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Actual Post-Partum NEEDS
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items My post partum was a bit chaotic and kinda scary, but there were a few essentials that actually helped and these are them
Sections
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Breastfeeding
Under There Care
Comfortability
Snacks for Mom
Breastfeeding
So nice and cooling and soft, was a MUST cause I was cracked and bleeding for the first THREE months.
Motherlove Nipple Cream - 1 Oz | Babylist Shop
I tried the reusable and while cheaper, I never had enough washed and it was such an inconvenience. DEFINITELY get the disposable and save yourself some headache. Id put these in my nursing bra cause the smell of dried milk actually made me want to c...
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 100 | Babylist Shop
I FELL FOR THE HYPE. They're actually so good. Rubbing some of the Earth Mama balm into these and putting them on right after breastfeeding was a game changer. I was an overproducer so I had to pump and breastfeed and it helped soothe everything afte...
Willow Soothing Silver Nursing Cups (2 Pack) | Babylist Shop
This isn't a true must-have, but I really loved these. They're so small compared to some other ones that they fit just right inside your bra. Like I slept in these and they were so comfortable I barely noticed them. I leaked really really bad so if y...
Elvie Catch Breast Milk Collection Cup | Babylist Shop
Loved this bra, I know it's expensive but I bought THREE😭🫶 They were just so comfy and convenient I had to.
Kindred Bravely Sublime Hands Free Pumping Bra - Pink Heather, Small | Babylist Shop
This is a little expensive, but for my pumping girlies such a lifesaver. I pumped overnight and there was NO WAY I was gonna be running back and forth to the kitchen all night.
Momcozy Portable Breast Milk Cooler, 12 oz | Babylist Shop
Works the same as the other earth Mama balm, just vegan for my vegan girlies ❤️
Earth Mama Vegan Nipple Butter - 2 Fl Oz, 1 | Babylist Shop
This is still my go-to. I buy it for every expecting mom I know. I loved it so much, I still sometimes use it and I'm 15 months Postpartum. It works so incredibly well. Very smooth and buttery, and baby would still sometimes latch with this on when s...
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter - 2 Fl Oz, 1 | Babylist Shop
Under There Care
Obviously a must-have, I sprayed it directly on which I think works WAY better than spraying on the pad, but to each their own.
Dermoplast Pain, Burn, and Itch Spray - 2.75 Oz | Babylist Shop
Especially for my all natural girlies, this daily is a must for the first week or two. For everyone else, this once or twice a week really helped me heal I think.
Earth Mama Organic Herbal Sitz Bath (Pack of 6) | Babylist Shop
I loved these cause they felt so nice, but honestly none of the padsicles ever seem to last that long. Still used the whole box, but just be aware of that
Lansinoh Postpartum Padsicles | Babylist Shop
THE MUST HAVE OF ALL MUST HAVES. Y'all, I tore to HIGH HEAVEN, and this saved my life. It's a little bigger than the frida mom one which I needed cause of all the stitches and I'm mad at frida for their weird marketing so 😮💨
Lansinoh Postpartum Wash Bottle | Babylist Shop
Love this brand cause it's actually organic and won't POISON you. Very comfortable and big enough for those of us who have heavy flow (me).
Cora Organic Cotton Ultra Thin Overnight Fragrance Free Pads with Wings for Periods - Overnight Absorbency - 28ct
A clear must have, these gave that cooling effect that helped soothe especially when the ice pack stopped working. I changed these every time I used the restroom and it was great. Super nice
Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Pads - 100ct
Some people were very Anti- diaper, but it was just so convenient😭 I used these and they were comfy and light but held my giant padcicles in place perfectly
Always Discreet Incontinence Underwear - Maximum - S/M - 14ct
Comfortability
The cutest and most comfortable sleep set. I like the short sleeves cause the post partum hot flashes are built DIFFERENT 😭 Just super convenient when you're breastfeeding or pumping
Women's Cloud Knit Modal Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Shorts Pajama Set - Auden™ Navy Blue XL: Modal-Spandex Blend, Button Down
People overlook stuff like this, but a shower wasn't realistic for me personally in the first day or so, and these were life savers. The post partum body odor is another beast entirely, trust me. So these helped me feel a little less gross honestly
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing and Makeup Wipes for Face and Body - 25ct: Aluminum-Free, No Fragrance Added, Sensitive Skin
Snacks for Mom
Y'all I think I had 100 of these in my little bedside cart at all times. They were such a good snack when I woke up to breastfeed because BREASTFEEDING MAKES YOU SO HUNGRY
Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar - 19.2oz/12ct
These were such a nice little snack in the middle of night too, very light compared to the larabar
That's It. Apple And Strawberry Nutrition Bar - 6oz - 5ct
I still use this TO THIS DAY. This keeps me hydrated, I get to add all my cutesy little flavors in and I adore it. It's so important to stay hydrated and this makes sure you can
Cirkul Blush Pink All-Day StrawSip Tumbler - 40oz
I love this an unreasonable amount. They are so good. Full size, minis, doesn't matter. They have so many flavors and I love them
Chomps Chomplings Original Beef Mini Sticks - 7oz/14ct