What were your hospital bag must haves!

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I’m due with my 3rd in a few short weeks and while I know for the most part what I will want/need, I always like hearing other people’s hospital bag must haves or things you enjoyed having with you. There may be something I’m not thinking of! Especially with Covid and the fact that my husband may not be able to leave the hospital to get anything or anyone bring us anything.

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Slippers ☺️

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My own pillow (and my husband's even though he said he didn't want it because I wasn't about to give up mine when he realized how terrible the hospital ones were)
SNACKS (I'm picky and also a big snacker. I knew I wouldn't make it overnight during recovery without at least a few snacks. My sister knew too and brought me a whole bag of Reeses PB Cups when she came to meet her niece. 😂)
My own towel to shower with (We use bath sheets, I knew I would hate the small, overwashed, over-bleached towels that the hospital has.) 
A double-wall stainless water bottle. (I like my water ice cold and the cups they give you at our hospital are not conducive to keeping ice)

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Actually used packing list
We packed a lot, but this is what I actually used: 
Me:
-shampoo/conditioner and other toiletries (I showered twice) 
-robe I purchased on Amazon (for day 2, was in hospital gown day 1 and going home clothes day 3, but also mostly naked day 2/3 with just the mesh undies on)
-a comfortable outfit to go home in
-iPad
-snacks
-charger (although I barely looked at my phone)
Baby:
-outfit to go home in (2 sizes) 
-car seat 
Husband:
-he showered and changed every day (clothes and toiletries) 
-snacks 
-charger

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My essential oils were a must! My office provided a diffuser (most don’t, but I was glad they did!), I found ylang ylang and lavender to be very pleasant and helpful for relaxing.
I also took a coming home outfit for both baby and me.
Socks (preferably with grips because those floors are SLICK)
Nursing pj’s (or just anything but those awful gowns)
Make up
Brush
Tooth brush/paste 
Snacks 
Drinks (yes they’ll give you some, but they have VERY limited options) 
Soap/shampoo (again they’ll give you some but I have very sensitive skin so I bring my own) 
Hair products/curling iron/blow drier (if you use any of this. Honestly I didn’t even bother, but I usually have my hair up anyway, though the photos may be nicer with your hair done 😂)
Gift for older kids (for me I just plan to get my son a balloon because they’re his favorite)
Change of clothes for dad
Anything you may want for babe that hospital doesn’t provide (sleepers, swaddler... etc)

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Besides the usual, I brought our own soft and thick roll of toilet paper (thank God because the hospital stuff was thin af!) and I brought a nice towel from home so I wouldn’t have to use those small crappy towels lol

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My own pillow and blanket. Game changer. Also the cute robes are not just to look cute, they are WAY more comfortable.

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Body wipes and face wipes, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush, dry shampoo, soft/light/stretchy/high waisted pj bottoms. Honestly nothing else. I packed a large bag and brought so many unnecessary items. But I was too exhausted and in pain to even care to use much of anything I brought. I had a c section too. I stayed in a hospital gown the whole time I was there, and they provided me with socks, pads, and disposable underwear. I had a room with a shower, but it wasn’t the greatest experience showering after that surgery. So I didn’t even bother washing my hair or spending too much time in the shower. That’s where the dry shampoo and wipes came in handy.

What were your hospital bag must haves!

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