HEY YOU GUYS!
As a first time mom, I have done extensive research
into what should/needs to be in a labor hospital bag.
Basically, I just want to make sure that we are as comfortable as
possible at the hospital during baby girl's birth! It's such a special
experience and I want to be able to enjoy it to the fullest. Please note that I
also am against over-packing, so I tried to keep it light (even though this
seems like a lot). I'm proud to say that everything fits into one single duffle
bag! Now, here's what's inside!
(Pictured: Me at 37 and a half weeks with my labor hospital bag, a Kickee Pants Convertible Gown, and pineapple juice!)
FOR BABY:
I was extra picky about what I wanted to bring for our brand new baby girl. Particularly because newborn's skin is so sensitive and they are used to not wearing anything! Keeping this in mind, I wanted to find clothing that would make her feel cozy and comfortable - which is why I'm so happy that I found the brand Kickee Pants. All of their items are made out of super soft viscose fabric from bamboo and it's oh so soft and light! Literally feels like you're wearing nothing! I'm SO in love with everything from this brand. Check them out HERE.
FOR BABY:
I was extra picky about what I wanted to bring for our brand new baby girl. Particularly because newborn's skin is so sensitive and they are used to not wearing anything! Keeping this in mind, I wanted to find clothing that would make her feel cozy and comfortable - which is why I'm so happy that I found the brand Kickee Pants. All of their items are made out of super soft viscose fabric from bamboo and it's oh so soft and light! Literally feels like you're wearing nothing! I'm SO in love with everything from this brand. Check them out HERE.
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them)
- Two Layette Gown Converters & hats from Kickee
Pants (these things are super awesome btw. Not only are
they incredibly soft, they convert from gowns (easy diaper changes) to little
pants (for the carseat) and they have the no scratch mittens built in! Basically,
they are all you need).
- Swaddling Blanket from Kickee
Pants and a Swaddling Blanket from Lippy
Brand
- Newborn
Moccs from Sweet N Swag (just cuz they are cute)
- Knit
Headbands (nude: Bling Bling Baby, black floral: Lou Lou
& Company, & gray: DIY) - for pics
(I also want to
mention it's important to bring size Newborn and size 0-3 Month clothes just in
case. You never know how big your baby is going to be. I brought one of each!
With the convertible gowns, you're pretty safe just using a 0-3 M though)!
FOR ME:
- Nightgown from Kickee
Pants - (yes, it's from the same super soft fabric!
perfect for cuddling my newborn babe #spoiledmama)
- Target Robe (I wanted a long, soft and
blanket-like one that's not too thick)
- Cotton Panties from Victoria's
Secret (IN DARK COLORS)
- Two long and
comfortable halter tops (I found mine at Old Navy on clearance)
- Two sweatpants (mine are super light fabric)
- Victoria's Secret button up nightgown (GREAT for breastfeeding)
- No slip socks (got mine at Motherhood Maternity)
- Two pairs of
normal socks
- Flip flops (for the shower)
- Slippers (for walking the hospital halls late
at night)
- Waist Trimmer (to help my insides go
back to their rightful places)!
TOILETRIES
A lot of these are travel sized items I
found at Target and Walmart & the travel sized make-up items are from
Sephora.
- Hair Brush
- Dry shampoo (VERY IMPORTANT)
- Shampoo + conditioner
- Dove
- Toothbrush +
toothpaste,
- Natural Soap
- Make-up removing
wipes
- Organic Nipple
balm
- Medela Nipple
- New Mama Bottom
Spray
- Medela soothing
gel pads
- Nursing pads (just in case - even though my milk
probably won't come in for a couple days)
- Feminine pads (also just in case cuz I don't know
how I'll feel about the hospitals mongo sized ones)
- Burts Bees
Chapstick
- Hair ties
- Argan Balm (aka moisturizer)
- Face wash
- Face lotion
- Bronzer
- Nars Mascara
- Sheer foundation
- Make up setting
spray (just cuz I had a sample of
it)
- Wet wipes (for YOU and BABY)
- Wet wipes (for YOU and BABY)
- Three day supply
of my pre/postnatal vitamins
FOR DAD
- Sports shorts
- T-shirt
- Socks
- Underwear
- Toothbrush +
toothpaste
-
SNACKS + OTHER
- Pregnancy Journal + Pen
- Headphones
- Doterra Deep Blue
Oil (so my husband can rub my
feet and back) + Doterra Breathe Oil (to help calm me when in labor).
- Beef jerky (for dad cuz it's his fav)
- Soda Candy things (for dad cuz it's his fav)
- Lara Bars
- Trail mix
- Cashews (great for helping your milk drop and
helping produce milk for nursing)
- Pineapple Juice - it's a natural anti-inflammatory and
helps clear out your nipple ducts for successful nursing!!! Can also help ease
the pain of breastfeeding. Drink as soon as you have baby, plus one little can
each day for a little while and everything should go smoothly. It is also
believed to induce labor so be careful about drinking it too early. Make sure
you get the pasteurized, NOT from concentrate kind. Organic would be best! (IMPORTANT)
- Mother's Milk Tea (also supposed to help breastfeeding)
Can you tell I'm determined? ;)
- Multiple packs of
gum (sweet, minty, cinnamon)
for when your in labor and can't eat.
- Lollipops (also for when your in labor and can't
eat)
- Favorite water
bottle
- Cash for vending
machine and parking lot
- Insurance
paperwork
- Extra bag for
hospital freebies
- List of contacts
to notify of baby's birth
- Empty folder for
important paperwork
THINGS TO GRAB LAST MINUTE
- Cell phone +
charger
- Camera + charger (make sure your SD card isn't full)
- Laptop + charger
- Purse/wallet with
my ID
THINGS TO KEEP IN THE CAR
- Car seat (properly installed) we have the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 in sweater knit.
- Nursing Pillow (we have two, so I plan on leaving one
in the car for traveling and also just in case I want to use it at the
hospital. I would like to avoid bringing it into the hospital though cuz I
don't want it to get dirty).
OPTIONAL - a lot of other women bring these things but I can't decide if I want to or not!
- Extra Pillow in colored case (maybe leave in the car?)
- Personal (colored) towel - so it doesn't get mixed up with the hospitals laundry.
- Blow dryer
OPTIONAL - a lot of other women bring these things but I can't decide if I want to or not!
- Extra Pillow in colored case (maybe leave in the car?)
- Personal (colored) towel - so it doesn't get mixed up with the hospitals laundry.
- Blow dryer
AND THAT IS IT! Feel free to share this post on Pinterest if you liked it. & Let
me know if any of you experienced moms think that I'm missing anything! For more updates, follow me on Instagram: BrooklynFletcher
Thanks for reading :)
Thanks for reading :)
A picture of my puppy,
Khaleesi - just because! She jumped onto the bed right after I was done taking
pictures and snuggled up all cute. I love her! <3