What's in my Hospital Bag?

As a First Time Mom (FTM) packing my hospital bag is not only stressful but it's so damn confusing. I have researched numerous blogs, Pinterest and asked friends. Everything I find is relatively similar so I’ve decided to go with my gut. Since I have never had a baby I am not sure how I will feel after. Will I have a vaginal birth or a C-section? Will I want yoga pants or lose fitting pajama pants? Do I need nursing tops or a nursing bra? All of these thoughts have me going crazy.

The list below are for a Mommy Bag, Baby Bag and Daddy Bag. Well Mommy and Baby will share one bag for space reasons. During our child birth class the nurse recommended to bring two (2) bags; one for labor/delivery and a second for recovery. They recommend this because the labor/delivery rooms are smaller and having numerous bags can take up a lot of space. I can’t for the life of me figure out how to divide what I would bring because I don’t know what I will want or need during these times. So I am bringing one bag, well maybe two!

Mommy Bag Essentials

Tops:

Nursing tanks (2) - Luxe Clip Down Nursing Cami in black (A Pea in the Pod)

V-neck t-shirts

Long sweater

Pants:

Yoga pants - Maternity Crossover Panel Active Legging in black (Target - Ingrid & Isabel)

Sweat pants - Beyond the Bump Under Belly Super Soft Maternity Joggers in black (A Pea in the Pod)

Pajama pants - Bow Detail Maternity Sleep in black (A Pea in the Pod)

Underwear:

Nursing bra (1) - Medela Woman’s nursing seamless bra in black (Target)

Underwear (3) - Cotton lingerie bikini panty in black (Victoria Secret)

Tight shorts (1) - UA HeatGear Armour in black (Under Armour)

Robe - Lace Trim in black (A Pea in the Pod)

Shoes:

Socks - I’m going to bring soft comfortable socks and regular crew cut socks. I will also bring my Pure Barre socks that have grips on the bottom in case I decide to walk the halls.

Slippers - J. Crew Shearling Line Suede in ivory

Flip flops - Old Navy in silver

Toiletries:

Tooth brush, tooth paste, mouth wash, body wash and body lotion, face wash, face toner, eye cream, face cream, deodorant, hair ties, hair clips and bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray and hair brush.

Make-up:

Concealer, bronzer, blush, eyeliner, mascara, clear mascara, eyelash curler, chap stick and Urban Decay setting spray.

Feminine Products:

Pads / Depends - The hospital said they will provide these but I hear they are huge! Extra thick. I bought Silhouette Depends, Always Overnight Pads and Kotex Pads.

Tucks Wipes/Dermaplast - No one has said the hospital provides these but I am bringing them just in case.

Nipple Pads

Nipple cream

Extras:

EXTRA LONG charging cord

Camera and charger

Notebook / pen

I have a list of people to call after he is born such as; my office, Cigna, health insurance, and pediatrician. I won’t have to bring any forms with me I am registered at the hospital already.

Insurance card

ID

Water bottle with a straw

Snacks - I hear you should bring this, so I will pack some easy snacks to go.

Cash

Pillow / blanket

Towel - I hear the hospital towels are very small. I am bringing an older towel just in case it get ruined.

Boppy for nursing

Trash bag - To bring dirty clothes home and any extras the hospital may give us.

Baby Bag

We were told we only need to bring a going home outfit and car seat, the hospital will provide everything else. As a FTM I am going to bring more than that. What if the baby get cold or spits up on the way home!

Onies (2) - Short sleeve in newborn and 3 months. This is in case it is super cold and he needs an extra layer going home. The sizes are in case he doesn’t fit in newborn!

Sleeper (2) - I am going to use this as his going home outfit. He will be born in the beginning of March so it will be cold. And as I think about it I wouldn’t want to be in a fancy outfit coming home after the long journey of birth.

Hat (3) - I was gifted a handmade hat which I will bring and then 2 more for matching outfit.

Mittens and socks - (1) pair each

Swaddle blanket (1)

Heavier blanket - (1) for going home - Pottery Barn Kids

Bib

Burp Cloth

Car seat - Nuna Pipa Lite - it's only 5.3 pounds!

Diapers / Wipes - I will bring (1) newborn and (1) size 1 along with a small pack of wipes. We are using Pampers sensitive.

Daddy Bag

My husband will pack his own stuff because I’m sure he will do this last minute but I will provide him a list just in case!

Clothes:

Shorts