Experienced mamas...need your help!

Sorry guys haven't been on much the past day, thanks so much for all the advice, screen shotted it all for reference ?

the hospital provides a lot and though the pads aren't that comfortable (think adult diaper) they are good for the amount of flow but you can pack some of your own just in case (super/over night with wings)

I just realized you were asking for a full packing list lol sorry let me try that again

For You:

cell phone & charger list of important #'s just in case

comfortable sweats/pants or shorts (I did not like my back side exposed after)

comfortable underwear including nursing bra (brief/boy short style panties recommended, the bleeding after is very heavy)

camera & battery & battery charger if applicable

warm socks! (I got slipper socks so I checked off 2 items in 1)

nursing pads & nipple cream

comfortable clothing to go home in (you'll still have some belly though it will be squishy so plan accordingly)

belly band if you plan on using one

For Baby:

A couple of choices for going home outfits (including hats & mitts)

carseat (obvious but just being thorough)

A light blanket & warmer blanket for the car ride so you can adjust to the temperature.

nursing pillow (it helps so much!)

I am packing the bare minimum... The hospital will provide everything for the baby plus some (I was sent home with diapers, nasal aspirators, wipes, etc) and basics for you - assuming you're in the U.S.? I will bring some basic toiletries, dark underwear, dark nursing pajamas, a magazine, a camera and charger, phone charger, and an outfit (maternity) to go home. For baby, I'll just bring an outfit (I'll do a NB and a 3 month size), some mittens, a hat, and a blanket (car seat, of course).

Lol I'm gonna go with depends this time instead of pads. I kno I kno weird right but I hate pads they get all bunchy and twist and they don't hold up for me. I wore one last time and underwear as well and it worked great.

Thanks girls! Ya I've definitely over packed so ?? didn't know the hospital provided gowns so ill definitely utilise them. I have maternity pads and breast pads. Arnica lotion and some toiletries. I'll pack snacks and magazines closer to the time. Any other suggestions? I downloaded some lists off pinterest but their so varied. I'd rather know off mom's that have been through it before. Love all the advice, you ladies are awesome ?

^^Iagree. If you can use the hospital outfits for baby. The last thing you need is to bring home a big bag of laundry. I'd say just bring a couple of outfits for pictures/ going home. And a baby blanket or two.

For you, you need a pack of preferred brand of large overnight pads (hospital ones are not the nicest), a pillow with a non white pillow case (again hospital ones are not the nicest), some yoga pants (again wear the hospital gowns if you can for your top as they are handy for nursing and you don't have to launder them).

I also only used the little gowns they provide at the hospital during our stay. He only wore his little outfits when it came time to go home. Those little gowns are so convenient! So easy to for diaper changes and changing in general & the little umbilical stub doesn't get too much pressure put on it...and they hav ebuilt in mitts on the sleeves so you don't have to worry about the baby scratching themselves. I say just pack a couple outfits you would like baby to go home in and utilize the hospital gowns.

At my hosp they want you to leave the baby in a tshirt they provide and diaper and wrapped in a blanket they provide as well, when you go home that's when you can dress them. I guess it's easier for them to do the tests and shots. I would bring a newborn and a 0-3 outfit. They should provide the diaper and little stuff as well. My hosp sucks though :(

I just kept it to rompers in the hospital. Had to buy more though as she was too small for 0-3 smallest of all mine at 7lb15oz.

Here they do a size up to a month which was perfect, as too big for newborn.

Scratch mitts unless built into the romper. 6/7 vests. Always have others at home in a place your OH can find them so if you need them they can get them. Also include wipes for you, so hot in there helps to freshen up between showers.

Honestly I used the little shirts they provided at the hospital for the majority of our time because it was just easier access to diaper changes & having her clothes rub against her belly button freaked me out. I only really put her in the clothes I brought maybe twice.