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Postpartum Essentials
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items Everything that actually helps you survive those first weeks postpartum from comfort items to must haves for recovery and baby snuggles.
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Hospital Bag
Home Essentials
Breastfeeding Supplies
Hospital Bag
A practical, easy to pack hospital bag guide with everything you need (and nothing you don’t).
One thing I always seemed to forget but being on my phone during those late night feeds kept me awake… but I may have shopped too much 😆
USB Type-C Cables : Cell Phone Adapters & Chargers
This might seem weird but they were so much more comfortable than the giant pads. They didn’t move around and easier to dispose of too.
Depend Silhouette products at Target
This makes you feel so cozy and more yourself than the itchy hospital gowns. Plus I always had trouble getting nursing hospital gowns. Bringing my own was so much easier.
Labor & Delivery Gowns
This is so important. The hospital can be so dry!
Chapstick Total Hydration Lip Balm | SPF & Moisturizing
It is big enough to fit all your needs but still stylish! Plus all the pockets are essential when using it as a diaper bag too.
Itzy Ritzy Weekender Travel Bag, Midnight Black
I loved having these for the shower to keep my feet off the floor. They are comfortable and easy to slip on. Plus they had enough grip to keep me from slipping.
Flip Flops Sandals
Easy put on shoes that are warm and cozy were essential to me those first few weeks.
Women's Slippers & Shoes
Home Essentials
Everything you’ll actually want once you’re home from the hospital.
These were so much better than the ice packs from the hospital because they actually stayed in place! I was sad I didn’t have them my first two births!
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
I was glad to have extra when I got home. They were so soothing especially after the first time you go postpartum 😵💫
Tucks products at Target
100% better than the one from the hospital. It is much easier to handle and spray.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
After a few kids this may be my top recommendation. Helps keep pressure off of areas that are sore. It makes sitting up right so much easier especially during those late night feeds.
Dr. Frederick's 15" Inflatable Donut Pillow
It helps everything go back down to normal if you keep up with it during postpartum. I definitely noticed a difference when I wore mine!
Maternity and Postpartum Belly Wraps & Belly Bands
I think this speaks for itself but you will be grateful for this the first couple of weeks.
Squatty Potty
Breastfeeding Supplies
From pumps to nipple cream, here’s everything that makes breastfeeding smoother and a little less stressful.
Skip the lanolin. This goes on so much smoother and it helps prevent chapped nipples.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter - 2 fl oz
I’m an overproducer and I went through disposables way too much. These were great to save money and honestly they were more comfortable to wear.
Reusable Breast Pads
These were great for times when I was out and about if I didn’t want to mess with the reusable ones. I felt like they had good absorbency.
Disposable Breast Pads - 100ct - up&up
This is always my go to baby shower gift. After having mastitis a few times I have two sets of these. One always in the freezer and one ready to warm up!
Breast Feeding Ice Packs | Lansinoh & Embark
This was so much better than trying to use an electric toothbrush. It is very soft and the shape makes it easy to maneuver. It holds a long charge and the added heat really helps break up the clogs.
Milkmakers Warm Touch Lactation Body Massager
I never had issues with leaking when storing them in the fridge or freezer. The spout on the side made it so much easier to pour.
Motif Medical Breastmilk Storage Bags
It makes pumping so much easier when on the go or at work. They are comfortable and pump efficiently to empty you. As someone that struggles with mastitis it’s important to have a pump that has a strong pump.
Momcozy Air 1 Ultra-slim Breast Pump