Let's talk hospital bags.

So, I've posted this list before I had both Brynn and Reid but wanted to post it again for those wondering what the hell to pack in your hospital bag.  I don't have much to add to it because, for once in my life {or, um, 3 times so far, I guess?} I did it right.  I packed and didn't forget a single item. I did, however, include a printable version below for those that like crossing things off your list {and let's be honest? Everybody loves to do that. AMIRITE?}

Okay, so my usual reminder: You'll want to pack like you and your husband are taking a weekend vacation some place very exciting and then bringing back an adorable mini version of yourselves as a souvenir.

Not too difficult, right?

After doing this THREE times now {oh my gawd, am I really about to do this a forth time??} here is the most updated version of my hospital bag packing list.  I hope you find it helpful!

For Mama:

• Pillow
• Slippers
• Flip Flops
• Comfy clothes- zip up hoodies, nursing or regular tanks, nursing or regular/sports bras, comfy shorts/pants, PJ's and undies {I can't stress the importance of wearing your own clothes... they make you feel human again, especially when you have visitors. I even went out and bought cheap granny panties for the hospital. I bled on NOTHING. I can't imagine sitting around in a half-opened hospital gown while 36 people are in my room with me.}
• My Breast Friend/Boppy {great for learning how to nurse with the lactation consultant present or even propping/holding the baby if you don't plan to nurse}
• Nursing Cover {if you're having a lot of visitors}
• Lanolin {although sometimes the hospital does supply this}
• Nursing pads
• Laptop/charger {I had plenty of time to be online in the hospital, especially at night when the nurses came in and checked on me every 10 minutes}
• Camera/charger
• Phone/charger {I never received or sent more texts in my entire life...yes, even while I was in labor. Make sure you're phone is completely charged at all times and ready to go.}
• Video camera
• Toiletries {travel size work best} of shampoo, conditioner, body wash {plus a loufa}, toothpaste, hair spray, lotion, face wash, face wipes, deodorant, etc
• Toothbrush
• Razor {yes, I shaved in the hospital}
• Hair dryer
• Flat Iron {yes, I actually used mine... What? You're a temporary celebrity.}
• Make-up {see above}
• Hairbrush and extra hairbands
• Insurance information
• Copy of your birth plan
• List of people to call/text

Some stuff the hospital had for me: Peri-bottle, Dermaplast numbing spray, Tucks, ice pads, maxi pads, mesh undies {though I wore my own after the first day...I just wanted to feel normal!}

For Baby:

• Coming home outfit
• Onesies
• Hat
• Cozy warm blanket
• Car seat with base installed in the car that you bring to the hospital ;)

Some of the stuff the hospital had for the baby: diapers, wipes, Triple Paste, blankets, nasal aspirator, pacifiers, etc.

For Daddy:

• Pillow
• Comfy clothes
• Flip flops
• Toiletries {again, travel-size work best}
• Toothbrush
• Razor
• iPad/charger
• Kindle/magazines
• iPod/headphones
• Debit card/cash {for food!}
• Snacks

Bob and I fit everything into our travel/carry-on-size wheely suit case. I then packed all the baby stuff in the diaper bag, all the toiletries in a cosmetic bag, and all the electronics together in a laptop bag.

You can also find the printable version of this list here.

Good luck!!