These are the items I made sure to have before my baby was born, trust this mom of two & pharmacist to make PP easier for you!
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Mom’s postpartum care
Newborn’s care
Mom’s postpartum care
Many of these can be kept in a basket in the bathroom for easy access!
The peri bottle from the hospital is awkward, this one is easier to use and can take on the go too!
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Way better than the flimsy disposable ones the hospital gives you
Underwear
Feel great, especially if you get stitches
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
Add aloe Vera & witch hazel to these pads and pop them in the freezer for a cooling “pad-cicle”
Always Maxi Overnight Pads with Wings, 33ct
Use this aloe vera with pads & witch hazel to make pad-cicles for the freezer. A postpartum savior
Clear Aloe Vera Gel - 16oz - up&up™
Ibuprofen helps with swelling and inflammation and is safe for breastfeeding!
Advil Pain Reliever Ibuprofen 200mg - 100 Tablets
To use with aloe vera and pads to make “pad-cicles” for the freezer. A postpartum savior
T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Liquid - 16 fl oz
Postpartum craps & soreness are real, make sure you have this on hand! Safe for breastfeeding!
Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg, 225 Gelcaps
Breastfeeding can be ROUGH on your nipples, this stuff feels amazing! Make sure to get one for home and one for diaper bag!
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream 1.41oz 2 Pack
Another great nipple cream! Bonus: this one can be used for dry lips too!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, 2 oz
The comfiest underwear for once you don’t need the disposable ones any longer
High Waisted Postpartum Cotton Underwear
Button up pajamas shirts are perfect for breastfeeding
Women's Cloud Knit Modal Short Sleeve Notch Collar Top and Cropped Pants Pajama Set - Auden™ Black S: Modal Spandex Blend
Don’t underestimate how many breast pads you’ll go through in the first few weeks! Make sure you have plenty
KeaBabies 14pk Washable Nursing Pads, Organic Reusable Breast Pads for Breastfeeding, Nipple Pads, Breastfeeding Essentials (Lovelle, Medium 3.9")
Don’t forget to keep taking your prenatal! This is my fav as a pharmacist!
Rainbow Light Prenatal DHA Vitamins 30 Cap & 30 Softgels
How to prevent recurrent vaginal issues
Prebiotic + Probiotic
These 2in1 pumping and nursing bras are the best! Momcozy never fails! Make sure to get lots because if you’re like me and leak you’ll be washing them multiple times a day!
Basic Nursing & Pumping Bra
Newborn’s care
My fav diaper cream! Make sure to get one for home and for diaper bag!
Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Cream 4.8oz
Breastfed babies require one drop per day for vitamin D supplementation
Ddrops Baby 400 IU Vitamin D, 90 Drops
I swear by this for those pesky newborn hiccups
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water Original, 4 Fl Oz
The all over ointment is essential for baby acne. This set makes a great gift too!
TUBBY TODD Baby Bath Gift Set - Wash, Bubble, Ointment
Knowing my babies oxygen & heart rate levels gave me so much peace of mind and truly helped me sleep better at night
Dream Sock®
Having my baby right next to me in a safe sleep environment is essential
