20 Best Hospital Snacks For Labor (2023 Updated)

I had really high hopes for these, but unfortunately they didn’t quite hit the mark for me. On the outside, you can find a very thin layer of chocolate with small crispy type puffs scattered across the top of the bar, which looks very much like the photo depicted in the marketing materials from Vital Performance.

However, the inside of the bars look different. They are almost like a creamy fudge consistency, whereas the stock photos show a more textured bar. Not a huge deal, but not totally what I expected to bit into either.

They are very creamy and chewy, which I did like, but my jaw did get a bit tired towards the end. There were no chunks or chocolate or almonds, which the wrapper did indicate in very small writing, but would have been a nice touch in my opinion.

The main reason I only gave 3 stars for them was the flavor. For something advertised as “chocolate almond”, the bars had little to no taste at all. If there was a chocolate taste, it was so diluted that I could hardly even notice it.

They didn’t necessarily taste bad, they just didn’t taste much like anything. That being said, it was very filling and was the perfect snack to hold me over until lunch. I also loved the fact that there was 20g of protein, 10g of collagen and only 1g of sugar overall (0g of additional sugar).

I was real skeptical of these, they’re the size of a thick cookie and look like oats. I got them in a bundle and so far have tried the chocolate flavor which is just oh my God, I did not expect the flavor to be soolo good! Second of all do to my son being sick and having to pump during a missed feeding do to this I’ve dropped in milk supply.

These came in the mail at such a perfect timing I ordered them preillness so it was perfect timing to have them show up at this point. Even better I actually felt like eating just one in the evening boosted my supply when my baby started to cluster feed I didn’t feel empty! Thirdly I was impressed when the packaging stated they need to be refrigeratorated do to the fresh ingredients! I couldn’t believe they weren’t some dried up crispy oat bar but a fresh soft delicious treat! Definitely would recommend l these for all these reasons!.

Love love love the chocolate lactation bites! Not only are they delicious, but my milk supply has been amazing since day one at the hospital. First thing I did postpartum was start snacking on these and I have continued to order them consistently.

I am a maniac about my diet and what I put into/on my body, especially now that I am breastfeeding and all of the ingredients in these bites are amazing, clean and beneficial. I leave a pack on my night table to have during the night feed and have a pack in my diaper bag so I can grab one on the go.

They’re convenient, filling and have really complemented my positive breastfeeding journey. I have recommended them to all of my friends and even told the postpartum nurses about them at the hospital so that they could spread the word.

Every mama needs to know about these and give them a try!.

I really wanted [needed] to love these and needed them work. My son is 15 months and we have been breastfeeding on demand since birth. I’m going on my first trip without him and needed to boost supply for a stash while I’m away.

I have never had an issue producing, but after two weeks these did not help increase supply. They’re plenty tasty, but didn’t do the trick for supply. Not even close. Not even paired with the chai booster 2x in the morning and chocolate protein powder 2x in the evening.

Why do you have to go and mess up this perfectly good product with natural flavors, why is every food putting natural flavors?? There is nothing natural about it and is MSG like in its origins. We stay away from this ingredient and all products that use this, which are a lot.

We are lucky to have found a few safe brands of foods we can enjoy.

These snack bars are so delicious! Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. Easy grab and go for both adults and kids with busy schedules. As pregnant mama I love the convenience knowing I’m getting my growing baby so many nutrients and ingredients that will help her development and growth! My husband and I have tried all the flavors and still struggle to choose our favorites.

These are unbelievably dry, and my toddler could barely swallow them. She is 4, so she is good at chewing and eating things. They are just that dry. I like the ingredient list, but I just can’t get her to eat them.

I tried one after she wouldn’t eat it, and they are hard to eat.

These are my 16 month old’s absolute FAVORITE snack! He devours these in no time and leaves most other foods on his plate while asking for more of these puffs. He loves them and we feel good giving him these because they’re incredibly healthy in comparison to most similar things!.

I bought these a couple of months ago and have since bought 2 cases of them. These puffs are Great. A wholesome treat. A little weird tasting at first bite. After I ate a couple more I was hooked. Now everyone that has tried them love them!.

It’s a yummy fluffy peanut/corn snack. Hard to find. So I’m happy that I was able to order it from target. Not to happy with the expiration date. I ordered 3 bags and they are expiring within a month

Fast shipping after I thought to check on line. Couldn’t find these in the stores anymore, until after I bought them on line. These are a great low carb snack that I actually like. I hope Walmart reconsiders discontinuing them.

If you’re in the market for something on the go, not a “protein” or “meal replacement” bar, but rather a bar to keep at work, in the car or to add to a meal, I would definitely suggest this. It will not fill you up, but is a great addition to a full meal or even a small something between meals.

