Hospital Bag: Do’s & Don’ts

Monogrammed Weekender | Document Pouch | Pajamas | Camera | Laptop Case

Monogrammed Weekender | Document Pouch | Pajamas | Camera | Laptop Case

These photos were taken a couple weeks before Ford’s birth. It’s funny to look back and see what I thought I needed at the hospital and what I actually used. I packed way too many pajamas! I was under the delusion that my bump would immediately disappear after birth and I would fit into my normal size. Wrong! I stayed in my hospital gown the majority of the time. I changed once into maternity leggings and a robe when visitors came. I also thought I would have a lot of downtime. Guess I heard too many stories of people being in labor for hours and hours. While I was in labor for a long time (12+ hours), there was no way I felt up to doing anything on my laptop or indulging in the face mask I brought. Both seem so silly now!

Camera

Phone Charger

Baby Book Guest Pages

Document Pouch/Folder

Maternity Pajamas

Robe

Socks (1 pair) & Slippers

Maternity Leggings

Nursing Top

Nursing Pillow

3-5 Outfits for Baby

Going Home Outfit

Laptop

Blow Dryer

Beauty Treatments

Non-maternity Pajamas

I am thankful for one little luxury I indulged in pre-baby. The Monday before I gave birth, Lash Co. treated me to a set of lash extensions. What a difference they make! I chose the classic set for a natural look (versus the American volume). It’s so nice to wake up and look fairly “done”, especially now when my time is so limited. I also went home with a Novalash aftercareKIT which includes makeup remover/conditioning wipes, mascara, and a lash brush. Mention “Sunday Beach” for 20% off your first set of lashes!

My parting advice is to take to the hospital what will make you feel comfortable. You can always pack two bags and leave the one with non-essentials in the car. Better to have it than regret not packing something!