So a few of my friends are expecting and have asked me what do you really need to take to the hospital. You want to make sure you have everything you need but do you really need to take everything? Being prepared is key but honestly while you are popping out a baby you are not going to be wishing you brought your lavender aroma therapy incense.
Basically you need 2 bags, 1 for the delivery room and 1 for your overnight stay. Here are my recommendations for the delivery room.
1. Pillow with a patterned or colored pillow case (make sure it's not a good one because it might need to be tossed)
2. Dark patterned robe to walk around in (you want it dark and patterned incase your milk comes in and you get spots)
3. Your camera (make sure the battery is charged!)
4. Extra hair bands and bobby pins
5. Some sort of baby toy or clothing item that reminds you that your baby is ALMOST HERE! (I took Sophie and every time I would have a really bad contraction I would stare at her and think about how Ms. Ava was almost here)
6. Ipad (load up some music you want to hear or just have it handy incase you have extra time... haha ya right on the "extra time")
7. Sports bra, socks, and slippers (make sure the slippers aren't too slippery! You'll want them if you have to walk the halls to get things moving)
8. Tennis ball and massager (There is nothing better than a tennis ball being rubbed up and down your back if you are in back labor)
9. An extra tee shirt and sweater for the Hubby (You will be sweating like crazy but the Hubs might think the 62 degree room is a little chilly)
10. Snacks and water for Hubby (my recommendation is nothing too noisy and stuff they can make easily. The last thing you want is a chip bag crinkling while you are starving and in pain)
11. Extra cash for the vending machines for EXTRA snacks for the Hubby (gotta stay hydrated and full to be a good coach)
12. Phone charger (You never know how long you'll be in there and you'll want to send that "Welcome to the World" picture text to family near and far)
The hospital bag for the overnight stay is also very important. After you just popped out that little one you will want to spend all your time gazing at your sweet little love and trying to get a little rest.
Now for the hospital overnight bag you want first and foremost your tolitries bag. You will be N-A-S-T-Y after delivery and will want a shower or sponge bath or whatever they let you do. So bring...
1. Shampoo and Conditioner
2. Soap (Just make sure you don't bring soap that extra fragrant because your baby will not like it and doesn't care if you smell like cucumber melon or vanilla and grapefruit)
3. NIPPLE CREAM and more NIPPLE CREAM! Lather up ladies! (Only if you plan on breastfeeding)
4. Deodorant for you and the Hubby
5. Chapstick (the hospital is SUPER dry and you'll want some good lip stuff)
6. Mascara (even though you feel like a zombie a little mascara makes everything better)
OK next in the bag you will want
1. Change of clothes for the Hubby.. don't forget the socks!
2. A nursing tank pyjama set for you with a robe top
4. Extra nursing tank
5. flip flops for the shower
6. The Boppy if you plan on nursing. The lactation consultants will want you to practice with it
7. A cute sleeper or gown for the little one with a matching hat (or you can use the hospital one but I mean roses and bows are SO much cuter)
8. A going home outfit for baby and something COMFORTABLE and STRETCHY for Momma (Just make sure your going home outfit is not a gown for the baby. You can't do the car seat straps unless they are wearing pants)
9. A warm blanket for the little one to bundle them up in as you leave the hospital (Cuter for those pictures)
Other stuff you might consider is another pillow for the Hubby and more nipple cream for the new Momma ;)
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