Pajama set: PinkBlush (c/o)
Luggage Bag: Away / Tote: Longchamp / Packing Cubes: Amazon
Nursery Items: Glider: DaVinci Glider / Crib: Babyletto / Mattress: Newton / Crib Sheet: Pottery Barn / Elephant Photos: Etsy - VTDesigns

By popular demand today I’m sharing what I packed in my hospital bag! I never realized how important it is to pack a hospital bag I honestly never gave it much thought but these days it’s been all that I can think about! It’s recommended that you have your bags packed by 36 weeks in case baby comes early (and even earlier in other circumstances) and of course I procrastinated and packed it at 37 weeks - at least packing a bag is something you can control and be prepared with!

I packed everything in my Away carryon suitcase and used these packing cubes from Amazon to keep everything organized. I split my items up into Labor & Delivery versus Postpartum. It’ll make things easier when packing up to switch rooms.

Labor & Delivery

Things in your labor and delivery bag should be whatever makes you comfortable before giving birth!

ID, Insurance Card & Birth Plan
Big waterbottle and liquids to drink (I packed coconut water and broth)
For labor I purchased my own maternity gown from Amazon (I know it’ll get dirty and am planning on throwing it out after). I also have anti-slip socks and slippers to walk around in.
So many of you recommended a small fan (like a stroller fan) as well as a heat pack and an ice pack. During our childbirth classes the instructor also recommended to bring a couple of washcloths that you can place on your forehead and also a tennis ball to massage your back along with massage lotion/oils.
Toiletrees (more below) but also pack chapstick (I heard from multiple people that your lips get very chapped!) and mouthwash
Entertainment -Magazine, Books, Camera mines is the Canon G7x Mark III, extra long phone charger, Ipad and Laptop
Barefoot Dreams Blanket & Pillow

Postpartum

Maternity Robe from PinkBlush (c/o)
Sleepshirts/Nightgowns - I bought this nursing dress from Target and this sleepshirt by Eberjey both in dark colors (here’s a similar sleepshirt from Target).
Cozy pajamas - These cozy pajamas from Target I bought with buttons down the front also in a dark color
Cardigan - In case it’s chilly and/or to cover up with
Toiletrees - I packed my makeup kit and travel size deodorant, facewash, facewipes, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, etc. Also a plastic bag to put dirty clothes in.
Shower Flip Flops
Nursing Tanks (on sale!), Nursing Bras, Nipple cream and Nursing Pillow
I also packed the Frida Mom peri bottle since it’s better than what the hospital provides and was also recommended the Frida Mom disposable underwear (since they are much better than the mesh underwear that the hospital provides). The hospital will also provide the rest of the things (Dermoplast spray, Tucks pads, Ice packs) so I didn’t bother packing those.
Sleepmask - I was told that it’s important to try to get some rest and that the nurses will consistently come in and out of the room to check up on you and baby
Bath Towel - The hospital has towels but they’re thin and small.
Going home outfit - I purchased these dark joggers from Target and this maternity top (I heard wearing a dress is better for the ride home but it’s also going to be the middle of December and I don’t want to catch a cold!)
Thank you gift cards - To the wonderful nurses who will be helping us during our stay at the hospital

Baby

Clothing: 2 Onesies (two different sizes), Blanket, Going home outfit and Pacifier
Newborn mittens & Nail cutter/filer - Some babies come out with long nails!
Letterboard/Announcement items
Car Seat