![]() You’ll appreciate it a lot more then a hospital gown. You’ll also want a soft robe with pockets. I highly recommend Hanes, especially if you’re a curvy girl because the legs are soooo comfy. The boxers are really just to make you feel like an adult but they’re also comfy once you make it home. Do not pack panties and do not get the “women’s boxers” because they are tight in the leg area and you’ll practically be wearing a diaper. For your stay, pack BOXERS and a comfy robe. You need just one for yourself, to leave. You’ll primarily be packing outfits for baby. This could be nothing or a packet of forms if you haven’t previously filled out pediatrician information. Also bring any hospital registration forms necessary for your chosen facility. ID and insurance cards are standard and will likely be in your wallet but take it out of the sticky part (where it’s impossible to slide your ID out) because you won’t want to be fumbling around when you’re trying to get through registration ASAP. Having that birth plan ready, hopefully your doctors will stick to your wishes So no pool was blown up and I wound up getting the epidural when I’d originally planned for natural birth. ![]() My personal plan went out the window because they didn’t take me seriously when I knew I was in active labor. If you go to the hospital late in your labor, you may be in too much pain to communicate that plan. Some people have special instructions on how they’d like their birth handled. Bring some “burner” flip flops you don’t care about and this will also provide some stability and ensure you don’t slip. You don’t want to get that on good shoes but you also don’t want to be bare foot. You’re going to feel a little gross because it’s like period on 10. On the occasion that they can pry him away from you, utilize this time to clean yourself up. ![]() You’ll likely have guests coming by that want nothing more than to hold baby. But flip flops!!! Oh flip flops! I refuse to shower in a basically public (to me) shower without them. Bring both! Slippers are nice for walking around your room and on the few occasions you little one has to leave the room you can follow. This makes the transfer of your baby’s records much simpler postpartum. This isn’t something you’re packing, but still an important step before you make it to the hospital. So first things first, I made a note to confirm your primary physician for baby with your delivery hospital. You even get a $10 reward when you sign up with my Ebates code, and make a qualifying purchase. ![]() A bottle here and there can get expensive, especially as you try out different nipples to see what your baby likes best. That could add up to be onesie or bottle money! Get your money (and save it) where you can. Whether you choose The Mommy Pro Shop, Amazon, or another store, be sure to check out Rakuten first for deals to earn cash back on your purchases. I’ll have some links here for my suggestions but there’s a ton of other places you can get similar items. Then, identify some stores that you want to shop at to obtain the items. Next up is identifying things that you need (what you’re here for). I had a baby bag and a mommy bag, just to keep life simple. If not, The Mommy Pro Shop has some great options with tons of storage for all your items. Hopefully you got a cute bag as a gift at your baby shower. Sign up now for a FREE printable checklist! Where to startįirst you’ll want to start by choosing a hospital bag to put all of your items in. So I’ve saved you the hassle and compiled an easy hospital bag checklist just for you! What’s nice is you can check it off as you pack things. You know you’ll need an outfit to leave in and a couple for baby but…what else? The more prepared you are, the less running around you’ll have to do when you’re in pain and the less trips you’ll have to send someone on postpartum. It’s hard figuring out the best things to pack for your hospital stay as a new mom. Now that you’ve had the perfect baby shower, it’s time to prepare for baby’s arrival.
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