I could even see this being pre workout fuel since they do not fill you up a ton. _x000d_ _x000d_ I really enjoyed this flavor despite not getting any peanut or peanut butter flavor. If that had come through, the taste would be perfect.

If it was just labeled as chocolate, it would be perfect as well. However, having the word peanut in the name implies there should be some peanut flavoring, which I did not experience. _x000d_ _x000d_ The profile is very friendly, but I would like to see soy protein isolate go.

I am not against soy protein once in a whole, but would prefer better protein sources. Lastly, the price is in line with most other brands, $2/bar, but keep in mind those bars are larger and provide more protein and all around better protein sources.

_x000d_ _x000d_ All in all, this is a great bar and is versatile. I will pick up a box of the vanilla marshmallow. How I would fix this bar is drop the price OR use a different protein source, other than soy and infuse more peanut or peanut butter flavoring into the bar.

These things are awesome. I have been on kind of a run of nasty protein bars (been working through some MyProtein cookies and Costco Quest Bar clones) so this was a great change of pace. They taste like a rice crispie treat with a hint of protein powder.

Very light and fluffy, which is much different than most protein bars which are very dense. The best description is definitely a rice crispy treat. My wife also really liked these and she usually hates protein bars becuase their density.

This ranks up there with my two favorite protein bars (Quest Bar Smore’s and White Chocolate Raspberry). Taste is amazing. Definitely never have tried a protein bar with this flavor and consistency. Usually I find vanilla protein bars to be disgusting, and very chalky.

None of that with this one, just wonderful fluffiness. I will probably buy a few boxes for my wife since I am trying to convince her to eat more protein.

If you love pizza, especially cheesy pizza then these will be your new best friend. The flavors are tremendous. With each bite you taste the tanginess of tbe tomato and the cheesy goodness of an ooey gooey sli e of cheese pizza but in a convenient little crispy treat.

They are comparable in texture to your standard cereal party mix except the flavor is phenomenal.

These remind me of Chex mix and taste very similar to it. They’re slightly crunchy and i like the savory soy sauce like taste. However, while they are good, i personally wouldn’t get them again as the protein taste was a little too overpowering for me.

I was looking for some chex mix alternatives. These do not taste like chex mix and I’m not a huge fan but they’re not terrible either. Salty foods with protein are tough so I wasn’t surprised. Just ok.

I believe the way it was packed was not the way to go, the pretzels were just one big peice due to them melting ,,completely. The popcorn was crushed, not something I’d buy again.

The White Cheddar takes takes it over the top. Great Popcorn. It’s the best I’ve ever eaten.

Product was exactly what was described and just what I expected! Will buy This product again!

Have bought Virginia Diner peanuts for years. Got some recently and responded to request for feedback. Said the peanuts looked a little smaller than usual but still taste great. I get a 36 oz can delivered with hand-written note from company president explaining the poor growing conditions that caused the smaller nuts and assuring me the new can was one of first off line from new crop.

Haven’t opened them yet but I’m sure they’ll be great as usual. Who does this for customers anymore? I would have purchased again anyway cuz they are the best nuts on the planet but what a great gesture!! If you like peanuts you should try them!.

I bought these for my grandson who likes hot things. He absolutely LOVES them! He has to get a tray of a variety of snacks when he eats them so he can alternate between the hot nuts and other snacks to cool his mouth.

It is his favorite snack I have given him yet! Great find!.

These nuts are very very good, very tasty. But, they almost doubled in price from when I bought them the first time a little over a month ago. So this will be my last order because they priced themselves out of the ballpark.

Not quite sure why they decided to almost double the price, but I have lost my business.

If I had to choose one product to recommend to all expecting moms about to give birth, it would be this kit. I have had 2 kids used this kit for both births. The gown socks are SO comfortable. You might think it seems pointless to purchase your own gown/socks since the hospital supplies them for free, but who wants to wear that scratchy uncomfy hospital gown during a time when you’re in the most pain you’ll probably ever experience?! The disposable underwear are another example of this.

I lived in them until 2 weeks postpartum, I even bought several more packs after I ran out of the ones in this kit. Same with the cooling maxi pads! They helped SO much with my recovery made the almost 4 weeks of bleeding more tolerable.

The peri bottle was so nice to have, as wiping can be incredibly painful after birth. The foam the wipes were soothing in ways that other products could never dream of. This kit would make an excellent baby shower gift, I promise the expecting mom will love you for it forever.

If you’re debating if it’s truly worth the money, I’m here to tell you, YES!!.

I bought this for myself and it arrived the day I went into labor. I really didn’t care about the hospital gown, so I just used the hospital provided one. However, everything else is great! The peri bottle with the angled neck is a must.

