Hospital Bags Packed, Postpartum Boxes Made!

Coming down to these last couple weeks before babe comes, I wanted to make sure we are fully prepared and ready to go with our hospital bags. I made sure we have all the essentials needed for the hospital, postpartum, breastfeeding and all the diaper changes galore!

Here is a list of the essentials I compiled and packed in each of following bags: hospital bags (one for mama/daddy and one for baby), a postpartum kit, a breastfeeding kit and some diaper changing stations. We know we have to plan to stay in the hospital for 48 hours, so my list may be a little more in depth than the usual. Either way, hopefully this list helps you pack and prepare your bags in the future and allows you the smoothest journey into the adventures of mamahood!

“Happy packing! ”

HOSPITAL BAGS

Parents bag

Comfy clothes for both of you ☐ I packed a couple outfits for each of us.

Going home outfit for both of you ☐ Again, something comfy and dark.

Robe for mama ☐ Something easy to nurse in.

Pj’s for both of you ☐

Socks ☐

Nursing bras ☐

Nursing tanks and/or gown ☐

Swimsuit for dad and if you’d like for mom for tub or shower laboring ☐

Shower shoes/Flip flops ☐

Body and face towel for both of you ☐

Toiletries ☐ Including- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, brush, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, deodorant, make up remover wipes, face wash, face moisturizer, chapstick, hair ties, glasses/contacts/case, lotion

Airpods/ Wireless Headphones for mama’s music or affirmations during labor ☐

Misc. Hospital Bag List

Roku or Firestick ☐ a lifesaver for the TV if you have to stay for a couple nights in the hospital. Netflix, hulu—- yeah, baby!

Essential Oil Diffuser ☐

Essential Oils ☐ (For during labor, we packed lavender and clary sage.)

Music speaker ☐

Reusable Water Bottle ☐

Phone Chargers ☐

Camera with charged battery ☐

Towels: face and body towel ☐

Cash for vending machine ☐

Favorite Pillows: a must! ☐

Healthy Snacks for mama and daddy ☐ (Energy snacks like trail mix, bars, apples, peanut butter, crackers, etc.)

Birth Preferences/Birth Folder if you have one ☐

Copies of ID cards, insurance cards to put in folder ☐

Little Babe’s Diaper Bag

2-3 outfits: Zip up sleepers, onesies, going home outfits (mittens and baby socks included!)

Pacifier ☐

Diaper Rash Cream ☐

Burp Cloths ☐

Swaddles ☐ Ollie Swaddle or SwaddleMe Velcro swaddles are our favs!

Cute blanket or larger swaddle for photos ☐

Diapers ☐ (Really only if you have a certain preference, hospitals will provide diapers for you during your stay! Take as many as possible home if needed, you’re paying for it!)

Car Seat/Nursing Cover ☐

Nursing/Breastfeeding pillow ☐ I use My Breast Friend nursing pillow and it was a life saver to have in those first days figuring out a proper latch for breastfeeding.

Reusable Breast Pads ☐

Nipple Cream ☐

POSTPARTUM KIT

HINT: Think waist down only!

Mom Frida Peri Bottle ☐

Honeypot Mommy Wash To Be ☐

Honeypot Mommy Wipes ☐

Frida Mom Disposable Underwear ☐

Frida Mom Perineal Cooling Pads ☐

Postpartum Mama Maxi Pads ☐

Earthmama Perineal Spray ☐

Instant Ice Pack Maxi’s ☐

NURSING/FEEDING KIT

Update: See my Nursing/Feeding Cart blog post for updated more organized list! Find it here.

Hakka ☐

OatMama Milk Supply Tea ☐

Burp cloths from my favorite brand CopperPearl ☐

Honest Hand Sanitizer ☐

OatMama B-12 Bars ☐

Hot/Cold Nursing Pack ☐

Phone Charger ☐

Milk Screening Kit ☐ (Nice to have when mama might need her first glass of vino again!)

Protein bars, PB crackers, and other snacks. ☐

More diapers + wipes because you never know when you need another. ☐

DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS

All the diapers!!!

Wipes.

Pacifier.

Low snacks for mama.

Diaper Rash Cream.

More hand sanitizers because, poop.

I set a few of these bad boys up around the house so we won’t have to be searching for what we need when we need it!

We are packed and ready for little Theo’s arrival.

Stay tuned for his grand entrance. ❤️