What's in my Hospital Bag?

As promised, I am doing a full run-down of what is in our hospital bags. I do the full packing in my IGTV video *(watch below!) but wanted to make sure you all had the links for specific items you may be interested in. Before you read the below, I want to highlight a few caveats: 1. I am a first-time mom (obviously) so I cannot speak to what is completely necessary. We packed these bags based on recommendations from friends, my doctor/doula, and the FF family. 2. I believe this is somewhat “minimalistic”, but I’m sure many will disagree. 3. The bags are packed and ready to go, so please don’t send me lists of things to add!

I hope this helps any moms-to-be in deciding what to include in their bags! I’ve inserted notes below now that I’ve delivered on what I used versus didn’t.

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For me (in our Away suitcase):

• Extended iphone charger: HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

• Pillow and Pillow cases: HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The hospital pillows are shit

• Comfy blanket: HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Didn’t think I would use this, but probably the best thing I packed

• Clip-on battery operated fan: I didn’t end up using, but could see why it’d be helpful

• Towel (if buying off Brooklinen, “freckledfoodie” gets you $20 off) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

• Toiletries (I used all of the below)

  • Face wash 

  • Face oil

  • Brush

  • Chapstick

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Shampoo / conditioner

  • Body wash

  • Deodorant

  • Nipple balm

• Socks

• Underwear

• Sleep dresses (longsleeve and shortsleeve): loved these as an option to throw on

• Outfit to wear home

• Slippers: I never used, but understand why people would want

• Shower shoes

• Hair ties

• Speaker: highly recommend if you are someone who likes having music playing! We used ours in the delivery room and as a sound machine for our son at night

• Eye mask: I never used, but understand why people would want

• Ear plugs: I never used, but understand why people would want

• Masks & chains

• Hakka and a Pumping bra: I never used in the hospital because I was focused on breast feeding, but understand why people would want if they are pumping

• Nursing bra HIGHLY RECOMMEND

• Cooler for placenta

• Tumbler with straw: HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You NEED something with a straw for your partner to hold for you while you drink when you are doing all of the maternity things and especially while breast feeding

• Laptop & charger

• Headphones

For Joe:

• Sheets for cot and Pillow: HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

• Boxers / new outfit

• Toiletry kit

• Eye mask

• Ear plugs

• Laptop & charger

• Headphones

For Baby:

• Going home outfit (we are bringing 2 options - this one and this one)

• Light blanket

• Swaddle

Other (in my MZ Wallace diaper bag)

• Wrapped candy for nurses and doctors (starbursts, tootsie pops, jolly ranchers, etc) HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing this; they loved it!

• Snacks (hydration packets, crackers, dried mango, cookies, bars, etc)