What’s In My Hospital Bag

Our hospital bag have been packed and ready to go for at least 3 weeks now. I still sometimes repack or add stuff to it and have made some changes with the changing COVID-19 rules and regulations but all in all, I am ready for this baby.

I did a lot of research and read all the resources I could before I made a list myself to pack these essentials (in my opinion). I have included some must haves that everyones tells you to keep and also some nice-to-haves for myself or the baby. Also putting all of baby’s stuff in his diaper bag so it is all in one place and I don’t scramble to look for things after I have just given birth. And then for my stuff, I have put my skincare and makeup (yes, makeup) in separate toiletry bags so my husband can also grab them if he needs to for me.

Mom’s Essentials

1. This nightshirt from Nordstrom
2. Hospital gown for during the L&D since one of my friends told me that the hospital I am going to deliver at has gown which is like, all open in the back. 🙂
3. Robe for after I have given birth so I can be comfortable but still look a bit okay if my husband is taking any pictures
4. Nursing tank– almost everyone recommended to pack one.
5. Nursing bra- I am packing this and this since not sure what will work better
6. Towel- because everyone says that hospital ones are very thin
7. Phone charging cord– I got a 10ft iPhone charging cord from Amazon so I don’t have to worry about it.
8. Pillow- to keep my head propped up and be as much comfortable as I can be at that time
9. Toiletries- everyday skincare and makeup, hairbrush and hairties, toothbrush, toothpaste, deo, face wash, shampoo and conditioner (just in case), contacts and lens solution, cotton pads, hand cream, chapstick (because I have heard that with all the contractions and pushing, your lips get really dry)
10. Water bottle- duh!
11. Shower flip flops
12. Non-skid socks
13. Birthing Ball- I love it for my lower back pain and people say it helps in labor as well
14. iPad with some shows downloaded so I have something to watch in case it goes on for longer
15. Nipple cream– I got this lansinoh nipple cream in the strating of 3^rd trimester when I started getting dry and itchy nipples (TMI!) so I am just going to keep using this
16. Adult Disposable underwear- not cute VERY important!
17. Prenatals
18. Camera and memory card with extra charged battery
19. Oil diffuser and essential oil- Now, I know this is not an essential, but diffusing essential oils in the later part of my pregnancy has really helped calm me and my senses and relax me better.
20. Hair straightener- just in case we take pictures with the baby and I have some time to look put together.
21. Comfy clothes to go home in.

Baby’s Essentials

1. Carseat, obviously 🙂
2. Going home outfit- I have packed 2, one in newborn size and other in 0-3 months size
3. Baby Blanket– we got this from Aden & Anais
4. Socks and mittens
5. Swaddle
6. Diapers
7. Pacifiers
8. Baby shusher– with the current situation of COVID-19, our hospital is going to put the baby in our room for the night in the hospital, so I think we might need this for the baby, HAHA!

Dad’s Essentials

1. Toiletries- Facewash, moisturizer, toothbrush and toothpaste (that is all he needs! 😀 )
2. Snacks- we are packing some protein bars and apple juice since our hospital is not allowing the support person to leave the ward once they’re inside.
3. Change of clothes
4. Headphones
5. Powerbank

Also, we are taking an extra tote bag with us since we have been told that they give you some items for the baby and your postpartum care.