Hospital Bag Essentials: A Guide For Expectant Parents

The Basics

This may or may not be a task you enjoy, however simplifying it can make it seamless. You will want to begin preparing your bags around 36-37 weeks to ensure you are ready. While many babies will come late, it never hurts to be prepared just in case so there is no stress when the time comes. Remember, we want this to be easy and stress free so don’t panic about the little things!

Mom

Let's start with the essentials for mom. Things will vary for every mom so just skip over things you don’t feel are necessary for you. These are strictly ideas to consider. 

Toiletries

Hair Products

Labor Gown

Pajamas

Robe

Nursing Bras

Going Home Clothes

Slippers

Purse

Water Bottle

Fan

Phone Charger

Nipple Cream

Breast Pump

Blanket

Pillow

Boppy Pillow

Makeup

Books

Essential Oils

Earbuds

Hair Ties/Clips

Eye Mask

Journal

Dad

Dads tend to be much simpler, these are just some ideas to consider!

PJ’s 

Toiletries

Clothes for 2-3 days

Cash/Change

Water Bottle

Pillow

Blanket

Snacks

Slippers

Phone Charger

Baby

I personally always find the baby's bag the most fun to pack! Babies really don't need much unless you have personal preferences for specific things, most hospitals have everything you need. When your baby is first born, their biggest need will be their mom anyways.

PJ’s

Diapers

Wipes

Pacifier

Swaddle

Going Home Outfit

Photo Props

Car Seat 

Hat

Packing hospital bags can be an easy task when you think of your day to day life and what you need to achieve the birth you want. Don’t stress mama, you got this!