Hello friends!
So I’m almost 35 weeks pregnant, which means baby’s arrival is getting closer and closer!!!
Even though we are planning for another home birth (because we had such a great experience the first time), I still like to pack a hospital bag *just* in case baby comes early, or we need to transfer.
I don’t think we will, but I’d rather have it already packed then be frantically packing in the moment.
ANYWAYS, both with Malakai and now with this second baby, I asked Instagram for tips on what should be in our hospital bag!
I then compiled everything that was suggested to me and came up with this list! So I thought I’d put it in a blog post for you to easily copy + paste into your own word document, OR if you’d rather a cute graphic/packing list printable – I have that at the end of this post, too.
Hospital Bag Essentials
Labor
- Birth Plan (here’s a link to a free visual one you can edit)
- Diffuser + Oils
- Bluetooth Speaker + Playlist
- Honey Sticks
- A Fan
- Yoga/Birth Ball (if not provided by hospital)
- Birth Affirmations
Post Partum (mom)
- Diapers
- ClaraDerm
- Witch Hazel Wipes, Witch Hazel + Pads or Witch Hazel Squirt Bottle
- FridaBaby MomWasher
- Comfortable Gown
- SNACKS!!!
- Magnesium (or high fiber snack) for possible PP constipation
- After Ease to calm after birth pains
If Nursing:
- Nipple Cream
- Nipple Pads
- Nursing Pillow
- Nursing Cover
- Nursing Bras/Tanks
- Extra Snacks
Other Things For Mom:
- Front Tie Robe
- Slippers + thick socks
- Eye Cover
- Computer/iPad/chargers
- Books/Journal/Bible
- Loose pants and shirts
- Shower Flipflops
- Hand sanitizer
- Ponytail holders (extra)
- Camera + Charger + Cards
- Baby Book/Journal + Pen
- Your Own Pillow
- Empty Bag To Bring Home Stuff
- Coming Home Outfit
Baby:
- Coconut Oil (dry skin + diapers
- First Swaddle + Outfit
- Accessories for Photos (letterboard, etc)
- Extra Outfits/Swaddles
- Nail clippers/nail file
- Carseat (installed)
Dad:
- Snacks/Food
- Toiletries + Towel
- Entertainment + Chargers
- Comfortable Clothes
- Blanket/Pillow
Toiletries:
- Toothbrush
- Shower supplies (actual shampoo and conditioner)
- Makeup + Remover
- Hairties + Brush
- Dry Shampoo
- Lotion/Moisturizer/Chapstick
- Towels
- Dry Shampoo
And if you want this list already made up…
Just right click to save to your computer and then print out!
