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Postpartum Essentials: Mama care, Down there
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items What's in my postpartum caddy. Mama care essentials to ease the after pain while still operating as a zombie.
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Healing and Hygeine
Pain and Swelling Relief
Practical and Comfort
Healing and Hygeine
This is ESSENTIAL! I fill it with warm water and use it every time I use the potty. It feels so soothing and really cleans you when your freshly postpartum and still wearing adult diapers🤣 The peri bottles that they give you in the hospital are noth...
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
I used these after my first pregnancy to help cool things down there after giving birth. They really help layering them on your postpartum undies to soothe the burn, especially after a big tear, as I had with my firstborn. They are really durable a...
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
If you need instant relief after childbirth and don't have the energy to make a padsicle or layer witch hazel pads with aloe and dermoplast, this is for you! I do have reuseable peri ice packs, but these are great to have on hand just in case you for...
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
I have heavy periods so I always have used these, but I thought they would be good postpartum too, and I was correct! With my firstborn I was in diapers, but I didn't bleed as much my second time so I mostly used these layered with tucks and dermopla...
Always Maxi Extra Heavy Overnight Pads - Unscented - Size 5 - 72ct
I've used these through both of my pregnancies and they are GREAT for that few weeks postpartum where you feel like you're having a really heavy period! I tore with my first but not my second, I wore these both times. No matter if you bleed a little ...
Always Discreet Incontinence Underwear - Maximum - S/M - 14ct
This is a numbing spray/topical analgesic for down there that really helps cool and ease the pain especially if you have tears like I did! I used it for about the first week after giving birth. I was given it in the hospital and it’s what I stuck wit...
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites - 2.75oz
This is a great kit for first-time moms or if you don't wanna buy a lot of items separately. It will cover you until you find out what you really need and want postpartum.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit with Peri Bottle
Really great if you don't have time or don't feel like a full Sitz bath.
MotherLove Postpartum Sitz Bath Spray, 2 FL OZ
This really is a convenient, and hygienic way to soothe your perineal area, especially if you have an tears postpartum. The targeted soak can be more comfortable than a full bath, which you may not even be up to. It's great especially during the ear...
Sitz Bath for Toilet Seat
Awesome, unscented salts for your Sitz bath
Pink Stork Postpartum Sitz Bath Soak: Unscented Dead Sea Salt, 1 lb
I have also tried these because these salts are supposed to soothe and calm with essential oils. It did have a little bit of a different feel than the %100 Dead Sea salt. But, I can't say if it really worked better than the plain salts or not. Jus...
Lansinoh Sitz Bath Salts Postpartum Essentials, with Soothing and Calming Ingredients 10oz
Pain and Swelling Relief
These are really a lifesaver when the pain seems to not stop. I would even say they are essential, especially if you have any type of tear during childbirth. I was really looking for an ice pack geared toward down there and I liked this one because...
Perineal Cooling Pad Postpartum Ice Pack Set
Relieve the burden of sitting after childbirth! I had a large tear with one of my pregnancies and it was really painful to even sit and feed my baby. This made such a difference in my pain level until I healed!
5 STARS UNITED Donut Pillow Hemorrhoid Cushion
This can be really helpful postpartum, if you have trouble passing, this can really help reduce the strain.
Squatty Potty 7" The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool White: Non-Slip Backing
I really enjoy these postpartum because they can be used hot or cold and they are shaped perfectly for down there. I really felt like i needed heat and cold therapy so it was nice to have a product that can do both.
Lansinoh Hot and Cold Pads, Postpartum Essentials, Purple, 2 ct.
Practical and Comfort
I absolutely love these! They are amazingly absorbent! If you are worried about possibly staining your sheets postpartum, these will be a lifesaver. These saved my mattress multiple times! I also went on to use these with my daughter when she was...
2 Pack 36” x 34” Extra Heavy Absorbency Washable Underpads, Waterproof Nursing Pads Incontinence Bed Pads, Reusable Washable Pee Pads for Dogs, Diaper Changing & Adults, Mattress Protector
This is also a product I used postpartum that went on to be used for years to come. It seems extra, but I used this to dry my area after my Sitz bath. Sometimes towels can feel rough, especially when you have multiple tears like I did. I would jus...
Munchkin Stroller Fan - Portable Baby Cooling System with LED Lights
These are the Perfect post partum undies! They are great if you are looking for comfy postpartum undies for a good deal! I love them for a few reasons. First, they are made of soft cotton that is very bretheable, which is what you want postpartum. ...
Molasus Women's Cotton High Waisted Panties
I didn't have a C-section, but these are great to have on hand whether you have one or not. They are super comfy and hold a pad and everything you put on it without it feeling weighed down. It's also great because right after birth you may want som...
Frida Mom Disposable C-Section Postpartum Underwear - Regular 8ct
It's really nice to have one of these to check down there. I tore and it was quite painful, so it was nice to keep an eye on what was going on.
Conair Compact 2-Sided Makeup Mirror - 1x/5x Magnification - Black
I pack these in my hospital bag so I can take it shortly after giving birth. It always helps to ease the pain of passing immediately postpartum.
Dulcolax Stool Softener Laxative Gel Capsules - 25ct
I would say you can live without one of these, but I find it really convenient postpartum. It's nice to just have all my supplies in one place. And I can move it from bedroom to bathroom and back easily. I also repurposed it afterward, which is an...
3 Tier Metal Utility Cart White - Brightroom™: Rolling Storage Trolley with Wheels, Powder-Coated Steel, 31.3" Height