Here’s everything I actually used and loved after birth.
Sections
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Pumping
Baby Essentials
Recovery
Pumping
love being able to control this from an app, charging case is wireless, and the HEATED function is a game changer
eufy Security Heated Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro
MUST have on-hand for preventing clogged ducts turning into something worse
Legendairy Milk Sunflower Lecithin 1200mg
honestly. my favorite pump
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump with Bottle
make sure you purchase WITH the lid so you're not crying over spilled milk
haakaa Manual Breast Pump with Silicone Cap
Idk these are magic
Koala Babycare The Original Silver Nursing Cups
Perfectly compact
Skip Hop Baby Breastmilk Cooler Bag
Larger Capacity Travel Breastmilk Chiller with 2pcs Baby Bottles for Breastmilk Storage with 360° Total Cooling for 24 Hours
Momcozy 22oz Portable Breast Milk Cooler
for Working Moms and Travel, Portable Carrying Case for Breastmilk Storage, Fit for Spectra S1/S2
Spectra Pump Bag, Pumping Bag with Cooler
Up to 34 oz. - Bottle Cooler Keeps Milk for Up to 20 Hours, Connects w/Most Pumps
CERES CHILL OG Breastmilk Storage Container
Moringa-Based Lactation Supplement to Support Breast Milk Supply—Non-GMO, Organic Herbs, Vegan, Kosher
Motherlove More Milk Moringa (60 Liquid caps)
add to breakfast oatmeal
Kate Naturals Brewers Yeast Powder for Lactation
Used it almost every feed/pump those first couple weeks as you get used to nursing
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream 1.41oz 2 Pack
After the lansinoh cream, keep on between feeds
Koala Babycare Original 100% Silver Nipple Shields
This worked better for me than Kate’s Naturals
Legendairy Milk Brewer's Yeast Powder 16oz
Baby Essentials
Baby LOVES sitting in this bouncer while I make breakfast
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss
We have multiple play mats and I really didn't think this one would be any different… but it is truly her favorite
LOVEVERY The Play Gym - Stage-Based Activity Mat
the only way i could get ANYTHING done for the first 3 months
Solly Baby Wrap
smells amazing. use it to wipe down face & hands on the nights baby doesn't need a bath - constantly repurchasing
Mustela Baby Cleansing Water
no notes
JJGoo Bath Kneeler with Elbow Rest Pad Set
we tried every baby moisturizer and this was by far better than tubby todd for my baby and clearing newborn acne
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Sooo soft - doubles as baby’s favorite toy lol
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, Pack of 10
Lifesaver - have on hand for those first two months
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free, 1oz
Tried both this and the owlet. Returned the owlet.
Nanit Essentials Smart Baby Monitor 1080p HD
Love this diaper bag
Neoprene Olive Diaper Backpack w/ Pouch
Recovery
Easier to use than the hospital peri bottle
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida
Very comfy for post-birth
Frida Mom Postpartum Disposable Boyshorts
Didn’t need the cooling foam, just these on pads did the trick
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
If there’s one thing you pack in your hospital bag… it should be this. I would not have been able to sleep a minute in the awful hospital beds without this
GENIANI XL Electric Heating Pad 12x24" Gray
Nothing worse than having to get up to fill up a tiny plastic cup in the middle of the night. Keep a large bottle with a straw on hand
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
Robe for nursing - I preferred a gown with buttons
Ekouaer Maternity Nursing Gown & Robe Set
Liveddddd in these postpartum. Last thing you want is to be wearing shorts/pants when recovering