What's in my Hospital Bag?
As promised, I am doing a full run-down of what is in our hospital bags. I do the full packing in my IGTV video *(watch below!) but wanted to make sure you all had the links for specific items you may be interested in. Before you read the below, I want to highlight a few caveats: 1. I am a first-time mom (obviously) so I cannot speak to what is completely necessary. We packed these bags based on recommendations from friends, my doctor/doula, and the FF family. 2. I believe this is somewhat “minimalistic”, but I’m sure many will disagree. 3. The bags are packed and ready to go, so please don’t send me lists of things to add!
I hope this helps any moms-to-be in deciding what to include in their bags! I’ve inserted notes below now that I’ve delivered on what I used versus didn’t.
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For me (in our Away suitcase):
Extended iphone charger: HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Pillow and Pillow cases: HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The hospital pillows are shit
Comfy blanket: HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Didn’t think I would use this, but probably the best thing I packed
Clip-on battery operated fan: I didn’t end up using, but could see why it’d be helpful
Towel (if buying off Brooklinen, “freckledfoodie” gets you $20 off) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Toiletries (I used all of the below)
Face wash
Face oil
Brush
Chapstick
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Shampoo / conditioner
Body wash
Deodorant
Nipple balm
Socks
Underwear
Sleep dresses (longsleeve and shortsleeve): loved these as an option to throw on
Outfit to wear home
Slippers: I never used, but understand why people would want
Hair ties
Speaker: highly recommend if you are someone who likes having music playing! We used ours in the delivery room and as a sound machine for our son at night
Eye mask: I never used, but understand why people would want
Ear plugs: I never used, but understand why people would want
Masks & chains
Hakka and a Pumping bra: I never used in the hospital because I was focused on breast feeding, but understand why people would want if they are pumping
Nursing bra HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Tumbler with straw: HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You NEED something with a straw for your partner to hold for you while you drink when you are doing all of the maternity things and especially while breast feeding
Laptop & charger
Headphones
For Joe:
Sheets for cot and Pillow: HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Boxers / new outfit
Toiletry kit
Eye mask
Laptop & charger
Headphones
For Baby:
Light blanket
Swaddle
Other (in my MZ Wallace diaper bag)
Wrapped candy for nurses and doctors (starbursts, tootsie pops, jolly ranchers, etc) HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing this; they loved it!
Snacks (hydration packets, crackers, dried mango, cookies, bars, etc)