Bringing home baby #2 is a unique adventure. You’re a seasoned pro, yet every baby has a knack for throwing curveballs. With sleepless nights, diaper blowouts, entertaining child #1, and the occasional existential crisis, you need tools that make life easier—and more comfortable. Here are my top postpartum essentials, divided into categories because organization is self-care.
C-Section Recovery: Channeling My Inner Warrior
Recovering from a C-section is no joke, but these lifesavers made it way more bearable for me.
High-Waisted Underwear
Why I Love It: The elastic hits at just the right spot—above the incision line—giving you the coverage and comfort you never knew you’d need. No rolling, no irritation, just peace. Who knew granny panties could spark joy?
Always Discreet Postpartum Undies
Why I Love It: These are like the lovechild of adult diapers and yoga pants. Perfect for those first few days when the phrase “heavy flow” takes on a whole new meaning. Bonus: they’re surprisingly flattering for what they are and there’s a bow – so coquette.
ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets
Why I Love It: These work magic on scars while being super gentle on your healing skin. My incision looks less angry and more like a barely-there battle scar. Plus, they stick like a dream and are reusable.
Postpartum Belly Band
Why I Love It: This gives the perfect amount of support to keep you from feeling like your insides are playing musical chairs. Great for standing, walking, or trying to wrangle a toddler while holding a newborn.
Bio-Oil
Why I Love It: This little bottle of magic is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated and helping reduce the appearance of c-section scars over time. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and smells amazing—basically spa vibes in a bottle. I apply it daily on my scar and use it for scar massages which feels like a mini act of self-care in the chaos of postpartum life.
Nursing: The Hunger Games (for Two)
Feeding a tiny human around the clock is hard work, but these gems make it a bit easier.
Body Armour Lite
Why I Love It: Goodbye water bottles; hello hydration goals! Packed with electrolytes and just the right amount of sweetness, these drinks keep my milk supply flowing and energy up. My go-to flavor is Orange Clementine.
Medela Manual Breast Pump
Why I Love It: Compact, quiet, and perfect for quick relief when you’re out of the house or when the baby starts sleeping longer stretches. No batteries or cords are required—just you, some muscle power, and sweet, sweet liquid gold.
Boone Trove Manual Breast Pump
Why I Love It: Think of this as the overachiever of manual pumps. It collects milk while you nurse on the other side, so no precious drops go to waste, and allows me to build a hefty freezer stash without having to pump daily.
What I’m Wearing: Because I Refuse to Sacrifice Comfort for Style
Suede Platform Slippers (aka FUGGs)
Why I Love It: These give me a little height without sacrificing coziness. Perfect for shuffling around the house during the third trimester and postpartum while still feeling like I kinda have my life together.
Skims Pullover and Sweat Pants
Why I Love It: Loungewear, but make it chic. This set is buttery soft, cozy, nursing-friendly and makes me feel like I could totally be in one of those “mom boss” Instagram reels (even if I’m covered in spit-up).
Miscellaneous: Things I Didn’t Know I Needed but Now Can’t Live Without
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro
Why I Love It: One word: game-changer. It washes, sterilizes, and dries bottles so I can spend less time at the sink and more time snuggling my baby.
Nanit Baby Monitor
Why I Love It: This high-tech gadget lets me check on my baby without risking a ninja-level floorboard creak. I love the split-screen feature so I can see both kids on one screen and am not beholden to a portable monitor all day. The sleep analytics make me feel like I’m doing something right, even on the nights she wakes up 47 times.
Hatch Sound Machine
Why I Love It: This has become a family staple. It lulls the baby to sleep, drowns out toddler tantrums, and might just be my favorite white noise machine too.
Love to Dream Swaddle
Why I Love It: No more burrito wrestling! The arms-up design is a hit with my baby, who looks like she’s celebrating touchdown dreams all night.
Artipoppe Baby Carrier
Why I Love It: Functional and fashionable. It’s the designer handbag of baby carriers, making baby-wearing feel like an elegant accessory choice instead of a survival tactic. It’s annoyingly expensive, but I love it!
Uppababy Vista Stroller
Why I Love It: This stroller is the MVP of my life. It’s sleek, smooth, and roomy enough for both the newborn and the big kid (plus a coffee cup for mom or dad).
These essentials are more than just products—they’re tiny miracles keeping this postpartum mama sane. What about you? What’s your can’t-live-without postpartum item? Let me know in the comments so I can add it to my Amazon cart!
