What's In My Hospital Bag? | Personal

Have you packed your hospital bag? Not to worry. With my first, I was way more prepared than this time around! I packed a few things here and there this time. Set things aside, but guess what I am pretty sure I packed the day before! Thankfully I already had my list put together to help me!

Mama for L&D:

For Labor & Delivery, mama’s you just need a few key things. Depending on what you want during delivery an essential oils blend, portable radio to play music if this is something that is important to you, your phone with an extra long phone charger, a camera if you want to take your own pictures on something other than your phone. And a few key things I always put in a small bag: lip gloss or chapstick, hair tie, hand lotion, a book or journal. I keep this bag next to the bed for easy access along with my phone and a camera.

Mama in Postpartum:

This is where you will have your husband bring up all the things. Your bag is most important for postpartum, unless you are being induced and have to arrive the night before. You can find a link below to a free checklist I have made with all the things for Mama and baby. Some of my key essentials would be comfy pajamas, a robe, house shoes or grippy socks, makeup, going home outfit, things to shower…you get the point! I mean there is nothing like your first shower post baby! I loved to have a fresh smelling body wash or soap.

Baby:

I have always utilized the shirt and swaddles our hospital provided for babies. I felt these were easiest for quick changes plus the hospital will clean them or dispose of them, and give you fresh ones if something were to occur. I make sure to have a going home outfit and hat, potentially a blanket to cover them with in the carseat going home. I have taken mittens in the past, but never used them while in the hospital.

Extras:

A few things I found nice to have for both myself and baby during postpartum at the hospital were a portable sound machine, small night light, and extra snacks to have on hand. Most hospitals provide snacks, but it’s always nice to have a few extras just in case. Those middle of the night feedings are a must to have water and something to eat!

Want a quick guide to packing for your delivery? Snag my free packing list here.

Santos | Dallas, TX Fresh 48 Photography

Miss Emmy! She has already stolen her mama’s heart and is wrapped around her daddy’s little finger! She was the sweet thing at just 36 hours new. Sleeping snuggly in anyone’s arms that would let her. Her little button nose and dark hair! Her sweet Grandmother’s are already smitten with her (and who wouldn’t be?!)

If you are expecting and looking for a North Dallas Fresh 48 photographer, please inquire as I am currently booking sessions in the Dallas area.

Hayes | Dallas, TX Fresh 48 Photography

The past few months have been full of these sweet hospital sessions, Fresh 48. My schedule allows me to book 1 or 2 of these a month given that they are not a session to easily plan. Little one’s arrive on their own timing which means that could be two weeks early or a week late.

How do we plan you ask? The best we can! We tentatively set a date around your due date and adjust as needed when baby boy or girl arrives! This sweet couple welcomed their precious baby boy, Hayes!