MINIMALISTIC HOSPITAL BAG PACK WITH ME: REALISTIC ITEMS YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE
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- Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by! Today I am sharing with you what I am bringing with me to the hospital for labor and delivery. This is my 3rd baby & I wanted to share some tips on how to pack minimally and realistically for the big day! Enjoy! All products in video are linked below!
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Low key I’m glad I’m having baby during pandemic cuz I never wanted visitors. They just always insisted on coming
im due in august and im also glad! everyone's was already like "im definitely going to be there in the delivery" without even asking me if that would be ok with me, honestly pregnancy makes people stop respecting your boundaries and space sometimes
This is me! lol I don’t need a freaking audience
Thats why im glad i have a pretty small family and not a large group of friends, ive only had one friend ask to be in the room (ive known her for 14 years so im completely fine with her being there or just coming for a visit) and my mums asked to be there, i dont think id be ready to have a whole room full of ppl come to see me in the the hospital or even when i got home tbh.
Uh yes!!!! I absolutely HATE having visitors! Even after I get home... Do not come until we INVITE!
When I had my son, my moms friend literally just showed up in my room with her daughter. Nobody invited her at all and she happened to come when some of my family was there trying to meet my son. It’s just disrespectful
finally! im a 3rd time mom to due in july and you are the first REALISTIC hospital bag video ive seen. thank you. no need to pack your life lol
^^^ Agree 100% I'm a first time mom in my second trimester, but out of what I've seen, this video makes the most sense to me. Other ones I've seen seem like way too much.
Wow, first person I've seen fit EVERYTHING into just one small bag
I know this is not an ideal time to be welcoming a new baby with everything going on in the world, but I appreciate so much how relaxed and "in charge" you seem about it all. I wish you the safest, easiest delivery and the happiest, healthiest baby!!
Congrats to you and your (growing) tribe!!
Thank you so much!
Also bring shower shoes, a colorful pillowcase bc they will take yours by accident,a thick blanket for baby bc the hospital is cold. Make sure to save room in your bag to take ALOT of items home! You can also for a belly band,they will give it to you for free
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You 💗
Thank you!
Thank you for saying this!
That 36 weeks breathlessness omg. Im only 24 weeks along today I can't imagine how bad it will be :O
From a first time mom, THANK YOUUU! This is so my speed on minimal but effective packing! 23 weeks today and getting more excited every daayyy!!!
We pack one bag too. Also I’m due almost exactly a year after you. And looks like it’s still the “middle” of a pandemic
I work on the nursing field & am 7 months ... compression socks ARE LIFE! 💙
My minimal list:
-Phone charger and phone
-Old loose dress i fully intend on wearing the whole time
-basic toiletries such as brush, tooth brush and toothpaste ect
-2 sleepers for baby
-hairband that i fully intend on wearing the entire time
-snacks for after the birth
-socks and slippers that i will wear on my way in
The hospital basically has the rest
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Same, I didn’t even use my toothbrush or change of clothes…also brought diapers but the hospital gave them to us, also never had a chance to brush my teeth or shower. The main thing I used was snacks/candy and I wish I had brought more 😂
Lucky, in the uk they don’t give you anything. I have to bring my own pads/adult nappies, newborn nappies, cotton wall, wipes etc
This is exactly like my bag. I’m on baby number 5
@@mellissamatthews8896 we pay ALOT for our Heath care here. I would much rather have the uk Heath system here and bring my own nappies.
You are so blessed to be able to prepare like this. All I had 18 years ago was a car seat, one baby blanket, one baby outfit. We were so tight on money. I was blessed with a few good people in my life that gave gifts and food afterwards. Happy for you!
C-section mama here! I had 2 winter babies and I found I wanted sweats to come home is because of the incision vs something tight like leggings. Also I loved fuzzy socks and a robe for my bag. Last thing take a tablet/iPad 👍
Helpful advice
The mesh panties they have at the hospital are perfect for csection mommies. I loved them. I took some home. I come home wearing a long dress and flats.
The depends adult diapers were my besties after my c section
I Love this video like The only one that really shows what you need. Because The hospital really does provide everything.
