I have been looking at blog posts about what people pack in their hospital bags for a few months now, and honestly the amount of things people packed was overwhelming to me. With this being my second child I know that the hospital provides so many items while you are there. I also did not want to roll up to the hospital toting a giant suitcase (nothing wrong with that, just not my preference).
So here are the items that I felt I really needed/wanted to bring for myself. I still gave myself options for while in the hospital for a few items, because honestly you never know how you are going to feel postpartum. I packed leggings/tank and a t-shirt dress so that I could decide which felt better to me. I also packed a night gown and sweatpants, again because I might want pants and I might want a night gown.
- weekender bag
- button down nightgown
- sweatpants/comfy shirt
- 2 nursing bras
- 1 sports bra (if I want to labor in the tub)
- legging/cardigan/tank (for going home)
- t-shirt dress (for going home)
- airpods
- 2 pairs socks
- slide on shoes
- flip flops (for showering)
- makeup case (for all my toiletries)
- toiletries (including new toothbrushes, makeup, brush, etc)
- makeup
- hairband and hairties
- matching robe/outfit for mommy and baby
- 2 different sizes of going home outfits for baby
- vava light for at night
- long charging cord
I hope that this was helpful to you! While this wasn’t completely minimalist, I felt that it was a lot less stuff than I have seen on a lot of checklists out there! If I get to the hospital and really wish I had packed something additional I will make sure to come back and update this post as well!
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