Four babies in under five years taught me exactly what new moms need after delivery, and it is usually not what is on the registry. These are the postpartum and breastfeeding essentials I recommend to every pregnant friend: comfy postpartum underwear...
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Postpartum Recovery
Breastfeeding & Pumping
Postpartum Recovery
Comfy underwear, recovery kits, peri bottle, sitz spray, pads and a belly band.
High-waisted postpartum underwear that is soft and gentle on a healing body. You'll want a few pairs for those first weeks home.
Kindred Bravely High-Waisted Postpartum Underwear
Frida Mom C-section underwear sits above the incision so you can heal comfortably. Toss a pack in your hospital bag.
Frida Mom C-Section Postpartum Underwear
The peri bottle is the postpartum hero no one talks about. This one comes with a travel bag for the diaper bag.
Lansinoh Peri Bottle with Travel Bag
Bodily's recovery kit has everything for the first weeks home in one box. A perfect gift for a mom-to-be.
Bodily Postpartum Recovery Kit
A gentle postpartum recovery kit from Luna Daily. Thoughtful, clean products for healing.
Luna Daily Postpartum Recovery Kit
A cooling sitz bath spray for quick relief between showers. Small bottle, big comfort.
Motherlove Sitz Bath Spray
Plant-based postpartum pads with wings. Gentle and absorbent for the first days.
The Honey Pot Postpartum Pads
A postpartum belly band for extra support as your core heals.
Keababies Postpartum Belly Band
Breastfeeding & Pumping
Nursing bras, nipple cream, a nursing pillow, pump bag, milk storage and lactation cookies.
A supportive Knix nursing bra that is comfortable enough to sleep in. Easy one-handed clips for night feeds.
Knix Revolution Nursing Bra
A nursing pillow that slips onto your arm instead of around your waist. So handy for feeds anywhere in the house.
Comfy Cradle Nursing Pillow
Motherlove nipple cream is organic and safe for baby. A breastfeeding must-have.
Motherlove Nipple Cream
A pump bag that holds everything for pumping at work or on the go. Looks like a normal tote too.
Kindred Bravely Breast Pump Bag
A leakproof nursing bra means no more soaked shirts in the early days. Such a smart design.
Knix BlissFit Leakproof Nursing Bra
Burt's Bees nipple cream soothes sore skin in the early nursing days. Gentle, natural and an easy add to any new mom care package.
Burt's Bees Mama Nipple Cream
Reusable silicone milk storage bags that save money and freezer space.
Haakaa Reusable Silicone Milk Storage Bags
An easy oatmeal lactation cookie mix for a tasty snack during late night feeds.
