What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag

I started creating this post almost a year ago and the intro is too sweet to delete. So, it stays.

We are about two weeks away from meeting our sweet baby girl and I’m starting to get our hospital bags packed. I’m the kind of person who likes being prepared for these types of things. I’ve always had to be induced for both my pregnancies so I’ve never really needed to be prepared weeks before. But this time around feels a little bit different. It feels like things might happen on their own this time and that I might need to get my hospital bag packed. Or maybe I just jinxed myself and think it’s going to happen. haha!

Either way, I have a list of things you might want to have with you at the hospital. Again, my list is somewhat minimal, I’m not big on bringing all the things when I have my babies. I just like to keep things simple. Anyway, here is a list of things to consider when packing your hospital bag.

For Mom

Most of the things you’ll pack in your hospital go-bag will be for you and that’s completely normal. The way I think about packing my hospital bag is, what kind of things do I bring when I go to a zero inclusive hotel. haha! Plus, don’t forget to bring comfy clothes. So, here’s what I’ve come up with for you to bring for yourself when you’re having a baby.

Toiletries

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush
Hair tie
Deodorant
Favorite Lotion Smell
Makeup

Clothes

Going Home Outfit -something comfortable
Comfortable Bra / Nursing Bra
Other pajamas if you don’t want to wear a hospital gown

Extras

Anything you want to wear, extra pajamas, a robe, leggings,

For Dad

Dad will need fewer things, mostly he’ll need just an overnight -or two- bag. Again, it’s kind of like staying at a hotel where you have a baby and not much is provided.

Toiletries

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Comb
Deodorant

Clothes

Change of clothes
Pajamas
Socks

Extras:

Blanket -for sleeping

For Baby

This is the fun part, where you get to pick fun outfits, and cute little baby socks, hair bows, hats. You know, all the things that a parent loves to think about when they have a new baby. This is the part that’s up to you, it can be as minimal or as much as you want.

Clothes

Going Home Outfit
Night Gown/Pajamas
Beanie
Socks
Mittens -so they don’t scratch their face
Blankets

Extras

Hair bows
Socks
Beanies
Ways you want to announce their name -obviously not necessary, but some parents do this

What do you bring to the hospital when you have your babies? Are you the kind of person who likes to bring all the things? Or are you more like me and just bring as little as possible? Let me know below if there is anything that I forgot to pack in my hospital bag, I’d love to hear what you pack in yours.