One more month...supposedly. I have one more month until this baby arrives. So...what better question to ask than
what's in my hospital bag? I started packing my hospital bag about a month ago when I experienced some annoying and (somewhat) concerning preterm contractions. It's not that I was thinking I'd go into labor that early but I needed, okay wanted, something to do that was productive since my doctor wanted me to relax a bit. In my two labor and delivery experiences I've gone early so for the control freak in me early preparations work in my favor.
What's in my bag?
- Two nursing sports bra
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Two fashionable hospital gowns. One is from this adorable Etsy shop, Mod Mum. (not pictured)
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A few pairs of underwear; the hospital will have some super awesome postpartum underwear to go along with the gigantic pads for you to wear while you're there. It's not a bad thing to wear their special underwear, afterbirth is well, um, very messy to say the least.
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Postpartum Mama Cloth - it's ten times more comfortable than disposable pads.
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Going home outfit for myself.
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Bathroom bag filled with toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, hair product, and daily medications. I'm also going to pack some make up but that's going to come a little later and I may send hubby home to pick it up.
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Muslin swaddle blanket for baby because baby should be comfy too!
- Glasses
- Slippers
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Breastfeeding pillow - I didn't bring it with my first delivery but I had to with my second because when I left the hospital with my first I didn't even really get how to use my breastfeeding pillow. Bringing it with me gave me lots and lots of practice.
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Tablet for entertainment. Duh! What else would I would do for entertainment in between visitors?
What I haven't packed but should?
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Going home outfit for baby - I don't know the baby's sex so I haven't packed an outfit yet.
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Nursing scarf - Again for visitors when baby's needing to nurse; this isn't something that everyone has to pack though. You don't even have to cover up if you don't want to. It's a personal preference.
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Hubby's clothes. He still needs to pack but we're only ten minutes from the hospital so he'll most likely come home to grab some necessaries after the baby's born. If you live farther away from your hospital your partner really should pack a hospital bag.
What about you? What do you pack for your hospital bag?
Looks like a pretty good list! I would add EMAB nipple cream, a camera, and a robe or comfy hoodie. And cute hats/blankets for baby :-) Good luck!
My boy (my first) was born on his due date, but I was still surprised! The one thing I wish I would"ve brought is my nursing pillow. Breastfeeding for the first time, sore back, uncomfortable bed…I will definitely bring it next time around!
This reminds me that I should probably get to work on my own bag, considering that I’ve reached 37 weeks. But I don’t feel especially motivated when my last two babies’ births seem to indicate that I’ve got another month left. Since my daughter was born at a birth center, we brought some frozen chicken soup to eat after she had been born, plus some snacks (gummy worms, applesauce, juice, yogurt). I’ll probably toss in a book that will be easy to get interested in quickly. I definitely want to bring my nursing pillow this time around. I’ve forgotten it for both of my previous babies, and it was such a relief to start using it once I was home! I really want some mama cloth because after using my moon cup for several months before getting pregnant I can’t stand the thought of using disposable pads again, but we’ll see if I end up getting some or not.
I packed one outfit for myself and a couple sleepers for baby. I also had installed a carseat in the car beforehand. That’s it. Thankfully, I didn’t need to use a hospital bag, as I had an uncomplicated delivery at home with my midwife and close family nearby.
You should definitely add a camera to your list! :)
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