Since becoming pregnant I have become obsessed with reading other mama blogs! I love reading and listening to birth stories, hearing what they thought was helpful for their birth, and just their overall thoughts on the whole pregnancy experience.

As you obviously already know, I have been documenting my pregnancy both here on the blog, Instagram, and YouTube. I thought it would be fun to do a “What’s In My Hospital Bag” blog post (and maybe a video??) as I know I enjoy reading/watching these as well!

Before I begin I just want to put a little disclaimer out there…

This is what I am choosing to bring that makes ME feel good. I know there may be a lot of “unnecessary” items on my list, as the hospital does provide a lot for moms to be, but I prefer to bring products I love and trust. With that said, please refrain from any negative comments/suggestions! Thank you!

 

What’s in My Hospital Bag?

 

FOR MAMA-

I am using a regular duffel bag I’ve had for years to bring all of my belongings in. It’s from Target, of course!

A birthing gown

2 pairs of comfy, loose fitting sweatpants

2 comfy, loose fitting t-shirts

A big fluffy robe

Comfy sweatshirt

Slippers

100% cotton underwear (I also plan on using the underwear they provide)

2 nursing bras

Nursing pads

Cora 100% organic cotton bladder, overnight pads

Body cloths

Nipple cream

Belly butter

Claraderm (spray for my lady parts post birth)

A diffuser

Essential oils

Basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wash, lotion, deodorant, and anything else I use on a daily basis)

Make-up (I don’t usually wear make-up but who knows how I’ll feel after I give birth, crazy hormones, LOL)

Shower shoes (plain rubber flip flops)

Breast pump

Cold/hot packs for my boobs while breastfeeding

Phone charger

Extension cord

Chapstick (this is inside of my purse that I’m also bringing)

Large water bottle with straw

Lollipops

 

FOR BABY-

I am packing everything for our little babe in his diaper bag.

2 plain white onesies (two different sizes)

Warm pajamas

3 outfits (this is for in the hospital/going home depending on how big he is and the weather)

Socks

Diapers

Wipes

Body wash

Lotion

All-purpose ointment

2 swaddles

2 hats

Burp cloths

2 pacifiers (each with different nipples, just in case)

Hand sanitizer

Sanitizing wipes

Car seat (obviously)

Car seat cover

Something to stamp his foot print on

Boppy/nursing pillow

Big fluffy blanket that was hand knitted by my sister-in-law

 

FOR DADDY-

For Mark he is packing your average overnight bag with a few changes of clothes, toiletries, etc.

 

Again, I know there are items on my list that may not be needed but this is what I am choosing to bring for me and my family. If you have any suggestions on what I might be missing or could get good use out of, please share! I am open to positive feedback!

 

Share your thoughts with me! Comment below or head to my Instagram page (@iamdevonjade)!

XOXO,

D.J.