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The Perfect Postpartum Party!
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items As someone who is freshly currently going through postpartum with their second child, here are some products that I think are worth it to have on deck for mommy and baby that will make mommies (and daddies life easier) over the things you THINK you n...
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AFTER THE HOSPITAL Recovery(FOR MOM)
BREASTFEEDING/FORMULA
Healthy snacks and nourishment
Sleep and self care
Baby care (for early weeks)
AFTER THE HOSPITAL Recovery(FOR MOM)
These are items that will help you in your healing journey and for the weeks after to heal faster!
These feel like nothing and are a step up from the diapers that you can use even after your healing is done for your regular monthly friend. These are the most comfortable pad i have ever tried
Always Infinity Extra Heavy Absorbency Overnight FlexFoam Sanitary Pads with Wings - Unscented - Size 5 - 22ct
If you prefer the diposable diaper route such as the ones they give you at the hospital, these are just a small way to make you feel more put together.
Always Discreet Boutique Adult Postpartum Incontinence Underwear for Women - Black - S/M - 12ct
Easy-to-squeeze, upside down design with angled neck provides postpartum relief without the mess. Use postpartum, during menstrual periods or as an everyday portable bidet. Holds 10oz. for C-SECTION USE: Cleanse your perineal area during limited mobi...
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Provides immediate relief from burning, itching and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and other rectal and vaginal conditions. The trusted formula contains witch hazel to soothe and protect irritated areas. The ultra-soft pads are also effective for g...
Tucks Medicated Pads Set - 40pc
Dermoplast combines hospital strength Benzocaine with Aloe, lanolin and Menthol to soothe and moisturize skin affected by insect bites and stings or minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites - 2.75oz
Calming comfort for tender areas in a soothing sitz bath soak. Made with a soothing blend of all-natural herbal ingredients including lavender oil, frankincense, aloe vera, plus Epsom sitz bath salts.
Lansinoh Sitz Bath Salts Postpartum Essentials, with Soothing and Calming Ingredients 10oz
These 2-in-1 postpartum padsicles combine instant cold therapy and an absorbent pad in one super chill double-date for your vagina. Perfect for all postpartum vaginal recovery needs, no hospital thievery required.
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
The SLEEPAVO butt cushion for long sitting tailbone are a versatile solution for various discomforts, including tailbone pain, hemorrhoids, sciatica, bed pressure sores, postpartum pregnancy discomfort, and more. Its clever ergonomic design, featurin...
Sleepavo Butt Donut Pillow for Tailbone Pain Relief Cushion - Hemorrhoid Pillows - Sitting Butt Pillow for Office Chair - Sitting Donut Seat Cushion
Bathing wipes are miles better than toilet paper for cleanup after birth, especially if you tear and have to get stitches and still feel like you need to wipe after the peri bottle wash
Equate Premium Heavyweight Bath Cleansing Washcloths, Fragrance-Free, 8-Count, 8 x 8 Cloth.
For the c section mommies! The support you need for Plan C. This Recovery Band keeps you hands-free without worrying about your incision getting bumped. Plus, reusable Hot + Cold Packs slip into the belly and back pockets to relieve cramping, swellin...
Frida Mom C-Section Recovery Band
BREASTFEEDING/FORMULA
These are the essentials to keep mommy the most comfortable she can be after just having delivered. These are things that i think you do need at home before babies arrival!
Its always a good idea just to have at least one backup can or jar of formula in case your breastmilk doesn't come in right away, baby still has to eat. This is one of the best selling and easily accessible formulas!
Enfamil NeuroPro Powder Infant Formula - 20.7oz
For an organic option, this is the a best selling newer certified organic brand both in the European Union and well as USDA. This is a whole milk based option that uses whole cows milk from grass-fed cows. There are no palm oils, no soy, and no fish ...
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula Powder - 28.2oz
Another top selling “cleaner” option would be this brand! This brand take a protein blend to more closely mimic breastmilk through the use of whole milk and fewer “fillers” or additives.
ByHeart Infant Formula – Gentle, Easy-to-Digest – Made with Organic, Grass-Fed Whole Milk
If you don't want to drop the cash to figure out which formula will work best for your newborn, I would also keep a pack of ready to use formula on deck just in case, or if you want to try different brands, this is a more cost effective way to do so.
Enfamil NeuroPro Ready to Feed Infant Formula Bottles - 2 fl oz Each/6ct
For the nursing mommy, YOU NEED A NURSING BRA, if you're anything like me and you tend to have an oversupply or engorged breasts no matter what you do, this bra is life changing for the pain and discomfort and has a comfortable amount of support!
Women's Nursing Seamless Bra - Auden™ Black S: Maternity, Wireless, Convertible, Scoop Back
This hand pump is a godsend whether you dont have access to your baby, or your electric pump. This is also relatively silent and doesnt require any batteries or anything. This provides instant relief. This is also a 2 in 1 with the manual breast pump...
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Manual + Silicone Suction Breast Pump - 5oz
for clogged ducts that make feeding a chore, Lecithin is a favorite of breastfeeding experts and lactation consultants because it is a natural fat elmusifier. This means it breaks up fat globules in breast milk, helping it flow through the ducts easi...
