Hospital Bag Essentials - Labor

I have been researching "hospital bags for labor" for weeks now. It seems everyone has an opinion but mostly it is all the same items, give or take. I don't want to be that women who packs for a week long vacation but I also want to be cozy and have some things from home. I think my bag is perfect so hopefully this may help some of you :)

Disclaimer- This is my first baby but I looked at checklists from moms who had more than one baby :)

So this is my bag. Fancy, huh? It's just an average sized duffle.

 

This is what is in the duffle. With the exception of Corey's stuff. But his things will be easy and half of it are electronics and chargers.

  My bag of toiletries :) I got the bag on clearance from Target, I think it was $6.98. Now some of this stuff I may not even use and that's fine. I just want to have it lol I know there will be a gazillion pictures and honestly I don't want to look like an ogar. Don't get me wrong there will be NO smokey eyes or red lips but I would like to look somewhat put together.

 

Makeup

BB Cream - Urban Decay

Waterproof Mascara - Givenchy

Concealer - Tarte

Powder - Laura Mercier

Bronzer/Blush Duo - Nars

2 chap sticks - Fresh and YSL

Waterproof eyeliner - Urban Decay

Brow Pencil- Laura Mercier

 

Skin/Body/Hair

Makeup Wipes - Ponds

Face Wash - Fresh Soy Cleanser

Face Moisturizer- Fresh Lotus

Coconut Oil

Shampoo/Conditioner - Travel size Herbal Essences

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Body Lotion- Travel size

Hand Sanitizer

Deodorant and Body Wash- Travel size

Bobby Pins and hair tyes

 

 

 BABY STUFF

Car Seat :) Duh

 This is a Graco Snug...a bug...rider... Something like that :) Also make sure your base is correctly put it! Babies R US will do it for you. Also fire stations!

Mittens, socks and a wubbanub thing... whatever they are called

 Newborn outfit from Target that I am so obsessed with!!!

 Another newborn outfit with penguins. This one seems a bit bigger so if he ends up being a bowling ball then this will fit him better.....ooooooo contraction :(

 All better...

I know they have blankets there but it will probably be cold outside so I thought a heavier blanket would be good and a receiving one.

 For Mama

I know I will need more than one nursing bra but this is what I have for now. Also I will be on leave for almost 3 months so I feel a "sleeping" nursing bra will be fine. This is from target and it 's super comfy!

2 tops- one is loose and flowy. The other is a bit tighter but longer. Both are easy to pull down or off when I need to nurse.

Lightweight zip-up hoodie - I had to buy this one at Target since all of my hoodies are pullover ones and I thought it would be a pain.

2 comfy pants - one pair of yoga pants and one legging. I didn't buy new pants, I'm just using old faded ones. I have heard from numerous moms that your pants get...dirty and stained. So what's the point?

 



 

Some ladies also recommended

Robe- I don't feel I need this. I'll have a hoodie

Slippers - ehhh not sure. I have cabin socks which are super thick.

Nursing Pads- Need to get

Nipple Cream- Coconut Oil should be fine

 

 

For Daddy

Camera/Charger

Video Camera/Charger

Cells/Charger

Nook/Charger

Sleep Clothes

Normal Day Clothes

Slippers/Socks

Snacks/Drinks - A daddy boot camp class he went to told him to bring a small cooler to keep everything in which I thought was a good idea.

Tylenol/Excedrin

Toiletries

Blanket/Small Pillow

 

So Corey needs to get on this...sometime this week...

 

After Hospital Care

Here are what the ladies say you should get

Jumbo thick extra long pads - oooh sexy

Aloe Gel/witch hazel - To put on the pads, then put them in the fridge/freezer for some...who-hah relief

Tucks Pads- whatever that is

Dermoplast - The blue cap bottle not the red

Granny Panties- I got some boyshorts today. Nothing fancy, you will throw them away.

Nursing Pads

Heating Pad

A Belly Band

 

Did I forget anything?

~Ashley~