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Postpartum care essentials
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items Having a hard time finding things that are actually useful for a first time mom? You have come to the right page!
From breastfeeding, to vaginal healing these are the only products I would recommend as a first time mom!
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I do wish these weren’t so thick but they were so cooling for a long time! Definitely made the healing process easier.
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Ice Maxi Pads
These were so soothing for a burn, you can add them to your diaper you make to help keep the pain level down to a minimum!
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
Again, one of my favorite items for pain purposes. Once you make your postpartum diaper, and add this on top you will feel brand new!
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray 2.75oz, 2 Pack
I did this once a week for the first 6 weeks after birth. You just had a little bit of water to the tub with a packet and sit in it for 10 minutes or so. Extremely healing!
Lansinoh Sitz Bath Salts, Postpartum & Hemorrhoid, 10oz
The material of these cooling packs are so soft! I mainly used these for comfort, they also seem to stay cold for a decent amount of time. Another item to help with pain!
PurComfy 2-in-1 Postpartum Ice Pads, 10 Ct
I personally loved this dress for breastfeeding, it made my life so easy. It has a super soft material and is super comfortable! I lived in these dresses for the first few weeks of my babies life.
Ekouaer Women's Button Down Nightgown
These therapy pack work great because you can heat them or freeze them for comfort! I personally warmed them up more than freezing them. They are also super compact and can fit inside your bra!
Lansinoh Breast Therapy Packs, Hot & Cold, 2 Pack
These are on the higher end for price but so worth it! Breastfeeding is a gift and it can definitely be painful, these silver nipples protective cups are so healing so wear!
Momcozy 999 Silver Nursing Cups, Perforated
I drank a glass of this once a day and ate tons of pineapple to help prepare myself for labor. Truly the only thing I think helped things go so smoothly.
Pink Stork Organic Red Raspberry Leaf Labor Tea
I went through so many products as I was breastfeeding trying to find something healing and breastfeeding safe. This is Perfect, the cream is thick so it really heals the cracks instantly! I would put a little on right before a feed and it would real...
Honest Company Mama Calm Nipple Balm 1.75oz
I recommend this over the peri bottle you get in the hospital. Mainly because this tip has an angle up making sure to really get everything nice and clean!
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
Walmart
It sometimes feels silly to wear a diaper but this makes the healing stage so much easier!
Always Discreet Postpartum Underwear,Large
Other
This may not seem essential for postpartum but it really is! It’s the only water bottle that doesn’t spill all over and it helps you keep track of your water intake! It’s super important for your body during this time.
HydroJug