I’ve watched a ton of these vids and this is certainly the most practical. Thank you
Thank you for this. I was literally just in tears because I became so overwhelmed about "the bag". I've watched so many other videos and couldn't figure out why it seemed like people plan to move in. This is my 1st baby so I was feeling like I've already got it all wrong.
Girl if it helps , with my first born I literally had no “bag “ I took a toothbrush and a set of clothes to go home in that’s about it and I was fine , baby was fine and we survived. . Plus the hospital does supply you with everything you need for postpartum . good luck to you 🤍
@@brendaababey Thank you! Yes it all worked out fine! My princess was born 9/22 and I did not pack the whole house as there was no need!
@@AC-dj8hk omg happy birthday to your baby!! That's my birthday and my mother's as well!! 🥰🥰🥰
I always take our own pillows AND blankets. It's a must have for me.
I wish I had this info when I had my babies! Very informative and helpful. Oh the best part of S&W is hearing the baby melody come on the PA system when the babies are born! Hope you have a safe, easy delivery. Can't wait to hear about the gender.
I’m 38 weeks and this is my first baby and your vlogs have really been very helpful and reassuring. Thank you!!
I'm a much older mom but really enjoy your videos....you have very good practical ideas especially with dinner....
Enjoy that new little one sounds like you are ready!
Love this minimalist thing to carry in the hospital, i remember on my 1st two girls I have not that much of idea I almost brought with me everything. Now I'm expecting our 3rd and this is for me the best not to carry the rest! Thanks a lot for sharing 🥰😇
How exciting packing your hospital bag!! Its almost time.
This is the best video I have seen and the most realistic. I really appreciate it as a first time mommy.
Hospital towels are like the strongest sandpaper you can ever buy LOL. I’m due in June with baby number 2. I’m packing minimal as well.
This is awesome!!!! I was so stressed about the hospital bag but this makes me feel so much better. Thank you! 😊👍
this is so helpful i'm 21 weeks preg so this is helping me out, thank you so much :)
I’m due May 20th with my first baby. I packed my bag at 30 weeks. However, after talking to my doctor recently about covid, I decided to really cut down on the number of things I was planning on bringing to reduce the chance of bringing germs home. My pillow, letter board for pictures, diaper bag with baby’s clothes/linens, and my boppie pillow are all staying home. We were also opted to pack canvas duffel bags instead of suite cases so everything can be put into the washing machine to be disinfected. Good luck with your baby! I’m having a little boy.☺️☺️☺️
Yes im doing the same thing! Everything will be cleaned once we come home.
Great video!!! It's so helpful especially for first time mothers!!!! Praying for you to have a safe and healthy time in the hospital!!! Love to you and your family!!! 💋😘🥰
Thank you!!
You have the most realistic and helpful video I’ve seen for packing your hospital bag for baby and I. I’m 36 weeks and this is my first baby so not knowing what exactly to pack for baby and I (not wanting to take too much) had been so overwhelming! I’ve watched times of videos of “you’ll need this and that and yada yada” which is great but I’m looking for bare minimum being that we’re still dealing with Covid so it’ll just be my partner and I at the hospital and I don’t want to overwhelm ourselves with carrying so many bags while we have our little one to navigate through this maze of a hospital. So thank you so much, I’m convinced I too can pack for the three of us into one carryon luggage bag! Your video was also relatable being that you too were waiting to know baby’s gender. So thank you so much mamas, and congratulations to you and your little family on baby number three!!! I hope all is well and your recovery is going great! 💞💞💞
Your the first video I’ve seen that includes stuff for the hubby lol he will be happy.
First time mom not due till march 1st and this was really helpful
Omg the jiggle! Yes after i had my first baby my whole body felt loose and jiggly! I had no idea that was a thing. I wish i had one of those bands and the sleep mask! This was a very fun informative video.
Thank you for this! Currently 26 weeks pregnant with my first, and with everything going on in the world, this is definitely not how I thought my first pregnancy would go. Wishing you and your family all the best! ❤️
It's really good that the hospital provide so much for you and baby. They don't do that where I live :( so I have to pack nappies, cream, maternity pads etc
I tried to not bring as much with my 2nd delivery. The hospital really does give you a lot.
we don’t get anything in uk!😳
Yup zero nthn at all
Sadia Sana khan but you guys get free health care! Besides the $140/month for just my insurance per month through my employer, it’s another 5k out of pocket for maternity care and delivery and that’s with a great insurance company! I’ll take bringing my own diapers and things over that any day 😩😩
Sassy that’s amazing!
