hospital bag
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duffle bag
Perfect to throw all the essentials in! It’s really easy to overpack, but this bag makes the process seamless!
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labor & delivery gown
I absolutely loved this nightgown. I used this one for both Lila and Brodie’s hospital stays. It made me feel a little more put together than the hospital gown. The button-down feature front was great for nursing and pumping.
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robe
This Kyte Baby robe is unbelievably soft and high quality. It was great to use at the hospital and when we came home!
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extra long phone charger
These phone chargers were a game changer. It was so nice to have our phones plugged in from the bed or couch so we could take lots of photos, videochat our friends/family, and watch shows.
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velcro swaddle
With our daughter, we seriously struggled learning how to swaddle using a traditional blanket. One minute she would be wrapped up and the next her arms would be completely free. I was so worried she would suffocate in the blankets I barely got any sleep. Second time around, we brought our own velcro swaddles from home and they were an absolute game changer. Ollie makes the best swaddles and they are the preferred swaddle for Taking Cara Babies.
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extra tote
Having an extra tote with you is great for all those extra goodies!
We overpacked BIG time the first time around. We had no idea we would be sent home with tons of diapers, hats, clothes, and postpartum items.
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sticky socks
These were so nice to keep my feet warm and prevent me from taking any spills on the slippery hospital floor.
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flip flops
For the shower - nuff said.
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comfy bras
Whether you’re nursing, pumping, or formula feeding having a comfy bra is a must. Your boobs are just so huge and sore it’s nice to throw something wire free and supportive on. Kindred Bravely has the most amazing stuff and LauraH15 gives you 15% off
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newborn gown
We actually used this for Brodie’s first photo but it was great for quick and easy changes when we got home!
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going home outfit
We ended up going with this cutie little set for B. We also brought a couple of extra zippy pj’s in case there was a blowout situation lol.
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baby blanket
I am a sucker for a monogrammed baby blanket 🥺