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Recommended
Postpartum Supplies
for Mom and Baby
Mother's Supplies
Perineum
 | Sanitary pads |
| Witch Hazel, put a small amount on sanitary pads and freeze to reduce
swelling and aid in healing. |
| Peri bottle |
| Sitz Bath (small tub to soak your bottom in) or a few inches of warm water
in a clean bathtub |
| Calendula and Hypericum (optional) to speed healing for use in both sitz
baths and in the peri bottle |
| Doughnut Pillow |
| Cranberry juice, unsweetened, to help avoid bladder infections |
Breast
| 2 to 3 Nursing bras |
| 12 cotton nursing pads or package of Disposable nursing pads |
| A good breastfeeding book. |
| Pure lanolin cream or Lansinoh (a
breast cream made from lanolin with allergens removed) to help heal sore
nipples |
| If you are experience engorgement or plugged
ducts, try hot cloths on your breast during nursing, a hot shower before
nursing. |
Baby's Supplies
Diapering
| Pkg. of newborn umbilical free diapers or 3 dozen small cloth diapers |
| Diaper rash cream or try a Herbal Salve |
| Pkg. of diaper wipes (without alcohol or perfume if possible) or 2 dozen
cloth wipes |
| If using cloth, 4-6 diaper wraps |
| Diaper Pail |
Umbilical Cord Care
| Nothing. It has been proven that alcohol prolongs the attachment of the
cord with no benefits in lowering infection rates. If redness, swelling and/or a discharge
occurs, consult your doctor. Simply keep clean and dry well after bathing. |
Circumcision Care
| Vaseline |
| Gauze |
Baby Massage
| Unscented lotion or oil or try almond oil to avoid irritation |
Baby Medical Needs
| Ear, Electronic or Regular Thermometer |
| Baby nail clippers |
| Syrup of IPECAC |
| Liquid-activated charcoal |
| Infant acetaminophen (baby pain reliever and fever-reducer-ask your
Pediatrician which to use) |
| Vaporize/Humidifier |
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