Hey Y'all!
We're already full swing into October and this girl is officially 37 weeks pregnant! I thought it would be fun to share what I packed for the family in our hospital bags. I must admit that I've had our bags packed for some time now and wanted to share everything I tossed inside for baby, my husband and myself to maybe help some of you out who are looking for things to add for yourself. If you are in your third trimester, hopefully this list will be helpful for you. On delivery day, my husband and I are bringing two bags with us- our shared duffel bag and little man's diaper bag. For trips I like taking the minimalist approach to things and only like bringing the items that I know I will for sure use; so this new adventure of ours is no exception. There are a couple of things we are taking with us that can't fit into our bags or will be bringing along last minute since we use them already so often that I'll go ahead and list right now:
- Pillow and Blanket (For My Husband)
- Two Warm Jackets For My Husband And I
- Cell Phones and Chargers
- Headphones
- Purse, Wallet and Keys // Insurance Information and Personal Paperwork
- Warm Baby Blanket
- Car Seat (Already Installed!) and Car Seat Cover
The rest of our things are already packed in the car and ready to go when needed. Let's start with baby's bag first. I didn't want to bring too much for our son mostly because I've watched and read how so many moms over packed after their hospital stay expirence was long over. Here's what I ended up bringing him:
- Swaddle Blanket
- 2 Newborn Hats
- Coming Home Outfit (0-3 Months Size)
- Newborn Diapers (For The Ride Home)
- 1 Pack Of Unscented Baby Wipes
- Wubbanub
- Hand Sanatizer
- Tissues
- 1 Pair Of Newborn Socks
- Booties
- 1 Pair Of Scratch Mittens
- Gripe Water
- Breast Pads
- Nipple Cream
- Baby Ointment
- Coconut Oil
For myself I knew I wouldn't care too much about changing into different outfits during my hospital stay - so I pretty much packed a bath robe, socks, a few pairs of underwear, a nursing bra and a going home outfit for myself as far a clothing goes. Unfortunately, my husband will be bouncing back from the hospital to work during our two day stay so he has two pairs of pajamas and work clothes as well as a casual t-shirt to wear for himself- of course including socks and underwear too! I went to Target a few weeks ago and got some travel sized toiletries so we wouldn't have to worry about bringing full sized bottles with us to the hospital to shower. These included:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- 2 Mini Body Washes
- 2 Mini Deodorants
- Moist Face Wipes
I am also bringing along two bath towels, washcloths, some hair and a few makeup products for myself. I know makeup isn't a major necessity but personally I know there will be pictures and I want to look a bit put together for the sake of me looking back on them in a few years! Want to know something out of the ordinary I'm bringing as well? A garbage bag! For dirty clothes 😉 Not too worried about forgetting something, grateful the hospital we will be delivering at is not too far from our home so my husband can always run back and grab something if needed. Fingers crossed, hopefully not! Let me know in the comments below what you are bringing with you to the hospital. Please share any tips you may have- I'm a first time mom and would love some help!
XO Naj
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