A few weeks ago, we had a little scare with me having some abdominal pain, and we ended up spending a little over 6 hours in the hospital monitoring baby girl and me to make sure I wasn’t going to go into early labor. After that visit, we decided it was important for us to pack our Hospital To-Go Bags ASAP just in case my body decides it’s time to kick baby girl out OR if baby girl decides it’s time to come— ready or not. So I asked my Instagram Friends what their Hospital Bag ESSENTIALS were because I’ve read a LOT of blog posts of mamas who brought a TON of extra/unnecessary things, and I’m kind of a minimalist at heart, so I just wanted the ESSENTIALS. These were the items that were suggested the very most.
HOSPITAL TO-GO BAG ESSENTIALS
Chapstick
Comfy night gown + pajamas
A blanket you love
Snacks
Long phone charger
Warm socks + slippers
Toiletries for two days
Brush
Lotion
Boppy/nursing pillow
Breastpads
Nursing bra
Outfit for baby
Something to distract you during contractions + something to pass the time
Flip flops for the shower
Insurance info
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Extra comfy undies
My Hospital To-Go Bag Essentials
This is what I’ll be packing in my Hospital To-Go Bag FOR ME. Most of this stuff hasn’t arrived yet (shipping times, ya’ll. they kill me), but hopefully soon so I can relax a little more, but as soon as it all comes in, I’ll add photos! I have linked below what we’re bringing for Baby Girl and then also what we’ll be bringing for Parker!
This Weekender Bag
This Nightgown
This Pajama Set
This Blanket
This pack of Warm Socks
These Outdoor Slippers
Toiletries (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Loofa, Body Wash, Deodorant)
Boppy Pillow + This Pillow Cover
This pack of Nursing Bras
This Adult Coloring Book
These Nipple Shields
This pack of Mesh Undies
This pack of Adult Diapers
What were YOUR Hospital To-Go Bag Essentials FOR YOURSELF? I’d love to hear!
Hospital To-Go Bag Essentials for Dad
Socks
Extra set of clothes
Toiletries (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Loofa, Body Wash, Deodorant)
Something to pass the time (We’ll be bringing his laptops + a few games for him to play)
Snacks
What were YOUR Hospital To-Go Bag Essentials FOR DAD? I’d love to hear!
Hospital To-Go Bag Essentials for BABY
This Diaper Bag
This Coming Home Outfit
This Knot Gown
This Little Ella Rae Bow
This Little Ella Rae Bow
This Swaddle Blanket
This Letterboard
What were YOUR Hospital To-Go Bag Essentials FOR BABY? I’d love to hear!