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Only the things that earned a spot
Everything here is something we use in our house. If it didn't work for us, it's not on the list.
The hospital bag series
My hospital bag essentials
The exact products I ended up using, grouped from what to pack to what to set up at home.
- 1Slippers with gripNon-slip for hospital floorsShop
- 2Comfy socksHospital rooms get coldShop
- 3Front-open nursing gownMy own, over the hospital gownShop
- 4Laundry bag for used clothesKeeps the bag clean and sortedShop
- 5Lip balmLips get so dry in thereShop
- 6Alcohol-free hand sanitizerGentle for frequent useShop
Pro tip: Pack a small comfort bag for your partner too. We needed ours more than expected.
- 7Disposable period pantiesThese helped me a lotShop
- 8Front-open feeding dressEasy feeding, day and nightShop
- 9Nursing bra (option 1)Comfortable, easy clipShop
- 10Nursing bra (option 2)Another one I lovedShop
- 11Feeding pillowSaves your back and armsShop
- 12Breast padsKeep a stock readyShop
- 13Nipple cream: Nip CareI bought this at a pharmacyAt your pharmacy
- 14Belly creamFor moisturizingShop
- 15Peri bottleFor gentle cleansingShop
Pro tip: Wait to buy a pump until after birth if you can. Research now, decide later.
- 16Big sipper bottle with strawStaying hydrated helped me so muchShop
- 17Labelled pouchesSo your family can find thingsShop
- 18Document file folderOne for you, one for babyShop
Pro tip: Keep clear photos of important documents on your phone as backup.
- 19Diaper caddyStocked and kept by the bedShop
- 20Electric kettleFor warm water at nightShop
- 21StrollerOur everyday oneShop
- 22Baby bath seatMakes bath time so much easierShop
- 23Night lamp with white noiseUsed from day one, still using itShop
Pro tip: Consider secondhand for big items. We saved so much.
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