My Hospital Bag Essentials

I had planned on being hospital-ready by 35 weeks — that slowly turned into 36 weeks and then 37 weeks, and here I am at 39 weeks still stuffing snacks into hidden pockets of my diaper bag.

Here is my FULL list of everything I packed in my hospital bag with links to all the products so you are ready to go when the time comes. I decided to pack my Rimowa carry-on in addition to a cotton diaper bag for the baby’s things. It feels a little extra to bring a suitcase with me to deliver my baby, but I just love how compact and organized it is and easy to carry around. And, who knows, we may be there for a few days! I believe it’s better to be over-prepared than ask my husband to fetch me things that he absolutely won’t be able to find. Who needs that kind of stress?

suitcase

• Wallet with Hospital ID & Health Card

• Philips Disposable Breast Pads

• Munchkin Portable Sterilizer

• Haaka Manual Pump

• Hatch Everyday Nursing Bras (x2)

• Snuggle Me Organic Nursing Pillow

• Nursing pyjamas by TajineBanane

• Bamboo Button-Down PJs by Curato

• Love & Lore Robe (from Indigo)

• Waterproof Slippers

• Wilfred Crew Socks (x3)

• Fridamom disposable underwear and L&D gown

• bkr Water Bottle

• Slip Silk Scrunchie

• Slip Silk Eye Mask

• Emi Jay Hair Clip

• Halfmoon Massage Ball

• Fujifilm x100v Camera

• Phone Charger

• Airpods

• Blanket

• Pillow with Cover (choose a colourful cover to avoid mixing yours up with the hospital pillows)

toiletry bag

• Youth to the People Deep Moisture Cream

• Aesop Hand Cream

• Tatcha Cleanser

• Evereden Nourishing Stretch Mark Cream

• Hatch Nipple & Lip Rescue Balm

• Saje Rollerball

• Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist

• Shiseido Cleansing Wipes

• Salt & Stone Deodorant

• Face cloths

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Hair Brush

makeup bag

• Kosas Tinted Face Oil

• Dior Backstage Concealer

• Hourglass N28 Mini Primer

• Merit Lip & Cheek Tint

• Merit Day Glow Dewy Highlighting Balm

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze

• Disposable Spoolies

baby

• Top Knotted Cap (x2): Kyte

• Socks: Baby Gap

• Zippered Footies (x3): Kyte, Zippyjamz

• Going-Home Outfit

• Burp Cloths: Mushie

• Swaddles (x2): Pehr

• Baby Bottles: Como Tomo

• Vitamin D Drops

travel

• Car Seat: Nuna Pipa Lite LX

• Winter Car Seat Cocoon: Petit Coulou

• Car Seat Mirror: Skip Hop

These things might make your hospital stay a little cozier, but you absolutely do not need them! If you happen to spontaneously go into labour earlier than expected and you have nothing packed, don’t stress. The hospital will provide you with everything you need to deliver your baby, including a disposable gown. So as long as you have your car seat installed you can take your precious little one home with you.

Happy packing!