Hospital Bag Checklist
We have rounded up our top items for what to pack in your hospital bag. The hospital will have many of the recovery products needed; mesh underwear, icing pads, etc.
For Baby:
Baby Blanket & Hat - For the first photos or if you have a professional photographer in the hospital that can take them.
1-2 Outfits for Baby - While the baby will swaddled most of the time, this is good for bringing the baby home.
Baby Book - Important for getting baby's first footprints & handprints, weight/height and stats recorded.
Car Seat - Make sure this is installed several weeks before you are due. This is not something you will want to put together in a hurry!
For Mom:
Comfortable, Button Down Pajamas - Preferably a dark color. Multiple pairs because everything gets dirty quickly with a new baby and breastfeeding.
Lounge Pants & Henley Top - If you want something to wear home or to feel more put together during your stay. Easy and comfortable for breastfeeding.
Nursing Bras & Nursing Tanks - Bravado Nursing Tank & Bra
Comfortable black underwear
Shower Sandals
Nursing Pads - Lansinoh nursing pads.
Toiletries - Face wipes, toothbrush & toothpaste, travel size shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, razor.
Tech - Extra long phone charger, headphones, roku, small speaker if you prefer to listen to music or have playlists