New Mama: What to Pack for the Hospital

OVERNIGHT BAG: LO & SONS THE CATALINA BAG [SIMILAR] / FOOT MASK: KOCOSTAR / NURSING DRESS: JOJO MAMAN BEBE

OVERNIGHT BAG: LO & SONS THE CATALINA BAG [SIMILAR] / FOOT MASK: KOCOSTAR / NURSING DRESS: JOJO MAMAN BEBE

Since my last birth was in a hospital and this birth will be too, I am a little more prepared this time around for what exactly I will need for the big birth-day. This guide also works for whichever type of birth you are preparing for: homebirth, birth center birth, or hospital birth. Here are my list of essentials that I would recommend to any pregnant mama. 

FOR MAMA

WHAT TO PACK FOR THE HOSPITAL / HOSPITAL BAG / NEWBORN / PREGNANCY / NICOLEMCARUSO.COM

TOILETRIES

THINK OF WHAT WOULD BE MOST COMFORTING AND MAKE YOU FEEL MOST LIKE YOURSELF AFTER THE MARATHON OF BIRTH. HOSPITAL AIR IS OFTEN VERY DRY, SO PACKING MOISTURIZING ITEMS IS SUPER IMPORTANT. 

CLOTHING

DARK, COMFORTABLE, LOOSE CLOTHING THAT WILL MAKE GETTING IN AND OUT OF A HOSPITAL BED EASIER, NURSING POSSIBLE, AND WITH MINIMAL WORRIES ABOUT STAINS, ETC.

PERSONAL ITEMS

EXTRAS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE DURING AND AFTER LABOR. 

WHAT TO PACK FOR THE HOSPITAL / HOSPITAL BAG / NEWBORN / PREGNANCY / NICOLEMCARUSO.COM
WHAT TO PACK FOR THE HOSPITAL / HOSPITAL BAG / NEWBORN / PREGNANCY / NICOLEMCARUSO.COM

FOOD

HOSPITAL FOOD IS ALWAYS IFFY AT BEST, AND THOUGH THEY OFFERED AN ENDLESS SUPPLY OF CRANBERRY "JUICE" CUPS AND VENDING MACHINE FOOD, NOTHING CAN SUBSTITUTE SNACKS YOU REALLY LOVE. PLUS, SOMETIMES THE KITCHEN IS CLOSED WHEN BABY IS BORN! 

FOR BABY

HOODED BUNTING: BABYGAP [SIMILAR] / SOCKS: H&M BABY / FUR CROCHETED HAT: BABY H BOUTIQUE

HOODED BUNTING: BABYGAP [SIMILAR] / SOCKS: H&M BABY / FUR CROCHETED HAT: BABY H BOUTIQUE

BABY WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ALMOST EVERYTHING THEY NEED (EVEN CLOTHES AND BLANKETS) BUT IT'S NICE TO HAVE A FEW ITEMS THAT ARE YOURS.

WHAT TO PACK FOR THE HOSPITAL / HOSPITAL BAG / NEWBORN / PREGNANCY / NICOLEMCARUSO.COM
WHAT TO PACK FOR THE HOSPITAL / HOSPITAL BAG / NEWBORN / PREGNANCY / NICOLEMCARUSO.COM

If you are preparing for your baby's birth, I hope you found this roundup useful! The products I listed are truly my favorites, and I know having them on hand will make this second birth a much smoother, more comfortable experience for me and my family. Know a mama about to give birth? Share this with her, and I'm sure she will thank you! 


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