Best video I have seen. Had two kids. You hit this on point.
I love you bc your just so straight forward
I had a winter and a summer baby, both were C-section, both not planned. The nursing pillow is also really great for supporting your stomach after a C-section. My daughter ended up pretty jaundiced and we had to stay for five days, so glad it was four years ago, I can't imagine not having someone that could run home and get things for me like right now.
The best and most honest review thank you so much
Can’t wait for your big announcement!
Hi Abbie I can see full energy from you in this video you just glow and seemed very ready. I’m a mother of two but I’m conceiving a little one here and I’m a bit scared after 9 years pregnant again. Watching your video helps me to stay positive sending support here love Sheryl Squad
Good luck and stay safe and happy!!
yours is the first video that i almost clicked on every link below! so helpful and thank you! due in april 2021
I like how you actually show yourself packing the bag! One thing I saw suggested elsewhere that I thought was a good idea was a sleep mat for dad. I’ve been told that he won’t have a place to sleep other than a stiff chair and if we’re there for a long time, he’ll get tired as well. We’re thinking of a thin camping mat we have and a sleeping bag. My husband keeps a sleeping bag in his car anyway. He was an Eagle Scout and big on preparedness lol.
Natalie Nguyen I would check with your hospital on this. With COVID many are changing the way rooms are set up. For instance my hospital has a bed for my husband and the baby is roomed with us not separately.
Thank you !!!! I was so stressed on what I needed !!!
It depends where you live, I'm in the u.k and it's free to give birth so you pretty much have to bring everything, the hospitals are going to be reluctant to provide you with much.
I'm in Australia now and it's basically the same.
Same here in Jamaica
I'm in Belgium, with my first baby the midwives told us everything in the room was available for us to use and take home - great! What we didn't expect was a bill a month later.... so this time I'm taking everything, even wipes
In America it costs like $3275 where I’m at
chirichiri where in Australia? I’ll be delivering in Melbourne and wondered if I’ll get nappies or maternity pads?
Thanks for sharing this!! I’ve totally been binge watching all your meal videos and then i saw this one! I’m also pregnant with baby #3 and have been induced two times before this one. Good luck mama!
youre welcome! good luck to you!
I’m watching this in January of 2023 and my due date is April 21st, the day you filmed it. This was great for a FTM. Thanks for posting!!
Love this!! I am only 16 weeks with my second, but I never had a bag for my first (I was 18 and didn't even know it was a thing). I am looking to be minimal and save money on crap I might not use, so this is more helpful than a lot of other videos! I have been following for about a year and love all of your videos!
I’m dues in September 2020... you must be due right around me!
Natasha Letourneau did u have your baby yet.. I’m due in November ... right around good old Black Friday ... 😂 and I’m so nervous about having the baby during COVID....with everything going on I’m wondering about ppls experiences in the delivery room..
This was literally so simple. Love it🤰🏽💙👍🏼 first baby. I am just adding some Clorox wipes😁 and Lysol and a face mask is required to go in the hospital where I live so I guess a mask too.
My first was 5 days late, my second was 7 days late (which was induced). Now 25 weeks with my third, really hope my third comes on time lol Only thing I bring differently because I’m bottle feeding is I do bring a bottle for otw home just in case. Things I learned from my first two definitely bring snacks esp for dad, chapstick and gum/mints (dry mouth is real)! And our hospital only supplies bars of soap like the motels 🤢. So now I know to bring my own. That after birth shower is heaven.
Wow!! Best of luck n experience to you n hubby! Happy healthy baby !!!
Thank you!
I used a carry on for my hospital bag for our first and will this one as well.
Thank you so much for the video! Have the same due date as you! Also pregnant with my 3 baby.
Wow how crazy!!
