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Low Tox Essentials for New Mom
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items If you’re just becoming a mother, these are a few items you may find helpful postpartum! These were my low toxic favorites when it came to postpartum essentials!
Sections
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Breastfeeding
Peri Care
Snacks
Postpartum Fits
Breastfeeding
If you’re breastfeeding, these non/low toxic options are perfect if you’re wanting to reduce you and your baby’s exposure to unwanted chemicals and toxins.
Natural nipple butter! Helps to soothe those blisters and cracks on your nipples if you’re breastfeeding. This definitely worked the best out of the different low toxic nipple creams I used.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Safe for Baby
This is an organic version of the nipple butter! Low Toxic!
Lansinoh Organic Nipple Butter, Breastfeeding & Postpartum ...
Great low toxic option for easy convenience, when you’re nursing and wanting to avoid the leaks! Easy to pack on the go and use at home as well. They stay put fairly well which makes it hassle free.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads for Breastfeeding, 100 Count
As a busy mom this is nice to have when you’re on the go and trying to stay properly hydrated while nursing!
Electrolyte Powder Total Hydration Variety Pack – 28 Stick Packs
It’s always nice to have a cute little glass to remind you to hydrate more while breastfeeding, these are very nice with electrolyte drinks I have found! Makes the drink look more enticing!
(3 pack) Mainstays Briar Can Glass Drinkware with Lids & Straws, Set of 4
Peri Care
It’s hard to narrow down what you’ll actually need postpartum, but this is what I found helpful, and definitely took advantage of low toxic options!
So great to have postpartum! No need for weird angles this makes life so much easier!
Dr. Talbot's Mom Postpartum Peri Bottle w/ Bag
It was insane how much this helped with healing down there postpartum. I went through two bottles of this because it was so soothing and made things very comfortable down there.
Sitz Bath Spray by Motherlove | Thrive Market
These aren’t necessarily non or low toxic but they were the most comfortable and I used an organic pad in them to compensate.
always depends discreet - Target
Another great addition to keep things cool down there to help with healing.
TUCKS® Medicated Cooling Pads with Witch Hazel, Hemorrhoid Treatment, 100 Count
These are very nice after child birth. Organic cotton pads! You can layer this in your depends, if you don’t have organic or low toxic depends.
(NEW) Super Long Pad
Another brand for a low toxic organic pad.
Corman Organyc Cotton Feminine Pads, Hypoallergenic, Chlorine Free, Biodegradable, Heavy Flow, 10 Count
Snacks
A nice breakdown of what is nutritious for you body postpartum!
Doulas in the Kitchen: Postpartum Snacks 101 | Happy Family After
Perfect broth to add to chicken noodle soup or drink up on its own, to help heal and bring nutrients to your body!
Chicken Bone Broth - 16.9 oz
Some other great snack ideas!
Easy, Nutritious Postpartum Snack Ideas for New Moms
Postpartum Fits
Always have comfy clothes, but better yet low toxic clothes for your postpartum journey!
Clea Bamboo Long Sleeve Pajama Set | Black - Kindred Bravely
Great soft low toxic dress! Nursing friendly.
Bamboo Jersey Maternity & Nursing T-Shirt Dress in Black
Organic hoodie, great for cozy comfort as you cuddle your new baby!
PACT Women's Black CloudKnit Hoodie XL
If you’re looking for some comfy shoes to walk around in the house or out and about. These are a nice option.
CUSHIONAIRE Fame Pillow Recovery Sandals Women