With this pregnancy being my second time around there are a couple things that I have already done differently with preparing for baby. Something that I have thought more about is the items that I will be including in my hospital bag. I am excited to share these must have hospital bag items with you today and also give you a chance to win these items for yourself.
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One of the major differences this time around is that I actually have a real diaper bag. It wasn’t until Sophie was two that I got my first real diaper bag (before that I used just a regular tote bag) and wow does it ever make a difference. It really is one of those things that you don’t realize what you are missing out on until you get one for yourself. I plan on filling up the pictured brown Fawn Design bag with lots of hospital goodies but the three I am highlighting today are ones that I have handpicked as must haves and you will see why as you continue to read.
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With my last pregnancy we never found out the gender of baby so we brought a grey onesie to the hospital, which that is all fine and dandy, but common… when you know the gender how much more exciting is it to pick out babies first outfit?! I am in love with the knotted sleepers from Vonbon Apparel as they make diaper changing a breeze when your little babe is sleeping and not to mention their dreamy designs. The matching headband is a no brainer… babies first headband at the hospital, yes please!
We are also bringing along this set of multi-use washcloths that are a new gift set added to Vonbon Apparel’s line. The super soft fabric is perfect and I am sure are going to come in handy for the early on breastfeeding days to bath times and more.
The second must have in our bag that include three different balm’s from Zoe Organics. This is another you don’t know what you are missing until you try out the real deal. My first time at the hospital I brought generic nipple balm and found that it was super hard to squeeze from the container let alone spread that all over your nipple evenly. I am looking forward to the smooth application of Zoe Organics nipple balm made with 100% natural ingredients. I feel like the diaper balm is a bit of a no brainer, have you seen babies first poops, make sure you put the balm on before those arrive. ha!
I have also chosen to pack the everything balm because holy, when your milk come in it comes in… am I right? Ladies, my one advice that I will give everyone is not to forget to cream those boobs after baby is born, your milk comes in and it comes in and you want to make sure you are keeping your boobs as moisturized as possible.
The last of my must have hospital bag items that I didn’t even know existed when Sophie was born is these multi-use nursing covers by Covered Goods. We loved having visitors come to the hospital and I am a little more of a private person so having the option of a super lightweight and breathable nursing cover is a great idea, if you are anything like me you might just want to have something pretty to cover up with. I know lots of you ladies are confident with feeding in front of anyone, but hey.. if you are a first timer.. you never really know how you will feel until you experience it yourself.
Not only are these going to be great for a little privacy but also when leaving the hospital another use is to have as a carseat cover to keep baby hidden and the blazing sun (we have a summer baby coming) from their eyes on your trek out of the hospital.
For all you ladies packing for the hospital, enjoy it! Treat momma to some special items as well, it could be a nice headband, kimono, bra… you name it. The way I see it, we are going in there to push a baby out of us… I think we are allowed to treat ourselves and our babies to a few nice things before we do so.
Enter to Win my Must Have Hospital Bag Items
Vonbon Apparel $50 Store Credit
One Cover from Covered Goods (credit for $34.99)
Zoe Organics $25 Shop Credit
Thank you so much to my partners on this post; Vonbon, Covered Goods and Zoe Organics.
Products for this post were received in order to conduct this post — note all views and opinions are my own.
Definitely cannot live without my Little Unicorn apparel Muslin swaddle. Not only does my baby girl look adorable swaddled in it, it is an amazing nursing cover!
In my diaper bag I must have diaper wipes! I use it on the baby and on the toddler. When we are out and my oldest daughter goes to the park and play on everything I can wipe her hands down afterwards.
I like bringing my own delivery gown
I love everything in this. I always have to have wipes. Not just for the kiddo but for me too.
Right now, if I don’t have some variation of an applesauce packet in my diaper bag for my toddler, I’m in big trouble! But come August when number two arrives I’ll be back to those newborn necessities!
Love these baby items!!!
Cannot live without that diaper bag!!???? Just had my second nugget and that bag would be clutch for being hands free for the kiddos.
Congrats on your second baby! How exciting! This diaper bag is beautiful! I love all your must-haves too! My main must-have will be an extra onesie or two!????
Wipes! I need wipes constantly because I can use it to clean my babies whenever I change diapers, clean them after eating out, cleaning dirty spots, etc.
I have to have the everything balm!! it’s literally a life saver!!
Couldn’t go without wipes and an extra pair of clothes for babe in my diaper bag!
First time mom-to-be so have no idea what to expect. Thank you for all the tips and tricks….I am taking notes cause I am going to need all the help I can get!
lip balm, my s’well water bottle, a swaddle + extra onesies for the inevitable mess!
an extra pair of clothes and a swaddle!
One thing I can’t live without in my diaper bag is snacks snacks and more snacks for my and baby.
definitely snacks!
Hand sanitizer is a must!!
My must-have diaper bag item would have to be an extra change of clothes!
I couldn’t live without muslin swaddling blankets ! Must have !
Muslin swaddling blankets !!
I don’t even know my must haves! Probably wipes? I’m 35 weeks today and am finally starting to think about diaper bags. Love Vonbon’s sleepers.
