OB/GYN Shares What You Need to Pack to Bring to the Hospital for Mom, Partner, and Baby! 

It must be so nice to have the knowledge you need while pregnant and the daddy be the paediatrician 😫😫 I'm always Googling stuff! She is her own Google!

Note to self, screen shot after enjoying this fun video. Very enjoyable thank you!! 1) Your own pillow 2. Long iPhone charger, iPad 3. Sports bras and comfortably 4. Easy and lose and comfortable 5. Pairs of shower shoes 6. Makeup bag or Tipperary bag 7. Dry shampoo, dry shampoo, nail clippers, hair ties, toothbrush, tooth paste, makeup if wanted 8. Mash undies will be provided no undies 9. Postpartum clothes, lose comfy 10. Cure sweaters, cute sweatpants 11. Outfit to go home in What’s in partners bag 1. Entertainment and support 2. iPad 3. Portable Bluetooth speaker 4. Electronic devices / chargers long 5. Portable charging bricks 6. Camera 7. iPhone stand or camera stand 8. Snacks easy protein jerky 9. Breathable clothes 10. Proper installation 11. One cute to at home outfit That was so cool thank you

I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles to breath and talk at the same time...can’t wait to meet my little one

With my first baby I went to my obgyn for a routine appointment and she sent me straight to the hospital to deliver for preeclampsia- I went with NOTHING except the car seat installed in my back seat and they had everything we needed. I did have dad run home and grab shampoo, conditioner, my robe and baby’s coming home outfit and cute swaddles but other than that we were fine. They even had chargers at the hospital from people who ditched theirs in their room 😅 So when I came to RU-vid and saw these long long long lists from other RU-vidrs, I was like, if I went to the hospital with nothing and only missed my shampoo and was mildly disappointed from not having the cute outfits for pictures- this four hundred and six item list can’t be right 😂😂 influencer culture is rooted in consumerism and marketing and a lot of people fall for things and overbuy even as second and third time moms. That said, it was VERY refreshing to see this list. Because this is the essentials with the nice to have items you’ll actually be reaching for. It considers you might want cute pictures, but you absolutely do not need six pieces of luggage and will be way too busy to reach for half the things most RU-vidrs are saying are essentials 😅

A Donut pillow to sit on- on the way home from the hospital and babywipes for Mommy's sensitive area was definitely helpful to have.😊

„They‘ll be cute no matter what they are wearing“ made me happy xxx all the best for you and your baby !

My cousin recommended bring an extra bag without anything in it - so you can load up on freebies from the hospital before leaving!

I love your positive Energy. You kept smiling the entire time. I am a minimalist here and I was tired of watching RU-vidrs just showing off lavish things. Thank you for keeping it simple and straight to the point.

I would just add the Nursing Pillow. We are tired and every 2 hours (or less) the baby has to be fed. It relieves the weight of the arm and makes us more comfortable.

Tip as a birth doula: have your partner do the actually packing. You’ll be in labor and busy. Also, it can be calming for the partner to feel useful and if they can help get things from your bags, they will also know where to find everything because they packed them. Edit: I understand how some might think I meant to wait until labor to pack… 😂🤦‍♀️ what I meant was during labor and you want to retrieve something your partner might have an easier time doing that for you if they had packed the bags themselves. Also, if you don’t have a partner or support then this post is like everything else in life, just advice. Take what is helpful and useful for you and your situation and leave what is not.

This may be over the top, but I brought my own full sized bath towel for after showering for the first time! With my first baby, I just used a few of the hand towel sized hospital towels and they were just itchy and small. I brought my own towel for my 2nd birth and it just made me feel much more comfortable :)

I love when doctors admit that hospitals are gross 😂 you’d think it’d be the most hygienic spotless place for sick people but it’s not.

