Well ladies and gents, the time has come… with less than 3 weeks to go Baby Gluck could be making his/her debut any day now! In preparation for the big trip to the hospital, I have all of my bags packed! After much research (and consulting with experienced Mom’s) I think I have everything I need (fingers crossed!)

Here is what I packed…

For Mamma:

• Insurance information, hospital forms and pediatrician’s contact info.
• 2-3 pairs of warm socks that can get ruined (for walking the halls before and after labor) and Slippers {I love my fur lined Uggs}.
• A warm ‘open’ sweater, meaning no zips or buttons. Essentially something you can throw on over your hospital gown. A few favorites are this, this and this.
• Maternity bra & comfortable underwear
• Shower shoes/Flip flops
• Comfortable going-home clothes: I packed 4 comfortable/soft/oversized tops: one Splendid flannel button down, the Karen Tee – a burnout jersey top that is loose-fitting and super soft by NationLTD, one loose grey ¾ sleeve top from H &M , and one short sleeve worn-in tunic top by Bar III. One pair of loose cotton straight leg sweatpants from Gap Body.
• Cell phone and charger (camera if you don’t have an iPhone)
• Snacks (more so for your husband)

Toiletries (in Travel-Size Bottles):

• Aquaphor
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste, & Mouthwash
• Deodorant
• Face wash: travel size Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
• Makeup Remover Cloths: I love the Natural Hawaiian 3-in-1-Clean Towelettes in pineapple enzyme by Alba Botanica. Even if I can’t get up to wash my face I can do a quick wipe to remove makeup, cleanse and tone.
• Shampoo, Conditioner, BodyWash & Body Lotion Set. I love the Travel Set from Bee Kind because the lemon smell works for you or your husband and all of your shower needs comes stored in a clear waterproof tote.
• Face Lotion (Recovery by L’Oreal Youth Code will be a must!) & Laura Mercier Repair Eye Cream because god knows the circle under my eyes will be at an all-time high!
• Hairbrush/Round Brush, Hair Dryer, & Hair Product (Post- wash, applying a little Minardi Subdue Styling Creme dramatically eases frizz if I decide to wash and style my hair)– doubt I will be using it, but why not bring just in case?! Or if no time for washing, travel size Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo

For Baby:

• Car Seat: I chose the KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat in Romantic by Chicco because it is lightweight and can hold up to a 30 lb baby!
• StemCyte Kit (Learn about the importance of Cord Blood Banking here)
• Coming-home outfit
  • I packed one option for a boy and one option for a girl (which I prepared in separate Ziploc bags for easy access). Full outfit includes: a onesie, socks, mittens, hat, and receiving blanket
  • For a boy I chose the Ralph Lauren Layette Pearl Blue Solid Coverall and the Layette Reversible Block Blanket
  • For a girl I chose the Ralph Lauren Childrenswear Infant Girls’ Solid 2 Piece Set and a matching pink Cashmere Blanket with Pink Bows (I couldn’t find a picture but imagine this one with bows)
  • In addition I packed the following to be used by a boy or girl: the Ralph Lauren Layette Cotton Cable Hat & Booties Set, a Swaddle Blanket: I am bringing the adorable Giraffe one from Aden + Anais, and Carter’s Mittens.