I though it would help other moms to see what I packed this time for Labor & delivery of my 3rd child 👶. I feel like this time around I went very basic & simple, I think the first time I over packed so much and the second I downgraded a lot. I guess you learn from experience. The hospital I'm giving birth provides pretty much everything the baby & I need but as always is nice to have your own things. I'm having my second girl 👧 & delivering in a different hospital than my other two children. We did the tour since I had never being to that hospital besides a few trips to the ER with my kids.
I love planning & making list for everything so it was not different this time around, I got bags and divided things according to use. My husband wouldn't be staying with us over night but I did pack a few things for him too. I'm delivering in summer so notice the difference in season clothing and accessories.
Labor Bag:
- Wet Wipes
- Face Wipes
- Glasses Case
- Lenses Case & Solution
- Glasses Cleaning Wipes
- Nursing Pads
- Eye Mask
- Sleep Spray
- Table Mirror
- Tooth Cleaning Brushes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Hair Tides & Headband
- Headphones
- Earplugs
- Lavender Oil
- Lip Balm (Earth Mama)
Also continuing with my bag addiction 😂 I made a shower & after shower ones, so when I go take a shower I just take my bag with me it is more convenient.
Shower Bag:
- Nursing Pads
- Shower Hat
- Razor
- Tooth Brush & Tooth Paste
- Body Wash & Shampoo combo
- Face Wash
- Flip flops
- Pad
Usually you are allow to shower the day after giving birth, I remember last time I asked right after giving birth & they didn't let me, specially if you get an epidural they like you to be able to stand for your self and walk a bit before showering.
After Shower Bag:
- Secret Desodorant
- Coconut Oil
- Prenatal (Upspring)
- Dry Shampoo (not your mothers)
- Glasses Wipes
- Perfume
- Face Cream
- Hand & Body Lotion
- Hair Brush
- Hair Tides
- Cotton Tips
- Nail Clipper & File
- Tweezers
For me:
- Robe & Gown
- Nursing Bra (bamboobies)
- Under wear
- belly band
- Caprie Yoga Pants
- T-shirt
- Flip Flops
- Comfy Dress
- Makeup ( I pack only a few things like BB cream, mascara, blush, a set of eye shadows and brushes)
For Baby:
- Newborn Outfit
- 0 to 3 months outfit
- Swaddle blanket
- Hat
- Pair of Socks
- Pair of Mittens
- Grooming Kit
- Pack of 18 Wipes
- Paci Clip
As you can see I have two different options for going home outfit in different sizes just incase, also each outfit has a matching bow mainly for pictures, the wipes are not usually provided by hospitals & to be honest I hate to clean butts with gaze & water, specially those first ones. Paci clip was so extra but usually the hospital give you a paci if you want it and I though on clipping it so it wouldn't get loss, the swaddle is also for pictures put also because it is summer it can be hot so putting a heavy blanket on the baby is a no no.
The hospital I'm giving birth provides everything baby & mom need during the stay, usually they also let you take home anything you didn't got to use, that includes Diapers, swaddle, paci, pads etc.
Extras:
- T-shirt for Dad
- Nursing Cover (milk snob cover)
- Carseat Cover (gray)
- Note book w/ pen
- baby book (ronica)
- Nuts for Dad😂
- Snack bars for me (oat mama)
- Reusable Bag ( Incase I need more space yo pack things)
- Camera
- Chargers
- Noise Machine (not only helpful for baby but for me too)
- Siblings Gifts (They will stay in car until after deliver)
- Bump Book
- Phone
- Wallet
- Birth Plan
I'm just planning on taking that one bag but I may take whatever purse I'm using that day too, also forgot to mention I'm taking my Boppy Pillow too.
I hope this helps any mamas to be,
Angela
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