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First Time Mum Essentials: For Mum
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items Becoming a mum for the first time can feel exciting but overwhelming, and knowing what you actually need makes a huge difference. This list brings together tried-and-tested essentials (by me!) for new mums – from comfort items for recovery, to practi...
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Hospital Essentials
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Hospital Essentials
Sure Roll-On Deodorant is a brilliant choice for your hospital bag. After birth, when you want something reliable and low-fuss, roll-on works so much better than sprays. It lasts longer, feels gentle on the skin, and keeps you feeling fresh and confi...
Sure Nonstop Protection Cotton Dry Anti-Perspirant Roll On 50 ml
Always Night Time Pads are perfect for those early postpartum days when you need extra protection and peace of mind. They’re longer and more absorbent than regular pads, giving you reliable coverage overnight or during the day when bleeding is heavie...
Always Sanitary Pads
A nightdress is an absolute must for your hospital bag and those first days after birth – for very obvious reasons! This one from M&S is great quality, super comfortable, and practical too. The fact that it comes in red is a real bonus, as red or...
Cotton Modal Revere Nightshirt
These incontinence underwear from Superdrug are a real game-changer for new mums. They’re soft, comfortable, and discreet, while giving you the confidence and protection you need during postpartum recovery. I found them to be the best balance of qual...
Incontinence Pants
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A bath bomb is such a lovely little luxury to have ready for when you’re home from hospital. After those first intense days, a relaxing bath can feel like a real treat and a chance to recharge. Any bath bomb will do, but my personal favourite is the ...
Handmade Bath Bombs | Luxury Bath Fizzers
A good face mask is the perfect extra touch for a relaxing bath once you’re home from hospital. I think the ones you apply and wash off are much nicer (and better value) than single-use sheet masks, as they feel more indulgent and last longer.
My f...
Beauty Sleep | Relax & Unwind Fresh Face & Body Mask
Magnesium tablets are a real essential for supporting good sleep, especially after birth when rest can be hard to come by. I use them religiously and find they make such a difference in helping me relax and drift off more easily. A simple but powerfu...
Magnesium Supplements, Tablets & Vitamins