What To Pack in Labor & Delivery Hospital Bag 2018

Baby's Bag:

Hospital Baby Diaper Backpack : Bag dimensions (17.3 x 13.3 x 7.4) Roomy enough for holding items you want to carry for baby. Lots of functional pockets. Include a side tissue pocket, a side insulated Pocket. Two front waterproof pockets for diaper. In the bottle compartment, include three insulated Milk bottle pockets; A net compartment for towel.; A hidden pocket with zipper for keys. The main compartment for baby items. Includes changing pad and an extra insulated sleeve.

Stainless Steel Water Bottle : ​Keeps your drinks hot or cold for up to 12 hours using double-walled insulation and seal tight cap. It is made with a stainless steel body that is built to last to ensure that it is leak proof, rust proof and scratch resistant. The perfect water bottle to bring with you to the hospital.  I am taking mine with coconut water!

Car Seat &  Seatbelt Strap Covers : You can't go home without a proper installation of a car seat! These easy-to-attach strap covers are soft and comfortable, with plush owls. Perfect for use with car seats and strollers. These help to protect baby from strap irritation and includes velcro closure for easy removal. They are machine washable and add the extra style to your baby's travel items.

Nursing Cover / Car Seat Cover : MULTI-USE, FUNCTIONAL AND UNIVERSAL – Simplify your life as a mother. The Parker Baby 4-in-1 multi use cover can be used as an infant car seat cover, breastfeeding cover, infinity nursing scarf, or a shopping cart cover and fits most carseats, shopping carts and nursing mothers. It can even be used with most strollers!

Swaddle Blankets : PREMIUM – Pre-washed super soft 100% cotton muslin gets softer wash after wash; includes four 44” x 44” (111cm x 111cm) perfect for wrapping and swaddling infants to toddlers.

Baby's Going Home Outfit : GOTS certified organic cotton. Incredibly soft and plush fabric to keep your baby snug as a bug. The minimalist style is designed for instant changes, with center snap closure. The gloved sleeves provide warmth and protection for little fingers. This snug fitting footie is just waiting to be cuddled! Available in 5 sizes, these run true to size and are designed to be form fitting. In 7 vibrant colors, this is an essential item for every discerning mom and baby.

Infant Journal : Track and monitor the schedules of Newborns & Nursing moms who need 24-hour (night and day) monitoring. Day & Night journal uses a charting system of activity by time with simple check boxes and fill-in-the-blanks to record and view feedings, diaper changes and sleep schedules and activities. Daily pages formatted with additional areas for notes, a daily checklist, baby needs, and daily developmental notes.

Cord Blood & Tissue Registry Kit : Cord blood and tissue, which contains powerful stem cells, comes from a newborn’s umbilical cord and is collected immediately after birth. Once the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut, the remaining blood in the umbilical cord is drawn into a collection bag. There is no guarantee that treatments being studied in the laboratory, clinical trials, or other experimental treatments (including regenerative medicine applications) will be available in the future.

Bloomlife : Bloomlife monitors all uterine contractions. Its best to start at week 31-34. Unfortunately this device isn't covered by insurance but you can use your FSA/HSA money. Being able to track my contractions in the evening gives me peace of mind of what my body is doing and allows me to share the information with my midwife. Use the link for $20 OFF total Bloomlife Rental, which is a Free Week! (Value: $20 per week). 

Important Paperwork:

• Birth Plan - To View My Birth Plan Blog Post
• State Disability Paperwork
• ID & Insurance

Newborn Hand & Foot Print Frame : Easily create and frame your baby's precious prints with Pearhead's "Clean-Touch" Ink Pad ensuring baby's skin never touches the ink; 100% baby safe. with an Included Clean-Touch Ink Pad to Create Baby's Prints. 

Infant Nail Clippers : NailFrida the SnipperClipper Set solves all of your trimming trouble.. The SnipperClipper Set includes a uniquely designed nail clipper with a safety spyhole that enables parents to see exactly what you're cutting - no more nicks. It's curved, overlapping blades allow for safe, smooth and silent snipping. The uniquely shaped s-file is perfect for newborn nails.

Nipple Balm / Cream : Motherlove Nipple Cream is used on sore, cracked nursing nipples to quickly soften and heal skin and relieve pain. All ingredients are safe for ingestion so it does not need to be washed off prior to nursing. Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, beeswax*, shea butter*, marshmallow root*, calendula flower* *Certified Organic Ingredients Does not contain lanolin, which may contain pesticides; or Vitamin E which should not be ingested by infants.

Nipple Shields : Lansinoh Contact Nipple Shields are ideal for short term latch on issues with premature, small, or ill infant, flat or inverted nipples, tongue or lip tie, or overactive let-down; use under the direction of a lactation professional. 2 nipple shields and carrying case included in pack. Nipple shields are 24mm or 20mm size with a protective case for hygienic & convenient storage; The special cut out design allows moms to maximize skin-to-skin contact with baby while nursing

Nursing Pads : The Kindred Bravely ultra-soft, hypoallergenic, Bamboo Nursing Pads include an adorable carry bag for easy storage and discretion. The highest quality reusable nursing breast pads that you can buy! Softer, more absorbent and durable than cotton. Super absorbent with a waterproof layer. Use with or without your favorite nipple creams for breastfeeding comfort. Perfect for chafed or sore nipples and nursing mothers sensitive skin.

