Hospital Bag Packing List

_stephaniesteele

Aug 4, 2020

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For Mama's

a pillow (the hospitals I find aren't the best)
comfy pjs and easily accessible for breastfeeding. I also brought a comfy robe which was super easy to breastfeed
SLIPPERS. I loved bringing slippers ( it was also July so it was super hot to wear socks) but your feet also may swell after you give birth so slippers are the best
Toiletries. After you give birth you FOR SURE want nothing more but to shower, clean yourself up, and of course brush your teeth!
CHAPSTICK - the hospital air is super dry and your lips can get very DRY.
TUCKS - LIFE SAVER
Nipple cream - no one tells you how much you actually NEED THIS I used mama butter it was a life saver.
SNACKS - after birth I remember being so hungry (thankfully it was still 7:00 pm that I was able to get delivery of food, but its very important to bring your own snacks) The hospital food isn't always to appealing.
Disposable undies

For Baby

Going home outfit!
Onesies in different sizes - you don't know how big/small your new babe will be
SWADDLES I packed two, also the hospital provides you will a few but I loved the one I brought I will link it here: https://www.westcoastkids.ca/knit-swaddle-blanket-grace
Knot PJS - this was super easy for middle of the night feeding too
Birth announcement props - I used a name tag one "hello my name is" and also got it from west coast.
Newborn Hat (hospital does provide you with one) I just wanted to bring my own, and of course I brought a few bows too!
Diapers! You cannot forget the diapers! I remember I was so paranoid that NB diapers would be to small for Capri but they fit perfectly. I brought NB and size one just to be safe but we did only end up using NB.
Pacifier
CAR SEAT - make sure its already installed in your car

For Dad's

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