But also, if you have nothing with you in the hospital–you’ll be just fine. I am someone who likes to go to a little extra effort to have extra comforts at my disposal, without being the bag lady that always has way too much stuff with her. The point of this post is not that you NEED all of these things–they just might make your first two days of parenthood in the hospital a little bit easier and more comfortable. If you are of a different generation and you’re reading this, you will likely say something like, “WELL I DIDN’T HAVE ANY OF THAT AND I WAS JUST FINE.” (I know this because I can’t tell you how many Boomers and even Gen X’s have dmed me with a “well in my day…” kind of message.) YES YES, WE KNOW! Before we jump in, let me preface, mostly everything on this list is a *nice to have* In this post, I’m including what I’m packing based on recommendations from other moms, as well as some really invaluable tips that will be good to know going into your hospital stay. I will say I’ve approached packing for the hospital much like I do packing for any other trip: paring down to maximize space, but packing very intentionally with lots of little “nice to haves” that will make our stay extra comfortable. This is a HOT topic of conversation lately as I know many of you are also expecting! When it comes to the whole, “what to pack for the hospital” approach, There are the minimalists that bring next-to-nothing, and there are the maximalists that bring ALL the stuff–I like to think I fall somewhere in the middle–but there’s no “good” or “bad” approach to have! (Because let’s be honest, at 38 weeks it’s getting pretty hard to focus on anything else!!): Packing for the hospital! **I still can’t believe we’re having a baby** Today we are talking about an activity that has thankfully kept me busy over the past couple of days. I will never forget any of them!) Keep reading for the original post + my updated notes! My Hospital Packing List: (It’s true what they say–the nurses are literal angels. In summary: honestly, I used pretty much everything I packed, and if I didn’t use it, it’s just because of our individual situation and I still would pack it next time! My hospital experience was a very positive one. □ If you missed my updated baby registry post (what we used and didn’t use), make sure to check that out as well in case it’s helpful! It’s SO funny going through this post again, reading my thoughts when I had no idea how much our lives were about to change (for the better!) I still get so many questions on what to pack for the hospital, what I used the most, and what I didn’t need! I’m going to leave this post exactly the same, with my updated thoughts provided in bold. (Neither of my aunts have met June yet, so I’m so thrilled for that!) My best friend also lives in SB that I haven’t seen in months–she moved there during the Pandemic and this is my first time going out to see her in her new city.Īnyway, today on the blog is my second installment of *updated* baby prep posts, now that June is nearing her first birthday. Hello hello! Today June and I are on our way to Santa Barbara and I am so excited! It’s my mom’s birthday and we’re going to visit my aunt who lives in Santa Ynez, along with my other aunt. Target dress (old from last year), Gold Birkenstocks (TTS), Small 21″ Delsey Suitcase, Barefoot Dreams Blanket
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