Its helpful to have a baby paperwork briefcase for all the certificates and papers you are given is veryyyy helpful👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I love how when you show the little onesie bag, we can see you looking at it and smiling afterwards

As a mother of 2 about to pop out one soon! The only thing I would've suggested changing would be the gown thing. It could just be me but I had to spend 3-4 days in the hospital and that first like day long period when you're literally losing every part of your insides haha its good to have the hospital gowns 100% once your bleeding dies down a little one the second day or so and its definitely heavy but still managable so not much worry of a big complete mess I think its AMAZING to have your own gowns or pajamas because nothing is more comfortable than feeling like yourself and feeling covered.

This is a great list! Our bags were pretty much exactly the same but I would suggest either a white noise machine or downloading a white noise app on your phone. It helped all of us sleep SO much better! I also brought an affirmations banner that my sister made me and it was so helpful to have something to focus on during labor (I had HELLP Syndrome and ended up having a pain med free birth) and some adult diapers since I wasn't a fan of the mesh undies. Congrats on your babe!

I've watched so many videos and yours has been the only one that hasn't made me feel overwhelmed and start crying, currently 34 weeks ❣️ can't wait to see more videos, thank you guys so much for the information 🙏

After watching other videos about hospital bag I found that yours are just absolutely right and I trust you guys with that,you definitely know what is needed. Congratulations on baby's arrival and enjoy parenting!❤️❤️

I’ve always heard that a small fan that you can attach to the hospital bed is amazing to have!

When I had my baby, I stayed for one night only. The next day I was discharge so I didn’t really need none of the items I packed; particularly the things you mentioned. Thank goodness! 🙏🏼

I truly appreciate this video as a first mom, due the week before my birthday i cannot wait!! 😁👏💖🙏

I love how minimal you guys are, looking at many videos from other people it gives you anxiety, love ur content❤

I am glad I watched these because all the mommy vlog videos I have been watching seem to be packing their entire house. Glad I went to the experts!

Perfect timing I’m 34 weeks now

Thanks for all the advice me and my husband are going to start trying in july this year for our first child and all the advice helps me learn what i need to know before hand.

Mamas, also pack an emergency bag around 30 weeks and always have it in your car. There may be times when you have to be monitored in labor and delivery. This happened to me multiple times with my last baby (my little boy was born full term and healthy) and I really wish I had had a go bag with phone chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes etc.

Love that you two have the whole family covered

Love you guys first time grandma,boy have things changed,thank you learning alot,

I’m so happy you mentioned that hospitals provide many things for the baby.

I'm 34 weeks and I've been wondering which essentials to pack. I tend to overpack so this segment has been so useful. I love your channel. You both have helped my anxiety so much. I can't thank you both enough. I wish I had either of you as my baby's pediatrician 😄. Much love from NYC!!

I love your guy’s content it’s exactly what I needed ! Such a beautiful couple I’m so happy for your family and that your expecting you both will be amazing parents !

Congratulations to you both! You must be so excited for your precious baby girl! Sending you our love for a smooth and beautiful delivery.🙏 Thank you for all the videos you're posting and for sharing your journey with us.

I’m 37 weeks today! This is my first kid and I’m nervous but excited! Come follow our journey. Tips must needed!

I'm 38 weeks 4 days pregnant and 4cm dialated. I'm making sure my bag is all good for my baby who should be here any day now!

I’m having my baby at a birth center. And I still found this pretty useful. Thank you so much. I’m 37+5 and 3-4 centimeters dilated my midwife said. Almost there!! Ready to meet my baby girl. 💕

I never thought of bringing a changing pad, now I’ll have to make sure I have one packed!

Super helpful! Love that you stuck to the basics! It’s crazy how no one really explains to you what you need to bring and don’t.

This video is a life saver. Watching other people and what they pack is what they feel they might need that fits them but you have so much experience you know exactly what is needed. You took a lot of anxiety off my shoulders by making this video. I feel much more confident/comfortable packing a bag now. Thanks a bunch!!! Also you both are absolutely adorable!!! Congrats on the new edition!!

Omg this couple is soo cuteee ... I’m currently 29 weeks 😩 been so anxious abt this. Thank u

I just wanted to say congratulations to you both on your baby ❤️ and thankyou for all your wonderful advice. My husband and I are ttc this year and I’ve been getting so much from your videos. You are helping so many couples 😍 love to you all

I’m so excited for y’all! ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for this video. It's good to know that I won't need to bring many things and keep it simple.

