Getting ready for a baby?
Don’t forget these essentials
Preparing for a baby is a lot of work; between taking labor classes to baby-proofing your home, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with excitement.
If your due date is coming up, it’s important to have your hospital bag ready to go at any moment. With tips from our latest blog collaborator, Allie Streppa, packing your bag will be as easy as ever. Read more of her tips on her blog post here, featuring our favorite maternity pajama set. We love the cheeky saying on the back (“Let me sleep”), which couldn’t be truer for new moms.
Bella Maternity Let Me Sleep 3 Piece PJ Set
New Mom Essentials
It can be stressful thinking of everything to bring on your hospital stay, so our advice is to make sure to pack your bag early on so you can keep adding stuff as you remember!
Here’s a few essentials that you’ll need once your baby’s here.
- Swaddles and blankets to keep your newborn warm and cozy
- A few baby outfits (in case one gets dirty)
- Diapers & wipes, just in case the hospital doesn’t provide any extras
- Seasonal gear, such as hats or newborn mittens, according to the weather
Bella Maternity Let Me Sleep 3 Piece PJ Set
And don’t forget these must-haves for yourself, too.
After all, you did just give labor. You deserve to feel cozy and comfortable, too!
- Nursing/Pumping bra, such as our new Savona Maternity bralette. Read more about the features of our popular nursing/pumping bralette here.
- A maternity pajama set (since you’ll probably be needing loungewear!). The straps on the cami have hooks to allow for easy-access nursing. This set comes with a robe to cover up after nursing.
- Your own toiletries, clothes and entertainment, like an iPad with headphones or a book
Bella Maternity 3-piece Pajama Set
Savona Maternity Longline Pumping Bra
A few extras…
- An eyemask or anything to make you sleep more comfortably, if needed
- A camera. Sometimes a phone camera isn’t high-quality enough (and don’t forget the charger!)
Bella Maternity Let Me Sleep 3 Piece PJ Set
Be sure to check out Allie’s post featuring our 3-piece maternity set as well as for more tips on what you pack in your pregnancy hospital bag!