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    Hospital Survival Kit Gift for New Moms and Dads

    Last updated: Jan 1, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Need a clever and practical baby shower gift idea? Put together these simple Hospital Survival Kits for new parents-to-be. With printable tags and gift ideas, giving this gift is quick and easy for you!

    hospital-survival-kit-baby-gift this awesome idea!

    A UNIQUE BABY GIFT FOR NEW MOMS & DADS

    Pregnancy is tough as it is - and on top of it all, the to-be parents are constantly worrying about the safe delivery of their newborn! I mean, there is always some or the other news about How complications in surgery can cause problems in the child or how there could even be a chance of medical negligence and to be honest, it is not easy! So, what you can do as a friend (or a relative for that matter!) is to give them something helpful! If you already have kids, you can give them the best possible advice of getting a DNA prenatal paternity test done especially if they are in constant fear of their baby's well-being! If not, you could give them something useful like a hospital survival kit - it is soothing, nice and helpful!

    So, do you need a gift for a new mom in the hospital?

    Or gifts for new dads at the hospital?

    Let's be honest, having a baby for the first time can be a bit overwhelming, albeit exciting. New parents need all the help and time they can get. One of the best gifts a new mother could get is a leave of absence or maternity leave, for a few weeks, as is her right. Babies are usually showered with gifts before they are born, but why not give something to Mom and Dad to help them celebrate the exciting life event of becoming parents?

    Plus, while babies do need essentials (see our Ultimate Baby Gift Guide here), moms and dads have the most work, so they deserve some love, too!

    WHAT'S TO LOVE ABOUT THIS GIFT

    I received a hospital survival kit before I had my first baby and here's what I loved about it:

    • It's unique!
    • It's easy to put together (thanks to Andrea who created these adorable printables for you)
    • These hospital survival kits are full of essential supplies that will help both mom and dad for the hospital stay. Read: super practical, but also fun since parents don't usually get gifts at baby showers.

    WHAT'S INSIDE THE HOSPITAL SURVIVAL KIT GIFT BASKET

    Pick up some inexpensive baskets or buckets from the dollar store and fill them with some hospital essentials. We're talking labor survival kit for mom items that will help her and dad through labor, delivery, and their hospital stay.

    MOM'S KIT INCLUDES:

    Here's what to put in a new mom hospital gift basket:

    • slippers
    • water bottle (this one is my all-time favorite because it keeps water cold for 12 hours!)
    • candy dish and candy (for visitors!)
    • face and body wipes
    • loofa and body wash
    • chapstick
    • notebook
    • pens


    DAD HOSPITAL SURVIVAL KIT INCLUDES:

    Don't forget Dad! A new dad survival kit will help him atlabo the hospital. (Or check out this new dad survival kit here. )

    • puzzle book
    • gum
    • snacks
    • hand sanitizer
    • Hop on Pop (I Can Read It All By Myself)">Dr. Suess' "Hop On Pop"
    • Dad's Root Beer


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    NEWBORN SURVIVAL KITS GIFT BASKET IDEA

    If you want a gift that's tailored to the newborn phase (and not just the hospital stay), create a Newborn Survival Kit with this tutorial.

    A Newborn Survival Kit prepares moms and dads for that sweet, but so tiring newborn stage with fun little items to help make the transition smoother.

    newborn survival kit- baby shower gift idea

    It's super easy to put together! Just select which gift items you want to give, cut out the tags and attach for a fun baby shower gift!

    FREE HOSPITAL SURVIVAL KIT PRINTABLES

    Click below for the new dad and mom hospital survival kit list:

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    Once you've printed them, fill the baskets and attach the tags for those new parents to be!

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    1. Marcelle says

      April 30, 2013 at 4:49 am

      Such a FUN idea! I would have loved something like this when I had my baby. I'll have to try it out on a friend sometime...

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    2. Misty Frame says

      April 24, 2015 at 11:21 pm

      Hi how do I print the hospital survival kit signs? Thanks, Misty

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