Birth: What To Pack For The Hospital

Leggings & Tank: H&M | Shoes: Old Navy

This week marks 36 weeks for me now. With that being said, it could be "GO" time at anytime! A friend of mine recently gave birth at 36 weeks, lucky dog. Anyways, I have compiled a list for you below on what to pack for a hospital birth and the other thing that I am going to mention is have your car seat installed in the car and waiting as well. 

My Bag: Louis Vuitton | Baby Diaper Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Here are a few things to help you nesters/planners get your items in order for your upcoming hospital birth. If you are like me, a total planner, then you are eager to have another thing completed and checked off the list. This is pretty detailed so take it as you will. Some people like a lot of details (me) while others can be a little more streamlined. It is up to you and just a guide that I put together to help myself. I would always rather be over prepared than under. (Like they say, I am the one you want to go camping with!) I am a total over-packer and found it easier to put the baby items in her own bag and then all of mine in a separate bag. Plus, I am funny about what to wash the baby items in and I don't want her items smelling like my detergent and fabric softener in case she is sensitive. I know type-A.  For Labor:

• ID
• Insurance card
• Any hospital paperwork you might need (mine was all online before hand)
• Birth plan (if you must) 
• Important numbers in the front of your notebook/journal in case your phone does not work
• Bath robe with loose sleeves or loose dark fitting gown
• 2-3 pairs of socks (you don't mind getting dirty or throwing out)
• Slippers (dark or old)
• Warm sweater
• Lip balm, your lips can dry out during labor
• Phone, ipad/ chargers
• Camera & chargers
• Book or magazine to help pass time (some say this is pointless)
• Hairbands
• Glasses and/or contacts & solution
• Pillow if you are picky
• Gum

For Your Honey:(Mine is in charge of himself)

• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Toiletries
• Change of clothes
• Phone & charger
• Snacks
• Money for parking or vending machines

After Delivery:

• Change of clothes (you will have visitors remember dark colors ;])
• Comfy front opening pjs for easy nursing
• Slippers
• Cheap flip-flops for shower
• Toiletries: face wash and cream, toothbrush/paste, deodorant, shampoo & cond, soap, lotion, makeup, hair products and hair dryer (all travel sizes)
• Pads if you do not like the hospital kind
• Bath towel
• Blow dryer/irons
• Headband and ponytail holders
• Fresh pj's
• 2- nursing bras/tanks
• Nursing pads
• Nipple cream if you are already sore or sensitive
• Maternity undies, granny pannies ;] for banana boat sized pads you may not mind throwing out
• Eye mask and ear plugs if you are a light sleeper
• Snacks
• Notebook/journal & pen for tracking baby routine or to remember things from the nurse when home
• Phone tree for calling relatives
• Outfit for going home (comfy like 6 mo prego comfy- think yoga pants or maxi)
• Plastic bag for dirty clothes going home

For Baby:

• Properly installed car seat
• Diaper Bag: 2-3 outfits (a couple sizes in case your sweet bundle is larger or smaller than anticipated)
• Baby blanket for car seat ride home
• Muslin cloths for burping up 
• 1 pair socks or booties
• Hat
• 1 outfit for going home

Things You Do Not Need To Bring:

• Jewelry
• Cash or valuables
• Medications 
• Diapers
• Breast pump