Hospital Packing
List
For the Mommy…
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Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo,
shower gel, face wipes, etc.)
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Slippers & socks (Hospital floor- yuck!)
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Nursing wear (nursing cami, nursing bra,
nightgown, etc.)
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For labor… hard candy, chapstick, ponytail
holders (I loved sucking on hard candy when my mouth was dry along with the ice)
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Comfy, loose clothes (sweatpants!)
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Dermoblast (from Walgreens) and Tucks Pads (for after labor- need I say more...)
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Boppy pillow or other nursing pillow
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PILLOW (the hospital ones are awful!!)
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Cell phone charger
- Bath Robe- so nice to throw on over your hospital gown
- Snacks for after delivery- I was STARVING and nursing made me so hungry!
- Exercise Ball- I loved using this during labor to sit on and rock through contractions
For Baby
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Several outfits (probably ‘Newborn’ size- gowns
are great and easy!
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Socks and hats and in our case- BOWS! (I didn't have any hats and I didn't know how important these were during those first few days to keep warm.
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Blanket or two
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Mittens
(I never used these but wish I had- they sometimes scratch themselves)
- Car Seat
The hospital will have pretty much everything else you need.
For Daddy to Be-
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Toiletries
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Change of clothes
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Camera
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Pillow from home
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Snacks
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Cell phone charger
