Olivia Culpo Responds to Getting ‘Roasted' for Her Over-the-Top Hospital Bag
Olivia Culpo broke down all of the items she packed in her hospital bags ahead of the birth of her first baby and shared it in a video posted to TikTok on July 11
The social media influencer responded to getting "roasted" by viewers who shared their mixed opinions in the comment section of her video
Among the items Culpo packed in her two large suitcases were "flameless" candles and a photo of her dogOlivia Culpo is standing by her hospital go-bag prep.
The social media influencer, 33, went viral on TikTok after posting a video of herself breaking down her lengthy list of items packed in her hospital bags ahead of giving birth to her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey, 29.
Since the TikTok was first shared on Friday, July 11, the post has sparked debate among her 2 million-plus viewers who commented on the influencers essentials, which she shared in the clip. Her list of must-haves included an "extra fluffy" comforters, "flameless flickering candles" and a photo of her dog.
Three days after announcing the news that her daughter, Colette Annalise McCaffrey, was born in a post shared on July 13, Culpo responded to getting "roasted" in a since expired post shared on her Instagram Stories.
"Look what I still couldn't part ways with 🕯🤪 these really have been AMAZING post c section," she wrote over a photo of a dark room featuring her flickering candles on display.
"I got roasted a little for what I packed- but I ended up using it ALL," the influencer continued in text over the picture. "When you're recovering from a C-section and stuck in the hospital for 3-4+ days, having your creature comforts is no joke. Sharing in case it helps another comfort queen."
She added a link to "more hospital bag recs" on her post.
Elsewhere in the original TikTok that featured Culpo breaking down the contents of her hospital bag, she made it clear that it was her "first time" packing in preparation for the arrival of a little one. She added that she "worked really hard" on it, too.
"I know how overwhelming the whole process is, and I committed a while ago to making a video," she explained. "I'm hoping to be a resource to people because I've watched so many of these and they're really interesting."
Packing lightly was not an option for Culpo, who said she packed "two large suitcases" for her trip to the hospital.
"Everything in this first suitcase is, like, my comfort stuff," she shared in the video. "Two fluffy comforters, twin size for Christian and I ... Two sleep masks. I have one mini fan. I actually got another one."
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Culpo then showed off items she planned to pack for aromatherapy, in addition to a plushy robe and a photo of her dog ("My firstborn," she joked).
Culpo declared the "most ridiculous" item she packed was the flameless flickering candles.
When it comes to the outfits, the influencer — who has created a massive following on social media for her fashion-forward content over the years — was ready, from a coordinating lounge robe set to "all of my favorite pajama sets."
She also packed an "all-cashmere black outfit," nursing bras and products for foot swelling.
Culpo concluded her TikTok by showing off her sense of humor as she poked fun at herself and her hospital bag necessities.
"I hope you guys find it useful, but if you didn't find any of this helpful and you think I'm ridiculous... then I slightly agree with you," she joked.
The TikTok comment section on Culpo's video was filled with mixed thoughts on her choices. While some people criticized the new mom for the items she packed, others came to her defense.
"OLIVIA ARE YOU MOVING TO THE HOSPITAL," one TikTok user wrote. To which Culpo replied, "Cara is the friend who packs a carry-on wherever we go. I am the friend who brings double of all the things I know she forgot to pack 😂."
"As a labor nurse… literally bring whatever you want, comfort is important especially if you have a c-section and have a longer hospital stay!" commented another.
Culpo responded, "I ended up being there for 4 days and I'm so grateful I was comfortable... well as comfortable as you can be after getting your entire stomach sliced open. 😅"
"The flickering candles made me literally LOL 🤣😭," wrote a third user.
The media personality replied, "I am SOOOOOO happy I had these 😭 They come with a remote control.. I had a c section so I couldn't get up to turn on or off the lights (which are horrible and fluorescent anyway) .. I wanted to be able to see the baby at night etc. No one will ever convince me these were a bad idea I'm sorry 😂."
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A fourth user wrote, "Hating on this is crazy… she's about to give BIRTH!!! to a whole human!!! God forbid she wants to feel as comfortable as possible." While a fifth penned, "A physical photo in a frame of your dog hahahah I'm dying."
Culpo, who's been married to San Fransisco 49ers quarterback McCaffrey since June 2024, announced the arrival of her little girl in an Instagram post on Sunday, July 13.
In the post — which was captioned with the baby's name and a white heart emoji — black-and-white photos show Olivia in the hospital with her NFL star husband.
"The scariest and most rewarding of all experiences," Culpo wrote on her Instagram Stories alongside a color photo of herself during the birth. "As soon as he came into the room I felt most at peace. Look at the grip."
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