Postpartum

There’s a lot going on in the postpartum period. You of course have a new baby to care for, but you’re also going to need some care yourself. Regardless of how easy or difficult your birth was—or whether you had a vaginal or c-section delivery—you’re bound to feel uncomfortable and sore, and recovery can be a bit, well, messy. Which is why it’s smart to stock up on products that can help ease your postpartum pains and make the transition into new motherhood as seamless as possible.

Not sure where to begin? We’ve done the hard work and compiled a postpartum checklist of all the essential items you’ll need post-labor. And, for expectant parents looking for an all-in-one solution, we’ve selected three of the best postpartum care kits on the market.