Hospital Bag Checklist | Only The Essentials
Hey, friends! Today I am sharing everything I packed in my hospital bag for when my baby comes. This is my second baby and I feel like I did a pretty good job packing last time but this time I am swapping out a few things and only bringing the essentials. For example, I brought way too many clothes that I never wore and pads I never used last time and didn’t have enough socks (hospital socks aren’t my thing) or any makeup (I’d like to do at least my mascara and brows after labor & delivery). So let’s jump into the list! I’ll put everything in categories, for mom, for baby, for dad, etc. I will also link everything so you can click on any of the images below to shop. x
Hospital Bag Checklist | Only The Essentials
For Mom
- socks & slippers
- a few pairs of black comfy cotton underwear
- nursing pillow – I just got a new Boppy one and can’t wait to use it
- a couple of nursing bras/nursing tanks
- nursing cover
- comfy ‘going home’ leggings – I just packed a pair of maternity ones
- comfy sweater or sweatshirt
- postpartum bottom spray
- nipple balm/cream
- skincare & shower products
- makeup – I have bb cream, concealer, mascara, brow pencil, highlighter, and bronzer.
- flip-flops for the shower
- black robe for after delivery – if you don’t want to wear the cute hospital gowns for 2 days
For Baby
- outfit for pictures – I have a cute swaddle and matching headband
- going home outfit – I have a couple of sleepers
- swaddle – I packed our Ollie swaddle
- warm blanket
- a few diapers – they will have some at the hospital but I have a few just in case
- pacifiers
- car seat – obvi not in your hospital bag but just don’t forget it!
For Dad
- white tees
- undies
- comfy shorts/sweatpants
- comfy sweatshirt
- pillow & blanket
- toothbrush
- gum/snacks
- phone charger
For other siblings
- Emery may or may not be there with us for a while so I have her backpack filled with her fave toys and coloring books
- I also have an outfit/change of clothes for her
- cup for milk/juice/water
- snacks
- iPad/phone to watch movies
- gift from baby
Thanks for reading! Did I forget anything?
Have you seen my trimester essentials posts?
x, T
I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born. I appointed you a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5
This is such a great list to have! What an exciting time!