It's In The Bag

As a first time mom, I’m sure I’m not alone in trying to figure out what on earth is necessary to take to the hospital. I searched the web and found several checklists, and asked just about every friend I have who has a child already.

I know my due date is quite far for me to be getting all those things together (I'm due on June 7th), but I'm a big time planner and I would hate not to be prepared for this.

After making my check list based on every information I had, I came up with a list that made  sense to me, (I like to travel light, so some people might think that this is not enough for a hospital bag) but that does't mean that it won't change nor that I won't be sending my husband home on trips to get whatever I failed in putting in here. 

So here is what I have so far in my hospital bag...

For labor 

• - Bath robe
• - Camera
• - Comfy slippers/socks
• - Basic toiletries: lip balm (EOS is the balm dot com!), toothbrush/paste, headbands, shower gel (you get the idea!)
• - iPhone & charger
• - iPad ( a girls needs to keep in touch with the outside world!)

For Post Labor

- Nursing outfit, maybe two or three ( we never know what might happen)

- Nursing bra

- Granny panties to rock with those super sweet thunder pads.

- Nipple cream

- Nipple pads

- Boppy pillow

- A comfy and loose outfit for going home

For The Baby

• - Baby's homecoming outfit
• - Soothies – although I hear they give these away like candy at our hospital
• - Swaddle blankets
• - Mittens and socks: I’ve heard the nurses judge you if you forget these. I’ll be judging myself enough, so let’s cut someone else out the judgment equation.
• - Hat: Probably don’t need this for a summer bambino, but it’s cute and babies are bald, so why not.
• - And the most important: Car seat (safety first)!