Packing your first diaper bag feels like this secret rite of passage into parenthood. It should be practical. It should be simple. Most of all, it should give you confidence that you’re ready to step out the door without scrambling for the essentials mid-errand.

If you're the kind of mom who ruminates about how delivery day is going to go and rereads every baby product review, you’re in the right place. Packing your hospital bag shouldn’t add to your stress! 

Think of it as a controllable variable in a world of uncontrollable ones when it comes to giving birth and stepping into newborn parent life. Even if you forget something (which you won’t, I promise!) everything is figure-out-able and your support system (partner, family, doula) and hospital staff are going to do everything they can to get you what you need.