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Postpartum Essentials As A First Time Mom

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All of the things I used during the newborn phase for myself!
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For The Breastfeeding Mamas

My favorite things for soothing and taking care of your nipples during those first days of breastfeeding
 
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These helped soothes my sore nipples the first days when breastfeeding
Frida Mom Cooling Hydrogel Nipple Pads - 8ct
 
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These were great on the go, especially when your milk first comes in
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 100ct
 
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I use these more often now because they collect a lot more than the disposable ones!
Nursing Pads & Breast Pads | Disposable & Reusable Options
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I used this to relieve engorgement when I was first getting my milk and it was a lifesaver
haakaa : Nursing & Feeding - Baby
 
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I have both of these kinds of bras! The first ones are perfect for overnight feeds and engorgement and they’re a super cheap option
Nursing Bras & Maternity Panties
 
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This seemed to work the best out of any nipple balm I tried! And it smells good and baby can ingest it if you forget to wipe it off before nursing
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream - 60ml (2 fl oz)
 
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These were an absolute lifesaver, I don’t know how they work, but they WORK
Momcozy Silver Nipple Shield
 
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I use this ALL the time
Boppy Nursing Pillows

Pumping and Milk Supply

Some of these are useful for breastfeeding moms too but these were all of my most used things!
 
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This is the pump I have and I LOVE IT!!
Elvie Stride 2: Hospital-Grade Suction Breast Pump
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Oats in any form are a great way of keeping up with your milk supply
Oatmeal
 
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These are great for milk supple and gives you a excuse for a sweet treat 🍪
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies - 12ct/16.2oz
 
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These help you stay hydrated and they’re a healthier alternative to Gatorade, my favorite flavor was the fruit punch
BODYARMOR products at Target
 
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These are the perfect midnight nursing snack, The dark chocolate sea salt were my favorite!
KIND products at Target
 
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This is my FAVORITE water bottle of all time, it has a metal straw and you can lock it on the top so it doesn’t spill! Invest in a good water bottle because you will be super thirsty when nursing
Insulated Water Bottles + Shaker Bottles
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Any storage bags are good but make sure you have lots! Especially if you are going to be pumping
Breast Milk Storage
 
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These are perfect for on the go when you don’t have access to washing your pump!
Dapple Breast Pump Cleaning Wipes - Fragrance Free - 25ct
 
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I didn’t get this at first and I wish I did! Perfect for on the go pumping
Free Shipping! Momcozy 22oz Portable Breast Milk Cooler with 360° Cooling ...

For Mamas Healing💕

 
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I used these religiously for those first days after giving birth
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pads, 8 Count HSA/FSA Eligible
 
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Any kind of diapers work, but I preferred these over the Frida shorts because I didn’t have to use these AND pads, I could just have everything all in one
Postpartum Diapers for Women | Always, Depend & More
 
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This is a necessity!! It helped aid my healing and the stinging I had
Dermoplast Postpartum Spray | Wound Care Products
 
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This is a non-negotiable!! You HAVE to have this, it made going to the bathroom so much easier and it’s way better than the hospital bottle
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle for Cleansing after Birth, Travel Bag, 1 Ct
 
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I used these a couple times when I didn’t feel like using the tucks pads and they worked just as well!
Frida Mom Perineal Witch Hazel Cooling Pad Liners - 24ct
 
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This help with healing and burning, you gotta have these!
Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Pads - 100ct
 
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These helped so much when I transitioned out of the diapers but wasn’t ready for a regular pad yet!
The Postpartum Pads
 
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I used these when I was transitioning and not bleeding enough to need the really long pads, I feel like nobody talked about this stage!
Always Pads in Always - Walmart.com
 
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Get the granny panties because you will not want anything tight down there for a while
Womens Panties
 
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You’ll still need maternity clothes/ stretchy clothes after giving birth and I found tons of them cheap at Walmart!
Maternity Pajamas & Loungewear in Maternity Clothing
 
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I used this exact catty to hold all my postpartum things in the bathroom and it was so nice to have
Baby Caddy
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