The Ultimate Postpartum Supply Kit
So you’ve crafted a birth plan, decorated your nursery, and carefully curated a registry of cute baby gear….but have you stocked your cabinets with postpartum supplies? 😮
Never fear! Read on for a comprehensive list of everything you need for your postpartum recovery. I’ve got your back!
•Pads: I recommend having one pack of depends https://amzn.to/3xkFvaY or overnights https://amzn.to/4b8Snia for the first week, one pack of regular absorbency https://amzn.to/3Vzwt2a , and one pack of liners on hand https://amzn.to/3KK6Bv8 , and then can buy more of whatever size suits you best. Any brand is fine. Many people also use period underwear https://amzn.to/3RzPcJx , which are great! Just no tampons or menstrual cups.
•Peri bottle (for gentle cleaning after bathroom use): https://amzn.to/3KxAor0
•Witch hazel pads or cooling pads: https://amzn.to/3XajxBV or foam https://amzn.to/4edNyH9
•Sitz bath: https://amzn.to/4cqrFD5
•Comfortable, high-waisted underwear: https://amzn.to/3V9uOzT I recommend BLACK, high waisted, one size up from your pre pregnancy size
•Nipple cream: https://amzn.to/3VxX7cY you don’t need to rinse this off before feeding and can use any leftover after breastfeeding for dry skin or lips
•Breast pads: disposable https://amzn.to/3x4XdPB or reusable https://amzn.to/4bOIkQy
•Nursing bras https://amzn.to/4b8AHDB and/or tank tops https://amzn.to/3VKJ4kk
•Tylenol (acetaminophen) https://amzn.to/4en3Q0z and Motrin (ibuprofen) https://amzn.to/4enVbuN
•Stool softeners: IYKYK. https://amzn.to/45ayC8M
•Epsom salt (for sitz baths): https://amzn.to/4ea78Eg or https://amzn.to/3V3Uk9C
•Ice packs (for perineal swelling): disposable https://amzn.to/3yPiRb9 or reusable https://amzn.to/3Kyakw2
•Heating pad (for muscle aches): https://amzn.to/3wUSArv
•Breast pump (manual or electric): I recommend Aeroflow because they work directly with your insurance to tell you what is covered by your plan! I like Spectra pumps a lot, but Medela and the wearables (Elvie, Willow) are great too https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com
•Milk storage bags or containers: disposable https://amzn.to/3yPjb9R or reusable https://amzn.to/45jUQoP or can freeze in bottles https://amzn.to/3VawE3E
•Nipple comfort items: I love silverette cups https://amzn.to/3x6Md4s and hydrogel pads https://amzn.to/3Rbj0ft
•Nursing pillow: many people (myself included) use regular pillows, but if you want a specific breastfeeding support, I recommend this one https://amzn.to/3VtEKpd
•Reusable water bottle: your favorite, full at all times!! The best water bottle is the one that you’ll use. I’m a simple modern gal these days https://amzn.to/4aNhDuh
•Healthy snacks (nuts, granola bars, fruit) right next to wherever you’ll be feeding. Breastfeeding hunger is real!! Keep a snack basket in the nursery, next to your bed, in the living room, all the places
