

Pack a loose-fitting outfit or even pajamas.
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Other sources of entertainment you could include in your hospital bag checklist would be a book, portable speaker, magazines, puzzles, or a tablet. We brought a laptop and watched a show that helped pass time. But had her swaddled the majority of the time we were at the hospital. I brought her onesies (footies) for pictures. I packed 2 onesies in newborn size and 1 onesie in 0-3M just in case I was going to have a big baby. It’s too easy to slip on and off, change diapers, and the best part of all is that you don’t have to worry about losing those little mittens!

But I am here to tell you that onesies with those built-in mittens are the best things ever. You might be a onesie mom or a 3-piece outfit mom. Your nurse will make sure you put your newborn in the car seat securely before being discharged. Or the hospital will not let you take your baby home. You need to have an appropriate infant car seat to hold your baby in. Or if you don’t mind being barefoot then you can just take this off the list. Maybe some slides or sandals that can get wet. They don’t necessarily have to flip-flops. I brought flip-flops to wear around and in the bathroom and showers. And if you’re trying to breastfeed, you’re going to want easy access. A robe is a must-have (for me anyway) because the hospital gowns don’t open up in the front. I wish I would have just brought a couple of robes and not my week’s worth of outfits I packed. I mean c’mon you’re about to bring a whole new human into this world!Īnd you might be watching your favorite episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

You can’t forget your phone charger! Your phone is going to be draining batteries from it being blown up. Since I had my epidural almost immediately after I was admitted and I was already in active labor, they only let me eat ice chips (boo). Don’t be like me and NOT bring any snacks. When I saw snacks on some of the packing lists I was like “seriously?”. They’re flat, uncomfortable, and definitely not homey. With that being said, you might want to consider bringing your coziest throw blanket and your own pillow for your days at the hospital. I don’t know about you but I’m the kind of person that can’t sleep well if I’m not in my own bed. I purchased a pack of travel bottles to put my shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in and a hanging toiletry bag for everything else. My extensive list had a lot of perineal things so if you have a scheduled c section, I would disregard those items.ġ0 Essentials You Need To Have On Your Checklist Because the labor process is unpredictable and it would’ve only benefited me. I should have checked out at least one c-section hospital bag checklist for mom and baby. Because well, I honestly did not think I would need a c-section.
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The Guide To No Stretch Marks And Healthy Skin And Hair Products For Pregnancy The Ultimate Guide To A Minimalist And Essentials Only Baby Registry Listĩ Key Newborn Baby Must-Have Items I Wouldn’t Have Been Able To Go Without Baby toys (didn’t need to bring this unless it’s a photo prop).Blanket for baby (the hospital provides).Baby clothes x3 (I read that you should pack a newborn onesie and a 0-3M onesie which I didn’t need).Baby car seat (installed and ready to go).Hygiene- toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, deodorant, face wash.My poor husband took two trips down to the truck with all of our stuff the day we were discharged from the hospital.

The list below is my obviously way “over” prepared version of the list I am going over in this post because I started combining all of the other hospital bag checklists I found on Pinterest and Youtube (whoops- rookie mistake). So it’s better to save yourself that added stress and have your hospital bag packed and ready in your vehicle around 36 weeks. Or you might feel super nauseous or even catch a cold toward your due date. Like you might go into labor unexpectedly before your due date. In the third trimester, there are many unexpected situations that could potentially occur.
