No one wants to be packing for the hospital at the last minute, especially if your baby decides to make an appearance any earlier. So, it’s worth having your hospital bag organized and packed at 37/38 weeks -just in case. Keep the hospital bag in a handy place, such as your hallway coat closet or the trunk of your car. We have compiled a list of most commonly needed and recommended items to put in your bag.

Keep in mind that only some items on this list are essential such as your carseat; others are simply items to make you feel more comfortable.

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• Universal Labor & Delivery Gown or a  Ruffle Strap Labor & Delivery Gown
• French Terry Racerback Nursing Bra
• Simply Sublime® Maternity & Nursing Tank
• Everyday Lounge Joggers
• Postpartum Panties
• A FREE Florence Tote

Every single mom will need and love this baby carrier from LilleBaby! The Serenity Airflow can be used with children from 7 – 45lbs. Getting the right fit is as easy as 1-2-3 with the Serenity Infant to Toddler Carrier. This unique seat features three settings, narrow, medium, and wide – supporting your child as a newborn, infant and toddler. Handy storage pockets provide convenient places to stash small essentials. It comes with a free tote for easy travel and storage. Offered in our Airflow style, this carrier is constructed with breathable, mesh fabrics to allow for a cooling airflow around you and baby.

A momma to be may not know it yet she will most certainly use her Niche Organic Feeding Pillow from ModernNursery. Nook Sleep’s Niche Nursing Pillow was made to provide support for your infant while feeding. Both parents and caregivers can now have a sweet, comfortable feeding experience with baby. The Niche Pillow was designed with nursing/feeding in mind and must not be used after baby falls asleep. The Niche pillow cover is both Earth Friendly and Water Resistant and it is available in a variety of colors to fit into all decor styles. Spit-up happens and our Niche is ready for it! Take off the machine washable cover, wash it and it’s brand new again! Shop this here now!

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Let us not forget a number of other musts that will make the birthing experience a lot more comfortable:

• Your slippers
• Towels
• Basic toiletries
• Baby’s going home outfit
• Long cell phone charging cord
• Tablet/Ipad/Book
• Favourite pillow
• Postpartum diapers/C Section underwear
• Peri bottle, ice maxi pads
• Snacks, drinks
• Your partner’s clothing and toiletries

Plan in advance for your arrival home with the baby.  This includes mainly some sort of meal planning such as either meal preparation in advance,  arranging for meal service, and stocking up on basic home items. This is because it may prove difficult to leave the house the first few days while you are all settling in and not sleeping much.

And depending on your birthing experience you may find that some of the items proved to be extremely useful and some you didn’t have the need for.  But still, better to be super prepared.