So much easier than the upright one from the hospital. The ice packs and witch hazel pad liners were so nice in those early healing days when I was super swollen. The disposable undies are ok, but a little itchy.

Then again, I didn’t have to worry about washing them! Even the box it comes in was great for setting up a little station in my bathroom for me to have easy access to everything I needed. I would probably not buy the whole kit again, but the smaller one with just the home recovery items.

This Frida Mom Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit is so nice and convenient! It comes nicely put together in a big box. Inside is also a cardboard toilet-top caddy. It comes with a super nice toiletry/accessory travel bag that will fit right in your hospital bag! Birthing gown is soft and comfortable with easy access for breastfeeding.

Ice pads are bulky but so are the hospital’s; They’re not very comfortable with the bulkiness, but the cooling is welcome. Disposable underwear were weird fitting, tight on my thighs and butt (I am a size 18 with a bigger booty and thighs).

I like the cooling liners; they felt relieving. The peri bottle is genius! Much more comfortable to use than the ones the hospital gives. The peri foam is also relieving. This set is nice, but you can get most of this stuff or like this stuff from the hospital for free.

Though the quality of these items in the kit is better.

So with both of my girls I had morning sickness all day 24/7 for at least 5 months. worst feeling in the world. I was desperate and willing to try anything. These pops were okay. I think it was more of having something in your mouth that kept you occupied then the actual product itself.

If your miserable and desperate go for it! Even a placebo relief is still to you relief when you need it. I finally gave up and went to doctor because I was losing weight because I couldn’t eat anything or smell anything without running to the bathroom.

My doctor put me on promethazine(zofran) that worked like magic to ease the nauseas sensation. Every case is different and always talk to your doctor first but ultimately it was what i needed to do to keep my baby healthy and put on weight.

She was born a healthy 5 lb 6 oz !!.

I had the worst “morning” sickness with my oldest child and it always hit me at night, usually right before dinner. There were certain smells that would trigger me throughout the day, but nights were just awful.

I found these while shopping for maternity clothes at a specialty store and they were a godsend. Not a cure all, but boy did they help with the nausea. 100 % worth a purchase, I recommend them to people all the time.

These worked well when I was in-between meals and when I experiencing some bad nausea in my first trimester. It usually would subside my nausea while eating the candies, and give me enough time to make a snack or meal while not feeling terrible.

The only thing I didn’t like is that the candies are individually wrapped with the name, so if you’re trying to hide the fact that you’re pregnant in those first few weeks, you have to be discreet with them.

2 out of 4 of the horses at my barn will eat these, and of course, the 2 that do like them aren’t mine. So, I had to give the bag away. My two would go to eat one and then start to chew the treat and immediately spit it back out and bob their heads.

Then they would just turn their noses up at my hand the next time I tried to feed them one. So, I took the bag over to another pasture, to two less spoiled horses and they ate them right up. So at least the bag is not going to waste, but I wish I didn’t have to give the bag away.

I brought these for my senior horse a couple weeks ago. She would not have anything to do with them. She took one, swirled it around her mouth, then spit it out. I was surprised because she is NOT a picky/choosy eater.

I also offered them to my young calf and he would not touch them either. Package is misleading. It claims to be soft for chewing but these treats are hard as rocks.

My pony loves these little hearts. Designed for the weight watcher pony, but they must still taste good because she loves them! And Flax must be a good choice too.

Absolutely amazing. They truly help! I was hospitalized multiple times while pregnant with all 3 sets of twins. My nurse recommended them (she was pregnant as well) she gave me a couple and I saw instant relief.

Before leaving the hospital I ordered these in bulk. Not only do they work, they also taste amazing. I’ve used them outside of pregnancy’s a well, when nauseous. It’s a wonderful product that I recommend to every pregnant woman I cross paths with.

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I was skeptical but desperate. I’ve had terrible morning sickness that has been literally off and on all day everyday. I eat something I vomit, I smell something I vomit. Over heard a conversation on snot and booger I gagged and vomited.

I was told about these so while we were shopping and I was neauseated, I went lookn. I put a lemon one in my mouth and said holy crap this is sour and expected to be throwing it up shortly after. We checked out, went to the car, decided to grab a bit to eat.

After eatting my fiance asked me how I was feeling and I was like holy crap I’m feeling soo much better i forgot. Very impressed with these and will definitely be getting more when this pack gets low.

Thank God I found these and was able to get a pack.

When I was pregnant with my daughter I worked at a dermatologist doing facials and really struggled with strong smells and nausea. My morning sickness ended up being all day sickness🤢🫣 and didn’t subside until 16 weeks pregnant.

I had tried everything and finally my mom bought me these. I did not think that they were going to work but they truly were a lifesaver. I don’t know why they work but they did the job! Must have if you have morning sickness.

