My Postpartum Prep & Hospital Bag For Baby #2

*baby girl has arrived and doing so well! This blog post was written before her arrival but all information still rings true. I hope it is a helpful resource for all of your fellow mamas.

Hello Darling!

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our precious girl any day now. The past few months have been filled with nesting and prepping. With this being our second baby prep this time has looked quite a bit different. So I thought it would be fun to share my postpartum prep and hospital bag this second time around.

My Postpartum Prep And Hospital Bag For Baby #2

Hospital Bag Check List

For Baby Girl:

• Soft Blanket
• 2 swaddle
• 2 NB white onesies
• Going home outfit
• 2 bows
• 2 pairs of socks
• Pacis
• Vitamin K Drops
• Infant Probiotics
• Milestone Card for photos

For Mom:

• 2 pairs of dark button up pj’s
• 2 pairs of nursing bras and postpartum undies
• Fuzzy socks ( recommend getting ones with gripping)
• Robe
• Blanket
• Towel + wash cloth
• Pillow & pillow case
• Flip Flops for shower
• Toiletries & makeup
• Ponytail holder, clips, headband, shampoo, conditioner and dry shampoo
• Vitamins & supplements: Vitamin K, E, Beef Liver, Shilajit
• Nursing essentials: nursing pillow, nipple butter, and nipple shields just in case
• Frida Mom postpartum disposable underwear

For Dad:

• 2-3 Changes of Clothes
• Pajamas
• Toiletries
• Sweatshirt, Blanket
• Slippers
• Ear Plugs
• Eye Mask
• Pillow & Pillowcase

Miscellaneous:

• Portable stroller fan (a LIFESAVER during labor)
• Amazon Fire Stick ( We had a friend recommend this and thought it was genius! That way you can watch whatever show or movie you prefer)
• 2 long phone chord phone chargers
• Doona Carseat/ Stroller 
• Snacks ( coconut water, bone broth, honey mama bars, grass-fed beef jerky, fruit, etc)

We are blessed to have a doula this time around and she will be bringing some helpful tools and items for us as well. Such as essentials oils, bluetooth speaker, peanut ball, etc.

Postpartum Prep

Something that I did not plan or prep near as much last time was for postpartum. I think the biggest way you can prep postpartum is mentally and emotionally. Spending time praying over your postpartum time, planning ahead when it comes to nourishing meals, talking with your partner about what you would like your postpartum season to look like etc. A book that I recommend reading is The First Forty Days. We spend so much time prepping for birth and baby when it only makes sense to also plan for the “4th trimester” just the same.

We are excited to also have a postpartum doula this time around who will be helping with healing, meal prep and overall support. Take it from this mama when I say a support team is KEY when it comes to this sweet, transitional season. So round up your team of people who you know will support, care and lift you up during this time.

When it comes to items I have prepped I have a list below:

Postpartum item checklist:

• Frida Mom postpartum kit

love this kit because it truly comes with all the things you need for healing:

-instant ice maxi pads

-perennial healing foam

-perennial cooling pad liners

-disposable postpartum underwear

• Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle 

I do have to preface that all of these items will also be given to you at the hospital but I personally like the Frida Mom brand better than what is provided at the hospital 

• Belly Bind

Instead of a belly wrap, this time around I have decided to go with a modern bengkung bind. There are so many healing benefits when it comes to belly binding after birth which you can read more about here. 

• Belly Firming Butter

• Noelles Naturals Postpartum Gift Box

Noelles Naturals is a company I have discovered while pregnant and could not love their all natural products more! I’m excited to use this postpartum gift box filled with some of these items below. USE CODE ‘TAY10’ to receive 10% off

– Renew Herbal Bath 7pk

– Restore Postpartum Recovery Elixir

– Heal Postpartum Bottom Spray

– Soothe Baby Bottom Balm

Where to put the items?

I recommend grabbing a small basket that you can place in your bathroom filled with all the essentials listed above. That way they are easily accessible and organized.

Postpartum cart

Something I also recommend prepping ahead of time is your postpartum cart. Something that you can have next to your bed, couch, nursery, etc that is filled with all the essentials you need for you and baby. Items like breast bump, diapers, snacks, water, etc.

Prepping for the hospital and your postpartum season may seem a bit daunting but I hope these checklists help you prep with ease and excitement. Happy nesting mama!

YOU ARE SO LOVED!

XOXO,Tay

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