What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
Are you expecting a new baby? Wondering what to pack for the hospital?
Good news you are not the only one worrying what to assemble and prepare for your new arrival and hospital stay. Whether you are first time mom or a veteran the packing of the hospital bag can be daunting. Not wanting to pack too much or too little was always a worry for me. So with this list of 25 hospital must haves for expecting moms, you can get things in order without the headache!
25 Hospital Must Haves For Expecting Moms
1. If you plan on nursing these Disposable Nursing Pads are perfect and easy to use and the set includes a handy laundry bag for cleaning.
2. You will need these Comfy Slip On Slippers for walking to an from the nursery or bathroom.
3. Lanolin Cream is a must for any nursing mom to help with the pain and tenderness of breastfeeding.
4. The aches and pains of labor and recovery are easily soothed with this Mini Handheld Back Massager.
5. In the hospital it is important to wear something you find comfortable so this Nursing Cami has just the right support.
6. Keep your phone charged and at arm’s length with this Portable Battery Charger that is as small as a lipstick container.
7. Labor can be intense and cause some serious dry mouth so having some Lollipops on hand can help battle that.
8. This EOS Organic Lip Balm is a must for dry lips and to prevent chapping.
9. Moms skin needs extra special attention so ward off any dry unwanted skin with this Nivea Smooth Sensation Body Lotion.
10. Traveling around the halls or even in your room will be easy as you gain back your balance with this No Skid Slipper Socks.
11. This Maternity Sleepwear is super comfy and just right for your recovery.
12. Use this Nursing Pillow for added comfort for nursing and body positioning.
13. Hospitals can be loud places to get actual rest so investing in a compact White Noise Machine will decrease the noise so you an baby can rest.
14. All of your favorite moments can captured easily and instantly with this Fujifilm Instant Film Camera.
15. Don’t let your camera fade away these Rechargeable Batteries that are super easy to use.
16. If you are more comfortable in a Maternity Nightgown this one is just right and comes in several size options.
17. This Velvet Touch Hairbrush will make keeping those tangles at bay a cinch!
18. Keep you hair out of the way with these Hair Ties that do not leave creases or pull.
19. This Dreambox Women’s Shoulder Bag is perfect for carrying everything you need and even some room for baby items plus there are multiple pattern options!
20. Keep a Journal of your hospital stay and birthing moments for later reflection.
21. As an expectant mom these Maternity Underwear are wonderful for use after the birth too!
22. Keep track of your contraction and labor process with this Digital Stopwatch.
23. Most hospitals do not carry the necessities of home like Hair Dryer so this one is perfect for your hospital stay.
24. This Women’s Robe is super comfy, 100% cotton, and great for your entire recovery!
25. Keeping things comfortable whether you are nursing or not is highly important. These Seamless Nursing Bras are perfect and provide great support for recovering moms.
Did we miss a must have that is on your list? Share your ideas!
Of course baby needs things too…. that list is coming as well.
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I love this post! I wish there had been something like this when I was getting ready to have my first baby.
This would’ve been a great list back when I was going to the hospital for my baby. I think the only thing I bet it was pajamas and something for the baby.
What an awesome list! I wish I had this to refer to when I was packing my hospital bag. I sort of just winged everything, but it turned out alright!
Great tips. The one I would add is pjs for dad. With our last child Dh spend two days in a shirt and tie (his work uniform). Not comfortable at all. Poor guy
Smart!! Your poor DH!
These are all great items on this list for all expecting moms to bring to the hospital. The hand held back massager is something I could have so used during labor and after. A nursing bra is a great item not to forget too. Thanks for sharing this hospital bag list for expecting moms.
This is an absolutely wonderful resource for those who will soon be going into hospital to give birth.
This post brought back memories of that time when I was on labor. It was awful! Wish I had the digital stopwatch though to keep track of my contraction. 🙂
I definitely need to pass this along to my pregnant friend. She has NO idea where to start!
Thanks for the tips. Expectant moms can learn a lot from this. I know how it feels when your hormones are out of whack. You forget a lot, feel like blah most of the time and worry so much. I think the hubby must also read this post. Pregnancy would be so much easier if both expectant mom and dad prepare for the big day.
This is a great list! When it was my time to go to the hospital I just threw a bunch of stuff in a bag, lol!
Great list!!! I always tell people comfy socks or slippers!!! When I had my disagree my feet were freezing in the hospital. I had hubby go buy me some fuzzy slipper socks lol
What a thorough list! I wish I had thought to refer to something like this when I had my first baby! My # 1 is chapstick…my darn lips get cracked and I just want chapstick…and the baby out of course…
That is a very comprehensive list and I have to admit that I used to get ‘pregnant brain’ and forget all sorts of things when I was expecting.