I agree with the comments, thanks for not making it boujee! Only the necessities, im almost done packing , just gotta go to walmart and get some snacks and a travel toothbrush (didnt think about that) soooo thank you for the video! Im due in 4 weeks with my first 😻💕
What an awesome/HELPFUUUULLLL vid, you def know what you're doing! Thanx SO much for keeping it REAL & not boujee! I'm due Nov 9th & plan on using your tips for my hospital bag that I'll be preparing in 2 wks!! Super excited for my Fall baby Girl to be born. Thanks again! 🧡 #NewSubbie
Slimming belt excelent use it my momalways told my sisiters and i to use after our babys for 2 months, regards from Mexico
liquidy and jgggily ahhhhhh what did I get myself into!! First baby here and pretty dang nervous! Thanks for the video!
Yessssss! You dont need anything in the car ride home! Lol pet peeve of mine
Love your videos, Abby! Can you make a video talking about fitness levels with all your 3 pregnancies? I remember you mentioning that you didn't exercise with the second pregnancy as much as you did with the third. Do you think it made a difference? Do you think it will make a difference during labor?
This is perfect!
I've been binge watching your videos on my other youtube account lol. And i meant to watch it here lol. I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow! I'm taking one small luggage (very small) and thats all were taking. I love all your videos
Every hospital and place is different. My hospital in Boston gave me mostly everything but if you want specific brand ( they gave us Johnson baby soap, I know most people don’t like that) I would bring it. Also I have heard for people go in and they have NOTHING for them at the hospital. I think it depends on your personality. I am an over packer and I don’t mind having an extra bag with us for just in case stuff. Like a diaper bag should always be with you. Walking out of the hospital my son spit up, I needed wipes and a change of clothes and other things that were in my diaper bag. Also c section is always an option so extra can come in handy. You can go from staying a day or two or five if something happens.
Whether you need stuff for the baby depends on where you live/what hospital/public or private care. Here in Ireland they don’t generally provide baby items.
I always do a small bag for me and the baby and then my purse
Love this super helpful
I'm 34 weeks and about to have our third as well! All the best! Love your videos!
I am expecting #5 and I would still pack a full bag for baby. You can leave it in the car if you want, but have one just in case. I went from a routine stress test to an emergency induction with #3. I was full term and our son had the cord around his neck. He had a 7 day NICU stay. Because he was full term and not the typical premie the NICU didn't really have much of anything for him to wear. The unexpected can happen either at the hospital or the drive home. You could get stuck in traffic or make an unplanned stop. It's ok to be minimal for you but make sure you have everything for the baby. I also think it depends on the nurses that are taking care of you on how much you are sent home with. Some nurses loaded us up with stuff and others did not.
I was told by my sister inlaw not to bring any clothes for the baby aside from the going home outfit.. I am glad I brought extra clothes because the "clothes" they said the hospital provide is like a crop top on him and we ended up staying 2days. I do not recommend not bringing extra clothes for you, your baby and uour husband. It is always best to have on hand.
I am so glad I stumbled upon your video’s I just think you are fantastic! And the ones I’ve seen have been so helpful in relieving some anxiety!
Depends underwear were a lifesaver for me! I personally hated the mesh panties from the hospital. Loved this video and how prepared you are!
That's what I use also. My water always breaks before hospital so it helps with fluid on the way there and the bleeding after!
Second time mom here, I watched videos for the first one and ended up bringing nothing because I was so stressed out by all the stuff people said I needed.... luckily my husband was able to leave the hospital. This time my list is pretty close to yours. The only think I’m unsure about is for my husband. We have a tiny county hospital so I think they will let him come and go.
This video is in my favorites and I’ve watched it sooooo many times. I just love it. I’m 27 weeks along with my second and my goal is to pack my bag just like she did!
Only thing I would add is a reusable bag or something you can put extra hospital freebies in. Something that you can fold and put in your carry on and when it’s time to come home you take it out, fill it up and take all the stuff given to you. That’s all! ❤️👍🏼
Thank you so much I’m pregnant with my first child and your videos have been super useful ! Subscribed, haha I need all the help I can get 😂❣️
I formula fed from the beginning...one tip for my FF moms is to bring some newborn nurser bottles of a few types of formula (ask your OB for samples ahead of time). My hospital only supplied one brand of formula and baby boy # 2 didn’t like that brand! I had to have hubby run out to the store. Haha he wasn’t thrilled.
