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What else do I need for the baby I have the clothes and the car seat and diapers and his family getting him some like how do I make a baby bag and my bag for the hospital what come in there

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Baby Bag: Clothes because the hospital keeps them pretty much naked, a coming home outfit, pacifier if you plan to use it ( not all hospital supply them, diapers if you wanna use your own, wipes, formula if you don’t want to use the hospital unless your breastfeeding. A lot of this is for over all also that way once you get home it’s already packed for the first few appointments.

Mommy bag: towel, shower shoes and washes, clothes, chap stick, slippers or non slip socks, nursing bra for breastfeeding or a tight sports bra to prevent milk from coming in if not breastfeeding, pillow/blanket from home to feel more comfortable, disposable adult diaper if you don’t feel comfortable in the hospital disposal stuff.


You’ll want a long phone charger to have while in labor and just overall while you’re there since they are tucked away behind the bed.

Edit: have everything packed around 36 weeks along so you can just grab and go

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I jus want things perfect for him when he comes and it's stressing me out

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I mean they helping

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It sounds like you have needs covered. Anything else is just there to make life cuter or easier.

Do you have a bassinet or crib? Hospital bag for you is basically a weekend bag plus comfort items. Baby bag is clothes and diapers. Maybe a blanket?

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Babies bag: clothes. Maybe 1-2 preemie, 1-2 newborn, and 1-2 0-3 month. Maybe three or four if each just in case you’re there longer than planned. Wipes that are unscented because scented wipes before i think 6 months can cause a bad reaction. They give you diapers but if you want to pack a few of your own do a few preemie, size 1, and size 2. Always pack different sizes because you never know what will fit the baby best. Maybe even a few socks in case its cold.

Your bag: shower items and 2-3 pair of comfy clothes. Nipple cream in case you are breastfeeding and a pump just in case baby is struggling to latch. If the hospital pads are uncomfortable you can bring your own or you can wear the period underwear. I found those 10 times more comfortable than the hospital pads.


You can get bags that aren’t ridiculously expensive at Walmart that can hold or if you have duffel bags or back packs those work just as good. I used my old volleyball back pack from high-school for me with my first

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