Things that aren’t recommend usually when you look up “hospital packing” lists:
• Heating pad. One that plugs in + a long extension cord. If you end up with a c-section, it’s SO beneficial when it comes to trapped air/gas. And, If you don’t up with a c-section it’s still helpful on the lower back from being in that bed + the epidural site.
If I was told I could only bring one thing to the hospital, it’d be that heating pad.
• A support band. My favorite is MamaStrut. Whether you have a C-section or a vaginal delivery, the extra support from a support band is tremendous. Some hospitals will give out basic ones, but I love MamaStrut because it’s like shorts attached so it doesn’t move around on your body. It stays put and keeps all your belly hugged in tight.
•Sound machine. Amazon has a great one for like $17.00 that’s plug in or battery operated. We like to place them right by the hospital door with the “white noise” option on to drown out the sounds of people & nurses in the hallway.
I literally didn’t use half the crap I packed. Your own pillows and blankets are a must, I loved having my own robe for after delivery for over my hospital gown, my own toiletries, phone charger and the portable charging packs, aaaand a comfy going home outfit. And of course an outfit for baby. My husband and I brought books and games and didn’t even touch them. We brought multiple outfits for my son and didn’t even dress him till we were about to go home. I brought a nursing nightgown, but I just stayed in the hospital gown because I was afraid of bleeding on my own clothes, and I was hot AF so I didn’t use slippers or socks lol. My hospital also sent me home with a lot of postpartum care supplies and diapers/wipes.
Tank tops, shorts, charger, slides/slippers, chapstick, hair tie, going home outfit. The hospital provided these but I brought my own deodorant, toothbrush, socks, undies. I'm glad I didn't bring a lot because they gave me a lot to take home and I had my daughter and no one to help me pack everything up. I just wore home what I came in wearing
BunsInMyOven·
Chapstick, charger, toothbrush and paste, slippers, comfortable blanket and pillow
jenna tess·
Things that aren’t recommend usually when you look up “hospital packing” lists:
• Heating pad. One that plugs in + a long extension cord. If you end up with a c-section, it’s SO beneficial when it comes to trapped air/gas. And, If you don’t up with a c-section it’s still helpful on the lower back from being in that bed + the epidural site.
If I was told I could only bring one thing to the hospital, it’d be that heating pad.
• A support band. My favorite is MamaStrut. Whether you have a C-section or a vaginal delivery, the extra support from a support band is tremendous. Some hospitals will give out basic ones, but I love MamaStrut because it’s like shorts attached so it doesn’t move around on your body. It stays put and keeps all your belly hugged in tight.
•Sound machine. Amazon has a great one for like $17.00 that’s plug in or battery operated. We like to place them right by the hospital door with the “white noise” option on to drown out the sounds of people & nurses in the hallway.
McKinsey·
Мама сына-младенца
I literally didn’t use half the crap I packed. Your own pillows and blankets are a must, I loved having my own robe for after delivery for over my hospital gown, my own toiletries, phone charger and the portable charging packs, aaaand a comfy going home outfit. And of course an outfit for baby. My husband and I brought books and games and didn’t even touch them. We brought multiple outfits for my son and didn’t even dress him till we were about to go home. I brought a nursing nightgown, but I just stayed in the hospital gown because I was afraid of bleeding on my own clothes, and I was hot AF so I didn’t use slippers or socks lol. My hospital also sent me home with a lot of postpartum care supplies and diapers/wipes.
Your Worst Nightmare 😘·
Pjs ,toiletries ,pads, undies ,socks robe, going home out fit for you and baby they wanted me out on day two so I wasn’t there long
Lilo·
Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (15 нед.)
Tank tops, shorts, charger, slides/slippers, chapstick, hair tie, going home outfit. The hospital provided these but I brought my own deodorant, toothbrush, socks, undies. I'm glad I didn't bring a lot because they gave me a lot to take home and I had my daughter and no one to help me pack everything up. I just wore home what I came in wearing
Amanda 🐘💛·
Мама дочки (3 года), беременна (39 нед.)
Thank a everyone!