The Survival Hospital Bag Check List: What to Pack

Hello Mamma,

I hope you are doing great by this point in your pregnancy. I know how exciting and anxious is to finally be preparing your hospital bag, finally meet your sweet baby, and embrace motherhood.

It is always great to have your hospital bag ready at least 2 or 3 weeks prior your due date. You don’t want to leave everything last minute having the contractions and packing your bag.

My due date was on February 3rd, and I delivered on January 29th. Thank goodness I googled and searched on Pinterest things to pack in my hospital bag ahead of time. I had my bag ready at 35 weeks. Having my hospital bag ready was one thing out of the way to focus on nesting.

I arrived to the hospital on Wednesday, January 29th at 2am and was in active labor for 20+ hours. I delivered my daughter at 10:41pm. After delivery I had to stay in the hospital for 24 hrs just to “rest” and wait for anesthesia to wear off. And my healthcare provider monitored me and baby to make sure no problems develop. Therefore, I stayed in the hospital for 2 nights. We were discharged on Friday noon.

So it all depends in your situation not all pregnancies and deliveries are the same. Just sharing my own experience.

I will be sharing the items I packed in my hospital bag and baby girls bag for a vaginal birth along with the items I packed but did not use.

Moms Hospital Bag

DURING LABOR

• Duffle bag
• Burt’s Bees Lip Balm!!!
• Eye Pillow
• Blanket (for dad)

TOILETRIES

• Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding!!!
• Postpartum Disposable Underwear
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Thayers Toner
• Deodorant
• Tooth Paste/Tooth Brush (both dad and I)
• Hair Brush/ Hair Tie
• Moisturizer
• Travel size Hair Spray
• Flushable Wipes

DURING RECOVERY

• Nursing/Delivery/Labor/Maternity Nightgown
• Robe (didn’t use)
• Pair of Fuzzy Gripper Socks
• Flip Flops

TAKE HOME OUTFIT

• Nursing bra (didn’t use)
• Maternity Nursing Tank Cami for Breastfeeding with Adjustable Straps
• Long Sleeve Cardigan
• Lululemon legging
• 2 High Waisted Cotton Underwear (only used one)
• Pair of Fuzzy Gripper Socks
• Slippers

Baby Girls Bag

• 2 Swaddle Blankets (only used one)
• 2 Fleece Blankets (only used one)
• 1 Side Snap Bodysuit
• 2 take home outfits (only used one)
• Pair of Socks
• Baby Beanie
• Diaper Bag
• Car Seat

HOSPITAL PROVIDED FOR MOM WITH

• Pads
• Witch Hazel Towelette Pads
• Bottle Squirt
• Hospital Gown
• Gripper Socks
• Towels
• Wash Cloth
• Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding
• Nipple Shield
• Breast Pump
• Pillows (for dad)
• Blankets (for dad)

HOSPITAL PROVIDED FOR BABY WITH:

• Diapers
• Baby Wipes
• Baby Beanie
• Swaddle Blankets

I hope this has helped you to pack your bags too! Good luck with your birth and hospital stay mamma.

Tactical Dad TheGerberStore.com

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