Here we are. Its bag packing time!

Now, to be honest I should have had my hospital bag packed and ready weeks ago. The rule of thumb is to try to have your bag packed by 37 weeks. I guess I have been holding out because I don’t feel like I’m ready to do this again. Either way Baby Brown is coming whether I like it or not and I need to have my bag packed and ready to go.

In today’s post, I am going to share what I am packing in my hospital bag for my repeat /scheduled C-Section birth. I will also be sharing what you should pack for the baby as well. Being that I am having a scheduled C-Section there are certain things that are on traditional checklists that would not be as important. Hence the reason I am going to focus on my situation.

Being that this is my second scheduled C-Section, I tried to remember some of the items that were a must-have. I hope you find these lists helpful.

What to Pack in Your C-Section Hospital Bag 

• Your birth plan
• Folder or small bag for paperwork
• VIP contact list
• Eyeglasses, if needed (Blue Light)
• No-skid socks
• Lip balm
• Hair ties
• Phone
• Camera
• Charging cables for all electronics
• Music (Headphones/AirPods)
• Snacks

What to Pack in Your Postpartum Hosptial Bag for C-Section

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Hairbrush
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Soap in a squeeze bottle
• Makeup
• Pillow in a patterned case that won’t be mistaken for hospital laundry
• Nightgown
• Towel, shower shoes, and bathrobe
• Underwear with a high waisted band that sits above your incision
• Bras (2) – nursing bras if you plan to nurse, or sports bras if you don’t
• Breast Pump (if your baby has trouble latching on)
• Breastfeeding pillow to keep baby off your incision
• Slip-on shoes, so you don’t have to bend over (fuzzy ones are the best)
• Going home outfit for mom ( You can probably wear the outfit you wore when you arrived at the hospital)
• Going home outfit for baby
• Installed car seat
• Extra-long charging cable for devices

What to pack in a hospital bag: For your baby

• A going-home outfit
• Approved infant car seat with the base properly installed in your vehicle
• A few sleepers and onesies, socks, mittens, and a hat
• A cozy blanket and several receiving blankets
• Package of newborn/size small diapers
• Package of unscented baby wipes
• Pacifier (just in case)

Now the hospital should provide plenty of wipes and diapers but be sure to bring your own if there is a brand you absolutely love.

For me, one thing that I am packing that is different from last time is my letter board. I am bringing my letter board for photos that will be taken in the hospital for 48hours post-delivery. I have decided to hire a professional photographer this time around because I just don’t want to stress out about not having someone who would be willing to capture these precious moments for me.

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