Postpartum Must Haves (great for the nursing mama too!)
So here we are, four babies in and I can tell you some of my favorite brands and items for postpartum recovery. Aside from needing diapers and wipes for your baby, there are some other basic must haves that you need for you and baby for those first few weeks. Today I will link those right here for you!
If you haven’t already, check out my post about organizing my postpartum must haves in our Mollie Ollie caddy. Any diaper caddy will work, but we really love the one from Mollie Ollie.
There’s really just some basics you need when you have a baby - something comfortable to wear, something for your bottom, something for the “girls” and some basic essentials to just make things easier!
My Postpartum Must Haves
Mushie Swaddles - I love muslin swaddles and these organic ones come in many different, beautiful colors. They are super soft and have a great price point.
Itsy Ritsy pacifiers - I picked these up on a whim and we loved them so much that we had to order more. They have the same nipple as the soothie pacifier, which of course is a great nipple for breastfeeding mamas to use. I just think these pacifiers are so fun!
Summer Swaddles - We have long used the summer infant velcro swaddles and to this day, they are still a must have for me! It’s so easy and convenient to just swaddle baby up in there and keep them snug. There’s no guessing or figuring out how to swaddle, because with this it’s just so easy!
Disposable Nursing Pads - While I typically use reusable nursing pads, I like disposable ones at first because I find that cracked nipples respond better to disposable ones AND no new mama wants to have to worry about extra laundry!
Oils and Supplements for support - I love a good oil routine to support my emotions, hormones and our sleep. I also love natural supplements that can provide a healthy, energy boost. To learn more about my postpartum oils, check out this fun post.
Always Discreet Underwear - This is by far my favorite “new” find for postpartum care. Normally I would use large pads and my underwear, but you then go through SO many pads, sometimes mess up your underwear and it’s just not as comfortable. With these I was able to be more comfortable and feel more protected. The Always Discreet Boutique ones were my favorite and fit under shorts and pants well!
Mollie Ollie Diaper Caddy - Perfect for all of your essentials to keep in your room, by your pumping chair or wherever you and baby will be!
Nursing Gowns - I learned by the time that my third baby came along that nursing gowns were the way to go. Just wear them all day and throw on a cardigan for when company comes over. I have worn these outside and worn these around family. While I have many styles, these two Amazon finds are my FAV!
Motherlove Nipple Cream - THE BEST. And organic and safe for baby, which is better than most lanolins on the market.
Lansinoh Soothie - These gel pads are lifesavers for sore and cracked nipples. Definitely stock up on a few boxes of these!
Seedlings Baby Products - Are you wanting the sweetest, most heavenly baby scent? Seedlings by Young Living is my favorite! And let me just say, lathering your baby in this calms them and relaxes them. You can thank some beautiful calming oils for that!
Additional Must Haves for moms who pump!
Lansinoh Milk Storage Bags, Medela Steam Bags and a good pump!
Other than these great items and brands, remember that you need rest! You need self care, you need good food and you need lots of time to bond with your new baby. Enjoy the time and most of all, enjoy the cuddles and snuggles from your new little one.