My horse absolutely went crazy for these! I like the brand and use the grain. The peppermint scent smells like genuine peppermint!

Tried these on a friends recommendation, and I’m so glad I did. My miniature horse & donkey love them! They’re the perfect size for training treats & easily breakable if you want smaller bits when handing out while working with them.

Tried these out. I like hard dry treats because they last longer and I can take a few in my pocket or saddle pack. Not too strongly peppermint-y. I do wish they were a bit bigger but Kora doesn’t complain if I give her 2.

Insanely helpful for morning sickness or uneasy stomach during pregnancy! Safe and all natural ingredients. The best part was the flavors! I would find myself munching on these easy to carry around candies just for the taste! My husband even loved the taste as well! A pack of these lasted a while and were easy to reorder on Amazon when needed.

My first recommendation to my friends and family once they find out they are pregnant!.

I absolutely love the MadeGood Mixed Berry Granola Minis. They are in a large bag that is split with Chocolate Chip and Mixed Berry (there are 12 small bags of each flavor in the bag). They are just right for on the go and also perfect to fit in your purse.

They are so tasty and have great ingredients. They are natural, organic and contain veggies like broccoli, beets and spinach. I would never think a delicious snack like these granola minis would contain actual veggies.

I will definitely continue to purchase these. I would also highly recommend trying these granola minis. You will not be disappointed!.

Dentyne fire. Very spicy. Makes your mouth tingle or burn. It was a little hot for me. Couldn’t chew for long. It was sticky stuck to my fillings But was good other wise. Ate once didn’t rebuy. Don’t chew gum regularly.

Recommend only if you really like spicy stuff.

If you like the taste of cinnamon then this gum is for you. Packed with a spicy punch, it’s long lasting and flavorful. My only improvement would be to soften the texture of the gum. After prolonged chewing gum can get kind of hard.

I do recommend to cinnamon lovers.

I like Dentyne as a good morning flavor. This sugar free package has small chips of gum. Most chewing gum is double the size of this. Sometimes I will chew one for ten minutes, then put in a new piece with the old one.

It refreshes the cinnamon flavor.

We all know what a challenge it is to create a really great tasting bar without all of the not-so-good for you ingredients. These bars come pretty close. There’s loads of chocolatey flavor, but still the underlying slightly artificial taste typical of products sweetened with sugar alcohol.

These bars can’t quite figure out what texture they want to be; they start off fudgy then become chewy, all while having a bit of crunch here and there from rice crisps. It’s a little bizarre, but I’m not unhappy about it.

As far as being satisfying, I find that I usually only eat about half to 2/3 of a bar at a time. That fudgy, chewy, texture makes you take your time with it, and so for me I’m usually only a few bites in before the edge is off my hunger and I’m ready to keep going.

All in all if you want a protein bar that makes you feel like you’re indulging in something decadent, this is the bar for you.

Bars came slightly melted/soft in their packaging (I attribute to the hot sunny summer days), but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this smart bar protein bar! I’ve had a lot of chocolate-flavored protein bars in the past, and this one did a great job in both the texture and flavor areas.

The texture is soft (read that temperature warning above ha) but there’s some crunchy bits that remind me of a kit kat wafer in there, always a great texture surprise in my opinion to turn the bar from straight protein blob into something fun to eat.

Unlike other chocolate-flavor protein bars, this doesn’t have any weird lingering taste, it really does just taste and resemble chocolate fudge and I love it. I ate before my standard morning walk and found it filling and satisfying until almost lunch longer than my typical protein shakes.

Looking forward to eating this as part of my routine. Also really enjoying their approach to sugar, something I try to avoid in bar products.

I got these protein bars to substitute chocolate candy. My mistake was to order it online when it’s 90F outside. Bars arrived melted. I threw the box into the fridge. After couple hours they were fine.

My advice is to keep it refrigerated anyway. It tastes like candy bar, way too sweet for me, I couldn’t finish one bar so I left some for the next time. My hubby secretly steals my “women’s smart bars” and eat them for breakfast or as a night snack.

I don’t blame him, it’s 20gramms of protein and no sugar!.

If you have an affinity for butter but don’t feel comfortable eating it straight from the tub, then this is for you. This tastes basically like spoonable salted butter with a bit of sweetness. The consistency is all butter as well.

Very meh.

I love this stuff on everything. I put it on toast, celery, crackers. I have melted it onto ice cream. It has the best flavor of any snack spread. I cannot say enough good things about Challenge. It’s the best!.

I found this at my local Von’s store and thought I would try it on my bagels. It was wonderful. I have since bought the chocolate also. They are both great on toast, waffles, pancakes, fruit. I will definitely buy again.