Hospital Bag Packing List

We know from 10+ years of experience in the birth space that oxytocin creates the best birth outcomes. How do we secrete oxytocin?! Feeling cozy and safe in our hospital room. SO your packing list should reflect that! Below are a few items in our bags we loves having in the hospital and think you will too!

SMALL COOLER: Protein rich snacks, fruit, electrolyte rich fluids

TOILETRIES BAG: Hair tie, hair brush, shampoo/conditioner, tooth brush and toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, lotion

CLOTHES FOR PARENTS: Personal laboring gown, bathing suit top for tub or shower, comfortable outfit for after baby is born that is easy to nurse in and do skin to skin in, changes of underwear, comfortable slip on shoes, extra comfortable socks, nursing bra, tank top

COPING TOOLS: Diffuser, Bluetooth speaker, birth ball, affirmation visuals, massage tools (hot or cold pack), eye mask

CLOTHES FOR BABY: Baby gowns that are easy to put on or off and do skin to skin, bottle if you are bottle feeding, pacifier, clothes for baby to wear home, hat to wear home

PARENT MUST HAVES: Phone charger, wallet, ID

BABY MUST HAVES: Car seat with the base installed in the car, breast pump in case there is difficulty with breast feeding