These postpartum essentials are must haves. These are what got me through those newborn trenches.
I used my computer to watch so much tv while recovering postpartum
Computers & Tablets
Highly recommend buying a good nursing bra like this one! If I didn’t wear a bra those first few months there would be milk everywhere.
Nursing Bras
Highly recommend buying a nursing tank! It’s so easy for breastfeeding on the go.
Maternity, Breastfeeding & Postpartum Tank Tops
Nipple butter and lanolin saved my nipples during those first few weeks of breastfeeding.
Lanolin Skincare Products For Your Face | Lanolips USA
These postpartum kits are so helpful! Some of these items I received at the hospital but it was nice to have extras!
Birth Recovery & Postpartum
Buy these!! There’s a few different brands that sell these ice packs but these were a lifesaver for me postpartum. Especially because I had a tear and was sore for a couple weeks after giving birth.
Postpartum Ice Pack Pads
Definitely need some milk storage bags if you decide to pump. I’m back to work now and I’m using these everyday while at work.
Milk Storage Bags for Breastfeeding Supplies with Secure Design
I used these but i recommend buying some sort of leggings or shorts with compression to help pull everything back together.
Maternity Shorts
They give you some of these in the hospital but I highly recommend buying extras for later.
Disposable Underwear Womens
Along with the nursing bra, this one is also very good!
Maternity, Nursing and Pumping Lounge & Sleep Bras
Hatch sound machine and alarm clock!
Hatch
One of these nursing pillows was fantastic for me as a first time mom. I used it a lot those first few months while I was getting the hang of breastfeeding.
Nursing Pillows in Feeding(347)
Go ahead and buy a 40oz water bottle right now. Once you start pumping or nursing you will never have enough water.
40oz water bottles
Buy in bulk of these!! They help so much while nursing or pumping because you will never have enough water and these help hydrate and replenish your electrolytes.
Liquid I.V.
This is my current wearable pump that I use at work and it is great!
S12 Pro Wearable Breast Pump | Efficient & Quiet
Highly highly recommend one of these to be able to put your baby down in a safe spot while you get things done! This or an automatic one would be a great addition!
Ergonomic Bouncer Balance Soft | BabyBjörn
A baby carrier is a must have too!! I have a stage 5 clinger and she loves to be wrapped up in this and has been since she was a few weeks old.
Ergonomic Baby Carriers and Baby Wrap Carriers
Another baby carrier I used all the time when my daughter was a baby. This wrap is breathable and soft.
Soft, Breathable Newborn Wraps
Help keep your lips moisturized.
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate
Love their cardigans and socks!! Great for every day use.
Women's Accessories | Socks, Hats & More
You definitely need some cute pajamas to make yourself feel more put together. I know I did. Also having a top that buttoned up was easier for breastfeeding through the night.
