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Products I Actually Needed Post Partum
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items Despite hours of research online, the amount of 2 am shopping sprees that I needed to survive post partum were -shocking- to say the least.
Now that I am two years out, and no longer vitamin deficient, here is a quick list of what I actually should’...
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Post Birth Care
Late Night Survival
Health and Wellness
Misc Lifesavers
Post Birth Care
This got lost in the sheets when we were in the mother baby unit and my husband was forced to drive to buy me more. This, this is the most life saving item you can have. Those hospital rooms are bright and you’ll be taking a lot of daytime nap naps a...
Sleep Eye Mask - up&up™
“I won’t need that” is an untrue statement. 8/10 chance you’ll be ordering this in the hospital. Just bring it with you. The donut saves us.
Sleepavo Butt Donut Pillow for Tailbone Pain Relief Cushion - Hemorrhoid Pillows - Sitting Butt Pillow for Office Chair - Sitting Donut Seat Cushion
Ok ok, I know. I thought my husband would stay awake and wake up when I needed him. Ends up, the adrenaline dump for dads puts them OUT. A water gun is life saving when you are trapped in a chair or bed and need a sleeping person to help you.
NERF Super Soaker Mini Dunk-Fill
Sure the hospital ones are free, but this one? You don’t have to bend. 100/10
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle: Non-Toxic, Feminine Care Set
It’s a cold pack, support, and a good physical reminder to brace before laughing/coughing/sneezing. Not to mention protection from random baby kicks.
Frida Mom C-Section Recovery Band: Abdomen Support, Instant Cold Pack, Feminine Care Set, 3 Pieces
Hot tip: buy two sizes, the one you think you’ll wear and one size up. Our bellies deserve extra comfort after birth and sizing up can be a life saver.
Always Discreet Boutique Adult Postpartum Incontinence Underwear for Women - Black - Large - 18ct
Late Night Survival
This tiny sound machine saved us so frequently we bought more. For whatever reason, this frequency stops crying so fast!
Yogasleep Travel Kit for Parents, Hushh® White Noise Machine for Baby & Hushh® Travel Case
Ends up half of the sleep battle with a lot of newborns is purely temperature! This thermometer made it easy to know what layers he should be in to sleep soundly.
ThermoPro TP358W Hygrometer Indoor Thermometer for Home (iOS & Android) Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer Range to 260FT Humidity Monitor
No unbuttoning onesies during naps! These are amazing. Also in short sleeve.
Baby Carter's 4-Pack Side-Snap Tees
The best for summer! Match TOG ratings to the season you need.
HALO 100% Cotton 0.5 TOG Sleepsack Wearable Blanket - Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillar L
Any bouncing or vibration loving newborns need this! It is a life saver for naps.
Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother
Health and Wellness
Ends up post partum uses a LOT of vitamins. Make sure you’re taking a high quality vitamin for post partum, especially if you are nursing.
Ritual Prenatal Multivitamin with Folate, Choline, Vegan Omega-3 DHA and Chelated Iron Vegan Capsules - Citrus Essenced - 60ct
You need way more nutrition than you think to recover!
Orgain Organic Vegan Plant Based Protein Powder - Vanilla Bean - 16.32oz: Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, 1-Pack
Post partum comes with a LOT, including weird weird skin. This product helps!
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Ceramides for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 3 fl oz
Bonus, these also make a good quick wash up when you can’t get in a full shower. They don’t leave a residue or dry out your skin. Easy to travel with!
Olay Daily Facials Hydrating Cleansing Cloths - Scented - 66ct: Oil-Free, Soap-Free, For Normal To Dry Skin
It was not always easy to stand at the mirror to brush my teeth. These made it easy to still take care of myself.
Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Travel Toothbrushes - Mini - Peppermint - Trial Size -24ct
Misc Lifesavers
I had a COLICKY boy. Sometimes noise cancelling is what keeps us from sobbing a while. These earbuds saved us!
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds - Ice Blue
I hope you’re reading this before your baby shower. Ends up, opening and closing a manual recliner while holding a newborn after birth SUCKS. Electric recliner, rocker, with a usb port included? This is already being bought for our next child.
Graco Teddi Nursery Power Recliner Swivel Glider with USB - Ivory Boucle
The portable domed bassinet and portable changing tables are life changing! The pack and play is a great sleep surface once they outgrow the bassinet. We used this more than our fancy bassinet and crib.
Graco Travel Dome Lux Playard - Linden
Fussy newborn? No more. They melt into comfort when being baby worn. We liked this carrier a lot!
KeaBabies Original Baby Wraps Carrier, Baby Sling Carrier, Stretchy Infant Carrier for Newborn, Toddler (Stone Gray)