This was very helpful! I've seen so many videos with a long list of stuff that women take to the hospital. This list seems much more practical! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

This baby hit the jackpot for parents!

This is so helpful. I am new in the USA and didn't know what to bring to the hospital. Thank you so much

At the time my hospital had ran out of mesh undies so I was glad I brought a pair of loose undies with me! You just never know. Also I brought a cheap sleeping gown with me so I changed after delivery to the gown it made me feel more myself

In the beginning of the video when she said it's time to bring her hospital bag to the hospital after years of seeing other women with theirs I started tearing up 🤣 ohhh pregnancy your so great.

The perfect set of parents right here!

This is the second time I've seen this video. Rewatching everything now that I am days to weeks away from delivery... and I JUST noticed dads shirt. 🤣 I love it!

I would bring a cute going home outfit in both newborn size and 0-3 months Inc are they’re chunky! Hehe! Other baby cute item we were so glad we brought was a cute swaddle with bow/hat for pictures in the hospital. The professional pics were completely worth it to us (which is surprising because we never do that)! My other suggestion is a large cup that keeps your water and ice cold. They provide both in those big plastic cups but having it stay icy cold was such a relief during labor for me.

I'm having my first baby soon. I am 33 weeks along and haven't put alot of thought into this subject. Thank you for the advice

Just to note for anyone going to a hospital in the UK - you almost certainly will need to pack outfits, nappies and wipes for the baby as the hospital tend not to provide them! Hospitals here also tend to be very warm on the maternity wards, so pack light layers.

We are on our third baby and we had a small hospital scare last night (I fell so we went in to check up...all good!) I just saw this video pop up for me and I'm so thankful!! Last night reminded me that being 31 weeks is close enough to start planning the grab bag!! Y'all are awesome!! I took some notes on things I had forgotten and look forward to this being an easy time...🤞🤞 😁😁

I had my first baby on March 31st of this year. I packed ear plugs and an eye mask/cover and I'm so glad I did. They helped me sleep a lot better once I got the epidural so I couldn't hear the fetal monitor or be bothered by any lights

I had a very late miscarriage but still had to deliver like normal. We didn’t know that we need anything for the hospital!!! This is very good advice as far as packaging a bag if you have a late miscarriage (2nd trimester). No one told me that i needed a bag

Hi we are Troy and Sarah from Austraila first timers we are 29 weeks today fortunately just saw your video today as well really loved the content looking forward to your next video

Where I live, you have to bring pretty much all of your own supplies for both mom and baby. Diapers, wipes, blankets, clothes, pacifier, formula, breast pads, diaper cream, postpartum pads/underwear, etc. the only things they supply are medications for mom and baby and the mesh underwear and a few pads to start out.

Love your videos! I do want to mention that some hospitals even in the US don't provide everything as you described and everyone should do their research at their own hospital. And I absolutely reccomend new moms bring at least a small manual breast pump in case your baby has latch difficulties in the beginning. I begged at my hospital and was never provided a pump. Since then I have learned how to hand express but I didn't know how and poor babe was starving until I got home and was able to give him pumped colostrum. I think most hospitals do help new mothers with breastfeeding but I had a horrible experience and no one listened to my concerns or helped at all. They basically said "Good luck, you'll figure it out!"

As a CPST I recommend not installing car seat until last minute because if the car seat is installed and involved in a wreck you will have to replace the car seat. If you're not sure how to properly install and/or buckle baby properly please see a CPST in your area.

I’m 33 weeks! I’m so ready!

Tfs I seen so many videos where people seem to be taking a lot I am a simple person so I really only want to have whats needed!!

You should do a what was in my bag vs what we ended up actually using!

You guys are the most perfect couple to have a baby 🤣

I’m 5 weeks and this popes up on my recommended. 1) RU-vid, you’re spooky, 2) You are way farther ahead than I am! 3) I watched it anyway... and took notes

Wow your hospital seem amazing. In my country you have to take everything to the hospital gowns, underwear, just whatever you can think of you need to take.