I cant leave without afew food pouches and lots of snacks!
I always have to have a good change of clothes or pjs for if we are out late. I can change my daughter and she can be comfy wherever we are. #busymom
In love with all these picks ❤️
I can’t leave without some baby wipes. I use them for everything. Even now that my first is three there is always a great use for them .
I’m pregnant with my first baby, so I’m not sure, but I think my must have will be Muslin swaddle blankets. Oh, and hand sanitizer! ????
Without a doubt, wipes. I use them for everything!
Diaper Cream my favorite with my first was Butt Paste. But i just ordered Waxlene and cant wait to try that. Also always a water bottle for me and bottle or sippy cup for the little gotta stay hydrated!!
Can’t live without snacks!
In the regular diaper bag wipes for sure! Hospital bag this time around…Chapstick! Totally forgot that last time and my lips felt like the Sahara desert!
I defensively always keep an extra outfit for baby for an unexpected surprise blowout!
I always had an extra pacifier. My son loved them!
I recently just lost my first pregnancy with twins, but am hopeful and excited to start trying again. I love Zoe products and plan to keep them handy in my diaper bag!
Beautiful giveaway ????. Thank you for the opportunity.
A ring sling!! Aubrey loves being tucked in a ring sling and it allows me to have both hands free!!
A few things I always make sure are in my diaper bag are wipes, change of clothes (for the inevitable blowouts : ), and some kind of nursing cover.
A diaper bag must have would be hand sanitizer!
I definitely would turn around a go back home if I had forgotten my solly wrap. I tell my husband all the time I e become spoiled by it ???? But it’s so awesome (especially with two babies) to be able to use both hands!
Definitely wipes!
One must have item in my diaper bag was a swaddle blanket!
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I love my Everything Balm; it’s a must have! And wipes for sure!!
1: Something to clean baby: new born wipes or cotton balls to be soaked with chamomile tea at the moment. (Keeping in mind the tea temperature, not to burn baby)
2: Cámara!! Must take pictures!
3: Cute and climate apropiate outfit for leaving the hospital.
I always had nipple cream in my hospital bag along with some treats! I’m excited to try the Zoe Organica nipple balm though, I love their belly oil!!
Snacks! For mom and baby when a pick me up is needed
Ooooh I have 3 sisters who are pregnant! I would LOVE to shower them with love with these things!
I would love to try all of these products!! Great Pinterest page, too, by the way – I’m going to have to look more thoroughly at my son’s nap time 😉
An extra set of clothes is a must! It’s not fun when leaks happen and you have to rush home.
Snacks and a change of clothes are a must in any bag!
I couldn’t live without tissues!
Three definite musts for my bag are sani-wipes, burp cloths, and an extra outfit! Babies are so unpredictable and messy, but so worth it 🙂
Diaper wipes, of course, but also a pacifier and breath mints (for me).
Can’t leave the house without a nursing cover in my diaper bag my son is always hungry and with another baby on the way I’m in trouble.
The best thing we packed in my hospital bag was our Bose portable speaker. My husband played great music all day and it felt so peaceful. The nurses also loved coming in for some serenity!
Definitely wipes! I wonder what they did in the days before them!
Extra receiving blankets! Great for wiping up baby, using as a nursing cover by tying around the neck, or a sun shade in the car. Some days when you’re covered in baby goo, it’s a good replacement for a shirt too!
I can’t go with out remembering an extra set of clothes and a plastic bag. My little man is awesome at waiting to have massive blowouts in public! Few times we’ve been stuck with a naked baby coming home!!!
Great giveaway!!!
Baby wipes!!
Wipes and snacks like Annie’s bunnies or puffs!
Extra clothes
Wet bag…good for dirty clothes as well as diapers! (and other random wet/damp things)
Snacks and my water bottle
I didn’t treat myself to much at all with my first. With my second? I treated us all. Ha.
Cant leave without snacks!
I would say extra clothes and lots of wipes!
Water bottle, Sophie giraffe, honest diapers and my Starbucks card haha #typicalwhitegirl
swaddling blankets!
I have a list! It’s so hard to think of just one thing besides diapers and wipes! I always have a small toy that’s just in my diaper bag or Chapstick because both can buy me he time I need of quiet of finishing to check out.
The one thing I can’t live without in my diaper bag has to be wipes. Even when my kiddos are all potty trained, wipes still come in so handy for wiping little hands and faces, which inevitably get dirty from eating or playing with something!
Must have in my diaper bag besides diapers/ wipes / snacks / extra clothes / drinks is my covered good nursing cover and books to keep my boys busy
I always had to have pacifiers and my nursing cover up.
Definitely a change of clothes.
snacks for the kids
Had my eye on these products!
Couldn’t live without my Solly Baby wrap! Being hands-free makes life so much easier!
Same here. Didn’t buy an actual diaper bag until 2nd baby arrived!
Ooo I’m still looking for the perfect gender neutral onesie — I didn’t even think about simply bringing two. Duh!…
Earth Mama Angel Baby’s New Mama Bottom Spray!
Snacks! Saved me during the midnight hour when i was starving after baby! love all these things, i’ve never tried the Zoe brand but would love to!