Packing a realistic hospital bag for your essentials is necessary as a second-time mom.
You’ve already had your first baby, and now you don’t want to overpack for the second one.
I remember going through checklists online to see what I should bring with my first baby, and OMG I didn’t use half of what I brought!
I wasted money and I’m sure you don’t want to either.
So, I’ve created this realistic hospital bag essentials as a second-time mom. If you want to see how to prepare for postpartum second time around, you can find that post here.
This list is minimal, so I think these are the bare minimum, and you can add whatever else you feel is necessary.
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Realistic Hospital Bag Essentials
This carry on suitcase is easy to walk around and out of the hospital with my things instead of lugging around a bag. You can fit more things in there too!
This diffuser, paired with my favorite lavender essential oil, created such a calming atmosphere that even the nurses kept commenting on how relaxing my room felt—perfect for anyone who loves a soothing, spa-like vibe.
Every baby is different, but I personally love using a pacifier for my little ones. Trust me, you’ll go through plenty before finding the one your baby actually likes—this Itzy Ritzy one is worth trying!
This labor and delivery gown was the most comfortable, and I wore it even after leaving the hospital. It’s perfect for newborn photos, easy for breastfeeding, and designed for nurse access with velcro and buttons
A must-have so you never run out of battery! This 10 ft. long phone cable ensures your phone stays within reach while you’re in the hospital bed
Hospitals can get cold, and these socks were the perfect cozy choice to stay comfortable
After delivery and showering, I wanted to feel somewhat normal and using a body butter like this was comforting for me.
keep your feet from touching the hospital floor with these comfy shower slippers.
This baby announcement sign is perfect for capturing those first precious details—just grab a pen, fill it out, and snap a photo
I loved using a Mini Instax camera when I had my baby—the photos came out adorable and were a perfect way to get instant keepsakes!
These reusable breast pads are a must for breastfeeding moms—perfect for preventing leaks and easy to wash for continuous use
You can never have too many nursing bras—these are super comfortable, detachable, and make breastfeeding easy.
I used postpartum support belt after having my first daughter and loved it so much that I bought the same one for my second! It’s super flexible, breathable, and a must-have for postpartum comfort!
having a comfortable postpartum outfit after leaving the hospital is essential, pair these with sandals,or sneakers and danity jewelry to make it cute!
Having a toiletry bag to put all of your creams, toothbrushes, makeup, etc. in one spot if stress free! This one is perfect since it can hang on a towel bar too.
Recap
This realistic hospital bag essentials as a second time mom should get you through it minimally and ready out the door!
From using a carry on to pacifiers, and toiletry bags, you will have the basic essentials to get your hospital bag packed and ready to go.
Hope this helps! let me know in the comments what your favorite hospital bag essential is and if it’s on this list!
