countdown to baby: hospital go-bag packing list

I am 37 weeks pregnant today, officially full-term! Baby could arrive any day now! Graydon was born exactly one week before his due date, and I was completely unprepared. This time, rather than throwing together a hospital go-bag in between contractions, I started prepping all the essentials ahead of time. Everything is basically packed and ready to go, minus a few last minute things that I use day-to-day. Here's a peek inside my bag, with a full packing list below!

1. Skip Hop Nolita Neoprene Diaper Backpack // 2. Seventh Generation Newborn Diapers // 3. Target Satin Slides (similar here) // 4. Earth Mama Nipple Butter // 5. Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask // 6. babyGap Bunny Hat (similar here) // 7. Honest Company Spray Hand Sanitizer - Grapefruit Grove // 8. Target Satin Pajamas // 9. Target Striped Hearts Fuzzy Socks // 10. Little Unicorn Cotton Swaddle - Birch // 11. Carter's French Terry Coverall // 12. Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera // 13. Freshly Picked Newborn Moccassins - Cashmere

Hospital Bag Packing List

For Mom:

1. Flip-flops/Slippers

2. Cozy Socks

3. Nursing Bra/Nursing Pads

4. Nursing Pajamas/Robe

5. Underwear*

6. Maxi Pads

7. Going Home Outfit**

8. Toothbrush/Toothpaste

9. Shampoo/Conditioner/Dry Shampoo

10. Bobby Pins/Hair Ties/Headband

11. Deoderant

12. Contact Case/Solution

13. Glasses

14. Lip Balm

15. Hand Lotion

16. Nipple Cream

17. Face Wash/Moisturizer

18. Makeup

19. Any other toiletries you need to feel human

20. Saltines/Rice Cakes***

21. Wallet/I.D./Insurance Card

Notes

*You will be wearing pads for at least a month after baby is born, so invest in some cheap, comfy undies, like these.

**Your body will still look about 6 months pregnant when you leave the hospital, so pack maternity clothes.

***Immediately after Graydon was born, I couldn't keep anything down except super mild, easily digested snacks. I will be forever grateful to my mother-in-law for showing up at the hospital with Saltines.

For Baby:

1. Diapers/Wipes

2. Swaddle Blankets

3. Hat

4. Going Home Outfit

5. Sibling Gift (a little something to give your older kid/s, from the new baby)

For Your Partner:

1. Toiletries (toothbrush, deoderant, glasses, etc.)

2. Extra Clothes

3. Slippers/Flip Flops

4. Pillow/Blanket

5. Wallet/I.D./Insurance Card

6. List of people to call when baby arrives

Tech/Misc.

1. Cell Phones (loaded with music, apps, etc.)

2. Camera

3. Chargers for all devices

4. Magazines/Other light reading

5. Gift/Thank You for nurses

For the Car:

1. Infant Car Seat

2. Towel/Trash Bags (to sit on in case water breaks en route to the hospital)