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items Overwhelmed with postpartum, newborn, and baby things on the market? I ordered about every single postpartum and newborn item in a panic. Here is a list of the ones I actually used, re-used, ordered more of. The best of the best!! Don't panic order i...
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Let's start with postpartum….
Early days I tried a few different brands of diapers. These I found to be the comfiest. Stretchy so they are tight enough but not too tight - anything too tight made me majorly uncomfortable. These were the goldilocks!
Always Discreet Incontinence Underwear - Maximum - S/M - 14ct
LOVED these!! Once I was okay being out of a diaper, this was phase 2. So incredibly comfy. I wore longer than I needed to because they were stretchy and felt good. You can easily add in pads, cooling pads, etc.
Frida Mom Disposable Postpartum Underwear Boy Shorts Briefs - Regular 8ct
A two-in-one ice pack and pad. Used these quite a bit in those early early days while I healed.
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
Just trust…layering these on top of pads was so helpful. Great for those early healing days. I would line up 3-4 like slices of salami on a subway sandwich across my pad (haha)
Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Pads - 100ct
Helpful to spray on top of the Tuck's Cooling Pads early on. Definitely recommend!
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray
A need. Most Frida Mom products I used I was a big fan of.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Genuinely the BEST pajamas. My girlfriend gifted me these. I wore them 24/7 postpartum (and still do). I would exclusively do laundry to make sure these were clean for every night. Great for nursing.
Eberjay Long PJ Set
This girlie was my best friend for early nursing sessions. There's an ice pack section in the middle of the donut. I'd use it with and without the ice pack!
Frida Mom Perineal Comfort Cushion - 3ct
A need if you are breastfeeding. Don't ask questions. I would use after every feed and it works wonders!!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Mothers, 2 fl oz
I found this book very helpful. It is VERY straight to the point with no frills. Only necessary information and a good place to start when you are in a “what is going on” mode.
Moms on Call | Basic Baby Care 0-6 Months | Parenting Book
The best body oil. I loved using this in late pregnancy and early postpartum. Feels like a little bit of self care you can do easily and smells so refreshing.
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil - 5 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
The BEST lotion to pair with Osea body oil! Again, felt like such a lovely small way to do some self care in those late pregnancy, early postpartum days. Makes you feel like you're at a spa.
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Lotion - 5 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
My favorite nursing bras! Easy access, cheap and comfy. I wore these 24/7 around the house in those constant nursing days!
Women's Cotton Blend Plunge Bralette - Auden™
Get a good, comfy, cozy, robe. Just do it.
Women's Cozy Plush Long Wrap Robe
Heating pads major slay all day. Great for uterus pain management and warming up boobs before a nursing session.
Sunbeam Premium Machine Washable Integrated Heating Pad with Compact Storage - Standard Size
Newborn Days (0-2 month)
Main pump I would use when needed. Works great, I know many women who use this and have good experiences.
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Electric Breast Pump
Portable pump which was great to bring with me for bachelorettes and travel needs. Much easier to pop in while I was hanging with baby versus hauling the Spectra around. For an on the go Mom, this is a better option.
Momcozy M5 Hands-Free Wearable Electric Breast Pump Set
Breastmilk storage bags for the freezer we used. Would recommend!
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags
I did not know this until too later…You NEED to figure out your correct flange inserts for pumping to get the best results. I recommend getting a set of different sizes so you can try out multiple sizes and figure out what works best for you.
Flange Inserts for S9 Pro/S12 Pro - 4 Pcs