Below are the lists for Mom, Dad, and Baby. These are basic lists of all the items you NEED. There still may be items that you want to take along with you to the hospital. As an over-packer myself, I urge you to take all the things that will make you feel comfortable during this time.
To Pack for Yourself
- Comfy Outfits/Outfit to Wear Home: For my comfy outfits, I chose lounge outfits from Amazon. These are comfy, and not super expensive. Which is great if anything were to happen to them.
- Nursing Bras: I love American Eagle sports bras instead of nursing bras. They are easy to just move down if you are planning on nursing, and supportive enough if you are not.
- Slip on Shoes: I took Adidas slides to wear. You’re not going to need shoes for much, and I’ll wear these around the house during the summer.
- Snacks: You will be starving afterbirth, and you never know exactly how long you are going to be in the hospital. Make sure to take 2-3 of your favorite types of snacks. One of mine right now is the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Granola you can get from Walmart.
- Toiletries: I am normally a shampoo/conditioner snob. However, you may not even use these depending on your length in the hospital. I always just go to the travel section in Walmart/Target and get all of the essentials. I do fully recommend taking dry shampoo. It will be a lifesaver.
For Baby
- Coming Home Outfit/Extra Blanket: I have always had a coming home outfit for my children. This is not a necessary item, but something I like to have. I normally order something from Etsy with their names on it. This time I did something a little different. I ordered a sleeper from Caden Lane along with a name blanket. I can’t wait to see the pictures we take in this outfit.
- Extra Outfits: I always like to bring a couple of extra outfits/sleepers. This is absolutely not necessary, but with my first child we were in the hospital for a few days. I liked having something else to dress him in besides the hospital basics.
- Car Seat: The most important thing to bring, of coarse! I am a fan of the Grace Click Connect. However, I have been eyeing the Doona.
For Dad
My husband is extremely simple. I packed him one extra outfit, shorts and a t-shirt to sleep in, underwear (of coarse), and socks and slides he wears around the house. The only other things I made sure he had were a pillow and blanket. This is probably the first time I remembered to pack those two things. He has normally taken whatever the hospital has given him.
This is the basics of everything I have packed to take to the hospital for our third baby. Again, this is a very basic list to help you get started. Add to it whatever you feel you may need! I hope it helps!