Updated: What’s in my hospital bag

Updated: What’s in my hospital bag

*Hey guys!  I’ve updated this post after having Caden and have put all my thoughts on what I would/wouldn’t bring in italics at the bottom of each section! Hope this helps!

Let’s start with my bag!

Clothes:

  • Pajamas-I’m packing 2 pairs that are nursing friendly… these are my favorites! **used
  • Robe-one that’s not too bulky (I love my Kate Spade robe, similar one here in black) *did not use
  • Outfit for going home (aka baggy pants and loose fitting top, I’m not concerned about looking cute on my 5 minute ride home!) *used
  • Shower sandals *used
  • fuzzy socks and ugg slippers *used

Postpartum Items:

  • Nursing bra (2) and tank (2) **used
  • Bellyband *did not use mine; used one hospital provided
  • Nipple butter *did not use mine; used one hospital provided

Toiletries:

  • Lip balm **used
  • Small selection of makeup (tinted moisturizer, maybe some eyeliner) *did not use
  • Face moisturizer **used
  • Prenatal vitamins *did not use mine; used one hospital provided
  • Hairbrush **used
  • Body wash **used
  • Toothpaste/toothbrush **used
  • Contact solution, case, glasses **used
  • Shower cap (I won’t be washing my hair there) **used
  • Hair ties **used
  • Deodorant **used

Miscellaneous:

  • Phone charger **used
  • Blanket & pillow **used
  • Boppy **used
  • Snacks **used
  • Light – to have at night (those bright hospital room lights at 3am are killer!) **used

For Baby.:

  • Outfit for going home Outfit for going home **used
  • Hat **used
  • Blanket for the car **used
  • Newborn nest – absolutely obsessed with the Newborn Nest! The founder of the company is was a labor & delivery nurse and the pieces (swaddle, fitted sheet, gown, blanket, headband/bow) are made beautifully. Can’t wait to wrap Baby C in this! Also, wonderful customer service…if you’re looking for an adorable way to show off your new baby this is it! *would also make a great baby shower gift!**used
  • Mittens/hand protectors **used
  • pacifiers-not crazy about the color/design but whatever does the trick! **used

My Hospital Bag

My Hospital Bag

I’ve exchanged multiple texts with my girlfriends around what to bring in my hospital bag…it’s crazy how much you forget from the first time around! But with my due date quickly approaching (slow down time!!) I have complied a list of what is going in my hospital bag.

Let’s start with my bag!

Clothing:

  • Pajamas-I’m packing 2 pairs that are nursing friendly… these are my favorites!
  • Robe-one that’s not too bulky (I love my Kate Spade robe, similar one here in black)
  • Outfit for going home (aka baggy pants and loose fitting top, I’m not concerned about looking cute on my 5 minute ride home!)
  • Shower sandals
  • fuzzy socks and ugg slippers

Postpartum Items:

Toiletries:

  • Lip balm
  • Small selection of makeup (tinted moisturizer, maybe some eyeliner)
  • Face moisturizer
  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Hairbrush
  • Body wash
  • Toothpaste/toothbrush
  • Contact solution, case, glasses
  • Shower cap (I won’t be washing my hair there)
  • Hair ties
  • Deodorant

Miscellaneous:

  • Phone charger
  • Blanket & pillow
  • Boppy
  • Snacks
  • Light – to have at night (those bright hospital room lights at 3am are killer!)

For Baby C:

I am packing all of Baby C’s items in the diaper bag….

  • Outfit for going home
  • Hat
  • Blanket for the car
  • Newborn nest – absolutely obsessed with the Newborn Nest! The founder of the company is was a labor & delivery nurse and the pieces (swaddle, fitted sheet, gown, blanket, headband/bow) are made beautifully. Can’t wait to wrap Baby C in this! Also, wonderful customer service…if you’re looking for an adorable way to show off your new baby this is it! *would also make a great baby shower gift!
  • Mittens/hand protectors
  • pacifiers-not crazy about the color/design but whatever does the trick!