32 weeks tomorrow and about to pack my bag. Watching this before I do.

I also packed a long extension cord, frida peri bottle, always discreet panties and the babies stroller fan lol as my mom told me all her kids she sweat so much my dad had to fan her like crazy.

The most practical video!!

Congratulations to you both!!! Heavenly father I pray that you keep the person reading this alive, safe, healthy and financially blessed! Amen..🙏🥰

Well it's my first time on this channel and I just got through the intro and I've decided to subscribe

Awesome advice..right on point!

That baby is going to be so blessed ! Raised by professionals

Take 2 going home outfits for baby! Not 1!😄 you might not need it, but in case of a last minute puke or poop disaster(happened to my mom😅)! You should always have a spare outfit for baby in your bag anyway😉

I heard that it might be better to pack a onesie for the baby that has legs separated so can be strapped into the car seat on the way home, in case that helps

Well hello! I just subscribed....I'm also Sarah, also married to a Kurt, and also pregnant in my 3rd trimester (38 weeks today!) Great video! Looking forward to following along with your channel.

Wow she looks stunning. I’m in my third trimester and look a mess. Great content ❤️

The second time around, I would actually bring a warm onesie because I’ve found that the little hospital onesie wasn’t enough to keep my firstborn warm. The little baby blankets in the hospital didn’t keep him warm enough even when we wrapped him in 3 of them

I don’t think you’re missing anything but what I would say is instead of using that little sleep sack bag outfit or knotted pajamas, to do some thing with pants such as a sleeper because you can’t buckle with those sleep bags. They are great for those first few months but not for being buckled in.

In Québec Canada, because of hospital budget cuts we have to bring 20-40 diapers, sanitary pads, Kleenex, loose and comfortable underwear, baby blankets and hat for baby. Not sure what size she'll be so bringing two sets of clothes just in case. Cooler with lots of food (frozen juice boxes for ice packs, and frozen grapes). Because of Cov... we can't order in or leave the hospital to get anything we forgot, we have to bring everything in all at once... seems like so much stuff.

A hair tie was a useful tip that I got! I just needed everything out of the way and not really focus on my hair

I had a c section with my first child and I did wear the hospital gown the hospital gave me for the surgery. However, after surgery I changed to my own hospital gown and I also had my own robe to walk around. The hospital gowns are not comfortable or warm. I am having my daughter in February and having another c section. So, I would recommend bring your own hospital gown just in case!

I'm starting to realize how lucky I was at my hospital. 1. They had great food both mom dad get to order, 2. The pillows where comfortable 3. The bed was comfortable 4. The blankets where thick and warm 5 my hospital had thermostats in the rooms not sure if that's common. I kept my hospital room around 70

I'm being induced next Sunday! This was very helpful.

Warm socks just in case your feet get cold. Hard candies (ginger or lemon drops) all natural (Optional). If they take hospital photos for baby maybe one outfit.

I’m due next Friday and I’m so nervous but ready to meet my baby girl

OMG! So I found your RU-vid Channel AFTER we brought baby home and I SO could’ve used this video when preparing our hospital bags! I definitely brought too much stuff for myself, the snacks were the most prepared bag that was packed (it was packed and ready to go before I even had my hospital bag packed), Dad did not have a bag packed (even though I reminded him repeatedly), and I completely forgot to bring anything for baby! 😅 All that to say, I wish I found your channel sooner! Oh, one thing I did regret not having was a makeup remover. 😬

Someone recommended that I bring at least two sizes for a going home outfit for baby, just in case they don’t fit into newborn 😅. But that sleep “bag”/gown is a great idea, could probably fit many different sized newborns!

Id recommend taking a sleep mask and Bluetooth headphones to listen to fav músic without dealing With Messy wires. Also some mints, mint gum etc because during so Many hs of labour You get stinky breath. Then , a great típ, instead of using or buying mesh underwear that tends to slip down once the pads are full, it's better to take like disposable granny undies which come with a pad on them and You can add one ir two pads in, so that when you get all the mess from the blood after labour You can just thow it all away.

