One question that I get asked often is “What do you pack in your hospital bag?” I think my mommy friends assume that because I gave birth to two kids, then I must have my s**t together. They are wrong. In fact, I didn’t pack anything for my son except for a change of clothes. I ended up staying in the hospital for ten days. Total fail! For my daughter, I didn’t bring baby wipes. But we were only there for a day, and her godmother did bring some when she stopped by for a visit. Before writing this post, I asked another mom for ideas because my mind was drawing blanks. It’s fair to say that just because we gave birth, doesn’t automatically make us experts in hospital bag packing. For today’s post, I’m only sharing the essentials for baby. Will save the mommy bag for another post.
Hospital Bag Essentials For Baby
This hospital bag essential is the basics! It’s also a bit biased because I’m assuming that you will be in the hospital for two days top and breastfeeding (hence why there are no bottles on the list). Now if you plan on bottle feeding your baby, then I suggest you add that to your list. Let’s jump right into it.
- A car seat: That’s the first on the list because you seriously can’t even take you kid home unless your car seat checked by the nurse. Yes, I know, this doesn’t go IN a bag, but you need it, so it goes on the list!
- A going home outfit: You don’t have to be fancy with your going home outfit. Trust me baby won’t care either way.
- A hat: It’s been said that a newborn doesn’t actually need a hat when they are born but have you see a baby’s head right after they come out of the birthing canal??
- Diapers and baby wipe: As I mentioned above, I completely forgot to pack wipes in my daughter’s hospital bag. Some hospital provides it, but the place where I gave birth did not. So make sure you pack some up.
- Swaddle blankets. So many useful ways to use a swaddle blanket. The first year of a baby life you need at least a dozen! My daughter was a big fan of being swaddled. The Lulu Love Baby swaddle blankets are made of 100% Organic Muslin Cotton. LuLu Love Baby has 3 beautiful swaddle blanket designs.
Bonus: A soft bunny. Added this one last because it’s not an essential.Babies don’t actually need toys for a while but we can’t help ourselves from getting on too many.
I’m looking at this list, and I just KNOW I’m missing something, but I can’t put my finger on it. What other items would you add to a hospital bag for baby?
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I love the Birds & The Bees
What a great list for moms-to-be to pack! And how soothing to have that ready to go when the time comes.
Great list right here! I will be keeping this in mind for the next year when husband and I think about having our first!
My favourite blanket is Muslin Swaddle Blanket- The Birds & the Bees,but anyways they all seem so fluffy and soft.
My favorite design is the Birds & the Bees.
I like the Muslin Swaddle Blanket- Feather & Polka Dot.
My favorite is the Muslin Swaddle Blanket- The Birds & the Bees
Love the Feather & Polka Dot, Love the list after 5 years of not having a baby I kinda forgot what the basic needs are and what i need lol
I love the feather and polka dot!
This is a good list, and you’re right…a few day old baby is NOT going to care what you dress him or her in. One of my friends (in her mom bag) made sure to pack her favorite champagne. SHe had gone 10 months without, she was celebrating. Lol.
The Birds & The Bees Swaddle is my favoirite!
Diggin the Birds and Bees!! I want to thank you so very kindly for the opportunity! Enjoy your day!!
This was my favourite part leading up to the birth the excitement is so unreal knowing that they are coming soon
The feathers and polka dot is iour favorite
I like Feather & Polka Dot! so cute
Great list and those swaddles are amazing! First choice would be the birds and bees and second feather and polka dots. I would also add a carseat cover, hand mit tens and a nursing friendly shirt or a dress as well as a nursing cover. Thanks for this chance ?
looking back I wish that I was more prepared. I remember when my children were born. I was very unprepared. I am glad there are people out there doing things like help people like me! 😀
I like the birds and bees blankets.
I like the birds and the bees.
I like the Muslin Swaddle Blanket- The Birds & the Bees!
Love the birds and the bees !
The birds and bees is my favorite!
My favorite design is their The Birds and The Bees. That design is super cute!
I love the feather and polka dot design.
My favorite is the Wanderlust Muslin Swaddle Blanket. I love to travel.
feather and polka dot for sure! thanks for the chance
Feather and polka dot!!
The Birds and The Bees design is ADORABLE! 😀
I like the birds and the bees design the best!
My favorite patterns are the Birds and the Bees, they are so cute!
I like the Feather & Polka Dot.