Third time’s a charm! Pro tip: use packing cubes and only bring the necessary items. Also, oversized clothing in *black* is your bff, TRUST! You’re not going home in leggings with the undies you’ll be in… 🥲😅

My list, with some of my favorite brands + links:

MY CLOTHING:

• black pajamas

• briefs (Bodily, Skims and Commando are my faves)

• nursing bra

• grippy socks

•cotton tanks

• eye mask

• extra pair of sweats/sweatshirt

• washable sandals

going home clothing:

• oversized cashmere set

• socks, maternity briefs

FOR BABY:

• going home outfits

• beanies

• blanket

• formula (even if plan is to bf)

• stuffie

TECH:

• tripod

• cameras

• chargers

• mini speaker

• labor playlist 

during labor:

• blanket

• battery-operated candles

• essential oils

TOILETRIES:

• pack in separate cubes 

• skincare (Summer Fridays everything, of course)

• basic everyday makeup

• headbands, clips, hair ties

• daily basics like toothbrush, etc

• vitamins, supplements

• hand sanitizer 

• fridamom postpartum wipes, cooling pads

easy-to-grab:

• printed birth plan, ID, health insurance card 

• cord blood box if saving

• nursing pillow

BIRTH PLAN TIPS:

• know a plan can change! 

• emergency contacts

• doctor contacts 

• any allergies

• past surgeries 

• medications

• epidural (y/n) —

• at how many cm?

• cord blood (y/n)

• preserve placenta (y/n)

• shots for baby (y/n)

• feeding plan (**can change!)