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New mom must haves, IMOšŸ¤­
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Some items that helped me post birth and with my breastfeeding journeysšŸ¤±
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After birth products thatā€™ll save you, youā€™ll thank me later
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The must have šŸ¤± products I had at all times
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When baby sleeps, mom gets a hobbyšŸ¤­

After birth products thatā€™ll save you, youā€™ll thank me later

Products that helped me in my recovery from giving birthšŸ¤° I did not have a c section so I do not have any after c section products
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Helped SO MUCH once I ran out of hospital ice padsšŸ˜‚
Instant Ice Maxi Pads ā€“ Frida | The fuss stops here.
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Super comfortable and soft. Really nice to use after you run out of mesh underwear from the hospital
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida
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The hospital one works fine, this one works a lot better because of the angle
Upside Down Peri Bottle ā€“ Frida | The fuss stops here.
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Use these especially if you get stitches, and after you run out of the ones from the hospital
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count ā€“ Pads with Witch Hazel, ...
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If youā€™re not into the Frida mom stuff, these were really good after birth
Members Mark Total Protection Underwear for Women, Large (84 Count)
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Also helpful after using the ice pack pads
Always Maxi Size 5 Extra Heavy Overnight Pads with Wings, Unscented
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The short sleeved pjs were so comfortable to recover in
Auden Cloud Knit : Pajamas for Women
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Youā€™ll thank me for thesešŸ˜‚
Fresh Care Flushable Wipes | CottonelleĀ® US
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Againā€¦ youā€™ll thank me later for thesešŸ˜‚
Equate Stool Softener Laxative Softgels for Constipation, 100 mg, 140 Count ...
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Once againā€¦ youā€™ll thank me lateršŸ˜‚
Preparation H
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Super comfy if youā€™re just using pads and donā€™t want to use adult diapers
Grow with Meā„¢ Maternity & Postpartum Boyshort | Twilight
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Compression socks were great after having a baby for the first week or so
COMRAD | Everyday Compression Socks with Benefits For Men & Women
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Because women only need this as pain relief after giving birthšŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø
CVS Extra Strength Acetaminophen Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer 500mg Caplets, 50 Count, 150 Count, 100 Count, 24 Count, 225 Count, 500 Count
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Can help with recovery
Lansinoh Sitz Bath Salts Postpartum Essentials, with Soothing and Calming Ingredients 10oz
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Just in case
Walgreens Sitz Bath
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Definitely helps with the pain after birth, numbs EVERYTHING
Postpartum Spray: Instant Relief for Discomfort
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The must have šŸ¤± products I had at all times

Products that saved my šŸˆšŸˆ while on my breastfeeding journeys
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This one helped out ALOT, also if you canā€™t find any chapstick it works great
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butterā„¢ | Nipple Cream Safe for Breastfeeding ...
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So much better than a boppy pillow! And easy to wash the cover
My Brest Friend
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SO COMFY to sleep in and be able to feed baby in the middle of the night, or any time
French Terry Racerback Nursing & Sleep Bra | Black
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Best pumping and nursing bra Iā€™ve ever used
SublimeĀ® Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra | Beige
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The pump I used each time I was šŸ¤±. Still works like a charm 5 years after purchasing. My insurance didnā€™t cover this pump so I bought it with my own money.
S2 Plus | Hospital Strength Breast Pump
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Loved using these instead of disposable nursing pads. Super soft and I would throw them in with the babies laundry on delicate.
Nursing Pads for Breastfeeding
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Definitely used this more the second time around and helped with collecting milk
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
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LIFESAVER when you want to get out a clog or youā€™re engorged. Just donā€™t microwave too long or they will blow upšŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø
Hot & Cold Breast Therapy Packs
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Another life saver the first few weeks. Stick them in the fridge and they are good to go! And can be used a few times before having to toss them
SoothiesĀ® Cooling Gel Pads
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Works just as well as Lansinoh bags, used them for years and they work great. They can tear so be careful when you go to freeze them that nothing sharp is near them
Breast Milk Storage Bags - 100ct - up&up
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Super convenient and more than half the price of Willow pumps or Elvie
All-in-one M5 Wearable Breast Pump: Convenient & Discreet
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Donā€™t need to replace tubing as often but these worked great when I did need to replace the parts!
Replacement Tubing for Spectra S2 S1 9 Plus BPA Free
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Storage bottles or bigger bottles to pump into. If youā€™re an oversupplier these are great so you donā€™t need to stop pumping to empty bottles
Can Be Used as Glass Baby Bottle with the Bonus Nipples - Leak Proof Design
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Cheaper then spectra part and work just as good, I personally thought better then the original parts
Maymom Duckbill Valves for Spectra S1 S2 6ct
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Super convenient on the go, or if you have a clog
Manual Breast Pump
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Another pumping bra option that is more affordable
Exclusive Breast Milk Pump Bra and Breastfeeding Bra
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When baby sleeps, mom gets a hobbyšŸ¤­

Things I picked up while the baby napped to help me feel normalšŸ˜‚
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Picked reading back up when I was postpartum and now itā€™s my favorite thing to do
Kindle Paperwhite
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Loved this puzzle
Kim Norlien Summertime 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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Because I rewatched Friends while postpartum
Friends TV Show 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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