Mommy Bag

I wondering what do I pack for my hospital bag? I have some ideas but can’t be to certain.

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Croc slides (can be used for shower and my swollen feet lol)
Fan
Long charger
Comfy going home outfit
Disposable underwear incase I don’t want to use the hospitals.

The rest of the postpartum supplies they will give you. They also have grippy socks. I have a gown but I never used it with my first. It just gets tossed after anyway because it will be gross

just extra clothes in case you want to change, toiletries, shower shoes, charger , own pillow and blanket. you dont need to take any postpartum things , they provide pads, disposable underwear, cooling pads, dermoplast all that.

If you plan to breastfeed invest in some silverettes (nipple armor) they’re amazing and saved my breastfeeding journey for my first.

For you:Baggy cloths
Slippers that can go for both shower or non shower
Hair ties
Adult diapers if you want it
Going home outfits
Toothpaste toothbrush
Hairbrush
Shampoo conditioner
Long phone charger
A fan is a must. I got to darn hot!!
Pillow cuz the one they have sucks
Nipple cream if you plan to breastfeed

For baby:
Take home cloths
Car seat
Personalize stuff like signs or cloths
The rest for don’t bring it.
They supply diapers, creams and shampoos and stuff. And take everything home afterwards cuz they have to throw it away if you don’t use it.
Ask if they give away a free halo swaddle. Every hospital is different but we got one for free.

Three friends told me bring your own towel and blanket

Thanks ladies

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