12 Postpartum Care Kits
The Best Postpartum Care Kits for Every Kind of Mom
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As far as packing goes, preparing the labor "go-bag" is probably one of the more stressful of the checklists to cobble together. Instead of gathering swimsuits and extra sunscreen for a fun trip, parents are trying to track down everything they might need to bring their baby home from the hospital. Unfortunately for mom, the postpartum recovery kit is often forgotten in the mix.
A postpartum care kit includes everything the birthing parent needs to recover from labor like extra long pads, postpartum underwear, ice packs and perineal spray. It takes at least six weeks to full heal from giving birth vaginally, according to Cleveland Clinic, and it takes even longer if you have a c-section. So it's nice to have some extra goodies to make this time easier like a fluffy robe, soothing body oil or healing bath salts. Really anything that will make mom's life easier in regards to healing, breastfeeding, and parenting a newborn baby.
Postpartum care kits make perfect gifts for new moms so they can start their healing process with as little stress as possible. So whether you're pregnant and want one less thing to worry about or you know someone who deserves spa-quality treatment postpartum, keep reading for 11 postpartum care kits below.
Care for Birth Box
Bodily Care for Birth Box ($89)
From birth recovery to breastfeeding, this birth box by Bodily has everything you could need whether you're giving birth vaginally or via c-section. It's essentially a pre-packed labor bag with additional recovery tools for when you get home from the hospital.
This kit includes:
- Peri Wash Bottle
- Nip Nourish
- Nip Protect
- Nipple Gel Pads
- Non-slip Breast Pads
- Cozy Socks
- Mesh Undies (3)
- Giant Maxi Pads (14)
- Guidebook for Birther
- Guidebook for Supporter
- Stool Softener
The Latch Kit
Swehl The Latch Kit ($99)
Simply pop The Latch Kit into your hospital bag and you're good to go. As a bonus, this kit specializes in colostrum collection, which is the first milk you produce and can help with building the baby's immune system.
This kit includes:
- Gold Rush Colostrum Bottle
- No Stress SNS Kit
- Secret Sauce Syringe
- Nip Slips Nipple Shields
- Total Catch Milk Collection Cups
- Calm de Nips Saline Spray
- Balm de Nips Nipple Balm
- The Carry-All
6-Piece Deluxe Postpartum Recovery Set
Nyssa 6-Piece Deluxe Postpartum Recovery Set ($131)
The best part of the this recovery set is that it comes with Nyssa's postpartum recovery underwear, which are designed with a pocket to hold an ice or heat pack in the vulva/perineal region, or at the site of a caesarean incision, to help with healing.
This kit includes:
- FourthWear Postpartum Recovery Underwear
- FourthWear Postpartum Bralette
- 2 Breast & Chest Reusable Ice/Heat Packs
- Uterine Reusable Ice/Heat Pack
- Between Legs Reusable Ice/Heat Pack
- 8-Pack of Extra-Long Organic Cotton Cover Postpartum Pads
- Eco-friendly 'Knowledge is Power' Nyssa canvas tote.
The Soothing Recovery Postpartum Gift Box
Nurtured 9 The Soothing Recovery Postpartum Gift Box ($149)
For the new mama who is looking for some nourishment, this box is the comforting and aesthetically-pleasing choice. We just hope that somebody else will be cooking from "The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother" while mom takes her well-deserved rest.
This kit includes:
- Nurtured 9 Maternity/Postpartum Pajama Set
- Nurtured 9 Bloom No. 2 Non-Toxic Candle
- Mother Mother Organic Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath
- The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
TLC Trio
Natalist TLC Trio ($75)
There's nothing like a little tender love and care which is why Natalist's recovery trio helps encourage relaxation with items like their peppermint infused cooling cream.
This kit includes:
- Belly Oil
- Cooling Cream
- Nausea Relief Tea (20 tea sachets)
The C-Section Recovery Kit
Mombox The C-Section Recovery Kit ($99)
A c-section usually requires a hospital stay for 2 to 3 days, which is where this kit comes in handy. While in recovery you can try the gua sha tool for scar tissue massage and use the hot + cold pack to address some of the postpartum pain.
This kit includes:
- Reusable Mesh Undies (2)
- Oversized Postpartum Maternity Pads
- Therapeutic Hot + Cold Pack
- Hemorrhoid Cream
- Motherlove Organic C-Section Cream
- Jade Gua Sha
- Abdominal Support Wrap
The 4th Trimester Nesting Bundle
Hatch The 4th Trimester Nesting Bundle ($298)
For the more luxurious mama, includes high quality garments like French terry joggers and equally soft robe for receiving guests who want to see your new bundle of joy.
This kit includes:
- The Nesting Robe
- The Indoor Outdoor Jogger
- The Skin to Skin Bra
- Nipple + Lip Rescue Balm
New Mom Gift Set
Rael New Mom Gift Set ($67)
Hygiene is one of the most important parts of postpartum care which is why this gift set is packed with a variety of organic cotton wipes and collagen sheet masks.
This kit includes:
- Long Liners
- XL Overnight Pads
- Disposable Period Underwear
- Heating Patch
- Natural Feminine Wash
- Organic Cotton Wipes
- Collagen Sheet Masks
Postpartum Collection
Earth Mama Organics Postpartum Collection ($89)
Besides the special tea and nipple butter, the Earth Mama Organics' kit includes Booby Tubes which are essentially hot and cold packs designed to support tender breasts. Heat them up in microwave to avoid clogged ducts or throw them in the freezer to reduce swelling.
This kit includes:
- Herbal Perineal Spray
- Organic Herbal Sitz Bath
- Organic Periodic Tea
- Organic Perineal Balm
- Organic Nipple Butter
- Organic Milkmaid Tea
- Booby Tubes
Honest Mama Beyond the Bump Kit
The organic, plant-based items in the Honest Mama Beyond the Bump Kit ($55) can be used to help relax and restore your body postpartum; especially the Calm Your Nip Balm which provides relief during and after breastfeeding.
This kit includes:
- Glow On Body Oil
- Moment Soaking Salts
- Sweet Curves Body Lotion
- Calm Your Nip Balm
Postpartum Depression Care Kit
For the moms who aren't feeling like themselves after giving birth, this special Postpartum Depression Care Kit ($34) includes over 40 handwritten postpartum-focused journal prompts like, "What has been the hardest part about transitioning to motherhood?" or "How do I feel about my postpartum body? How can I better this relationship?"
This kit includes:
- Journal and pen
- Face mask
- Fuzzy socks
- Utah Truffle
- Travel-sized lotion
- Candle
- Scrunchie
- Lip balm
- Homemade lavender bath salts
- 3 positive/mama stickers
- A jar of postpartum journal prompts
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit
Everything in the Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit ($49) fits in an easily accessible and mobile storage caddy that mom can take to a from the bathroom at the hospital and then at home.
This kit includes:
- Disposable Underwear (4)
- Ice Maxi Absorbency Pads (4)
- Cooling Witch Hazel
- Medicated Pad Liners
- Perineal Medicated Healing Foam
- Toilet-Top Storage Caddy
