I made a FULL list of essentials for birth AND hospital stays, you can simply adapt it to your scenario.
For example, I personally don't give birth in the hospital. I go to the birthing center instead, so I don't stay there more than 2-4hours after delivery. So there are a lot of things I personally don't need to bring, or need to bring less off. So edit as you wish!
Note: A lot of hospitals DO provide with a ton of essentials, some (or birthing centers) don't, so ask what they'll be providing you with, before packing.
I am tagging some of my fav items in each category too.
FOR BABY
1. Organic Newborn Diapers shop
2. Swaddles shop
3. A blanket shop
4. Newborn onesies shop
5. Pacifiers shop
6. Newborn gloves/mittens shop
7. Chemical Free Baby Wipes shop
8. Burp cloths shop
9. Nursing pillow shop
- Receiving blankets shop
- Newborn hats shop
- Newborn socks shop
- Cute newborn outfit to go home
- Cute newborn outfit to take a picture in
- A heavier blanket shop
- Shusher shop
FOR MOM:
See my birth essentials here and add the ones you'd like to the bag! Aside from that:
5. Nipple balm shop
6. Eyemask shop
7. Thick Socks shop
8. Face towelettes shop
9. Postpartum underwear shop
11. Slippers shop
12. Nightgown / maternity PJs shop
- Comfy change of clothes to go home in
- Comfy Nursing bra shop
- Socks - Hairbrush
- Toothbrush
- Tooth paste
- Face wash shop
- Big towel for car ride
- Extra Pillow/s
Plus, add all my birth essentials listed here
FOR PARTNER:
- Change of clothes
- Comfy shoes
- Slippers - Overnight toiletries
OTHER:
- Phones
- Phone chargers
- Camera/batteries/charger
- Special music on phone
- Car seat installed
- Phone list: important numbers: birthing center, back-up, pediatrician, family & friends - Crystals for birth, linked here
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