My Favorite Postpartum Must-Haves

After having Hudson in August, I wanted to share some of my favorite products that helped during postpartum recovery. From my favorite leggings to my favorite book, take a look at the links below. These would be helpful gifts for an expecting mother or simply add them to your Amazon cart for yourself, because we all know….you deserve it!

My Favorite Products:

Amazon High Rise leggings- These are the absolute BEST! They are a Lululemon Dupe of their Align joggers and to be honest, I like these ones way more than the actual Lululemon ones. They fit me a lot better. They are often out of stock, so if you can grab them while they are available, I would highly recommend! (I ordered the navy blue ones).

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Next, for all breastfeeding mamas, this Earth Mama Organics product is an absolute must have!

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Another one of my MUST have products are these PJs. I purchased two sets and I am thinking about purchasing two more. Postpartum or not, these things are SO incredibly comfy.

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They also have these in a long sleeve or nightgown option as well. A perfect postpartum gift for that new mama! Or heck, its even a perfect gift for your mom or sister for Christmas!

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Another one of my favorites is this cozy robe! This is the Barefoot Dreams dupe and it is so soft and cozy. I love this! It comes in Gray or cream, I bought the cream one. I even wore this during labor. Postpartum or not, I love a good robe!

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My brest friend. Quite literally. I prefer this nursing pillow over the boppy. It seems to stay up higher and support the baby better, especially if sitting in a bed or if you do not have a sturdy backrest.

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Hands down the best pump. I used to use a Medela pump and this one works soooo much better. I get twice the amount of milk using this pump.

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Although this is a book prepping your child for the baby on the way, we still read this book now. We read countless books about the baby that was going to enter into our lives and this one is hands down the best! It explains things to kids with the perfect, kid-focused vocabulary.

https://rstyle.me/+8Z2zAn16SDxIFTHj4HkXGQ

This baby book is everything! I love how it is set up and I love it more than the one I purchased for Sadie. The pockets that are laid within the book are the BEST! I have kept all of the cards and hospital mementos tucked inside of those pockets and it is so incredibly convenient.

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This is perfect for lounging on the couch or laying your sleeping baby in for a nap. We love this product.

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Next, I applied this every single night (almost) of the last few months of pregnancy to help with stretch marks. I had barely any stretch marks with Sadie and only have a couple small ones this pregnancy and I think it is due to this, as I used this both pregnancies. I know some say stretch marks are due to genetics (and I mostly agree) but it cant hurt to keep your skin hydrated, which reduces your skins ability to drastically stretch. I also apply it now, as it can help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

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I have also heard people speak wonders about this Neutrogena product for stretch marks as well.

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I had a sitz bath on hand after Sadie’s birth but I never ended up using it. This time around, I used it multiple times a day and I am a strong believer that it aided in a quick healing and faster recovery! (See next product below)

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This is the specific sitz soak I use and add to to the sitz bath, made with the purest salts and pure essential oils, which help soothe and relax those healing areas.

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Those post-placenta delivery cramps? The WORST. One thing can make it better…heat! This works like a charm and love the various settings it has.

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Another product I loved was this perineal spray. I loved it sooo much more than the dermoplast spray that the hospital gives you. I went through almost two bottles of this, highly recommend!

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A MUST have. My friends surprised me with this amazing gift right before Hudson was born and I had no idea what a game changer this would be. With Sadie, she made so many crazy little noises and I was so anxious about going to bed. With this sock, it completely takes away all nerves, as it tracks the babies oxygen levels and brings such a peace of mind.

I love love love these breastmilk storage bags. You can buy the adapters for less than $7 (see below) and these bags can attach directly to your pump so that you don’t have to transfer all of the milk from a bottle to a bag. Easy peasy.

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The attachments for the above bags to be attached to your breast pump are here:

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Hudson is still sleeping in this bassinet next to our bed and we love it. I wish I would’ve had this with Sadie because its so convenient! I love that the side can drop down, its so incredibly easy to get the baby in and out of.

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This coconut water is extremely hydrating and perfect to drink right after giving birth or as a breastfeeding mama! Filled with several nutrients and electrolytes.

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Protein bars, essential for mamas on the go and breastfeeding mamas too. These are the latest bar that have lots raving. They taste more like a candy bar than a protein bar. A couple other of my favorite bars are: The Perfect Bar and The Simple Truth Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Soft Seed and Nut Bar (both can be purchased at Kroger- add to your Clicklist order, you won’t regret it!).

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These shorts. I saw another postpartum mama talk about these and I added them to my cart and I’m SUPER happy about with them.

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I also purchased this nursing sports bra, and it is such great quality. I love this!

https://www.senitaathletics.com/collections/senita-mom/products/go-with-the-flow-nursing-sports-bra-latte

These are the prenatals I took with Sadie during pregnancy and post pregnancy, due to breastfeeding. I love them! With so many prenatals out there…how is one to choose?! I love that these are a whole food vitamin. Check out the ingredients by clicking the link below.

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Here is the prenatal DHA I took with Sadie and now continue to take. Omega 3’s can taste fishy, so I love that these come in a strawberry flavor as well.

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Long phone cords are a must! This comes in a pack of 3 and these can fit right into your apple phone charger.

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All of the dark undereye circles from the lack of sleep are saved by this cooling probiotic undereye stick!

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Connecting with your spouse can be super difficult during the postpartum period, especially with more than one kiddo! Make time to connect with the help of this simple book. Answer one question a day and connect with your loved one.

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Need a coffee holder for your stroller to give you an extra boost while at the zoo? I loooove this and actually bought two. One for my coffee, one for my water. I purchased one with a phone holder and one without (see below).