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Postpartum MUST HAVES for winter mamas
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items These were my go to items as I survived postpartum in the winter months 🩷
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Bedtime 💤
Skin Care 🌺
Just because I wanted it 😆
Lady Products 🎀
Bedtime 💤
Grab some PJ sets to feel put together for bed
Joyspun Pajamas & Loungewear
I kept these by my night stand! Worked wonders for middle of night feeds to get my hair out of my face.
Puffy Headband
This was great for middle of the night pumps. I could easily store my breast milk without getting out of bed!
Frigidaire 6-Can Retro Mini Fridge - Black Black-EFMIS229-BLACK
THIS. THIS. Worked wonders for me to just relax especially if I had to sleep during the day.
Sleep Masks - Slip
I had these on for the first 3 months of his life. I was always cold and wanted comfort. 10/10
Women's Slippers: Indoor House Slipper & Clog Styles | UGG®
This kept me warm and comfortable. I was recovering from an emergency c section so this was a win!
Electric Heating Pad for Back, Neck, Abdomen
Perfect for nursing and good to throw on if I just needed fresh pjs!
Joyspun Slips
YOU NEED THIS. I took this to the hospital and used it all through my postpartum journey because I didn’t want the overhead light on to brighten up the whole room. I just needed a little light.
Best Nursery Night Lights
I had two of these one for all my breast-feeding needs in another for all of Teddy’s diaper needs, and we even took one in the car rides with us it was life changing
Diaper Caddy
Again after my C-section, I needed something I could slip on and off that wouldn’t irritate my incisions and this was so convenient
Nightgowns & Sleep Shirts for Women
Whenever I would take a shower, this is the first thing I would throw on because it felt like a warm blanket and it was so nice to keep on as I kinda washed away the day did my skin care and it was a dream!
Women's Robe
This seems so basic but some days I would get in the shower. The baby would start crying and I’d have to immediately get back out so this helped me a lot to keep my hair up when it was wet.
Hair Drying Towels: Beauty & Personal Care
Skin Care 🌺
This saved my skin in the winter months. Also the skincare routine was a win for the nights because it was “me” time 🎉
Hydrating Milky Toner
This saved my skin in the winter months. Also the skincare routine was a win for the nights because it was “me” time 🎉
BYOMA- Face Moisturizer
This was a game changer for my tired/ red eyes. Especially after being up all night long!
Lumify- Eye Drops
This was my lifesaver if I ever had mascara on or anything after a long day to just keep on my nightstand.
Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes- 25 ct
This was next level for me. I would sit and do my cordless pump and roll my face in the morning and it would wake me up and make me feel a little bit more like myself.
Ice Roller
All I need to say, postpartum pimples are no joke. These things saved my life.
Mighty Patch™ Original Acne Hydrocolloid Patch
Again, postpartum acne was my biggest enemy, and this really helped me!
12 Best Face Washes for Sensitive Skin That Cleanse Without Stripping
I’m telling you there were some smells after having a baby and this was the only thing that could knock it in the body wash department
Dove Bar Collection
I became their number one fan after using this product just once because honey I smelled…
Lume Deodorant
Just because I wanted it 😆
I was sat in this thing hours on end and it was so nice because I could snooze while nursing or just relax and prop my feet up
Rocker Recliners
This stayed on my recliner and it was so cozy myself and the baby would snuggle up in it 10 out of 10
Knitted Blankets
These were classic and easy to keep restocked. I went through quite a few of these only because I always felt like I needed a fresh pair, but these were amazing.
Maternity Nursing Maternity Bras
Again, I always had my hair up and out of my face I just had to to feel like I could function in. These were my lifesaver. I legit had them clip to my PJs all the time.
Hair Claw Clips
I had this in every single color. I wore them to the hospital and from the hospital and I still wear them today to work you can dress them up dress them down. I slipped in them, went out to eat in them. I love the set!!
Lounge Sets- Amazon
I feel like I don’t even need to explain this because it says it all in the name energy. Period.
Energy Drink - Cherry Slush / 12 pack
I use this a lot while I was pregnant in so much while I was deep in postpartum depression. It was just nice to have a nightlight in my room and also the sounds from this machine because it just really let me customize it to what I needed for each ni...
Restore 3 - Smart Sound Machine Alarm Clock
This is crazy, but this is my favorite thing that I got while being postpartum because I have little pictures of random moments throughout my day with just me Teddy and my husband. I really cherish these pictures
Disposable Camera
Lady Products 🎀
I legit had boxes of these stashed away for postpartum, and I used every single one of them. I’m so happy I did this before I went into labor.
Postpartum Catch-All Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
This was my go to during the first two weeks of having my baby and whenever I went back to work it was just so convenient and so nice
Momcozy: Best Wearable Breast Pump & Comfort Nursing Bras
Once I started using this during my nursing journey and pumping journey, things went crazy -> my milk supply skyrocketed 10 out of 10
Award-Winning Portable Breast Pumps | Spectra Baby USA
So I used both of these hand pumps and it was really nice when it came to cleaning them so I always had one on deck for pumping just because sometimes I can only pump for five or 10 minutes and these just emptied me out pretty quick. I loved both of ...
Best Manual Breast Pumps
I was gifted this whenever I came home from the hospital and I seriously used every single thing from the band to the underwear to the patches. It was seriously a blessing for me.
C-Section Recovery Kit – Frida | The fuss stops here.
I feel like I don’t need to even explain these please get them to save yourself lol
Cooling Hydrogel Nipple Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
I was gifted the disposable mom cozy nursing pads, and I literally use them so much. I always kept backups on me because I really needed them.
Nursing Pads - Breastfeeding Baby Supplies
I tried all the nipple bombs you can think of and this one literally was my lifesaver. I even used it as Chapstick sometimes lol
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream Safe
I actually use these to lay across my C-section incision because I had so much tenderness and it really really helped me especially with those long nights
Instant Ice Maxi Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
As crazy as this is, I kept it by my recliner or glider in case I got nap trapped
Neck Pillow