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First time mom hospital bag essentials
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items This is the ultimate guide to first time moms who need a little help with what to pack for their hospital bags based off what I learned and actually used myself
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Baby essentials
Mommy Essentials
Baby essentials
Baby things I had in my hospital bag for my daughter
I personally packed 6 diapers with me because my hospital doesn't provide diapers for babies. Pack some just to be sure
Pampers Newborn Diapers
These outfits are by far my favourite for newborns. They are comfy and easy to change babies nappies. They are long and still keeps baby warm
Simple Joys by Carter's 3-Pack Cotton Sleeper Gown
Baby socks that are by cute, having a great range of options and sizes and reasonable pricing
Touched by Nature Unisex Baby Organic Cotton Socks
Baby swaddlers can get expensive! But I found these on amazon for less than $20! Cute and essential. I like to stick to my basics, but there are more swaddlers on the market nowadays
Baby Swaddlers
These are just some basic essentials baby mittens and hats. I'm not too picky with these they eventually grow out of them and don't use them as often, so I do recommend a set like so
American Trends Baby Beanies with Mittens, 0-6M
I love huggies wipes because you can bulk buy them on amazon for a good price. I recommend buying a case and just buying refills or just buying a case of the flip tops to use when you go out.
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, 528 Ct
Mommy Essentials
Mommy must haves that I used for my hospital bag and after
These are great for postpartum, convenient, comfy, inexpensive and way better then wearing pads
Womens Diapers
I used these bralettes as I was nursing and pumping. I love these for nights because they have no pads. Personally didn't wear one when I was in the hospital, but they are a must have for after.
Caramel Cantina 4 Pack Nursing Maternity Bralette
I have similar bras to these that I still wear to this day even though I no longer nurse or pump. They are just so comfy to wear and easy for mamas who nurse or pump. These are padded so i do like wearing them in the day.
HOFISH 3PACK Full Bust Seamless Nursing Bras
These are crucial for mamas who pump or nurse! Honestly my all time fave, they are disposable and I don't worry about leaks at all! I throw some in a bag wherever I go just in case. A basic essential
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 100 Ct