hospital bag

i literally searched high and low on the world wide web for a GOOD hospital bag list... I didn't find the "perfect" one, but i found various ones which i put together to create my own perfect little one.

hope this helps you preggo mommas out there!

ps. i'm kind of a heavy packer, but i always like to be prepared.  plus, i'd rather pack too much, than send my hubby or somebody out to get something.   also, keep in mind because i am having a c-section, i'll be in the hospital for 4 days straight.  i had a c-section with Aislynn, however, it was very much unplanned, and Jr was back and forth between our home and the hospital the entire time, unfortunately.  the only thing i want him leaving the hospital for is possibly some Banana Pudding from Buc-ee's. =P

Mommy's Bag:

-  insurance card
- per-registration forms ( i turned these in when i first found out i was preggo.)

- folder to place paperwork

- boppy pillow

- make up

- deodorant

- lotion

- shampoo + conditioner

- dry shampoo

- face cleanser

- facial cleanser wipes

- tooth paste/brush

- dental floss

- hair brush

- maternity clothes to leave hospital

- loofah

- body wash/soap

- sandals or crocs (for shower)

- nursing bras (2)

- nursing cream

- nursing pads

- nursing cover

- glasses or contacts

- parachute undies 

- extra sanitary pads  (size large. ha!)

- q-tips

- slippers w/tread

- baby book (to stamp the little footsies)

- camera (2)

- perfume/body spray

- robe

- comfy hospital gown/top

- hair clip/tie

- bandana (because i always wear them to keep my bangs out of my face)

- chapstick

-  sleeping mask (because y'all convinced me)

Bella's Bag:

- Infant car seat and infant head support- You will not be allowed to leave the hospital without one; make sure you bring the instructions.

- car seat cover

- Going-home outfit

- hospital stay outfits- again, i'll be staying for 4 days, and i want Little Miss to look fab, so packed some extra cute onesies. (make sure they have the bottom snaps for easy diaper/clothing changes)

- Hat- Babies lose the vast majority of their body heat through their heads.

- Booties/socks

- Receiving blankets- Newborns love to be swaddled, and these blankets are perfect for swaddling. For the summer months, i registered for these snazzy things, and oh my! they are wonderful, and i haven't even used them yet! http://www.target.com/p/aden-anais-for-target-jillaroo-swaddle-wraps-4pk/-/A-11219608#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

- Newborn diapers- If they do not have the umbilical cord area cut out, make sure you fold them down.

- Wipes- Begin with the wipes that are designed for newborns or sensitive skin. my hospital, personally, does not carry actual wipes, but rather some type of towelettes that you are supposed to wash and use... yeah, no. WIPES and lots of them!

- Butt Paste -- this stuff is ah-mazing for diaper rash!

- Mittens - Many newborns will have longer nails, so they can easily scratch their face and other parts of their bodies.

- Pacifiers

 Daddy's Bag:

- 4 changes of clothes
- pajamas
- toiletries
- shoes/ slippers (for comfort)
- pillow
-blanket
- glasses/contacts/solution
- cash/quarters for vending machines
- phone charger
- (list of people to contact once baby makes his/her debut. as well as hospital address and room number.)

Aislynn's Bag/Sibling Bag:

-  5 changes of clothes
- toiletries
- stuffed animal
- blanket
- entertainment bag (so she doesn't drive LaLa and grandpa crazy. ha!)
^^ books, movies, puzzles, coloring books^^
- extra cash for whatever

(ignore the 20 year old stickers... too lazy to take them off. lol)


andddd, there ya have it! the Ayala's are rollin' deep, BUT i'm sure they have seen worse... at least that's what i keep telling myself. ha!

faith & love, 

casey