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Postpartum Recovery & Hospital Bag Must-Haves From a First-Time Mom

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The postpartum recovery products and hospital bag must-haves I chose as a first-time mom. Everything a new mom actually needs for healing after birth: Frida Mom, Tucks, ice pads, a nursing bra and the cutest hospital gown. Shopping for a mom-to-be? T...
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POSTPARTUM RECOVERY

 
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My go-to postpartum briefs. Soft, stretchy, high-waisted and so much better than the hospital mesh. Pack a few in your hospital bag!
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear
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An ice pack and maxi pad in one. Just crack to activate for instant cooling relief in those first few days.
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Instant Ice Maxi Pads
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Extra-long, extra-absorbent pads made for postpartum. Stock up before baby arrives!
Frida Mom Postpartum Maxi Pads
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Witch hazel cooling pads, a postpartum essential. Layer them on your pad for soothing relief.
Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads
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The new Tucks cream with witch hazel. Pairs perfectly with the cooling pads for postpartum relief.
Tucks Triple Relief Cream (New!)
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A cooling witch hazel foam that soothes and helps with swelling. Spray it right onto your pad.
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam
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Full-length witch hazel liners that lay right on top of your pad for cooling, soothing relief. A postpartum must!
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Cooling Pad Liners
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The upside-down angle makes all the difference! A gentle rinse that's a must for the first weeks of healing.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
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Sitting after birth is no joke. This donut cushion takes the pressure off so you can feed baby comfortably.
Memory Foam Donut Seat Cushion
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NURSING

 
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My nursing bra! Soft cotton, seamless and wire-free with easy clip-down access for feeding day and night.
Momcozy Cotton Seamless Nursing Bra
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Lanolin-free, organic and safe for baby, so no need to wipe off before feeding. Soothing relief in those first weeks of nursing.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
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Super absorbent and thin enough to wear under anything. Keep a stash in your diaper bag and nightstand!
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
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Lifts baby to the right height for feeding so your back and arms get a break. Great for bottle feeding and tummy time too.
Boppy Nursing Pillow
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HOSPITAL BAG

 
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My hospital gown! The ruffle straps in black are so cute, and it works for labor, nursing and skin-to-skin. So much nicer than the hospital gown.
Kindred Bravely Ruffle Strap Labor Gown Black
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In my hospital bag! A screen-free camera for capturing those first moments without being glued to your phone.
Camp Snap Screen-Free Camera
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Pack a couple in your hospital bag! Soft and wire-free for those first feeds and comfy enough to sleep in.
Momcozy Cotton Nursing Bra (Pack a Few!)
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The little video camera I packed in my hospital bag! A fun, nostalgic way to film baby's first moments instead of using your phone.
Kimire Mini Video Camera Camcorder
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My hanging toiletry bag for the hospital! Hook it on the bathroom door so everything is easy to grab. A travel-advisor favorite for any trip, too.
EACHY Hanging Toiletry Bag
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Hospital bag ready! Catch and store every drop of that early liquid gold with these little collectors.
Frida Mom Colostrum Collection Kit
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The easiest way to pack your hospital bag: underwear, ice pads, healing foam, liners and a peri bottle in one kit. Also the perfect gift for a mom-to-be!
Frida Mom 11pc Postpartum Essentials Kit
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