What’s in my Hospital Bag?

Three DAYS until we get to make our way to the hospital to meet our sweet little one!!!

To say I am excited is a complete understatement.. I have been dreaming of this day for what seems like forever!! I have our bags packed, baby clothes washed, bottles and pacifiers sterilized, carseat installed and meals prepped!! We are as ready as we can be :) We have one last date night, I get to do a mani pedi, and then we are going to get the car washed before our big day but other than that

come on baby James!!! 

Since having Jax there are a few items that I would leave our when packing the hospital bag and also some items that I would add as well. Here is my itemized list for the hospital bags including both mom and baby!!

Mommy’s Bag:

*Two Nursing Bras ( favorite brand linked HERE)

*A pretty robe. I happened to be gifted a beautiful milkmaids robe with a matching swaddle and hat for baby!! I am so excited to wear it!!! If you want one of these robes you can find them HERE) Just search under +mom: robes.

*Socks:  Like those thick comfy warm socks 

*A large water jug: I love the GIANT bubba cups. I love my Yeti and especially my customized Yeti but I would be so sad if I forgot it in the hospital due to pure exhaustion. The Big Bubba Cups are enough to hold a TON of ice and will definitely keep you hydrated. Plus if you do happen to forget it you can feel more justified buying another bubba vs a yeti.

* Nursing tanks and comfy clothes. The last time I was in the hospital I wore a pretty robe and a nursing tank underneath and thats it. It was to hot to wear pants and I was plenty covered up in my robe if I wanted to take a walk to the nursery so I didn’t bother with packing a ton of clothes. I did however bring a really cute pajama set to go home in complete with a matching robe!!!!

Pajama Set HERE

* Snacks!!!! Omg I was STARVING after giving birth to Jax.. I didn’t have him until 2 AM and by that time the hospital kitchen had closed. Thank GOD I had an amazing nurse who snuck me a turkey sandwich and had it cooling on ice for after I delivered. There is no hunger like giving birth hunger!!! This time around I am packing our yeti cooler with some turkey sandwiches, grapes, and pretzels for afterwards. A little post birth picnic for ya :)!

* Toiletries and Fluffy Towel. I tend to pack a large toiletry bag because much like the hunger I mentioned above.. there really is no shower like the post birth shower. It feels SO good to be washed and bathed from all that hard work you just did. I pack my favorite bath and body wash and lotion, a loofah, my favorite Kate Somerville face wash, serum, and lotion, chapstick ( DONT FORGET CHAPSTICK), hand lotion, face wipes ( neutrogena makeup remover), mascara, dry shampoo, a brush and comb, tooth brush and toothpaste, deodorant, and pony tail holders. I never wore makeup and truly why bother with it? Nobody wants foundation smearing all over their gorgeous and fresh newborn. Bring your own towel from home because the hospital towels are paper thin and like everyone and their mom have used them so.. ya know bring your own.

* Large body pillow and blanket to cuddle with. I know this sounds weird and maybe a little gross BUT for all you NEW moms there is this weird feeling after you give birth to your baby that tends to feel like your guts are falling back into place. Think about it! You just had this watermelon evicted from your stomach and all of your organs were pushed elsewhere! Once baby is out the organs slowly tend to fall back into place and it’s a bit uncomfortable. A body pillow helps alleviate some of that discomfort so I like to wedge one next to my stomach to help with that. 

* Cell Phone Charger Obviously.

*Baby Book or just the page for the footprint stamps

*Baby Bag: Inside the diaper bag ( if you even opt to bring the baby bag. You can always throw their stuff in your bag) I usually have three outfits. Two newborn outfits and one 0-3 just in case, a cute hat, sweet swaddle, baby mitts, and nail clippers!!! The hospital literally provides you with everything so you don’t need to worry about diapers, wipes, burp cloths, or anything like that. Also when you leave CLEAN HOUSE YA’ll!!!!! Insurance pays for those items so take everything including your mommy diapers and fun bathroom items :) 

Okay ya’ll I think that is it!!!!

I am about to have my baby!!! OMG!!!!

Birth post up next!