Gift: A Hospital Bag for an Expecting Mother (and Father)

My sister-in-law, when I was preparing to give birth to Sweet Girl, gave me a most wonderful gift: two bags full of all the necessities and niceties I could want for when I went to the hospital. I was so impressed - she had thought of everything I had, plus some special extras that I hadn't. All I had to do was pack clothes and a bit of makeup...anything else I would have thought to bring, she had bought and packed for me!

I now have a copy of her list, and have used it to assemble a hospital bag for my dear friend and her husband when they welcome their little one.

I didn't pay exact attention to the amount I paid altogether, but it isn't quite a set of receiving blankets and a pacifier...just so you're warned. I went all out, because I wanted to:

tooth brush (his and hers)

tooth paste

mouth wash

floss

chap-stick

tic tacs / peppermints

tums

hair brush

ponytails

hair clips

headbands

q-tips 

deodorant (his and hers)

perfume 

body soap (his and hers)

shampoo / conditioner

new razor

lotion 

baby powder

hand sanitizer

nail clippers / nail file / tweezers

Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes

olay face wipes 

wet ones 

wash clothes 

bath pouf

flip-flops / slippers

Lansinoh - Soothies Gel Pads

Lansinoh lanolin

favorite candy 

favorite snacks 

snacks for the husband 

drinks (water and something caffeinated - mostly for the husband)