Krista’s Top 5 Postpartum Must-Haves
Halo Bassinet Swivel Sleeper
Liked: The Halo Bassinet was great because it allowed us to co-sleep with out having our daughter in our bed. I feel like this would be a great option for parents who are heavy sleepers. I also love how easy it make middle of the night feedings, especially when I was newly postpartum and still in pain.
Recommend: The height is adjustable so regardless of how tall your bed is it will still sit flesh with the edge. The bassinet can rotate 360 degrees and glides very smoothly, which was so handy when I needed to move the bassinet without waking her. It has a sturdy base, which was my biggest concern, and the sidewall lowers and returns automatically and can be locked into place for when the baby gets bigger.
Baby K’tan Baby Carrier
Liked: This was my preferred carrier when My daughter was 0-5 months. Because she was so petite, this held her nicely and mimicked how I carried her in womb. My favorite part about this carrier was it totally dummy proof and didn’t require a lot of tying so both my husband and I felt comfortable carrying her in it. For new parents still getting comfortable with holding a tiny baby, this carrier was very easy to put baby into and I never felt like she was slipping. Lastly, it was easy to breastfeed while still wearing the carrier.
Recommend: It’s 100% cotton and machine washable which is great for a breastfeeding baby, because spit up happens. There is no tying or wrapping needed so you can literally take it out of the bag and use it without a learning curve. Also, it is super compact and light weight which was wonderful when I was already having to carry so much.
Buffy Body Butter Bar from Lush
Liked: OK, so this is hands down my favorite product I used in both pregnancy and postpartum because it was a small luxury for ME! It was very soothing and exfoliating for my stretching and itchy breasts and belly and it smelled great but wasn’t a strong smell (great for pregnant women).
Recommend: The bar is made from all natural ingredients and is very hydrating and exfoliating. it is an inexpensive little luxury for mama and lasts a long time!
Barefoot Dreams Bamboo Chic Lite Sweater
Liked: The most comfortable sweater I’ve ever owned and it the material feels like a magical combination of butter and silk on your skin. It is a little heavy but in a cozy way and can be dressed up or down. I also loved this sweater because it wasn’t tight fitting but was still flattering. I wore this when I was newly postpartum and I still wear this 2 1/2 year later and it looks great even though I had 30 lbs difference from then to now.
Recommend: I recommend this for all of the above mentioned and because this sweater doubled as a nursing cover and blanket while traveling (especially when on the airplane). It was perfect unexpected all in one and I can sill use it. Lastly, it is machine washable and machine dry-able.
Womens Nursing Pull Over Seamless Sleep Bra - 2 Pk
Liked: These were my go to for sleeping and sometimes even for during the day, ok.. I lived in these. It was light weight, fit well but wast too snug and was great for breastfeeding. They fit my every changing breast size and stayed snug even with all the washes.
Recommend: I recommend for the above mentioned, as well as the fact that they are cheap, come in a two pack and can be found at Target (Your welcome, now you have a good excuse to go to target, not that you need one!).
