The anticipation begins to escalate and your mind is running faster than your stumbling husband. It is time, the baby is coming! What do you have packed in your hospital bag for this moment?! Let us help you make a list to ensure you have all the right goods ready for “go-time”!
For our first recommendation, a small side table bag for mama is one of our “go-to” items when preparing for the hospital stay. Let’s fill it with practicality and intentionality!
- Hand sanitizer (we love this brand!)
- Aquaphor
- Freshening Spray
- Nipple Cream (we love this brand)
- Face Wipes/ Makeup Remover
- Hair Ties
- Phone Charger
- Cozy Non Slip Socks
- Chapstick
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Gum and Hard Candies
When it comes to packing for Mom, here are the essentials we felt made the hospital stay comfortable!
- Towel & Washcloth
- Toiletries
- A loose fitting outfit to go home in
- Nursing bra
- Robe
- Fuzzy blanket for bed
- Adult diapers (the hospital will provide everything you need, but the adult diapers are more convenient, in my opinion)
- Postpartum Care (we love this brand)
- A unique item that we found a helpful was a small ice chest for drinks!
- Snacks, snacks and more snacks!
And lastly, let’s pack for our newest addition!
- 2 Brave Little Ones stretchy swaddles with top knot hats
- 1 muslin swaddle
- A going-home outfit
- Car seat
- Baby shusher
- Portable sound machine
- Burp cloths
- 2 newborn Brave Little Ones zip rompers
- Pacifier
Most importantly, remember to relax! You were meant for this and will be given the needed strength to power through this beautiful day!
“She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. Proverbs 31:17”