As I am leading into my 39th week of pregnancy, I needed to ensure I was all set and packed for the hospital as of 37 weeks, you are considered full term and could essentially go into labor at any moment. I have not gone into labor yet (as I am able to write this post hehe) so I wanted to share a list of things I've packed for the hospital based off of lists I have found online (I referenced lists from The Bump and What to Expect )and things I believe are essential for me to have.
For Mommy:
- A weekender tote (I found mine at Target and it is the perfect size!)
- Nursing Bra(s)-I picked up some from Target without any underwire for comfort reasons!
- Full coverage underwear (ones that you won't mind throwing away if an accident should occur/the hospital will also provide you with some mesh ones but just in case)
- Overnight feminine pads (for obvious reasons-I am taking 3 just to have on hand/the hospital will also provide these for you but they are a much larger size)
- Socks (with rubber grips/ hospitals can be cold)
- A pair of slippers (to be able to walk around the hospital)
- A pair of flip flops (I will be using these for the shower and to go home in)
- Toiletries (whatever items you think are a necessity to you)
- A comfortable robe (this is something I plan to use right after birth/for visitors and to keep warm)
- A nursing nightgown (you will be provided with one from the hospital but this is something for me to change into later, also purchased this one at Target)
- A cute robe (this is to take nice hospital photos in/ I got mine from Pink Blush)
- A small makeup bag (I am taking enough to spruce myself up for any pictures but nothing too extravagant)
- Massage Oil (I am taking this one from Burts Bees to help easy any labor/back pains)
- A massage ball (this has been helpful for massaging out any lower back pain/a great tool for your partner to assist you with during labor-I received mine in a Mama Bird Box)
- Lastly, a Going-Home outfit (I have chosen to take two options, depending on my mood/a very comfy dress, a pair of comfy leggings, a nursing tank top and a kimono style cardigan)
For Daddy:
Jey will also have a change of clothes in the same bag as mine and will be sharing toiletries with me, as well as, packing him a goodie bag of snacks to have just in case we cannot grab some food in the hospital cafeteria.
For Baby:
(something to note: the hospital will provide mostly everything needed for baby but I love to have options so I have decided to pack a bag for little Ezra)
- Diaper Bag (I received this one as a gift from my Aunt-love Petunia Pickle Bottom bags!)
- Travel sized baby essentials (just to have in case of an emergency but the hospital will provided you with most of these)
- A nursing cover (this one is from Covered Goods-can't wait to use it, as you can use it as a nursing cover for modesty, a scarf, shopping cart seat cover and a car seat cover!)
- A Muslin Swaddler (I love this one from Little Unicorn)
- A thicker blanket (just in case it gets colder)
- Diapers and Water Wipes (just in case-better to be safe then sorry and Water Wipes are the most recommended to use on newborns-chemical free!)
- Lastly, a few options for a going home outfit (the hospital will mostly want the baby in the newborn t-shirts but these are options for pictures/going-home outfit)
Of course, we will already have the infant car seat ready in the car!
This is all of what I am packing-may seem like a lot but I'd rather be safe than sorry and lacking any necessities. I'd love to hear what you felt what was important to pack for the hospital.
Xoxo,
Steph