Hospital Bag Checklist

 

I’m pretty sure the question a lot of moms ask more than anything else is “What should I pack in my hospital bag for when I have my baby?”. So I’ve decided to create a “master list” for moms to be able to refer to. Keep in mind, I think it’s good to keep it simple. So these are just suggestions. (Click on the items to see what brand I use or like + make sure to pin this for later!)

 

HOSPITAL BAG:

For baby:

1 or 2 Newborn outfits to go home in (The hospital will have outfits during your stay)

Boppy Pillow

Car Seat

Diaper Bag

Lotion

fingernail clippers/mittens to put over their hands

 

For Mama:

Chapstick

Pony tail holder

Your own pillow + blanket

Shampoo/Conditioner

Razor: It feels heavenly to shave your legs now that you can finally reach!

Make-up: I just brought the minimum needed like foundation and mascara unless you are wanting more for pictures.

Toothbrush

Socks

Flip Flops to shower in

Nursing Bra if you plan on nursing or anything that is “easy access” – I just wore the hospital robe the whole time and it worked!

Nipple Cream

Robe (if you want to get out of the hospital one)

Comfy, loose clothes to go home in

Pads: The hospital will give you some cute ones to wear;) but I liked having extra of my own just in case.

Snacks: protein filled are a bonus.

Phone + Phone Charger

Music/Movies: I pushed with Katy Perry blasting “Roar” because I felt like I was doing a thousand sit ups and it helped me get pumped to keep going! Everyone is so different tho, some like relaxing music on, or none at all.

Thank you cards or gifts of appreciation – for nurses/doctors/midwife

 

For Daddy:

Change of clothes

Pillow

Toothbrush/toiletries

Ipad/Laptop

Camera

Insurance card/Birth plan/Paperwork

 

What else should be added to this list? Did you regret not bringing something? Would love to hear, comment below!

 

Xo,

Aubrey