When you’re putting together a baby registry, it can be really easy to get distracted by all the adorable baby products and forget about the essentials. It’s so fun to pick out newborn outfits, nursery decor, and toys, but it’s important to also register for postpartum recovery products.
After you give birth, your body is going through a lot. When you’re dealing with the physical recovery and taking care of a newborn, you want to make sure you have all the postpartum care items you need on hand. Here are some postpartum recovery products to put on your baby registry:
Momcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly Wrap
When you’re pregnant, there’s a lot of strain on your back and core muscles. After giving birth, things don’t just magically go back to normal — it takes time for your body to recover. Plus, you’re spending a lot of time holding and feeding your baby (whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding). It’s a lot for the body to handle. Set yourself up for success by registering for a hospital-grade postpartum belly wrap — it provides lower back support, abdominal compression, and comfort. The Momcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly Wrap uses their patented Ergonest Support Structure™ to relieve lower back pain, providing comfort and support. The fabric is soft, breathable, and nearly invisible under clothing, so you can wear it at home or out and about.
Proof Postpartum Underwear
Whether you give birth vaginally or via C-section, you’ll deal with postpartum bleeding. Once you move away from the hospital-provided pads and mesh underwear, you’ll still want leak protection. These high-waisted postpartum underwear, designed specifically for soaking up blood, are a great option. They’re not only super absorbent, they’re also soft and comfortable.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit
You don’t have to buy every product separately — there are a lot of premade kits out there! This set from Frida Mom includes an upside-down peri bottle, disposable underwear (similar to the mesh hospital underwear), instant ice maxi pads, perineal healing foam, perineal cooling pad liners, and a convenient storage caddy.
Dermoplast
Dermoplast pain-relieving spray is a new mom’s best friend. Many hospitals will provide Dermoplast in the hospital, but it can be helpful to have more. Dermoplast provides soothing relief for pain and itching, which makes it a postpartum essential.
Kindred Bravely Soothing Belly & Back Get Pack Set
$16.90
from
Kindred Bravely
Heat and cold therapy can be really helpful for postpartum healing. These gel packs can be quickly heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer to provide targeted relief for aches and pains. Use these gel packs on your lower abdomen to help with cramping, put them on your breasts for nursing relief, or place them on your perineal area to ease pain.
Burt's Bees Baby Mama Bee Belly Butter
$12.99
from
Burt's Bees Baby
As your belly shrinks back down after giving birth, it can be helpful to continue applying lotion or oil to the skin (or start doing this if you didn’t during pregnancy). Your skin has to stretch a lot during pregnancy, so a nourishing belly butter can help improve skin elasticity — even after pregnancy. Gently massage the belly butter into the abdomen to promote better circulation and aid in the healing process (don’t do any belly massage after a C-section).
Earth Mama Organics Periodic Tea
$6.99
from
Earth Mama Organics
Earth Mama Organics has a variety of teas for pregnancy and postpartum. This specific tea supports the body during periods, postpartum, and perimenopause — and the herbal cinnamon blend is delicious and nourishing.
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