Hey all! This hospital bag list has been composed POST CHILDBIRTH…meaning, I lived it and am bringing you the barest of minimums in what to pack in your hospital bag.
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If the thought of having to lug a lot of stuff overwhelms you, this is the hospital bag list for you!
Hospital Bag Items for Mom:
- A comfy outfit to go home in
- THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- If having c-section, opt for a loose, flowy dress to avoid having anything on incision
- If it’s winter, choose the loosest pants you can find!
- Nursing top if you are planning on breastfeeding
- COMFORTABLE SHOES —–> I ended up wearing flip flops (which are not the best for support) because my feet were so incredibly swollen and did not fit inside any of my shoes!
- THINGS TO CONSIDER:
- Basic toiletry items (toothbrush, toothpaste, body soap, deodorant, pads)
- CHAPSTICK — my must have item — it gets so dry in the hospital!
- Phone charger, preferably with extra long cord and your phone
Bearsland Women's Maternity Clothes Long Sleeves Breastfeeding Shirts and Nursing Top,blackgrayred,LLONGYUAN Women's Drawstring Palazzo Casual Pajama Pants Lounge Wide Leg Comfy Sport Pant X-Small BurgundyClarks womens Arla Glison Flip Flop, Black Fabric, 9 USSmallshow Women's Maternity Nursing Dresses Split Long Dress for Breastfeeding Large BlackUSB Type C Cable 10ft, [2 Pack] USB A 2.0 to USB-C 10 ft Type C Fast Charger Extra Long Durable TPE USBC to USBA Cord for iPhone 15 Pro Samsung Galaxy A10/A20/A51/S10/S9/S8 Plus/Note 9/8,LGBurt's Bees Lip Balm Mothers Day Gifts for Mom - Beeswax, Cucumber Mint, Coconut & Pear, and Vanilla Bean, With Responsibly Sourced Beeswax, Tint-Free, Natural Origin Lip Treatment, 4 Tubes, ...
Hospital Bag Items for Baby:
- Outfit to go home in
- Car seat (obviously, not in your hospital bag but you will need one, LOL)
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' 6-Piece Bodysuits (Short and Long Sleeve) and Pants Set, Aqua Green Elephant/Grey Dots/Pink Stripe/White Forest Animals, NewbornGraco SnugRide 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat, Studio
**PRO TIP**
Practice and futz around with the car seat BEFORE you have the baby! Unfortunately, for Baby #1, we did not (because…new parents) and ended up having a really stressful encounter at the hospital. You can also check with your local police or fire department to see if they will install your car seat for you ahead of time.
So…this is really all I need to bring?!
In all honesty…yes. This is the most minimalist version of a hospital bag I could come up with. Most likely, your hospital will provide all of the extras. If, however, you want to be ultra ultra prepared and want all the extras…head on over to my comprehensive hospital bag list.
Wishing you an amazing birth experience,
