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What I Actually Used Postpartum
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items From nursing gowns to hemorrhoid remedies, this is what I actually used while postpartum with my second baby. I definitely planned better the second time around.
Nursing pads, of course. I exclusively breastfed my first, and now my second, and these saved me from having a soaking wet t-shirt all day and night.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads for Breastfeeding, 100 Count
This stuff is multipurpose, so even if you don't use it for it's main purpose, you can use it for your lips, etc.
Nipple Cream
Peri bottle of your own! I did some things differently with my second pregnancy because I knew what to expect, and this was one of them. The one they gave me at the hospital was tiny and wasn't angled, I was constantly having to refill it. This Peri ...
Peri Bottle 17oz Postpartum Care Bidet
A breast pump bag like this is especially handy for moms on-the-go, and working moms. I wish I would've had a spectra & breast pump bag like this after my first pregnancy, it would've made life much easier.
Breast Pump Bag for Spectra S1/S2 with Ice Pack
I love this pump! Especially after dealing with the Evenflo single breast pump I had while nursing my first child.
Spectra S2 Plus Premier Portable & Rechargeable Double Electric Breast Pump, 1 Ct
My 2nd baby is about 5 months old and I'm nearly out of everything that came in this box.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Pregnancy Skin Care Kit
I was very adamant on finding a nursing nightgown for the hospital WITH padding sewn into it, and this was absolutely perfect. I got the black polka dot one. Of course I still wear it.
Motherhood Maternity Lace Trim Nursing Nightgown
These were SO MUCH BETTER than relying on pads, especially at night. 20/10 recommend.
Always Discreet Adult Incontinence Underwear, S/M, 32 Count
I gave birth in this gown (the floral one). There's buttons all down the back, which came in handy when I got my epidural, and the shoulders come apart for breastfeeding. It was perfect.
Baby Be Mine 3-in-1 Labor Delivery Gown
I didn't start this immediately after, of course, but I'm about 5 months postpartum and I've been working on strengthening my pelvic floor with these. It's more challenging than you'd think.
Pixie Pelvic Floor Exercise Trainer Set of 6
This app is free and I used it postpartum twice, especially when I had to log feeds and diaper changes in the hospital but didn't have the clipboard next to me. You can time the feeds on each breast so you know how long without focusing on it too muc...
Nara - Baby & Mom Tracker - Apps on Google Play
Sometimes I'd just tuck these where they go (externally, of course) and leave them there till my next bathroom trip🥲
Tucks Cooling Pads, Medicated, 100 Count
Also another product that doesn't need much of an explanation, but is definitely helpful.
CVS Hemorrhoidal Ointment, 2 Ounce, 1 Ounce
I got these during my pregnancy because I have poor circulation, and I know compression socks can help prevent & slow the progression of varicose veins, which you're more likely to get while pregnant. But I still wear these cotton progression soc...
LEVSOX Thick Cotton Compression Socks 20-30mmHg