With a week and a half under my belt, I feel pretty settled into the postpartum life. I vividly remember how difficult the transition was into motherhood with Ethan. This time, I knew what we were getting into and I feel much more in control of my body. That being said, going from being pregnant one day, to not, is a big change. These are the things I've looked to, to help with that transition:
Barefoot Dreams Robe: Delivering in the middle of winter calls for a big, cozy bathrobe and I can't say enough great things about this Barefoot Dreams version. It would make a great & practical "push present" for those that are looking. I also love their blankets and just purchased this one for Wyatt.
Blanqi Postpartum Leggings: The thought of wearing maternity clothes postpartum, is slightly depressing to me. Which is why I really love these postpartum leggings. They are thick and really suck you in, but feel like butter. Definitely worth the investment!
Cambelbak Water Bottle: If you're breastfeeding, then you know how important it is to stay hydrated. I love the Camelbak because I can drink from it with one hand...the other hand is usually holding baby!
Lansinoh Lanolin: Lanolin is a huge lifesaver when you're breastfeeding. I especially like this brand and feel like it really helped me "adjust" to nursing full-time.
Tucks Cooling Pads: My hospital gave these to me, but you can find them at your local drugstore. Though their intent would suggest that these pads be used for other "issues", they are GREAT for postpartum healing.
Mother's Milk Tea: Speaking of staying hydrated, if you're craving something warm, may as well opt for this tea...kill two birds with one stone!
Gilligan & O'Malley Nursing Bras: Love this whole line from Target...I have their underwear for postpartum too. Tip on the undies: buy at least two sizes bigger than your normal size...you will thank me later.
Belly Bandit: Last but not least, the dreaded Belly Band. I know it's expensive and I really didn't think it was necessary the first time around, but I was wrong! This thing is amazing. It support my back, sucks me in and makes me feel more put together. Not to mention, I really do think it helps shrink your belly down. I have the Bamboo version, which I understand is much more comfortable. I usually wear my Belly Band underneath, for extra comfort.
Other things that are helpful, are chapstick and the Itzbeen Timer...I talked about that before, but it really is better than any app out there.
Do you have any other "must-have" items that you love? Please share in the comments!
xo natasha
Barefoot Dreams Robe: Delivering in the middle of winter calls for a big, cozy bathrobe and I can't say enough great things about this Barefoot Dreams version. It would make a great & practical "push present" for those that are looking. I also love their blankets and just purchased this one for Wyatt.
Blanqi Postpartum Leggings: The thought of wearing maternity clothes postpartum, is slightly depressing to me. Which is why I really love these postpartum leggings. They are thick and really suck you in, but feel like butter. Definitely worth the investment!
Cambelbak Water Bottle: If you're breastfeeding, then you know how important it is to stay hydrated. I love the Camelbak because I can drink from it with one hand...the other hand is usually holding baby!
Lansinoh Lanolin: Lanolin is a huge lifesaver when you're breastfeeding. I especially like this brand and feel like it really helped me "adjust" to nursing full-time.
Tucks Cooling Pads: My hospital gave these to me, but you can find them at your local drugstore. Though their intent would suggest that these pads be used for other "issues", they are GREAT for postpartum healing.
Mother's Milk Tea: Speaking of staying hydrated, if you're craving something warm, may as well opt for this tea...kill two birds with one stone!
Gilligan & O'Malley Nursing Bras: Love this whole line from Target...I have their underwear for postpartum too. Tip on the undies: buy at least two sizes bigger than your normal size...you will thank me later.
Belly Bandit: Last but not least, the dreaded Belly Band. I know it's expensive and I really didn't think it was necessary the first time around, but I was wrong! This thing is amazing. It support my back, sucks me in and makes me feel more put together. Not to mention, I really do think it helps shrink your belly down. I have the Bamboo version, which I understand is much more comfortable. I usually wear my Belly Band underneath, for extra comfort.
Other things that are helpful, are chapstick and the Itzbeen Timer...I talked about that before, but it really is better than any app out there.
Do you have any other "must-have" items that you love? Please share in the comments!
xo natasha
That barefoot dreams blanket is the best- my son is cuddled in it all day long- so we had to get another one! I totally should have gotten a barefoot dreams cardigan for the hospital.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to come in handy in a couple weeks (or days, who knows!) for me! Thank you so much! I just picked up those nursing bras, glad to hear they are good ones!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!! I will be looking back at this post in May...I hope life is just perfect for you right now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Due with my second next month and I need a new robe!! Can I ask where your double initial necklace is from?
ReplyDeleteIt's by Maya Brenner!! xx
DeleteThanks! It's beautiful!
Deletemy hospital gave tucks too, but I never used them. Probably a silly mistake or maybe I was just lucky with somewhat easy healing ?? Either way, those 3weeks or so after baby definitely are not the easiest. You definitely have it under control! Hope everyone is getting a few good hours of sleep!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more! I felt like the belly bandit was much needed this time around, two c-sections can really take their toll on you! I need to send you a monogram for that water bottle!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I just ordered some Lanolin cream yesterday and stocked up on nursing tanks, bras and panties at Target last weekend!
ReplyDeleteI really like my comfortable nursing bras. I mainly wear them at night. I haven't tried the Mothers Milk tea yet, but I have been eating a lot of oatmeal cookies...it seems to help my milk stay plentiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations...so happy for you dear!
great list!! i need to stock up on a few of these items soon :) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I'm so happy to hear you are liking the belly bandit!
ReplyDeleteSitz baths are a must! I didn't think they'd help that much but once I tried a week postpartum I was really wishing I'd been doing them before. I also much preferred wearing adult diapers that first week or so. Especially when I had guests all around & didn't want to risk an embarrassing scene if there was leakage or some other unfortunate icky issue.
ReplyDeletePost partum leggings!?! New stuff everyday that sounds genius! I gifted a Barefoot Dreams robe to my bestie for her first pregnancy. Next time, I'll have to get one for myself!
ReplyDeletexx Viv at JoieDeViv
I am drinking out of that camelbak right now! I do not miss those first moments of postpartum - hello padsicles - but next time around I am definitely investing in a belly bandit!
ReplyDeleteJust bought the Belly Bandit, thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteGreat list ! We are also fans of chapstick and a good water bottle! Also firm cream, perineal spray, herbal bath soak, nipple balm....and a good nursing scarf.
ReplyDeleteI used pretty much everything on this list! Tucks were oh so amazing and I can't tell you how many times I filled and refilled my camelback bottle! My mom gave us one of those cozy chic blankets and I love it!
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I'd have to agree with everything on this list (except I haven't used a belly bandit yet). I'm due in April with my second and looking to get one. Do you mind if I ask what size you got? I'm reading so many mixed reviews on sizing!
ReplyDeleteI got a size small but probably could have gone for a medium. The small is just barely big enough, but Im hoping it will get bigger as I shrink down.
DeleteThank you!! The small will be perfect in no time I'm sure.
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