PACKING OFFICIAL HOSPITAL BAGS! IT’S GETTING REAL!

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I highly recommend to just keep them in sleepers or a swaddle and hat while in the hospital. Then a going home outfit/announcement picture outfit because the nurses are constantly in and out unzipping them to get vitals so something practical.

Outfit, onesie, socks, car seat, phone charger, bible, praise hymns...hair clips, brush, nursing bra, pads, change of clothes for homegoing..

What a difference from 1996 to 2024. Back then all I had to bring was a carseat, baby outfit and my clothes to wear home. We did not have to do all that everyone is doing now. I guarantee that you will not need 90% of what you are packing. But I understand that youtube videos make you do all these NOT needed items. But enjoy getting ready. You both will be wonderful parents. Enjoy every second of it. You both are a beautiful couple and your baby will be adorable. God Bless you both and your baby boy.❤❤❤

Hints let me say its SO much easier for your newborn to wear a one piece snap up or zip up outfit instead of pull over the head outfits ❤

Lawson, you're acting just as you should be, your joy makes me so Happy, You two are going to be the best parents! ❤❤❤

If l may speak on embarrassing topics, be sure Tiffany, to bring your own feminine protection pads to wear after the birth. You'll bleed for a while afterwards. The hospital will provide them for you, but they're often wierd pads or not what you'd pick out; not very comfortable. I sure was glad to have the ones from the store that l liked better after having my daughter.

It's getting closer! Hospital bag for baby: onesies and swaddles for every day, cute outfit for pictures and a going home outfit (I vote for the gray 2 piece!) that the carseat buckle fits between his legs. Tiffany pretty much did great for mom's hospital bag, just add warm socks. My feet were always freezing. Also, Tiffany, if they tell you not to eat, please don't. There's a very good reason, as i learned the hard way when I had to have an emergency c-section and threw up because I had eaten after they told me not to anymore. Lawson's was good for dad's hospital bag, but don't forget snacks for dad to eat so he doesn't have to leave the room to go get food. Lawson, put your whole weight on the carseat base and tighten the straps; most people don't realize that just tightening them with the weight of the base is not safe. Excited for your little guy's arrival! ❤

Take the onesies & take 2 sizes. You want the clothes to be soft & comfortable on your son!! Definitely need hats to go with whatever outfits you take. The biggest part of babies is their head & they lose more heat from their head than their body. Remember noti to overdress him! If you're comfortable in a t-shirt & shorts, he'll be comfortable in a onesie or gown with a hat. If you keep your house on the cooler side, you should swaddle him & definitely @ night! Most of it is common sense, but I live in FL & have seen moms with newborns out on a 96⁰ day, heat index 110⁰ with the baby swaddled in a thick blanket, hat on, a quilt over the baby in the stroller & the baby's screaming constantly. Having been an an RN for 41 yrs, the last 25 were on a large OB unit with a NICU. I politely went over over to her & asked how old the baby was. She said 3 wks, so I told her I thought he was screaming because he was too hot 🔥 I explained to her what I said above about dressing baby & she took everything off except a onesie & hat & he stopped crying right away 😢

Don't forget a hoodie Lawson. Laboring mama's are often HOT and they pump down the AC to refrigeration levels because that's what she needs. Dad's are left shivering, because rightfully, it's not about dad's comfort at that time. So nurses have sweaters and dads need hoodies, even during the summer time. 😊 you're going to do amazing Tiff! I'm so excited for both of you!

Praying for a safe delivery. I speak God's best blessings to you and your new little family. May you feel our love and prayers!🙏🏽✝️💜🕊🤗

Option 6, its literally what yall are about, you travel and go on adventures and you share those adventures with us

Hospital gowns have snaps on the sleeves so you can just unsnap a sleeve and pull it down to nurse. And they’re not itchy, but they can smell funky depending on what laundry soap the hospital uses and how many times the gown has been used. DEFINITELY get a 10-ft phone cord or a portable charger.

I only packed 1 outfit. Had 3 babies, 40+ yrs ago. The hospital provides everything including the hat for the baby. An outfit for me, toiletries. Less is more. Remember you have to take it all out to the car when you go home including the gifts. Remember now a days you only stay 24hrs or less now. I chose to wear the hospital gowns. Honestly no one is looking at you. Its all about the baby to everyone. Good luck!!!

Bring him home in something comfortable. The option 6 is my favorite. It’s cute, not too hot, and comfortable. 💙

The blue gown with strpes is the perfect outfit. It is easy to see toes for pictues, and easy to change diaper, and they typically have the little mittens built in to cover their little hands so they don't scratch themselves. One piece on a newborn is better than a shirt and pants. Even bigger babies are smaller than you think, they've been scrunched up for 9 months, it takes a several weeks for them to stretch out, hence the "newborn scrunch", which is the cutest thing ever.

When I had my children 30+ years ago I stayed in the hospital 4 days and didn’t bring even half as much as you packed! Best of luck when the it’s time to meet your baby boy!

Remember whatever you take, you have to bring back, plus the baby and all the free stuff from the hospital. Sometimes less is more.

1st baby....you walk into hospital with all that you two have packed. 2nd baby, you walk in holding hands and maybe a duffle bag. First time though, it truly is so exciting. Tiffany is so calm, maybe nervous, but still quite calm. Lawson, whew, you need to breathe! A baby comes into the world in their own time, he/she does not care about anything but being held and fed. God's got this! Baby Bates is going to be adorable. Prayerfully Tiffany's labor and delivery easy and quick, and before you know it you will be back in your home with a new little one that will sweep you off your feet with a heart full of a love neither of you have ever felt in your life. There is a special corner in our hearts for "love of a child". It is inexplicable, but once you feel it you will realize just how much parents love their child(ren). It truly is a love that cannot be explained, and a love you have never felt. Loving your children is life long and when your heart explodes with your love of him, you will know it. Prayers that everything goes smoothly and quickly. This is the beginning of a brand new Chapter in your life, enjoy it all because kids grow up very fast. Can't wait to see him!

I'm trying to decide who's the most excited. I think I'm going with Lawson. I'm from Texas and I've always talked really fast. You guys both have me beat. You're both going to be the best parents ever! What a lucky little boy. You both have amazing families. So many people waiting to love your sweet little guy! I can't wait to see pics