Packing your hospital bag for your newborn’s arrival can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.
I recommend starting early – sometime in your second trimester when you still have energy and can slowly set aside items that you won’t need until after baby’s arrival.
At the very latest, I recommend having your bag packed by 35 weeks to ensure that it’s ready to go in case of a surprise early arrival. After all, babies tend to arrive on their own timeline!
what to pack in your
hospital bag
I have been photographing this beautiful mama and daughter since Amélie was just two weeks old, and each time it’s so much fun getting to see how much she’s grown! This St. Albert motherhood session was so special – it was documented in celebration of Amélie’s first birthday, which truly is, in large part, a […]
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