Any mom on their third trimester should have a ready “pack-your-bag-and-go” set aside in a corner of your room. You cannot wait for the last minute to do it, as definitely as emotions ran high, so it is difficult to remember what you need to pack in your bag. You want to be in a position where all your essentials are neatly loaded ready to be grabbed at anytime.
Ultimate Pack-Your-Bag-And-Go
A bag should be large enough to hold al your essentials plus dad’s and the baby. A small suitcase or a large duffel bag will be a good one to have. In that bag should have a separate bag for mom, dad and the baby, and another separate bag for your tech toys (chargers, cameras, tablets).
Checklist of what to have in each bag
Mom’s Essentials To Pack
- Few Nursing Bras
- Nipple Cream ( lanolin cream)
- Maternity Pads
- Lots of comfortable cotton undies in dark colors
- Comfortable socks
- Comgy cotton robe
- Yoga pants, cotton loose shirts plus a zip up hoodie (in case you get cold)
- Home slippers (anticipate that your feet may swell after birth)
- Glasses and contacts (if you use them)
- Toiletries -Toothbrush, and tooth[aste, lotion, face moisturizer, Brush/comb, Deodorant, Make-up. Tissues, Hair ties, headbands, hair clips, Travel mirror, shampoo and conditioner and/or dry shampoo
- Folder/File bag – to keep all the papers you will receive pertaining to you and your baby
Baby EssentialsTo Pack
- Baby onesies
- Baby blanket and swaddlers
- Outfit for photos and for going home
- Newborn cap, mittens and booties
- Car seat
Dad ‘s Essentials To Pack
- A pair of jeans, shirt, hoodie
- Sleeping clothes
- Toiletries – Toothbrush and toothpaste, razor, shaving cream
- Home slippers
- warm socks
