Packing your Hospital Bag- Must Haves

This was another topic I Googled like crazy when I was near the end of my pregnancy. It seriously stressed me out that I might forget something at home and not have them come hospital time. So here are some of the things I consider must haves.

For Delivery Room

• Soft stretchy headband and hair ties
• Slip-on slippers, socks
• Chapstick
• Baby book if you want the nurse to stamp baby's footprints
• Camera
• Ipod or something for music
• Comfy nursing bra
• Glasses if you wear contacts
• Robe if you get chilly
• Snacks for hubby or change for vending machine 

For Recovery

• Your own pillow with non-white pillow case
• All your normal toiletries-soap, toothpaste, razor, lotion, etc... (the first shower is the best shower of your life!)
• I stayed in a hospital gown for the first evening- you're bleeding so heavily and don't want to ruin your own clothes. But the next day I was comfy in yoga pants, a nursing tank, and hoodie or sweater. Practical and appropriate for visitors.
• Sleep mask- they keep the rooms bright at night for the nurses
• Going home outfit for you- you will still look about 6-7 months pregnant, btw!
• Extra bag for any gifts and freebies you're given at the hospital     
• PJ's
• Lanolin

For Baby

• Going home outfit. bring a couple of sizes just in case. 
• The nursery will keep the baby swaddled  but it's fun to bring a few extra outfits, your own blankets, hats/mittens, etc...
• Car seat

What I didn't need

• Cute gown for delivery- it will most likely be ruined
• Extra underwear- the mesh ones they give you are comfy and you get to throw them away:)
• Pads- the hospital will give you plenty and send some home. 
• Magazines, movies, etc... you won't have time or will be too tired
• Boppy
• Nursing pads- my milk didn't come in until I was home 
• Breast pump

Make sure you have at home

• Extra pads- I hadn't used them in ages and did a little research. Always Infinity are the best!
• Colace
• Nursing pads
• Lanolin
• Gripe water or gas drops, baby tylenol, saline drops/spray for baby

Well that was long! Hope this helps someone!! I know posts are boring without pictures- I promise to overdo it with my next post :)