This will be my first baby and I’m just curious what to pack for myself and for my baby
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I’m pretty sure the hospital supplies you with everything you need but I’m not sure this is my first too and I’m 1cm dilated so I probably should figure it out

I tried to pack minimalistic
Me:
-2 nursing bras
- 2 pairs of pjs (button down shirt)
-delivery gown (not necessary though if you’re okay with hospital one)
-going home outfit
-flip flops for shower
-toiletries (body wash, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, hair brush, deo, chapstick)
-a towel (also not sure if necessary but we had space)
-I threw a few snacks in like bars just to give me an energy boost when needed and if hotel cafeteria is closed during the night
-chargers
-speaker for music
Baby:
-2-3 onesies (with hand cuffs)
-A hat
-A blanket
-Nail file (not always necessary)
-sound machine
-car seat of course!
We also threw blankets and pillows in the car since we had space but not necessary. All the postpartum stuff my hospital supplies but I think it depends on your hospital and if you’re picky about anything in particular like pads, disposable underwear etc

Bare minimum: long phone charger & a comfy outfit to go home in (I’m planning on a dress this time. My first one was a December baby so I did yoga pants and a pajama shirt)
I overpacked the first time and couldn’t tell you exactly what I brought.
This time I’m planning on bringing a couple outfits for baby, some comfy clothes for me, phone charger, nail kit (clippers, file), hair brush & and elastics, tooth brush and toothpaste, crocs, my breast pump, bottles & nipples (because the ones the hospital I go to provides suck), and my pumping spray.

2nd time mama here:
- 2-3 pairs Pajamas (i did a mix of button gowns/two piece sets)
- Birthing gown
- Nursing Bras
- Going Home Outfit
-Shower Shoes
- Slide on Shoes
Toiletries
- Snacks and drinks
- chargers
- ID’s/birth plan/insurance/etc
Baby:
- 2-3 Sleepers
- Going Home outfit
- Hats/Bows if you want
- Car Seat
- Egg Night Light
- Muslin/Swaddle(s)
Dad:
- Sweatpants/pajamas
- Going home outfit
- Slippers
- Charger
- Pillow and Blanket
Misc:
- Water Bottle
- Tripod Fan
- Glasses
- Grippy Socks
- Hair ties/Claw Clips
- Money for Parking
- Extra bag for the stuff they give you (my hospital provides all postpartum/breastfeeding/baby supplies— definitely call to see what all yours does!)
- Info for pediatrician
- whatever you need/want to make your stay comfier for you!
- NURSING PILLOW!
if i think of anything i have in mine i’ll comment back!

Long phone charger
Robe (because i will once again live in the hospital gowns and like having my butt covered)
Clothes to go home
Clothes for baby to go home
Toiletries
Pillow
Snacks

I havent pack mine yet and im due in july

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