What did you pack in your hospital bag that you did not end up needing? What didn’t you pack that you wish you would have?
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Pack hair ties, backscratcher, and chapsticks
Also oversized pajamas like this style, keeps your butt from hanging out in a gown and easy access for breastfeeding
Each time I brought 50 some hats for the baby that never got put on. For both kids I forgot shampoo and conditioner. All they had at the hospital was the baby shampoo.
I wish I’d packed fruit because the food was so carb dense and you really don’t want to get constipated after having a baby. I also took an MP3 player loaded with upbeat music which I listened to during labour at night. Easier than juggling playlists on your phone. I also brought a TENS machine which was the only pain relief I ended up needing as it was so effective.
The hospital should provide you with everything you will need. (Besides phone chargers)
Anything you take is optional and personal preference.
Personally I took comfy clothes for me, dad and baby, a diaper bag that was packed with all the essentials, my breast pump, a nursing pillow, and personal hygiene products.