Hi friends!
My kiddos are five years apart, so it had been awhile since we’ve had a little munchkin in our house. I got a little overwhelmed thinking about packing a hospital bag so I started a list and thought out every step. I even asked my friends who have recently had babies to chip in advice. These are the things I brought to the hospital for my 2nd baby and we used everything. We ended up staying an extra day since I had a C-section and our little one was in the NICU for a few days. I hope this list helps you or someone you know about to have a baby.
For Mom:
Robe
House shoes/slippers
Pajamas
Panties – aka granny panties! – Click here!
Pads – (for heavy flow) the hospital will have some but it’s always good to have some ready.
Socks
Phone charger
Nursing bras/tanks
Blanket/pillow (optional)
Razor/makeup wipes/ face soap
Toiletries
Nursing pads / Nipple cream
Hair brush / hair tie
Tooth brush / tooth paste
Deodorant
Contact solution / contact case (if you wear them) + glasses
Hand sanitizer
Makeup
Boppy pillow (for nursing) – click here!
Snacks
Insurance card / ID
Shampoo / Conditioner / Hairdryer
Comfy clothes (pack for 4 days in hospital just in case)
Belly band / ab binder – click here!
For Baby:
Swaddle blankets
Pacifier
Car seat / base / stroller – click here!
Newborn and 0-3 month outfits (I packed 8 and we used them all since we were in the NICU). Zip ups are great!
Baby socks
Baby hat
Newborn diapers (hospital typically has this)
For Spouse/Partner:
Razor
Extra pillow and blanket
Phone charger
Pajamas
Comfy clothes
Underwear
Socks
Best of luck with your little one! I hope this has been helpful!
Love, Kelsey