We got lucky, they asked about who we wanted to feed and when I told them with formula they gave me a pil to stop milk production and then I could pick from three different formulas. They were little newborn bottles you could heat up and give when needed. They also had three diffrent tips for the new born bottles so if the baby didn't like a certain tip you could try another one
@@gfdereus8967 did the hospital/doctors/nurses judge you for choosing to formula feed? just curious because I want to ff but the media has totally changed the outlook on choosing not to breastfeed and I'm afraid of getting told I am an awful mom for example
@@gagasfan1 first of all f anybody who tells you you're a bad mom for feeding your baby. Second I do live in Germany I know in my hospital they were really relaxed about it. No one gave me the idea they were against it no one told me to reconsider. I had a doula and I talked to her about my choice (she needed to know because it would determine if she would have to do more after visit as German women who have a doula have the right to 1 year of breast feeding advice so she will support you in your journey) I told her I wanted to bottle feed she said thats fine and adviced me on different formulas and their variations. That all said, my choice had to do with my mental health. A happy and relaxed mom is a happy and relaxed baby. If bottle feeding is doing that for you then more power to you. Also small tip formula (at least in Germany/Europe im sure it's the same for america) it's all made to the same standards. Basic formula is made to fit any babys needs. Lots of stuff they advertise to "add" to premium formula is bullshit as the baby cannot process it yet, certain things the baby can't even properly break down without milk bacteria from mothers milk. So just stick to the simple formula it has everything your little one needs by default. Don't get slapped in the face by Marketing and them pushing your guilt buttons. I'm sorry this is so long tho hahaha
You are literally the cutest! Love these videos, such helpful tips!!!
I saw u were pregnant in your crock pot cooking tips & came across this video so I just wanted to wish u the best of luck & I hope everything go’s well for your & ur family 😎👍 take care
Thank you so much!!
TheSimplifiedSaver sorry I was at the store getting Some potatoes for one of those meals u did 😎👍, No need to Thank me ☺️ but if you don’t mind me asking did you have your baby 👶 🍼 yet?
I appreciate this so much it was much more help and absolutely help me get informed im having my baby August 21 im so nervous!!😓but this was very helpful
I can't wait😭 3 more months
Im having mine induced the 24th!!! Good luck mama!
Ill be 3rd time mom this coming month and this time my husband will not be coming in with me so its just prepping for me and baby he will stay with the kids at home to avoid having other people here...
And Im bringint a very small bag this time... because I dont want to go from room to room with a million things to carry 😔😔😔
Thanks so much for this!
New here… you’re awesome !🎉
Thank you for nice Video. Totally i agree with some of the comments in here. This is most REALISTIC video i have seen. Also Now i know i am LOW maintenance husband. LOL
Tha k you for this!!
I have 2 and I’m being induced Friday with my 3rd and I still over packed 😂 I’ve always been an overpacker lol
Really helpfull for me thanks a lot❤❤
Would like to point out that it depends on where you live ... In Canada you absolutely should bring a baby bag.Diapers and formula and clothing atleast. Maybe it was just the hospital we went to but the nurses had to give me some of their formula and it was like pulling teeth
That's right girl, one bag fit all. Minimal. Loved that
Love your channel, I would take either the little mittens for the baby or clippers so they won't scratch themselves. God bless
Hospital supplies all that!
@@natashaletourneau5368 Depends what country you're in
On my fourth, and she is so right about the house shoes/slippers. Personally, I buy myself a new pair of slippers (i have to wear them because of chronic inflammation in my feet) and then toss my old ones afterwards the birth.
I’m 21 weeks pregnant with my first baby I’m scared and nervous I’m due on January 2021
February 2021 here!
Cherriezzz congrats and thx you too
KaylaJ26 you got this ❤️
I'm due my first baby January 2021 also! We've got this!! 🥰X
The Harris Household congrats 🎉 and okay
So glad I saw this , I’m due 3-24-21 and covid is still in full swing. Baby #3 but it still gets overwhelming , so this was very helpful 💗
Just found you looking up early signs of pregnancy. I enjoyed this video and wish you the best of luck this month! I subscribed and am looking forward to your future videos!
I’m 36 weeks and need to pack mine too when you were induced did you have baby naturally or did you get the epidural?
