Hospital Bag

With only 5 weeks left until the big day, I've got the hospital bag packed and ready to go!

I've included a breakdown of what's in my bag.  Though it's not listed anywhere, you'll also want to bring some favorite snacks for you and your hubby.

Everything I need for labor is packed in a small tote bag.  I plan to stay home during early labor, so I want those supplies easily accessible.  Everything else will be packed in a carry-on suitcase that can stay in the car for hubby to grab later.


For Labor  (packed in small tote bag)

• Birth plan
• Insurance card
• Driver's license
• Hair ties/bobby pins
• Battery-powered massager
• Sugar-free candies (your mouth may get very dry during labor)
• Tube sock with tennis balls (recommended by our birth instructor for back massaging)
• Essential oils (this set comes with a different oil blend for each stage of labor and directions on how to use it)
• Sports bra (I plan to use the hydro-tub and may want this to keep things in place)
• Phone with music playlist for labor
• Bluetooth speaker

For Mom

• 2 pairs maternity PJ pants
• 2 nursing tanks
• Nursing gown (in case I have a c-section and don't want to wear pants)
• Robe
• Socks
• Nursing bra
• Nursing pads
• Nipple cream
• Shower flip flops
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Body wash
• Deodorant
• Hair brush
• Lotion
• Face wash/wipes
• Chapstick
• Makeup
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Going home outfit

For Dad

• Pjs
• Socks
• Boxers
• 2 t-shirts
• Hoodie
• Flip flops
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Shorts (for him to wear in the hydro-tub)  
• Blanket/pillow
• Going home outfit

For Baby

• Car seat with infant insert
• Boppy (if you're breastfeeding)
• Going home outfit
• Nail clippers/nail file 
• Olive oil (prevents first few tar-like poops from sticking to their butts)
• Baby book (if you want them to do baby's footprints for you)
• Baby blanket*
• Infant sleepers* 
• Hat*
• Socks*
• Mittens*
• Swaddle me/sleep sack*

*Based on what my hospital provides, these items are optional.  I am bringing them to get some cute pictures of baby in the hospital.  

Technology

• Tablet
• Phones
• Camera
• Chargers
• Nightlight (great for breastfeeding)