Postpartum essentials??

[hmfair54]

FTM here so no idea what I will and won't need, but what were some of your postpartum essentials?

I'm due in August so have a bit of time yet but I'm bored out of my mind so thought I'd get a head start!

I'm planning on breastfeeding or pumping (haven't decided yet) if that makes a difference too.

Lots of sanitary towels
Big knickers
I've heard those bath salts are good (I had c section so different)
Netflix subscription or similar
Comfy clothes to sit and cuddle/feed it
Snacks you might like
For me... Some good skin care products so I felt I was combating the tiredness signs! (Ha!)

If breastfeeding
The little pads you put in bra
Easy tops (I just wore vest tops tbh)
Drink lots of water
Nipple cream - lots
Things to make your sofa nice and comfy as you might be sitting feeding a lot more than you anticipate

Feed in*

Not feed it!!

Sports top drinks bottle
Snacks e.g. cereal bars, fruit, crackers v that can be kept at room temperature
Tena pants for the first few days
Maternity pads after that
Comfy clothes e.g. loungewear or pyjamas
Breast pads
Lansinoh cream

Spritz for bits- great to spray on to maternity pads
Water bottle with a straw
Large v shaped pillow, not a feeding one but one you can put on your knee to help feeding
Zip hoodie
Easy pjs to feed