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Having a baby hospital bag

 A baby hospital bag

You know that you need to pack all of your bags well before you go to the hospital, but have you considered having a baby hospital bag as well? Sure, the hospital will have all of the basics that your little one will need, but do you really want your baby to look like every other child in the nursery? Think about all of the adorable clothes that you have been accumulating over the past few months, what better time to use them than for your all of those hospital baby pictures you will be taking?

Hospital bagBut of course, a lot more goes into having a baby hospital bag then just cute clothes. You can also bring along some of your favorite baby toiletries from home. This is particularly important if you have a specific type of baby products that you want used on your baby’s skin.. For instance, if you want all natural, organic, or vegan baby products used on your baby’s sensitive skin then it is best that you pack it yourself and bring it to the hospital.
Having a baby hospital bag is also a great way for older siblings to start bonding with the baby sooner. Packing a baby bag can be a fun experience for an older brother or sister, especially if they feel like they have a say in what gets packed for the baby. If your older child has picked out a special toy for your newborn , then allowing them to pack it in the baby hospital bag will help them to feel like becoming an older sibling is a good thing. When it comes to older siblings, the sooner you can help then to start adjusting to the idea of a new baby in the house the better.

Lastly, having a baby hospital bag is a great if you have a long trip home from the hospital. If you live only a few miles away from your birthing center, then a diaper bag is not that big of a deal. But some people drive an hour or more so that they can have their birthing experience in the hospital of their choice. When that happens, having a baby hospital bag is a great place to store diapers, wipes, pacifiers, and an extra burp cloth for your baby in case they need anything on the long trip home.

Having a baby hospital bag is not a necessity when you give birth. For some parents, they feel that the less they have to keep track of at the hospital the easier their hospital stay will be, and that is okay. But if you have specific things that you want your child to have before they get back to your home, having a baby hospital bag – even if it is a small one – is a good idea.