Hospital Packing List for Mommy & Baby

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When I had Hadley a couple years ago, I had no idea what I would realistically want and need in the hospital for the two of us, so I heavily overpacked. This created an issue later because the very last thing I wanted to do when I got home from the hospital with my newborn a few days later was unpack our very full suitcases.

When I made my packing list a few weeks ago for Sadie and me, I tried to be very intentional about only bringing the things we needed. Thankfully I was able to unpack and settle in lickety-split when we got home this time around.

For Mommy

1. Lightweight robe (I had an inexpensive one that came with a $19 nightgown from Marshall’s that is similar to this one.)
2. Four pairs of comfortable pants (I highly recommend these maternity yoga capris from Old Navy.)
3. Four nursing tanks (I have lived in and loved these from Destination Maternity.)
4. Slippers
5. 4-6 pairs of underwear (Think inexpensive full-coverage panties that come in a pack from Walmart.)
6. Comfortable going home outfit (Consider that the odds are high you’ll still look 4-5 months pregnant.)
7. Nursing cover (great for when you have male visitors in the room)
8. Boppy pillow for breastfeeding
9. Nursing bra (I’m really loving this inexpensive one from Target.)
10. Makeup
11. Dry Shampoo
12. Comb/Brush
13. Hair elastics/headbands
14. Body wash and loofah
15. Face wash and lotion
16. Eye makeup remover
17. Chapstick
18. Toothbrush and paste
19. Cell phone charger
20. Extra bag to bring home gifts received in the hospital
21. Optional: Straightener and blow dryer
22. Optional: Snacks for Mom & Dad

For Baby

1. Two outfits per day (Sadie had some spit-up issues, so we went through five in three days.)
2. 2-3 cozy receiving blankets
3. Headbands/hats
4. 2-3 burp cloths
5. Newborn diapers (The hospital will more than likely only supply premie and size one diapers.)
6. Car seat

Necessities provided by the hospital (may vary depending on your hospital)

1. Size one diapers
2. Wipes
3. Swaddle
4. Pads
5. Other healing necessities
6. Lanolin cream

What would you add to this list?

Erica

Hi! I’m a proud Army wife and mom to two little girls (ages 1 and 3), and I love sharing our lives with you. Where we’re going, what we’re eating, what’s making our lives more helpful or fun, what we’re wearing, how we’re doing this or that… I truly enjoy sharing it all! I can’t get enough of birthday cake ice cream, weekend sunrise runs, or making my girls belly-laugh. I write almost daily about my family’s lives, and though I like to keep things light, I also share the messy parts too. Welcome! So glad to have you around. 🙂 I’m active on Facebook and Instagram and would love to communicate with you there!