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Mommy to be hospital bag checklist9/4/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() $10 may seem like a small cost, but you’ll be happy you saved anywhere you could once you get the final hospital bill! A single prenatal vitamin can cost between $6-$10 at the hospital when you can get an entire bottle for $0 with a prescription at your local pharmacy. Medications: Even though the hospital can provide any medications you’re taking (since they’ll have an on-site pharmacy), you’ll want to bring your own. Your lips can get dry after not eating or drinking anything while you’re pushing, so lip balm will offer some much-needed relief.Ĩ. That way it’s your favorite kind and one you know will work. Lip balm: The hospital may provide this if you ask (I never have), so plan to bring your own. Camera: Whether you plan to use your phone or a DSLR, you’ll want to capture your baby’s birthday! If you are bringing a separate camera, make sure the battery is fully charged and the SD card is in the slot.ħ. You may want to invest in an extra-long cord because outlets in hospital rooms are often behind the bed and hard to access.Ħ. Phone charger: You don’t want to be caught with a dead phone on one of the most important days of your life! Don’t forget your phone charger because it’s likely the hospital won’t have any on hand. An abdominal binder will help reduce pain and promotes recovery of your ab muscles.ĥ. I like to put mine on as soon as I can get up and walk after the epidural. Abdominal binder: As soon as you get the OK from your doctor, you can start wearing an abdominal binder. I also like to have a few washable nursing pads because they’re more sturdy than the disposable ones the hospital can give you.Ĥ. Nursing bra and pads: If you plan to breastfeed, you’ll want to have a nursing bra packed that you can wear under your gown or clothes and also home from the hospital. I’m sure the hospital has some of those items on hand, but I always bring my own so they’re the kind I like.ģ. Toiletries: This includes items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, hairbrush, hair ties, lotion, etc. Don’t forget to pre-register at your hospital between 37 and 38 weeks so you can skip that step on delivery day.Ģ. Driver’s license and insurance card: You’ll need these items when you check into labor and delivery. RELATED: When do cervical checks start in pregnancy? Must-Haves For Your Hospital Stayġ. Looking at that list you may wonder if you need to pack a hospital bag at all! But there are several things you’ll want to bring from home that will make your stay a lot smoother. Check with your labor and delivery department to make sure they offer everything on the list: For Mom Here’s a quick list of what hospitals have provided for me in the past. ![]() New moms will be surprised to find out that most hospitals provide everything you’ll need during and after delivery, hence why so many first time moms overpack! RELATED: Everything You Need To Know About Being A Brand New Mom So keep reading to see what’s exactly on that list and grab your free hospital bag checklist printable at the end of the post! Of course, there are a few other items that will make your stay a little more comfortable (and I’ve included those below as well), but the list of actual must-haves for delivery and after is short. ![]() In fact, there really are only 11 essentials you need to pack in your hospital bag. You don’t need as much as you think you do! But I’m here to let you on a little secret: Most new moms will feel the need to overpack and bring everything they’d need for a 7-day vacation to the hospital. But if you’ve never delivered a baby before, it can be difficult to know what you even need to take to the hospital to be prepared. Please visit my disclosure policy for more information.Īs a first time mom you may feel the need to overpack for your delivery, but it’s not necessary! Check out the 11 essentials you’ll need during your stay, plus grab my free hospital bag checklist printable.ĭelivery day is probably the most exciting day of pregnancy for a first time mom!Īfter months of preparing and waiting to meet baby, you’ll finally get to hold your little one in your arms. ![]()
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