March 17, 2019
I want this post to be as helpful as possible for any soon-to-be mommas trying to figure out what the heck to pack for the hospital. I could have written this before having Caroline (because my bag was packed by week 37), but I didn’t really know if I had everything I needed! Also, at that time I didn’t know I would end up having a c section. So if you’re getting close to the end of your pregnancy and you don’t know what the heck to pack for a c section, this should be a good guide to get you started!
When packing mom and baby’s bag for the hospital I used a handful of resources. Initially, I read hospital bag posts by some of my favorite bloggers, took tips from my baby books, and had a few things I knew I wanted to pack. Once I knew I was having a c section I called my best friend Jessica and asked her what she packed for herself and baby. She’s done it twice now, with a total of 3 babies (yes, there’s a pair of twins in there), so she knows a thing or two.
Mom’s Bag
Comfy undies (3 pairs)
Coming home outfit (I wore joggers and a loose button up top)
Dry shampoo
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Face wash
Make up
Chapstick
Phone charger
Camera
Camera charger
Insurance cards
Nursing pillow – I actually didn’t pack one. Dumb. Wish I had because their pillows suck as far as using them to make nursing easier
Baby’s Bag
2 outfits per day
Swaddle
Socks
Hat
Mittens
Nail clippers
Nipple cream MUST HAVE
Baby book (for foot prints)
Blanket
Dad’s Bag
2 changes of clothes
Pillow
Blanket
Toiletries
Phone charger
Headphones
Things I packed and didn’t use
Nice robe – I thought I’d want this for pictures after having baby. I didn’t take any nice pics. I came in with makeup on but it seemed like it quickly rubbed or was cried off.
Blow dryer and curling iron – again, I thought I’d want to fix myself up after showering. Didn’t happen. Baby trumps everything.
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