COVID 19 Hospital Bag Essentials

Hi beauties,

As promised, here’s a list of things I’m going to pack in my hospital bag. With COVID 19 still being a concern, the process of giving birth at a hospital is bit more complicated.

Hopefully you’ll find this list helpful. xx

Mama //

• Photo ID + Health Card + Hospital Forms

• Toiletries ⁣

• PJ's + robe ⁣

• Loose going home clothes

• Flip flops

• Nursing pads + nursing bra

• Pillow ⁣+ Extra blanket

• Water bottle that can be used while laying down + pushing

• Depends Silhouette

• Extra Thick Overnight Pads without plastic (apparently stitches can get caught)

• Stool Softner (most hospitals will have this on hand)

• Frida Peri Bottle

• Ask your doctor for a prescription for Newman Nipple Cream

• Face Cloths + Towel (going to bring old ones and throw them away after)

• Sleeping Mask

Baby //

• Car seat ⁣

• Baby Blanket + Swaddle/Receiving blanket

• Newborn diapers + wipes

• Hat + Socks + Pacifier + Gloves

• Boppy pillow (some people say this isn’t needed)

• Onsies for sleeping + going home outfit
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Partner //

• Extra Set of Comfortable Clothing

• Laptop + charger

• Phone Chargers

• Multi-plug Outlet

• Pillow (apparently partners aren’t always given a pillow)

• Sleeping Mask

Additional Items to Consider During This Pandemic //

• Cooler with Meals for Mama + Partner post delivery. We’ve been told, that our hospital won’t be offering meals during this time.

• Snacks. We’ve been told, once you’re in the delivery room, there’s no in & out privileges so make sure to pack snacks for your partner + mama post delivery.

• Lysol Wipes

• Hand Sanitizer

• Face Masks