I am 4 weeks away from having this sweet baby, so it’s time to pack my overnight hospital bag!

As a first-time mom, I had no idea what to pack, so I reached out to my awesome community on Instagram and received some really great tips. I wanted to share a bulleted list of the top “must-haves” that I received from my pals, and then share what I am packing in my bag!

Here are some of those “must have” baby hospital bag items:

• Change of clothes: Your comfiest pants (dark pants) and a shirt that is easy for breastfeeding
• Dark robe and nightgown for post delivery. Basically, just pack as comfy as possible!
• Slippers (slip-ons) with enough room just in case you have swollen ankles/feet
• Warm, fuzzy socks
• Your own pillow for comfort
• Hair ties
• Chapstick (didn’t think of this one!)
• Extra long phone charger(s)
• Dry shampoo
• Face wash/face wipes
• Headphones for Netflix/audio/phone calls
• Noise cancelling ear plugs
• Throw-away panties with pads
• Baby swaddles with velcro
• Going home outfit(s) for baby
• SNACKS! This was the biggest one. Everyone said to pack lots of snacks.
• Water bottle with straw so partner can just hand you the bottle and you can sip.
• Your own preferred hygiene products (I already put in an order for this)!

AND … for your partner/support person:

• Phone charger
• Pillow and blanket
• Snacks
• Change of clothes
• Toiletries

Everyone was so helpful, and I can’t thank them enough for all of their advice.

Here’s what I am packing in my hospital bag:

• Slippers (with enough room to put my feet in … my ankles are getting swollen!)
• Flip flops for the shower
• Black, button up nightgown (long sleeved)
• Comfy maternity joggers
• Maternity shirt
• Maternity bras (2)
• Fuzzy socks
• Manual breast pump
• Toiletries:
  • Inhalers, other medications, night guard (adorable, right?)
  • Face wash
  • Chapstick
  • Lotion
  • Hair ties
  • Frida Postpartum kit
  • Always disposable diapers

Then, for the baby:

• Name sign
• Blanket
• Pacifiers
• Velcro swaddles
• Going home outfit
• Additional going home outfit (just in case)
• Hat, gloves, and booties (She’s a winter baby in New England!)
• Car seat and base

My husband’s bag:

• Change of clothes
• Pillow/blanket
• Snacks
• iPad/charger
• Toiletries

I can’t believe how real this is getting. Tell me — am I missing anything? Experienced parents: Please share!