Hospital bag & All things for Bebe No. 2

You’d think it would be easier the second time around… but a little over three years later it all feels new again!

Getting ready for our new arrival and packing her tiny little things really gets us so excited. Just like with Esmae, her baby sister will be born around the same time, and I am just adoring all of the autumn knits and rompers on Melijoe! Autumn is my favorite season to dress babies in, because I just love layers and adorable little knits and hats to keep them warm and snug. In the photos above, I linked up all of the adorable pieces I picked up from Melijoe to get ready for our little one.

Melijoe’s new arrivals had me swooning! I had such a hard time choosing pieces and ended up getting a few favorites in 2 sizes just so that it can last a little longer. (Like this romper here!!! my favorite !!!)

My favorite collections to shop are: Tartine Et Chocolat, Jacadi, Bonpoint, Belle Enfant, Carrément Beau, Cyrillus, and Mayoral.

Now lets talk about the hospital bag!

I wanted to share everything I packed my hospital bag and Im going to be completely transparent, so this might get a little too TMI. But if you’re an expecting mama, then you already know how important it is to get a full honest opinion on things like this!

Hospital Bag Necessities:

1. Pajama for mama – something comfy and cute for when visitors come (I chose this one)
2. Robe – again something that will keep you covered and cozy. I packed a cardigan for comfort and this robe for the cute factor 🙂
3. Slippers! a comfy and loose pair especially something that will fit over post labor swollen feet!
4. 2-3 pairs of full supportive undies – I don’t get the big fuss over the mesh undies everyone loves that they give you in the hospital. I did NOT enjoy those and preferred to be in my own things as I felt it helped me feel normal again right after delivery.
5. Maxi-pads – I brought my own and used them after trying the hospital style “diapers”. Everyone knows after labor you will experience some bleeding but again I was SO happy I brought my own pads that were so much more comfortable than the mattress sized pads they give you! (those things are hard to walk in lol!)
6. Nipple butter – this is a must if you plan to nurse! apply before and after each time you try to nurse!!! helps prevent cracking, which is everything!
7. A change of clothes to go home in – something as simple as leggings, cardigan and tank!
8. Nursing bras! my favorite are the ones from h&m!
9. Post baby belly-band – I had something like this after I had Esmae and I really loved it, as it gave me the support I felt like I needed, and helped with uterus shrinking! This is the one in my bag!
10. Small cosmetic bag of – any daily make up you wear, shampoo/conditioner, dry shampoo, and/or lotion, hair brush, WIPES!.
11. Baby going home outfit – bring 2-3 in various sizes. You never know how big or small your baby will be and I have noticed newborn sizes tend to vary!!
12. 2-3 Newborn onesies with the sleeves that fold over the baby’s fingers. This prevents scratches, and you don’t need to pack extra hand mittens for this.
13. Baby Socks
14. 1-2 swaddles and a burp cloth or two.
15. Baby’s blanket – something a little thicker and warmer.
16. 1-2 Newborn hats
17. Pacifier if you plan to use one!
18. Breast pump – again if you plan to nurse, and only because you never know how long you’ll end up being in the hospital. This time Im just bringing this hand pump.
19. Nursing pillow
20. Camera, props, battery charger, SD card – only if you plan to take any of your own photos in those first few days, phone charger.
21. Carseat
22. ID, Insurance card

I hope this post is helpful to any soon to be mamas! if you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments below!

Thanks for stopping by!

Victoria Kozlyuk

This post is sponsored by Melijoe.com