Okay, real talk: postpartum is beautiful… and also a little chaotic, leaky, emotional, and exhausting 🫠 This list is for the things I actually reached for after having a baby — not the “looks cute on a registry” stuff, but the thank-God-I-had-this e...
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Mom Must-Haves: Recovery Made Easier
Baby Basics: The Everyday Essentials
Mom Must-Haves: Recovery Made Easier
These are the postpartum essentials I actually reach for. From comfy underwear and perineal sprays to soothing pads and cooling products, these items help you recover faster and feel more comfortable during those early weeks.
Take what the hospital gives you, but get a pack of these, too!
Just trust me, add to cart!! Also doubles as lip moisturizer 🤣
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
May have to have bralette! So comfy for postpartum & beyond.
The Everything Bra
Not glamorous, but unfortunately necessary for those first couple BMs!
Stool Softener Softgels - 160ct - up&up™
Why did no one tell me this existed? Super easy to use, actually hits the right spot, and makes postpartum bathroom trips way less… painful.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Yes, girl. You DO deserve some comfy jammies for all that hard baby work!
Women's Cozy Ribbed Notch Collar Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants Pajama Set - Auden™ Brown XXL
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Supportive and perfect for your postpartum belly. I actually felt a little more comfortable wearing this around after giving birth because it gave a little sense of security.
Frida Mom Postpartum Abdominal Support Binder
Out of all the nursing pillows I tried, this was my absolute fav!
My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow - Horizon
Baby Basics: The Everyday Essentials
These are the products that make life with a newborn a little simpler. From swaddles and diapers to feeding and bath time staples, these essentials cover the daily needs that every baby—and new parent—actually uses.
Easy swaddle option!! Bonus: it is low-key hilarious and adorable at the same time!
Newborn Swaddles - Arms Up Swaddles for Infants
I find this to be the best booty cream for baby!
Calmoseptine Ointment Tube 4Oz
Sound machine is a non-negotiable! This one comes with a portable one, too. You will use it more than you think!
Hatch Rest Plus and Rest Go Bundle Sound Machine
Used this for both my babies -- worth the price!!
Snuggle Me Organic Curve Infant Lounger - Natural
for the gassy babies! a must!
Mylicon Infant Gas Relief Colic Dye Free Drops - 1 fl oz
Another easy swaddle we used in tandem with the Love to Dream swaddle.
HALO Dream Sleepsack Micro Fleece Swaddle Wrap - Tan Gingham - S
