What I packed in our hospital bags (updated)

For MOM:

• Nursing bras

• Comfy PJs that button down the front for breastfeeding

• Loose sweatpants or joggers (love Polkadot - discount code: NATHALIE)

• Comfy sweaters

• Disposable underwear / loose cotton underwear (the disposable underwear that the hospital gives you are the best - stock up while you're there!)

• Sticky socks

• Slippers (with a good sole)

• Toiletries (don’t forget shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush/paste/floss, retainer, face wash and cream, body lotion, hair ties, chapstick, nipple cream, essential oils- anything that makes you feel like yourself!)

• Towels and flip flops for showering

• Supplements, medicines

• Eye mask

• Outfit to go home in (for summer, I love a loose button down dress)

For DAD:

• Clean clothes

• Toiletries, medicines, supplements

For BABY:

• Outfit to go home in (For a summer baby, I am bringing a short sleeve onesie, a two piece long sleeve top and pants, a hat, headband, and socks)

• Swaddle, blanket

• Breast pump, bottle and formula of choice for a backup

• Pacifier

• Car seat (love the Nuna PIPA and Doona)

Miscellaneous:

• Comfy blankets and pillows for mom and dad

• Phone, computer or iPad, chargers

• Speaker (make playlist ahead of time)

• Food & snacks - fave snacks & coconut water