10 Hospital Bag Essentials for Every New Mom



When it comes to the long list of things to do before a baby arrives-assemble crib, fill out insurance forms, get that final (and we mean final) pedicure-there is one other major milestone: packing the proverbial hospital bag. You want to include everything you could possibly need, but without overpacking to the point of having your arms full. You'll require said arms to carry your little one out of the hospital. We pulled together a list of the truly key pieces-leaving the not-so necessary items at home. The goal? To help you have as comfortable (as possible) a stay and to emerge looking as pulled together as the Duchess of Cambridge. Mission impossible? We think not-see our slideshow below for our ten hospital bag essentials.

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