Hospital Bag Essentials!
When you think of packing for the hospital the bare minimum is always something that most likely comes to mind but I look at this as a chance to pamper yourself and get extra snuggle time in with your sweet baby. Here is my list of essentials and a little extra to treat yourself after you give birth!
Don’t forget your legal documents! Keep them tidy in a folder so that when the time comes you don’t have to hunt and gather.
ID, Insurance Card, Hospital Paper work.
A cosmetic bag to hold all of your pampering goods
Hospital rooms are very dry be sure to bring lip balm to keep chapped lips at bay.
The bathroom in the hospital is a bit sketchy but that doesn’t mean you beauty regime should be! This clean beauty cleanser will do the trick.
News flash it hurts like hell down there after giving birth and ice maxi pads are a life saver!!
Complete comfort is a must after giving birth and this hospital set ticks all of the boxes!
A cozy blanket for you little bundle of joy
I always loved to find the perfect keepsake outfit to show my girls what I brought them home from the hospital in. It’s so fast how they grow out of the newborn phase and looking back at their little outfit is so joyful.
Fabulous toothpaste, it’s the little things :)
Get a jump start on your postpartum hair and add a hair serum while you nurse.
Get the glow with a face oil
My friend gave me these hot cold compressors for my nipples, they are magical and help so much when your little one is stimulating the let down of your milk (contrary to popular belief your milk takes a few days to come in and it can be painful because your baby will nurse around the clock)
After giving birth you can sometimes still retain alot of water and your feet will become very swollen be sure to have compression socks on hand.
Sweet little booties to keep their tiny feet warm
Lastly the hospital food is horrendous! Horrendous! Get your husband to treat you with all of your favorites that you missed out on while pregnant. Hint: sushi, a celebratory bottle of champagne ;) treat yourself Mama because you deserve it!