Congratulations on the birth of your baby. But I have a question. I’m currently 27 weeks today which I’m almost in the last trimester. I have uterine fibroids and I didn’t expect to be pregnant again because of how big they are, where they located and how many I have. So my question is have you ever worked with a patient that had fibroids on the cervix and was able to have a vaginal birth or they had to have a c section?

Does having knowledge ever affect you? Since you know and understand signs or symptoms of something wrong, does it ever freak you out? Ive been working with Urologists for 10+ yrs and last yr I had a kidney stone, and I thought well at least I know what to do and not do, but at one point I felt nervous thinking I think is happening or I think that will or could happen. So it definitely helped but I like to hear what others think :)

Chapstick and a fan is something I’m bringing for my second delivery it got really hot and my lips got soo dry 😁

I legitimately never thought at all about packing anything for DURING labor! I didn't use anything during labor, I was naked under the gown and basically laid in the dark breathing through it the whole time. I'm going to have to think about it more this time lol.

This helped a lot , but also I’m going to be staying at the hospital for a month due to my sons heart condition .-. So I’ll see what I can do to pack more :)

Shower shoes are heaven sent. People have nasty feet and even though they clean the rooms, still warts suck especially if it gets on the bottom of your foot. Now when I had my older two kids, currently pregnant with baby 3, I was required to wear a hospital gown the entire time I was there. I mean before and after delivery. Only thing they suggested I’d bring was maybe a pillow, and of course camera. Last baby was born in 2010.

Something I will be bringing when my little ones due in October but I hear gets recommended a lot is a breast pump if you plan on pumping.

Had a very unexpected labor & delivery last week (yesterday was my due date!) that went by so fast I didn't need a lot of my hospital bag, but there were a few things I regretted! I really wish I had brought a pillow - we brought plenty of soft blankets which were GREAT for hubby, baby and me but no pillows, and the hospital pillows are horrible for breastfeeding. Next time I will bring a pillow and possibly nursing pillow as well. Also, I do highly recommend brining your own panties, because the mesh ones don't really hold everything very tight and in place and those giant ice packs weigh you down. I really liked having my ice pack/mesh panties/granny panties and I feel like it helped me move better and get the most out of the ice pack. All the clothing I brought was super inconvenient except for some PJ pants, it's really hard to wear anything up top because the baby just wants to eat or you're doing skin to skin and I was too tired to constantly be taking something off/snapping something down etc. Next time I will just bring a shawl/nursing cover and wear that (especially now that I sort of know how to breastfeed lol). Face lotion is a *must* I think the pillow covers must have special moisture-draining properties because my skin was literally flaking off! Also don't forget swaddling blankets! I didn't bring my own and the hospital didn't allow us to take any linens home. My Mom stopped by somewhere and got some bc our baby was crying or swaddled so our own blankets were a must! I also really wish I had headphones for some of the late nights when hubby was asleep and I was nursing (or mornings when hubby was asleep and I was nursing lol). Any snacks or food is a MUST because if you're nursing and recovering you need some healthy snacks and the hospital doesn't really have that. I'm thinking of trying to make some muffins or oatmeal bars a couple of weeks before due date and freezing them so I can bring them last minute. Dried fruit, nuts, etc. My hubby brought pop tarts which did the trick but may not have had the most restorative properties lol.

Any special advice on packing for moms having a c section?

Love this video!

Unfortunately if you live in Ontario, Canada as an FYI they generally don’t really offer sample things like formula, clothing, diapers and pumps. Those are some of the things we Canadians would have to bring going into labor. It used to be that lots of companies offer this in the hospital but not anymore unless you sign up & get samples delivered to your home.

That little outfit is sooo cute!!!! The only problem with the bag jammies is that they are not great for the car seat :( you gotta bunch them up by their legs to get them buckled😩 Also, I HIGHLY recommend bringing your own towel, the towels at the hospital (at least where I had my babies) were THE WORST! So small and scratchy. Congratulations again you too!❤️