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✨essentials for your postpartum era✨
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items I’ve been through the postpartum trenches twice now and these are the tried and true essentials you need to help you heal 🤍
Sections
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Disposable underwear
Down there care
Comfy clothes
Breastfeeding
Disposable underwear
These will save you in the first week or two. Comfy and disposable
These are by far my number one recommendation when it comes to disposable underwear. They are so soft, so comfortable, and form to your postpartum body without constricting. Literally feel bad when you have to throw it out, they’re that good.
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida Baby
These are great because they have a lining like a built in pad! These are great for when the bleeding slows and you don’t need as much protection.
Always Discreet
These are another great comfortable option! Soft and have the lining built in so you don’t have to mess with a pad too.
Rael period underwear
Down there care
This is a must. You’ll most likely get a bottle at the hospital, but it’s a need for sure. You don’t want to overuse it. But that first week this will save you!
Dermoplast
This stuff is magic! I swear it helped me heal quicker. It helps cool things down and ease the pain. A little goes a long way so the bottle lasts!
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam
These are a great option too! If the foam option doesn’t seem appealing, these are a perfect alternative!
Witch Hazel Pads for Postpartum: The Complete Guide
An ice pack sounds weird to use, but it helps with the healing and swelling so much! However, you don’t want to use them longer than about 24 hours postpartum. But that first day or two these are magic and help so much.
Walgreens Perineal Instant Cold Maxi Pads
The perfect peri bottle! The angle on the top makes use so much easier to use.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
When you’re more healed, this is the best natural foaming cleanser to use! It’s no harsh chemicals or soap but the perfect refresh.
Rael gentle foaming wash
The best pads to use in that first week postpartum! Pair it with the disposable underwear and it’s the perfect comfortable combo.
Postpartum Catch-All Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Love these flushable wipes! They are a must for easier cleanup in those beginning postpartum stages. So much better than toilet paper, doesn’t leave behind those pesky fuzzies.
Flushable Wipes, Tropical Leaves, 126 Count
Comfy clothes
Comfy clothes will be your friend and these are my favorites that I wore!
Love these sets! They are so cute and sooo comfy! They are super stretchy so perfect for postpartum but perfect for later on too! Your normal size will be perfect even at 9 months pregnant!
SETS
Free people is the place for cute matching comfy sets. I lived in some these and still do (haha) so many cute options while still being comfy!
Matching Two Piece Sets
These are perfect nursing friendly options! It’s they are buttery soft, stretchy and so cozy.
Maternity & Nursing Pajamas & Sleepwear
Breastfeeding
My fave items when it comes to breastfeeding!
Loooove this pump if you plan to breastfeed! So easy to use and best part is it’s hands free!
Momcozy M5 Hands-Free Wearable Breast Pump
If you plan to breastfeed, these are magic! They help so much in the beginning stages when your breasts are getting used to the whole process!
Momcozy Soothing Gel Pads
These are so much better than using the disposable ones! Saves so much and they wash up perfectly.
Momcozy Reusable Nursing Pads, One Way Moisture
Not the most stylish but definitely comfy and that’s what matters!
Nursing bra
The only nipple butter you need! It’s natural and works amazing!
Renewing Nipple + Lip Balm – Nēmah