my friends advice :) I'll do a follow up post with what I actually ended up using because I probably over packed. Pinterest had some of the most ridiculous lists (in my personal opinion) and I was trying not to bring a fully loaded suitcase LOL. I was able to pack just a duffle bag and we can carry the nursing pillow, etc.
For myself:
- Pajamas with a nursing top and loose fitting pants (want to make sure no matter what kind of birth I have, that I don't have any pressure on my lower half)
- Phone charger
- Toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, razor, shampoo, conditioner (little ones), make up wipes, lotion, chap stick, deodorant, face moisturizer
- Hair brush and hair ties
- Camera and charger
- Socks with little stickies on the bottom (had these, don't buy them because I'm sure the hospital has them too)
- Flip flops for the hospital shower
- Robe and slippers
- Comfy underwear (same reason for loose fitting pants)
- Snacks (more for him lol)
- Nursing bra
- Book (in case I'm waiting)
- Going home outfit that's loose fitting (same reason again)
- Prenatal vitamins
- Nursing pads
- Nipple balm
- Peri Spray with essential oils
- Essential Oils (if you want to know which ones, let me know I read a whole book on essential oils and birth/babies)
- My glasses because I'm blind
- My purse with wallet and all important paperwork/ID's/medical cards/etc.
For baby:
- A few diapers and wipes just in case
- Nursing cover
- Nursing pillow
- Four baby onesies (all a little different and a nice one to take her home in) with the fold over built in mittens because rumor has it tiny babies ditch those other mittens
- Baby cap
- Baby mittens (just in case she's a bigger baby lol)
- Swaddle Blanket
- Her blanket
- Socks
- Diaper cream
- Burp cloth
- Car seat and car seat head support
- Pacifier
For him:
- Entertainment
- Snacks
- Blanket
- Whatever else he can't live without lol
Typical, the guys list is always minimal!! Even after writing this I have the sense I over packed but I'm an over packer by nature and this is my first go around. I want to make sure I'm plenty prepared! I saw a lot of lists with things like candles, music, etc. to set the room up but that's not really my style so I left those items out. We'll see how this list works out for us and if you have any other suggestions, feel free to share! :)
xo
katie lynn
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