Nursing Pillow : The original, award-winning Boppy Nursing Pillow and positioner celebrates over 25 years of supporting moms, dads and babies. This versatile nursing pillow lifts baby to a more ergonomic position for comfortable breastfeeding and bottle feeding, giving relief to your arms and back. Bond with your new baby by using the pillow while you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding. In addition to breastfeeding and bottle feeding, it transitions to the perfect support pillow for different stages of development including propping, tummy time and learning to sit. The Boppy Pillow supports baby as she grows and develops and this multi-use pillow can be used for babies up to one year old. The Boppy Pillow and Boppy Slipcover are both machine washable.

Mama's Bag:

Overnight Bag : The Herschel Novel duffle is an ideal weekender that features a functional side-access shoe compartment, keeping footwear separate and easily accessible. Bag Dimensions are: 23.4 x 11.5 x 11.5 in. Signature striped fabric liner and a Two-way waterproof zipper. 

Flip Flops (Shower): Hipper Women's Top Quality Soft Comfortable Rubber Flip Flops Thong Sandal. Comes in Size 5 - 11 womens in various colors. Perfect for wearing to the shower room, the pool, the beach, the park, the garden, the shopping mall or anywhere you want to go.

Slippers : Isotoner Women's Halthered Jersey Knit Jilian Ballerina Slipper with all around Memory Foam for indoor comfort. Durable rubber outsole provides skid-resistant traction. The 360° Surround Comfort technology molds to your foot's shape for the perfect fit. Ballerina style easily slips on and off.

Comfy PJ Set : From Jaclyn Intimates, this 2-pc pajama set features a solid V-neck tank top and dot printed drawstring capris. Rayon/Spandex. Imported; Machine Wash; Tumble Dry.

Maternity Robe : SIORO is a brand makes products with heart, and we believe that high-quality of life is not expensive. We are committed to bring people a comfortable life. Get the highest-quality Custom Fabric with exceptional wearability no more cheaply-made women's robe like many similar products on the market. Our Well-made ladies' cotton robes that won't shrink, fade or lose their softness after washing!

Nursing Bras : The Belly Bandit Women's Maternity Nursing Bra is best in clasp. Any easier, and you wouldn't be wearing a bra. The removable contour pads mold to your body's new shape and a simple release feature means baby can easily access your breast for a stress-free latch on. Great for sleep, nursing and everyday wear - this anytime bra has everything. Made from super soft, breathable fabric, our seamless and wireless bra is designed to grow with you during and after pregnancy.

Postpardum Items:

Depends Maximum : Depend FIT-FLEX Incontinence Underwear for Women are now in more sizes for better comfort, Depend disposable underwear feature Confidence Core Technology – our fastest absorbing material – to instantly absorb wetness for dry, comfortable protection. Drawing wetness away from the skin, the thin, contoured pad locks in urine and odors. The slip-on style of this incontinence pant has all-around leg elastics for a close-to-body fit that's unlike bulky adult diapers. And with the improved waistband for added security for an underwear-like fit, are latex-free, lotion-free and fragrance-free.

Dermaplast : Temporarily relieves pain and itching associated with sunburn, insect bites, minor cuts, scrapes, minor burns and minor skin irritations. Provides fast relief, moisturizes, soothes and refreshes with Aloe, Lanolin and Menthol. Painless no touch application, just spray. Contains Benzocaine 20 and Menthol .5. 2 oz aerosol can.

Tucks : Tucks Medicated Cooling Hemorrhoidal Pads provide immediate relief from burning and itching caused by hemorrhoids. Witch Hazel soothes and protects irritated areas and the pads can be used daily to cleanse outer areas or can be folded and used as a moist compress on inflamed tissue. Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads are pH balanced, hypo-allergenic, and dye-free.

FridaBidet - The Mom Washer : Simple, portable, and perfectly designed with new moms in mind. The Mom Washer is a peri bottle designed to make your post-delivery healing process cleaner and easier. It's way better than that hospital squirt bottle. A convenient tool both for home use and on-the-go, getting you back to baby faster. Lifetime warranty, no questions asked. 

Belly Bandit BFF : Designed to emulate the contours of the female form, our patented B.F.F. features latex-free, eco-friendly material, corset-inspired construction, six support panels and 2 compression panels to reshape your belly, waist and hips while providing all-day comfort. Note: The B.F.F. is especially ideal for petite or short-waisted women.

Lactation Bars : Boobie Bar, the original lactation bar, was created by a neonatal nurse and lactation consultant to assist breastfeeding and pumping moms who wish to support and maintain a healthy breastmilk supply. Each individually wrapped bar is filled with a proprietary blend of organic herbs and natural galactagogues (milk making ingredients). Boobie Bars sources Non-GMO ingredients & contains no dairy or corn, are 100% vegan and kosher, a good fiber source (16% DV) and require no refrigeration. Three delicious flavors, sold in boxes of six. 

Lactation Supplements : NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS, GLUTEN, DAIRY, OR OTHER COMMON ALLERGENS in our lactation support formulas. Everything is made in the USA, and governed by strict GMP guidelines for safety and quality assurance. Compare our herbal proprietary blend to any other product on the market today. No other Lactation Supplement comes close to the quantity of quality herbs used in our formula. The “Mommy Knows Best” Special Lactation Blend contains a WHOPPING 2600 mg of tried and tested ingredients (in the proper amounts) that have been proven to work time and time again.

Prenatal Vitamins : Zahler Prenatal DHA is a complete prenatal multivitamin supplement which includes 25 vitamins and nutrients plus 300mg of DHA. Zahler Prenatal contains 1 full mg of Quatrofolate which is body ready requiring no complex conversion, which many people cannot perform for genetic reason. The Folate found in Zahler's Prenatal is the full amount required in the most bioactive form to ensure a most healthy mom and baby.