Not all hospitals throw the pillows away by the way! The hospital I worked at earlier this year used pillows that were plastic basically so you take the pillow case off and then sanitize the whole pillows plastic outside with a purple wipe before letting the chemical dry and then we had a pillow closet they stored well in. It’s too expensive for them to throw them away so they make them as sanitizable as possible to avoid that cost. But that’s also why they suck, the stuffing is never comfy and it’s thick plastic to lay on so they’re the worst from patient perspective.
Life hack for toiletries! Clean out some used mio bottles (those water flavor things) and twist then open. You can use them for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotions. Smaller than filling up the 3 oz travel bottles, cheaper than buying trial sizes, and you get some yummy water flavors for a while before it's done.
If no one can bring you things from home, you might want to take some of your nursing stuff. When my daughter was born, the hospital was out of lanolin and I was in so much pain by the time I got home! It doesn't take up much space but it is such a lifesaver!
Yeah like the sample size stuff we can get from target and Amazon and buy buy baby
Thanks for this video 👏🏼👏🏼 very helpful
Q, did you find that taking a carry-on with everyone's stuff (baby, mom, dad) was better than taking 2 bags (mom/baby & dad)? Just trying to gauge if a carry-on looks a bit much 😅 I tend to overpack & I really aim to pack minimally... thanks!
About to have my 6th baby. I agree with everything she mentioned. The only thing I might add is a heating pad. Especially if you've had more than one child and have experienced afterbirth contractions. For me they are horrendous and the hospital heating pad is a crazy contraption that just doesn't work well. I am packing that along with an extention cord.
Oh yes you are so right! I used one at the hospital and it was great
Where did you buy those little soft cases for your individual stuff and your babies individual stuff when you were packing them into the bag? The blue and green zip of soft cases.
You can find those at ross,tjmaxx and marshalls on the travel section
I’m planning on a birth center birth, so I had to buy a lot of what is usually provided by the hospital, but I also have a history of preterm birth, so I may be doubly stacked with supplies if I end up at the hospital 😂 makes packing my bag a little harder
You are so adorable.
Thank you!
I am in no way a minimalist, but I feel like after grossly overpacking with my first i bring even less than you do, granted I always knew I could count on if I needed something someone could bring it to me. Im not due for another two months but seems like hospitals will be very similar to now so I'm more likely to overpack this time if I cant depend on if I need something someone can bring it to me. Qith my second most of what I brought was snacks and toys for my 1y/o. With my third my husband went home right after I went into post partum recovery to take care of our then 2 and 3y/o and I dont think my bag was brought in until like 5hrs before we left (we left literally right at 24hrs.)
Something I always tell women to bring that I never see anyone else recommend is toilet paper. And if you don't usually buy the more expensive, extra soft toilet paper then this is the time to splurge. It wasnt even 48hrs into my 5 day induction that my husband was complaining about the hospital toilet paper, and I too was grateful to have someone bring some from home. I also like having sensative baby wipes or flushable wet wipes after delivery.
After delivering my third i finally decided to try adult diapers instead of pads and I will never go back. I even continued to use them afterwards for the first two days of my period because they were so heavy after having my third. I found them to be a life saver especially with having so many little kids because cleaning up and changing the diapers vs the pads was so much quicker and I didnt really have to worry about leakage. (In 2 months when I have this baby I will have 4 kids under 4.5y/o.)
After my first i had full foot slippers brand new and I was so excited. It was a mothers day gift (I was due a few days before mothers day but delivered 16 days late) and I had so much swelling afterwards that although they fit (I love oversized slippers) I broke them in with my big swollen feet and legs (literally walked like a pirate with two peg legs for a month) so once the swelling went away the slippers didn't really fit at all. (I got character slippers from buyhappyfeet .com) after that I've only brought flip flops. Thankfully didnt have swelling like that with any other baby. They think it was because of the induction because even though I've been induced with all 3 babies I've delivered, my first indiction was 5 days where my other two were only 24hrs and 12hrs. Something about IV fluids for that long apparently can cause swelling.
Suggestion : wrap that extension phone code in plastic and anything else that will touch surfaces. Hospital might not allow some of your items. Best of luck. Love your channel, subscribed from day one.