5 Things in My Hospital Bag

It’s about time. We are about two weeks out and I am thinking about the items needed when Baby Boy decides to arrive. This is my fourth child and I remember back when my oldest was born and my bag was packed embarrassingly early. Things are a little different this time around, but I am definitely trying to be intentional with what’s in my bag so our stay in the hospital is as comfortable as possible.

Lou Lou Ultimate Newborn Bundle

I am obsessed with how Lou Lou & Company’s material feels. It is incredibly soft and stretchy and the color ‘Leo’ is blue for boy, but not too blue. (Unfortunately it’s sold out, but the ‘Finley’ and ‘Hayden’ colors are other favorites.) My mom gifted this set to me and it is already washed and packed. I love the sweet detail of the buttons on the knotted gown and the swaddle blanket, hat, and mittens are just too much. These will get worn constantly those first days, weeks, and months.

Delivery Robe

I didn’t have a delivery robe for my first two babes, but with my last I wised up and purchased one. With my third I was induced and am so glad I brought one along. Kevin and I walked the halls for about five hours and I wore it over my hospital gown. I felt much more like a person. It was also great to throw over my nursing tank when visitors stopped by. It is definitely in my hospital bag again.

WashGarden Herbs – AfterEase

A good friend recommended this for after birth pains and I am not one to say no to help with that. It has good reviews on Amazon and isn’t super pricey. It’s worth a shot.

Albion Fit Jetsetters

I have never had a baby in the summer before, so I have been debating what to bring for comfy clothes once baby is here. In the past I have done leggings and big, flowy pajama bottoms. This time I am bringing jet setters. They fit me now under my belly and I love the comfortable material. And the fact that they don’t wrinkle is an added bonus. I am also going to throw a pair of leggings in for good measure, but I have a feeling I will be wearing these on repeat in the hospital and beyond.

Belefit Postpartum Corset

My doctor has already told me I have diastis recti. If you are unsure what that is, check out some information here. I had a small separation with Jude, but she mentioned it is pretty wide this time around. I will start some intentional exercises to help when I am able, but in the meantime I am going to try the corset. Many moms do binding and the corset is semi-similar. I am planning on wearing this home from the hospital to help with my diastis recti as well as back support.

Tell me, do you or did you have any must bring items to the hospital?