This Is the Hospital Bag Checklist Modern Moms Have Been Waiting For

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Dry hospital air plus a ban on water during labor will equal lips that feel like sandpaper. Swipe some of this sweet tinted lip moisturizer on your lips and cheeks to plump up your pout and feel camera-ready when everyone wants to take pics of you and your new baby.

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Toss a mini foam roller into your hospital bag so you can work out any lactic acid that built up during your birth. Notice any lower back pain from all of that hard work you did? Stick this li'l guy right under your lower back while you're laying down and lean side to side to relieve yourself and feel brand spankin' new.

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Toss a bottle of therapeutic-grade peppermint essential oil into your hospital bag. You can add a drop to the back of your neck if you get super hot. It's also a perfect fix for when you have visitors but don't have a pack of gum handy — you can just add a drop to your tongue or a glass of water for a refreshing and cooling experience.

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While the hospital will supply you with a towel, it'll likely be very thin and very scratchy. Pamper your sensitive girls with a plush TaTa towel that'll keep you dry, cozy, and feeling like the feminine goddess you are. Here's how you do it after your post-birth shower: TaTa towel first, then wrap your scratchy hospital towel second.

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After being deprived of water during labor, once you deliver, you're going to be thirsty. Really thirsty. Pouring up will also help get your milk flowin' if you're planning to breastfeed.

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You'll need to stock up on these babies, because it's normal to experience post-birth bleeding and discharge. Go for pads with wings, so you can keep your sexy undies clean as you leave the hospital.

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Rub this good stuff on your nips for extra moisture. You can also use this salve on your lips, hands, or anywhere else you feel a bit dry. You can even add a drop to a hospital tissue and use it to remove makeup or wipe away melty eyeliner in a pinch!

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Pack a pair of Beats by Dre wireless headphones in your hospital bag so you can free your mind while you're stuck in the hospital bed. There will be those moments before and after your birth that you might find yourself on your own in your room. Shut out the world around you or daydream about the new bundle of joy in your life by turning on your favorite tunes. Plus, a wireless option means a lot less hassle for you when you're feeling less than comfortable to begin with.

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You'll want to have a nursing bra in your hospital bag even if you're not planning to breastfeed. Opt for a wire-free version that'll smoothly adjust as your milk comes in to prevent clogged milk ducts. The soft fabric of this popular pick feels like silk against the skin, and it won't irritate sore nipples. Hallelujah!

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Your first postpartum shower will be memorable, so to distract yourself from the pain and discomfort, splurge on a smell-good scent to take you away. Molton Brown's Pink Pepperpod body wash, lotion, and hand cream are sweet and spicy, and there's plenty of room in the bag for your other toiletries as well.

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While you could just opt for a regular robe, treat yourself to something that'll last longer in your wardrobe. Barefoot Dream's cozy cardigan has a generous fit that slides right over your hospital gown, and it's stylish enough that you can wear it home from the hospital over your yoga pants.

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Nonskid slipper socks will keep your toes toasty and clean, especially at night and when you're pacing the hospital's long hallways to get labor going. Totes Toasties have a grippy sole that won't slip on cold hospital floors, and they wash up well once you're back home.