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2 Apr 2024

Packing Your Perfect Hospital Bag

Packing Your Perfect Hospital Bag
Having everything you need readily available can make your stay at the hospital more comfortable and stress-free. Here's a checklist of items to include in your perfect hospital bag.
Essential Documents
  • Identification and Health Insurance Cards: Ensure you have your identification card, health insurance information, and any necessary hospital paperwork.
  • Birth Plan: If you have a birth plan, include copies for yourself, your partner, and your healthcare provider.
Comfortable Clothing
  • Nightgowns or Pajamas: Pack a few comfortable nightgowns or pajama sets that allow for easy breastfeeding or skin-to-skin contact.
  • Comfortable Underwear: Consider bringing high-waisted, disposable underwear or large, comfortable cotton briefs.
  • Nursing Bras: Pack a couple of nursing bras or comfortable, supportive bras.
  • Socks and Slippers: Keep your feet warm and cozy with non-slip socks or comfortable slippers.
  • Robe: A lightweight robe can provide extra comfort and coverage during your hospital stay.
Toiletries and Personal Care Items
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste: Don't forget your oral hygiene essentials.
  • Hairbrush or Comb: Keep your hair neat and manageable.
  • Travel-sized Toiletries: Pack travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and moisturizer.
  • Lip Balm: Hospital air can be dry, so having a lip balm on hand can help keep your lips moisturized.
  • Face Wipes or Cleanser: Freshen up your face with gentle wipes or a cleanser.
  • Deodorant: Stay fresh and confident throughout your stay.
Comfort and Entertainment
  • Pillows: Bring your own pillow for added comfort during labor and postpartum.
  • Comfortable Clothes for Going Home: Pack loose, comfortable clothes to wear when leaving the hospital.
  • Entertainment: Consider bringing a book, magazine, or your favorite device for entertainment during downtime.
  • Phone and Charger: Don't forget your phone and charger to stay connected with loved ones and capture precious moments.
For the Baby
  • Newborn Clothing: Pack a few onesies, sleepers, socks, and a hat for your newborn.
  • Receiving Blankets: Bring soft and cozy receiving blankets for your baby.
  • Diapers and Wipes: Include a small pack of newborn diapers and wipes for your baby's immediate needs.
  • Going-Home Outfit: Choose a special outfit for your baby to wear when leaving the hospital.
Snacks and Nourishment
  • Snacks: Pack some nutritious snacks to keep your energy levels up during labor and postpartum.
  • Water Bottle: Stay hydrated by bringing a reusable water bottle.
  • Hospital-approved Food: Check with your healthcare provider if you can bring your own food or if the hospital provides meals.
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Jenna
1 Feb 2024

What are yall packing for the baby diaper bag & your own bag for the hospital? For her I packed 5 outfits with hair bows, blanket, swaddle, wipes, diapers, pacifiers, bottles for breast milk, burp pads, & bibs. I haven’t packed my bag yet.

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Ronda
For my last baby I did 3 outfits for baby, my night clothes, my outfit to come home in and my hygiene items. No need for diapers and wipes because the hospital provided those.
27 Mar 2024

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Shia
Only 2 onesies in NB size & 0-3 months, going home outfit, swaddle, soft blanket, matching hat to going home outfit My bag: 2 button down night gowns, robe, going home outfit, shower shoes, slippers, heating pad, nipple shields, colostrum, toiletries, makeup bag, long charger, iPad, always discreet diapers, peri bottle, dermaplast, tucks pads, witch hazel foam, towel, washcloth, nursing bras, fuzzy socks, blanket
27 Mar 2024

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Carol
26 Jan 2024

Has any one else started packing there hospital bag?¿?¿?..., I'm so ready!¡! 😍😍 #22week #6months #ready #readytomeetbaby

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Nik
Have you? I haven't even washed anything yet 😂
27 Mar 2024

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Sasha
Not yet prob around 30 to 33 weeks. Still need to wash .
27 Mar 2024

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mani💛
4 Nov 2023

i'll be 35 weeks next week, i'm packing my hospital bag 🥹 quick lil grab and go

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Laurel
As soon as mine comes in, I’m going to pack it up too! 🥰
27 Mar 2024

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Mar’kia
5 Apr 2023

So what you mommas packing in your hospital bag? Just wanna know if u guys have any good ideas or things I’m missing been seeing a lot of tiktoks abt packing hospital bag and they go OVER BOARD😂

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Anna
I’m trying to keep it simple as a first time mom 😅 For me: one pair pajamas, one going home outfit, toiletries, socks, slides, nipple butter & silverettes for breastfeeding relief, glasses/contacts, two nursing bras For baby: two outfits, socks/booties, beanie, swaddle, sound machine, pacifier Other: folder for paperwork, snacks, portable fan for labor, long phone charger, nightlight
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Angel
27 Jan 2023

It’s time I start packing my hospital bag, what were your 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀? Twin Girls loading👣👣

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Triecey
Definitely some toiletries!.
27 Mar 2024

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Angel
Let me get to packing
27 Mar 2024

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Bri
14 Oct 2022

At what point are you ladies packing a hospital bag? Are you doing a small suitcase or duffel bag type of thing?

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Sara
I'm due December 2nd and going to pack mine this weekend. Babes is measuring 3 and 1/2 weeks early and in the 97% percentile so I just want to be prepared. I'm going to pack duffel bag style!
27 Mar 2024

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Nayy
I am 35w & did mine yesterday.
27 Mar 2024

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mari
16 Aug 2022

I’m packing my baby girls bag for the hospital and I’m not sure on what I should put it in I don’t wanna oh we pack because I knew the hospital give you some stuff What did you guys put or is putting in your babies bag

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Caitlin
Pack some receiving blankets,3 outfits and a going home outfit some socks if the outfits don’t have footies and some mittens for their hands and I also always packed beanies with all my 3 the hospital will provide diapers wipes and formulas but I never been fond of their clothes to me it doesn’t keep baby warm enough
27 Mar 2024

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mari
Ok thanks 🙂
27 Mar 2024

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Rachel
8 Aug 2022

I need to start packing my hospital bag what are some must haves? #hospitalbag #advice 

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Breanna
Clothes snacks an shampoo an conditioner if not you can ask if you can take a shower they’ll get you prepared an games chargers an one or two baby shirts
27 Mar 2024

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Breanna
Oh an swaddle
27 Mar 2024

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Kel
19 Jul 2022

9 more weeks to go. What To Expect said I should start packing my hospital bag. It’s getting real guys. P.S. what the heck do I put in my hospital bag?😭😭😭

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Sanari
Clothes Hygiene products Chargers Heating pad Hair care products The hospital gives you many things
27 Mar 2024

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Kel
Thank you. I’m so excited, yet nervous at the same time.. I’m almost at the finish line😭😭😭
27 Mar 2024

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Courtney
16 Jun 2022

Started packing hospital bag today 🥰💙 these pains been real & I want to be prepared 😅

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Infinity
I have these bags too in pink 😃
27 Mar 2024

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