I am a huge fan of simple, and easy. There are hundreds of lists telling you what to pack, and honestly…in my opinion, there is a lot of terrible advice when it comes to birth in general, but the hospital bag packing…. yikes! I want you to remember one thing, what you bring, you also need to bring home. It sucks to need a gigantic luggage cart that you need to make several trips with in order to leave, and frankly, your birthing location will have most of what you need. My thoughts on bringing a lot of personal items in your bag, less is more. 100% There are lists out there that will have you pack everything from your breast pump to your favorite pillow. Now, if you absolutely need your pillow, bring it. My thoughts on bringing things like your favorite pillow are as follows….hospitals are dirty. They are. People normally go there when they are sick. I can tell you what I am not going to do, bring my favorite pillow into that environment. No way! That feels a little gross to me personally. So let’s get to it, and make this super simple!!

Extra long phone charger
Lip Balm
Toothbrush and Tooth Paste
Pony tail Holders
Hairbrush
Portable Speaker for your playlist
Nursing Bra
Comfy Jammies
Socks or Flip Flops
Glasses and or Contacts
Deodorant
Shampoo/Conditioner and body wash
Car set installed
Honey Sticks
Insurance Cards
Phone
Camera (although most cameras in your phone do a lovely job)
Birth Plan
Breast Pads
Insurance Cards
Baby blankets for on the way home ( depending on the time of year) however I would bring at least one).
Extra comfy Underwear. I would just use the mesh ones that are provided, I think thost are best, and grab a couple to take with you.
Baby going home outfit
Medications and Prenatal Vitamins
Unscented lotion or oil ( I love this one, and a little goes a long way! )
Gatorade. Normally I don’t love this stuff, but with the electrolytes and sugar, I have seen it work wonders during labor and delivery.
Snacks: Here are some of my favorites. ( SAKARA Granola, use the link for 20% off your first order. Nuts, Crackers, yogurt, Apple sauce pouches, protein or dried fruit bars) Think simple and easy and quick to grab.