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The time immediately after childbirth can be an incredibly trying time for new mothers. A well-thought-out and sincere postpartum care kit can make a world of difference.
These are some of our favorite picks to help you create a perfect postpartum care kit for the new mama in your life!
EXTRA LARGE PADS (THE CHEAPER, THE BETTER)
While your first instinct might be to try to get a new mother her regular size of pads, now is a time for new mamas to be kinder to themselves. For this, they are going to need pads that are easy to apply to a newly changed body and cheap enough to cycle through frequently.
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Throw in a big pack of cheap softer underwear. Underwear is going to come and go during this time of a new mama’s life. She should have underwear that she won’t feel guilty retiring when it comes time.
STOOL SOFTENER & PAINKILLERS
The absolutely last thing that a new mama is going to want to do after all of the pushing and straining of childbirth is push and strain even more while her vagina recovers. Stool softener is a godsend and will surely be a silent favorite part of any postpartum care package.
Painkillers go hand in hand here with helping to make the healing process as easy as possible.
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A nice painkilling spray may cost extra, but it is going to provide relief that is worth the money.
EPSOM SALT & ESSENTIAL OIL BATH KIT
Bathing for new mamas can be understandably difficult. Something that can make this process easier is a mix of Epsom salt and essential oils. Lavender works wonders with relaxation and physical soothing.
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Sitz Baths are an excellent option for mamas who still feel a lot of discomfort bathing or even just looking for a relaxing, soothing treatment. What is essentially tea for down-there is sure to please, restoring the spa experience for your new mama.
A NICE SOFT ROBE
This one is a big one. A large amount of a new mother’s time will be spent in various stages of undress. This can be a pain but can be avoided by ditching the clothes altogether for a nice soft fluffy robe.
This will allow your new mama easy access to all the areas she will need and soft comfort that will allow her to at least feel a small amount of comfort while staying busy taking care of the baby and herself!
TV BOX SETS/NETFLIX/SUBSCRIPTIONS
There is going to be a lot of time that a new mama is going to be busy but stuck in place. This is a perfect time to get into a new TV show or binge a movie series.
While a TV Box Set may sound a bit outdated, a couple of months of a netflix, hbo, hulu, or disney+ subscription can suffice, as long as it provides something NEW to watch. The comfort show will always be there. A whole realm of new offerings will make a difference.
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