Packing for the Hospital: Mommy’s Bag

As Baby #3’s due date approaches I have started packing hospital bags. Some of my friends who are having their first baby have asked me what I pack for the hospital so today I thought I would share with you what I take to the hospital. I am no parenting expert but I am kind of a packing expert, haha!!

• Comfy jammies: I tend to pack loose fitting pj bottoms, nursing tanks, and cardigans. This way I look somewhat dressed for visitors, I’m still really comfortable, and I can easily nurse the baby.
• Slipppers/Socks: I pack slippers because I don’t like socks in the bed and slippers can slide on and off easily. If you do pack socks make sure they are non-slip.
• Toiletries/Makeup/Hair Accessories: We keep a toiletry bag packed with travel sizes and I grab this {face wash, body wash, toothbrush, these types of things}, I take my makeup to put a little on before visitors come and for pictures, hairbrush, hair ties, headbands.
• Glasses/Contacts: don’t forget these, you want to see that new baby!
• Electronics: camera, phones and chargers, and laptop if you want
• Nursing Supplies {if you plan on nursing}: boppy, lanolin for cracked nipples, nursing bra, and nursing pads.
• Snacks: take snacks and drinks for you and your husband

What I didn’t take:

• Breast pump: if you plan to pump exclusively or want to be shown how to use it you can take it
• Undies: I am telling you friends, those mesh panties they give you are the best things ever!
• Pillow: I am not picky about my pillow and honestly, it is just something else to carry

I also went to the hospital each time wearing a dress and left wearing the same dress.

For your Husband:

• 2 pairs of pj’s and  changes of clothes
• pillow and blanket

For your Kids:

• I also packed a “Big Sister Bag” for Libby when Whitney was born. I included stickers, some special snacks for her, coloring book and crayons, books, and a small gift for her to give to the new baby.

That is what is in my hospital bag for the mommy. Next week I will show you what I pack for the baby!