I just had my second child, so you could say I know my way around the postpartum section. Plus, as a shopping writer and editor for Today's Parent, U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews, Us Weekly, Business Insider, and many other sites, I know ...
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Breastfeeding
C-Section Recovery
Breastfeeding
My first and second journeys with breastfeeding were incredibly different. Here are the best breastfeeding products that got me through.
These solid cups allow me to cover sore nipples with ointment.
Silver Nursing Cups
My nurse said I don't have to wipe this off before nursing.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
The Boppy has made my life so much easier for nursing.
Boppy Nursing Pillow
Use them hot or cold, these packs help my engorged breasts.
Lansinoh Breast Therapy Packs
I have six of these bras, and they're so easy to breastfeed in.
Cakye Nursing Bras
I've found the pain relief is pretty instant with these pads.
Medela Hydrogel Pads
No more worrying if a blanket is going to slip off!
Konssy Muslin Nursing Cover
I like that this cream is thick but easy to spread.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
The pediatrician might recommend vitamin D drops.
Mommy's Bliss Organic Vitamin D Drops
These super-small pads are easy to place in your bra.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
C-Section Recovery
I've had two C-sections, and the recoveries have been a bit different. So, these are the products that helped me through both.
A belly binder supported my stomach to cut down on pain.
Frida Mom Belly Binder
Stock up on loose-fitting loungewear for a couple weeks.
Amazon Essentials Pajama Set
Once your heavy bleeding is over, pads can be better.
Always Maxi Pads
Mixed with saline or water, this helped my incision stay clean.
Amazon Basics Hydrogen Peroxide
Putting this loosely on my incision kept the area clean.
Amazon Basic Care Gauze Pads
Surgical tape is a must-have for holding the gauze in place.
