What I Packed for My Hospital Bag for Baby 2!

April 17, 2024

My hospital bags are OFFICIALLY packed and I am feeling relieved! I wanted to be packed before the last four weeks of pregnancy and I did it. I even packed Rowan’s little bag to go to my mom’s when I go into labour.

I trimmed down what I’m taking this time — not nearly as much postpartum stuff (since the hospital had everything I needed for the baby and me) and not as much for labour either. The first bag will be my bag with all my essentials. The second bag (baby + husband) with a spare pillow, blanket, snacks, and extra bits for the baby. I thought this worked well last time with Rowan. It kept things organized and easy to find and there was less stuff to transfer to our room after delivery! I didn’t want to bring too many bags, it’s unnecessary.

Considering this is my second pregnancy, I have a pretty good idea of what I need in my bag as opposed to the random stuff I packed when I was pregnant with Rowan.

For Mama

For Labor:

Small pouch with lip balm, hair ties, face mist
Water Bottle
Slippers
Essential oil
Portable fan
iPad, Camera + Chargers
Pillow
Throw Blanket

For postpartum:

Nursing nightgown
2 pairs of maternity leggings: I didn’t want anything tight around my waist after giving birth
2 nursing tank tops
Nursing bra
Bathrobe
Towel for the shower
Flip flops for the shower
Toiletries: I’m sticking to the basics: travel-size shampoo + conditioner, body wash, face wash + moisturizer, hair brush, and deodorant. I also put in a blush/bronzer duo, mascara, and tinted moisturizer in case I feel like pulling myself together for visitors or impromptu photos
A long-sleeved shirt to wear home overtop of a tank top
Baseball hat
Sleep Mask

For Baby

2 sets of footed PJs
Mittens, a hat
Swaddle blanket
Receiving blanket
Nipple balm
Baby shusher in case the hospital is loud. Last time there was construction going on.
Little doll for photos