Hospital bag

What do you pack in your hospital bag ?

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For me : Robe , towel , postpartum items ( underwear and peri bottle ) , nursing pads , nursing bra , nipple cream, shower slippers , loose pajamas , hygiene items and going home outfit

For baby : sleepers ( NB and 0-3 months (2each)) , hat , socks , mitten , blanket , going home outfits and pacifiers

Extras : Her birth announcement sign , camera and car seat cover

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Moms list

1. birth plan
3. clothes to go home in
4. clothes to be there in
5. phone charger
6. blanket
7. tooth brush, tooth paste
8. hair brush and hair tie
9. deodorant, body spray
10. hospital gown from post partum kit
11. breast pump
12. pregnancy pillow
13. nursing bras
14. nipple cream
15. stroller fan
16. chapstick
17. slip on shoes
18. speaker and charger
19. purse make sure ID is in there

Dads List

1. clothes to arrive in
2. clothes for there
3. clothes to go home
4. nice shirt for pictures
5. nice hat
6. blanket and pillow
7. tooth brush and tooth paste
8. deodorant
9. phone charger
10. robe of some sort for skin to skin
11. snacks and a water bottle
12. wallet

Babies list

1. Any paper work and get folder
2. 1 blanket
3. 2 swaddles
4. going home outfit
5. outfit for while she is there x4
6. car seat and insert
7. announcement sign
8. mittens and socks
9. marker for sign

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I also made sure to pack baby 2 premie outfits and the rest newborn just in case.

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I did Hypnobirthing, but even postpartum, the twinkly lights made the room so much cozier and less sterile. I was so freaking tired from a 36 hour labor and contractions for a week before that, so the twinkly lights and other cozy items were super key in helping me bond while so frazzled.

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