Blanket: I've never once brought my own blanket or my own pillows, but I always did wish I had. Although if you ask they provide more blankets for you. I wanted something soft and comfy for me to relax with and get a good sleep when possible.
Scrunchies: Can't go wrong with scrunchies! Whether you want to keep your hair out of your face during labor or out of your babies face when nursing. They come in handy!
iPhone Tripod: My tripod came with a bluetooth remote and I literally keep that in my car in case there's ever a selfie chance. With all the world is going through and rules changing every single day, there may not be anyone else to take photos and it shouldn't be missed just because of that. Take your own photos. Take your own videos! Who cares? Those memories are for you and your family.
Chargers: 10ft chargers will always be a game changer. Being in a room you've more than likely never been in, you won't know where the closest chargers are. To be able to keep in touch with others or take photos and even throughout the night for feedings, you want to make sure you are within reach of your phone and keeping it charged.
Fuzzy Grip Socks: Hospitals are freezing and fuzzy socks not only keep you warm but they keep you steady. Specially after delivering the baby and being able to get up for the first time. Your body is extremely weak and you keep the help to keep steady.
Cotton Panties: Stretchy and soft panties will help you with the pads and being able to go to the bathroom easier. I didn't love the hospitals ones because they were see-through. I prefer to stay in soft stretchy ones of my own.
Slippers: I'd say more of outdoor slippers. I want to be able to get up and put them on easy without having to bed over as well as be able to walk out of the hospital with them on my feet. No one wants to tie their shoes after delivery. Be as lazy as necessary.
Nursing Bras: This one is pretty obvious if you plan on breastfeeding. I like having support and feeling a bit more put together. If i don't have anything on I feel like a blob, literally! I also like knowing I can try to breastfeed on demand without getting half naked.
Nursing Cami: I have a black one I put on right after delivering and it was my go-to every single day for 2 weeks after. It was comfortable and easy to nurse with. It wasn't super tight and it was stretchy and ever since I knew I would get another for me to go to bed with. Night feedings were a breeze!
Belly Band: This has nothing to do with getting your body back because that takes months! However right after your body is extremely weak and the support it had by holding my stomach together was honestly liberating. It took off the pressure of my stomach sticking out by holding the muscles together. It does so much, I think it gets a whole lot of misconceptions.
Light Up Mirror: Let's be honest, if you want to put yourself together those bathrooms mirrors and lights will not help you at all. Not to mention you have to stand in the bathroom to do it. This mirror is perfect to do your makeup on the bed sitting down comfortably.
*Makeup Bag and Toiletry Bag: I linked here both bags to show what each has individually. I knew I didn't want to bring too much, specially when it comes to makeup but I did want something to refresh myself with and not look like death. Toiletries wise I do take body showers but I don't wash my hair. So I brought the very minimal essentials so I can get all the gross sweat off afterwards and feel more put together.
Going Home Outfit: Just like baby, mama needs something super comfortable to go home in. Getting to walk out of the hospital and getting in a car, believe it or not can take a lot of out of you as is. The softest and most stretchy outfits I found that came in a 3 piece set.
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