Essential Postpartum Items You’ll Be Grateful For

When you're preparing your maternity hospital bag, it can be easy to focus primarily on the baby essentials and forget about yourself and your own comfort (us mammies are great at that!). However, and you need to trust us on this, once baby arrives, you’ll be incredibly grateful to have the right postpartum toiletries at hand. Whether you decide you're worth it and purchase one of our award-winning pre-packed maternity hospital bags or you build your own, here's a look at the postpartum must-haves that deserve a spot in your bag (or at least a look in!).

1. Perineal Spray & Wash Bottle
   Soothing, cooling and essential after birth, Irish brand Anewmum have a fantastic Comfort Mist and Post-Partum Wash Bottle to help with perineal healing and hygiene, especially after a vaginal delivery.
2. Maternity Pads and Disposable Underwear
   Heavy-duty maternity pads like the Medicare "Green" Pads or Lansinoh Maternity Pads are crucial in those early days. Carriwell Washable Maternity & Hospital Panties also provide great comfort and hold the pads in place. Many customers stock up on Kotex Night-Time pads to use after the first few days. And Lansinoh's newest product, Padsicles, can be popped in the freezer to provide soothing, cooling relief. 
3. Nipple Care
   For breastfeeding mums, Lansinoh Nipple Cream and MooGoo Nipple Balm are lifesavers. They soothe and protect sore nipples in the early days of feeding.
4. Breast Pads
   Leaking is real! Pack either Lansinoh Disposable Breast Pads or their washable counterparts to stay dry and comfortable. Even if you don't plan to breastfeed, there will be leaking initially so you may still require breast pads. 
5. Hydration & Self-Care
   Don’t forget a water bottle (like our gorgeous pink version with a straw), lip balm, and a mini mirror or shower cap. Hydration and little comforts go a long way.
6. Dry Shampoo & Gentle Wipes
   If a full shower isn’t on the cards, a quick spritz of dry shampoo and a soft face or baby wipe can leave you feeling refreshed.

Our pre-packed toiletry kits are available with both Nivea and Vico products and come in a variety of bag styles to suit every taste. We’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to.

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