When I was pregnant with Nathan, I put together a post called My Hospital Bag Checklist. Click HERE to read it. I stuck pretty closely to that list this time around, with a few exceptions. I added a few new items that I missed, and removed a few items that I didn’t use last time. My bag was definitely lighter this time. I tried NOT to overpack!
The Bag – I used the same bag as I did last time. It is incredibly roomy and soft. Read more about it HERE.
My Wallet with my ID and Insurance Card
Aquaphor – I mentioned in a previous post that my lips are ALWAYS dry. The hospital seems to make them EVEN DRIER. Aquaphor is THE BEST lip stuff on the market. I have used it ever since I was on Accutane years ago. Whenever my lips are REALLY DRY it is their saving grace. I have a mini tube of it in every single bag I own.
Grippy Socks – My Pure Barre grippy socks are just so much better then the ones the hospital gives you.
Zip Up Sweatshirt and Robe
Lamaze Nursing Bra – This time I only brought one nursing bra.
Tumi Cord Pouch – Filled with two iPhone chargers with an extra long cord, my camera charger, and two charged backup camera batteries.
DSLR Camera – It was great to be able to take nice professional-like photos on my camera of Nathan and Nora just after they were born. This time around we even had the delivery nurse take a photo of E, Nora, and me just minutes after Nora was born.
Instax Camera – E took a Polaroid photo of me and Nathan and me and Nora just hours after they were born. I display them in these cute little Instax frames from Urban Outfitters. Not a necessity, but a cute little memento.
Pillow – I can confirm that hospital pillows are HORRIBLE. DEFINITELY bring your own if you can.
Going Home Outfit – stretchy comfy pants, a pullover sweatshirt and sneakers.
Extra Foldable Tote/Market Bag – to steal all of the hospital goodies (ice packs, Dermaplast, Tucks, mesh underwear, diapers, swaddles etc.)
Snacks
For Baby
Feltman Brothers Blanket and Pom Pom Hat – The day we left the hospital it was 20 degrees outside. I am so thankful that we had a warm hat and blanket for Nora.
Going Home Outfit – I brought two outfits for Nora. THANK GOD I did because one of them didn’t fit her very well.
For E
Pajamas
Snacks
Pillow
Headphones
Laptop
A very insightful post for a new mum to be, thank you!
Alisha x | https://alishaxali.blogspot.com/2019/02/lifeupdate.html