Legendairy Milk Sunflower Lecithin - 60ct
100% NATURAL AND SAFE FOR BABY– No need to remove before breastfeeding. Made with a single natural ingredient, and never any petroleum, parabens, fragrance, or taste. SOOTHES SORE NIPPLES – Rich, spreadable Lanolin Nipple Cream provides soothing prot...
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
Some sort of breast pads could be a good idea if you do leave the house often or have to go back to work and are still breastfeeding!
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 60ct
No more crying over leaked milk! Make the most of every drop with Munchkin’s Silicone Breast Milk Collector Cups. A smart alternative to breast pads, these wearable milk collection cups sit discreetly inside your nursing bra and passively capture eve...
Munchkin Silicone Breast Milk Collector Cup with Storage Plug - 2pk
if you know or dont and would like to be prepared for every scenario, you might get engorged breasts and for instant comfort in this case would be either to put hot or cold packs on them! Lansinoh Hot & Cold Breast Therapy gel packs provide thera...
Lansinoh Therapy Packs with Soft Covers, Hot and Cold Breast Pads - 2pk
If you find you have a great let down off the rip, you wont want to waste a drop! Freeze that milk and use when needed for supplemental feeding as well as drop some ounces in a bath for baby if they have skin concerns
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags, Fast Freeze & Thaw Breast Milk Bags for Baby Bottle Feeding - 50ct/6oz
Healthy snacks and nourishment
The hard part of pushing or enduring a surgery to meet your little one but its not over! You have to replenish what was lost and regain energy and strength to produce milk (if you choose to breastfeed) here are some quick snacks you might want to hav...
Some sort of handy protein bar! My whole family likes these, even kiddos, and they will for sure quench that sweet tooth. Throw them in the microwave too, and they taste likes brownies, yum!
BUILT Bar, Puff Protein Snack Bars, Protein, Collagen, Variety Pack, Sample Mix Box, 12 Count
Some sort of frozen food is good to have for at least the first week home with baby. So its a good idea to have something stocked up for when you get home, cause the last thing on my mind with a while trying to navigate life with a new little one is ...
Costco Same-Day
If you know you tend to get tired easily, i mean, your body is going through a lot, maybe pack some electrolytes with you and make yourself a little mocktail!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Vegan Powder Electrolyte Supplements - Lemon Lime - 0.56oz each/3ct
If you were taking a prenatal through your pregnancy and you didnt finish the bottle, You should finish them out especially if you plan to breastfeed, those extra vitamins might help with energy as well
Nature Made Prenatal with Folic Acid + DHA, Prenatal Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Softgels - 90ct
Sleep and self care
The sleeping schedule is a hassle especially the first week when most babies have their days and nights switched. Here are some recommendations to make your nights……. not so sleepless and easier for mom and baby.
Although not an absolute, a nursing pillow can help babies with a stronger latch while not compromising moms comfortability. sometimes, its dang hard finding a good position when you're exhausted at a 2 am feeding!
Frida Mom Adjustable Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding and ...
Does anyone love sitting in hospital gowns? I wanted to take a shower and put my own clothes on ASAP and having a good quality robe still leaves easy access for baby for skin to skin! Pockets are also a plus!
Organic Turkish Waffle Robe in Silver
In the same vain as the hospital gown, what about the hospital socks. They're just not the most flattering and do they fit any body right? It was nice to have a pair of slippers handy in the hospital as well as home! I brought my crocs and they doubl...
Classic Clog
An easy access top is alos a must in case you have to whip out the milk at any given time, something like this is also nice because of the little bit of compression!
FITS EVERYBODY LACE TRIANGLE CAMI | ONYX
Baby care (for early weeks)
Some, the hospital will give, but here are some things you might want to pack as well, just in case!
Pack of newborn diapers and possibly even size One, you're gonna go through them anyways!
Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers - Newborn - 31ct
Pack of baby wipes! You can start with small packs to see if baby takes to them well and doesn't get any weird skin reactions
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes - 168ct
Newborn skin is extremely sensitive, so a cream or balm such as vaseline is good to have for a multitude of skin concerns
Aquaphor Baby 3-in-1 Diaper Rash Relief Cream - 3.5oz
I think all babies come out with looooong claws, and it seems like you have to cut them as soon as they've entered the world, these clippers and file make it less scary to touch those tiny nails with
Frida Baby NailFrida The SnipperClipper Nail Care Set
Onesies! prefferably with feet and hand covers as well as a 2 way zipper for easy diaper changes!
Unisex 2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Footed One-Piece 3-Pack for Baby | Old Navy
Swaddle blankets make baby still feel like theyre in the womb, so these make feedings and sleeping easier for them, and you!
aden + anais essentials Swaddle - Beige - 4pk
babies throw up, its a good idea to have multiple burp cloths with you as their little bellies are still getting used to eating outside of the womb.
Baby 3pk Muslin Burp Cloth - Cloud Island™: Cotton, 0-12 Months, 19.5" x 8.25", Recycled Content