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Hospital Bag Must Haves
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items Here is everything I packed in our hospital bags. I am definitely an overpacker, so these are my recommendations for the things I actually used!
These are the cutest announcement signs! I didn't have any issues with the marker bleeding through. 5 months later, it's still on display in her nursery. Don't forget your sharpie!
Bleed Proof Baby Announcement Sign - 5.5" (Oak/LPink)
Trust me, bring this. You're going to get a bunch of paperwork and this is going to help you make sure you don't lose any of it!
SKYDUE A4 Expanding File Folder (Purple)
You are going to want to be comfortable. If you are typically warm natured, this no sleeve gown is perfect. The back is still open for the epidural, and easily opens in the front for fetal monitoring.
Juliet Labor & Postpartum Gown in Black - Lila
This is just like the Juliet gown BUT it's long sleeve. Still open in the back for the epidural and easily opened in the front for fetal monitoring. These are also pretty great for postpartum too.
Lila Labor & Postpartum Gown in Black
You're going to need a LONG charger so it actually reaches your bed!
Ximytec iPhone Charger Cable 3Pack 10ft Nylon
If you get hot, this is an easy way to cool you off. It can strap onto your bed railing. It even has a small light if you need a highlight.
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan Flexible
LOVE this diaper bag. There are so many pockets and compartments to keep everything organized. I packed everything for her in her diaper bag instead of a duffle bag or suitcase.
Amazon.com: BabbleRoo Diaper Bag Backpack
Believe it or not, you may need these! She spit up on and got things messy. You can easily throw them in this bag to keep it away from everything else.
ALVABABY 2pcs Cloth Diaper Wet Dry Bags
Baby comes out with some sharp nails and you aren't going to want to clip them!
NailFrida the S-CURVED NAIL FILES – Frida | The fuss stops here.
The hospital does the blanket swaddle, but these are so much easier! Bring some options to see what your baby likes. Bring more than one, they get messy lol
Comfy Cubs Swaddle Blanket 3 Pack (Small 0-3M)
We brought this for baby, but I think it was more for my husband and I to drown out the hospital noise.
Yogasleep Rohm Portable White Noise Machine
Just do it. There's nothing like trying to learn how to breastfeed while stacking a million pillows up and hoping baby doesn't slip through. That was so stressful! Just bring the pillow.
My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow - Soft Rose
Trust me, bring these things. You're going to need them if you're learning to breastfeed.
Moogco Silver Nursing Cups - Nipple Shields
Again, bring this if you're breastfeeding. I put this on after every feeding. I think it helped so I didn't bleed or crack!
Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream, 2oz
Loved wearing these pajamas after delivery. They were incredibly comfortable, easy to breastfeed in, and made postpartum care and that lovely diaper more bearable.
Leikar Maternity Nursing Pajamas Long Sleeve