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Mommy to be hospital bag checklist8/23/2023 Related: The Not So Pretty Postpartum Care List Hospital Packing List For Dad Clothesĭad will need a few changes of clothes, especially if he’s staying in the hospital with you. Related: The Ultimate Pregnancy To-Do List I had one, but didn’t think to bring it to the hospital with me. Moneyīring some change just incase you’d like something from the vending machines. It’s weird, I didn’t think about food the entire 7.5 hours I was in labor, never even crossed my mind, but after I was starving. You may or may not be able to eat or drink during labor, but it’s nice to have a few of your favorite snacks and drinks for afterwards. So, bring clothes that fit you at six months pregnant and you should be safe. Just remember it takes some time for your body to go back to prepregnancy size, and fit into your old clothes. Like seriously I wanted nothing to do with uncomfortable clothes at all. Personally I didn’t want to be in anything but my nightgown, even when I left the hospital. I was definitely happy to have my phone to take pictures. Don’t forget the contact solution and case as well. You might not want to do your makeup while in the hospital and that okay but some women like to for the pictures. Slipper can help you feel more comfortable in the not so comfortable hospital Flip FlopsĪnything you use for daily hygiene purposes, so…. Preferably with grips so you don’t slip and fall. Since you can’t wear tampons for a while you will want comfortable large underwear to fit the monster pads you’ll be wearing. Loose Fitting UnderwearĪfter birth you can bleed up to six weeks. I loved my reusable pads much better, but they don’t last as long. I found the disposable pads lasted longer but cost too much for something I was going to throw away. If you are at the hospital long enough for your milk to come in you will definitely be happy to have nursing pads with you. If not still bring something comfortable and supportive. Nursing bras if you plan on breastfeeding. I definitely recommend getting more than one so there is always one available while the others are in the wash. I lived in my nightgown for a week or two after giving birth. If you plan to breast feed make sure to get one that accommodate that. You’ll be much more comfortable if you bring your own. Those hospital gowns are uncomfortable and ugly. Bathrobeīathrobes are comfortable and good to wear while doing skin to skin and give easy access for breast-feeding. My birth went just fine without it, so don’t sweat it if you don’t have one. I had typed one up on the computer but for some reason (baby brain) I never printed it out. Not everyone writes a birth plan but they can be helpful especially if you have special request for your birth, like you do or don’t want an epidural, or you do or don’t want baby to have a pacifier. IDĭon’t forget to bring your license or ID card Birth Plan If you preregistered at your hospital they likely have your insurance on record but bring your insurance card with you anyway. Make sure to bring this with you to the hospital. Mom’s Hospital Bag Packing List Hospital Paperworkĭuring your hospital tour you may be given some paperwork to fill out. For more information, please read my disclosure here. Hospital Bag Packing List For Mom, Dad And Baby It’s a good idea to have them packed as you enter the eighth month because its possible to go into labor early.īelow you will find three hospital bag packing lists, one for mom, dad, and baby! These are all the items we were happy we had and a few we wish we had brought. You don’t know where or when you will go into labor, but when you do make sure the bags are packed and already in the car or waiting by your front door. I know if I hadn’t had my bags packed I definitely would have forgotten something or probably not even had time to grab anything before we had to leave to the hospital. With my pregnancy, my contractions started very close together and were pretty intense. Packing your hospital bag ahead of time is a must. Getting ready for the big day? There is a whole list of things to do while you’re waiting for baby to arrive and packing the hospital bag is definitely one of them.
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