Favorite Postpartum Products
the best items that I bought and actually used
When I was pregnant and preparing for postpartum, I was influenced to buy certain items that I ultimately did not need. I succumbed to the allure of a perfectly stacked bedside caddy. Below are the products that I actually use(d) frequently and love. I’ve compiled a list so that if I’m pregnant again in the future, I’ll remember. Everyone’s journey is completely different, so some of these items may not be necessary for you. To each her own, but these did not do me wrong. If you have some favorites or items that you found were not as great as advertised, let me know!
I moved 6 weeks before I gave birth, and my nesting urge was strong. Clearly, this branched out to labor and delivery prep. I will eventually write a list of nontoxic skincare and bath products I switched to as well.
What I Used and Loved:
This one from Amazon was top of my list (found via Ilana Torbiner), but I ended up wanting something a little less cumbersome so I bought this one from Frida Mom instead and never regretted it. I still love it and like that it’s compact enough to travel with but does the job. That said, once I entered my third trimester, I fully understood why someone would want the larger, U shaped pregnancy pillow. If I had more storage space, I might have opted for both.
To lessen the chances of tearing while pushing.
To minimize stretching in pregnancy and soothe dry skin. This one from Osea is nontoxic and a great consistency. I think the development of stretch marks have a large genetic component but it doesn’t hurt to use this.
Melts and soothes. It’s made with coconut, so if you’re allergic you’ll want to avoid.
Helped with healing in the beginning immensely. Recommended by a lactation consultant.
Worth the hype.
Worth having on hand and using in the first couple of weeks postpartum.
These were the perfect size. These, the peribottle, and the hydrogels may have been the best things from Frida Mom.
Great for breastfeeding in the early postpartum days. I didn’t end up wearing this when I gave birth. I bought the Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials kit, but didn’t end up using a few things in it.
Hospital Perineal Spray
This stuff was the best. No link to it but it was one of the most used postpartum products - and most helpful in healing quickly.
These are worth it. I used them often and luckily had a smooth delivery and recovery, so for me, 2 packs of them was more than enough.
Little Remedies Gas Relief Drops
We haven’t had to use these much (thankfully), but when we have they have seemed helpful for moments of gas pain.
Lovebug Organic Vitamin D and Probiotic Drops
These have been great but not sure if they caused a bit of an increase in spit up so…
Wellements Vitamin D and Probiotic Drops
Trying these this week. So far, so good. Also, they are made with olive oil and coconut oil, respectively so you aren’t dealing with seed oils.
Sometimes, the mainstream classic is the best for a reason.
Started out with Mustela, which I love BUT it wasn’t truly unscented. The Mustela shampoo we have is and we love it, but the wash was not. Learned the hard way to triple check that whatever we use has no scent and the Aveeno has been great.
Helpful for baby eczema.
Essential for dry skin and the diaper area.
My husband and I are huge fans. They’re expensive but they do live up to the hype. We were gifted the 1s and just bought a pack of 2s. The wipes are good too but in my opinion, WetWipes are just as good and cheaper. I wish it were easier to buy these diapers as one offs instead of a subscription or a purchase paired with the wipes.
A close second to Coterie! Definitely not as soft but a way better price point. Trying Kirkland as well!
These Eberjey ones are so soft and comforting. I love a good pajama set.
Some Other Faves…
Also sharing one of the yoga workouts I did since it was one of the most enjoyable and helpful things I did during pregnancy (including the in person birth class I took through the same place). Prenatal yoga (I did them virtually) at Prenatal Yoga Center. And this candle that is made from coconut wax, so burning it is less toxic.