With so much appreciated input, we’ve finalized our list of what to bring with us to welcome baby boy! We’re fortunate to have family close by in case there’s something we might need or miss, and I’ll admit some suggestions had me questioning if we were planning for delivery or vacation? Ha! But nonetheless, these items will make our hospital room feel a little more like home and the initial postpartum hours more comfortable.
Charger with an extra long cord — To reach your hospital bed for all of those sweet first selfies and FaceTimes!
Sleep masks + Mini sound machine — To take advantage of every minute of sleep we can get considering how noisy hospitals can be (and how many will be in and out of our room!).
Toiletries, beyond the obvious:
Contacts + Glasses
Chapstick — I’ve been warned that chapped lips in the hospital are inevitable!
Makeup Wipes
Mouthwash
Shampoo
Advil/Excedrin for Alex — Pro suggestion since the hospital cannot give anything to Alex!
Large Refillable Water Bottle — We are unashamedly loving the Stanley cup right now.
Snacks! — We will both get hungry at certain points post-delivery!
Amazon Fire Stick — For the TV in our hospital room!
Robe — I’ve been loving this one!
Nursing-Friendly Pajamas — This set is so, so soft, and I love the kimono look.
Slippers + Socks
Baby’s “Going Home Outfit”
Swaddle(s)
