First time mothers dote upon their children even before they are born. From buying cute little outfits to selecting the most comfortable cribs and strollers, most expecting mothers leave no stone unturned when it comes to caring for their soon to be born baby. But do you know what is one of the most overlooked parts of motherhood? The care of the mother herself!
Most women are too busy finding the right pair of tiny shoes and other accessories for their babies that they completely forget about caring for themselves. Other first time moms are unaware of some essentials they are definitely going to need post-delivery. We bring you a list of best mother care products that will make the days of your newfound motherhood much more relaxed and comfortable.
- Disposable Breast Pads
All women don’t leak milk, but many do. With disposable breast pads there for your rescue, you don’t have to worry about leaks at all. These pads are especially useful while you sleep, since they stick in place. You can easily dispose them after use.
- Lanolin Nipple Cream
Breastfeeding can leave the delicate skin on your nipples dry, cracked, and in some cases, bleeding. In order to prevent any damage to the skin on your nipples, you can apply lanolin cream after you have nursed your baby and cleaned your breasts thoroughly.
- Nursing Bra
No maternity shopping list can be considered complete without having a nursing bra on it. Made from breathable and lightweight fibre, nursing bras keep you comfortable throughout your early days of maternal bliss.
- Reusable Breast Pads
If you are into eco-friendly products, you must consider buying reusable breast pads in place of disposable ones. Made from soft natural fibres like bamboo, these pads aren’t just comfortable to wear, but they also have great absorption capacity. In addition, they don’t wrinkle or show creases, and can be easily tucked into your bra.
- Breast Packs
Your breast may become tender and achy after first few days of nursing your new born. Breast packs are great tools for providing hot or cold relief to tender breasts, and are some of the best mother care products you can buy.
- Hydrogel Pads
Hydrogel pads provide great relief to itchy and achy nipples through their cooling action. They soothe the skin, offering great comfort during first few weeks of nursing.
- Feminine Cold Packs
You might be given some of these ice packs to insert into your mesh underwear after you have delivered your baby, but you can buy some more for care at home. Due to their cooling action, these cold packs feel like heaven, especially after long hours of labour.
- Peri Bottles
Post-delivery, you need to wash your perineal area with war water each time you use the toilet. Peri bottles are designed in a way that makes it possible to wash the perineal area without causing much discomfort.
- Pain Relieving Spray
In case your child is born through a C-section, you might face some problem managing the stitches. A pain relieving spray can come handy to ease the discomfort and reduce the pain during the first few days.
- Bottom Spray
Keeping your nether region clean should be your utmost priority in order to keep infections at bay while you heal. Having a bottom spray bottle can turn out to be greatly helpful in this regard.
- Extra Large Briefs
Comfortable oversized briefs can be a boon for new mothers, since they keep all your dressing in place, and also accommodate your postpartum bump nicely.
- Breastfeeding-safe Pain Reliever
Achy body, bleeding nipples and tender breasts are the parts of motherhood which most first time mother are not prepared for. In case you find the pain too much to handle, you can always contact your doctor and get a pain reliever that is breastfeeding-safe.
- Maxi Pads
After you give birth, postpartum bleeding can last for up to six weeks. Since tampons are off-limits during this time, it is wise to stock up on heavy flow maxi pads well before your due date.
- Nursing Nightwear
Spare yourself the hassle of removing your sleepwear each time you have to breastfeed your baby in the middle of the night. Splurge on some button front sleep shirts or nursing nightgowns so that you have plenty of options to wear to bed (or to roam around the house).
The postpartum period is an overwhelming but equally beautiful time. Make the best of this special stage by pampering yourself as much as you are going to pamper your baby.
