![]() While many moms get by with just a few of the items listed above, some moms insist on having a few more comforts with them. This item obviously won’t be fitting in your maternity bag, but we thought it was important enough to include anyway. Don’t forget to make sure your car seat is ready to go and that you and your partner know how to use it before going to the hospital. You’ll probably still be most comfortable in your maternity clothes or cozy loungewear, while your baby will need a onesie, socks, a blanket, and any cold-weather gear if it’s chilly outside.Ĭar Seat. Pack a going-home outfit for yourself and your baby. Adult diapers are a popular choice – seriously! – but other moms bring along a well-fitting pair of high-waisted underwear (you probably call them granny panties) and their favorite brand of overnight absorbency pads. However, some moms swear by bringing their own protection to be more comfortable. ![]() The hospital will give you pads and mesh underwear while you recover from giving birth. Our Purelan lanolin can help soothe and protect them and is completely safe for you and your baby. While you and your baby are learning to breastfeed in the hospital, your nipples may get sore. If you bring your own pillow, remember to use a colored or patterned pillowcase so they don’t get mixed up with the hospital pillows. Hospitals aren’t known for their comfy pillows and you'll want to comfortably enjoy every bit of sleep that you're able to get after your baby arrives! That’s why many moms recommend bringing your own favorite pillow (or two) from home to help keep you as comfortable as possible during labor and to support you when you start breastfeeding. Packing comfortable maternity and nursing apparel can provide added support and relief to sensitive areas during and after pregnancy. Pack loose lounge pants, a nursing tank, and a cozy zip-up hoodie or bathrobe. Next to that post-delivery shower, the thing that will make you feel most like yourself after giving birth are comfy clothes to recover in. ![]() We like anything that’s easy to toss in your bag with zero prep-work, like granola bars, crackers, or trail mix.īathrobe and Comfy Clothes. Do yourself a favor and pack some snacks. Having a baby makes you hungry, and we haven’t heard anyone raving about amazing hospital food lately. A phone charger is one of those items that’s easy to forget if you don’t have it already added to your list of items to include in your hospital bag. Some moms even recommend bringing a longer charging cord that will reach from the wall to your hospital bed. You’ll want your phone to keep you distracted during labor, to contact friends and loved ones when the baby arrives, and for tons of newborn pictures. Safe & Dry™ Disposable Nursing Pads are available in two options and are ideal for use both at the hospital and when settled at home, once you start going out and about with or without the baby! Save yourself from having to do laundry the minute you get home and protect your bra from leaks. Just make sure that you have packed whatever you need. A comfortable nursing bra like our nursing sleep bra (no underwires!) is a must for some moms, while others prefer to go braless because of frequent nursing and to ensure lots of skin-to-skin contact in those early hours after birth. It might be easier on your eyes to retire your contacts for your stay, and opt for your glasses during labor and delivery. Let’s get real, fussing with your contact solution will be one of the last things on your priority list during this whirlwind. You won’t regret adding a pair to your hospital bag. ![]() Slippers, no-skid socks, or flip flops are a lifesaver for pacing the hospital hallways during labor, and when your feet are so swollen they won’t fit into anything else. Some moms also recommend face wipes for a quick pick-me-up and dry shampoo for between showers. Pack a small bathroom bag with your toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush and hair ties, deodorant, and travel-sized lotion, shampoo, and conditioner. Consider lip balm an essential in your maternity bag. Hospital air can be incredibly dry, so having your favorite lip balm will keep your lips feeling good throughout labor and in those precious hours after delivery. More moms talked about packing lip balm than nearly any other item, and for a good reason.
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