Best Postpartum Products for New Mums

If you’ve had a vaginal delivery things can be pretty swollen and tender down there and urinating can sting uncomfortably after birth. Using a peri bottle can help to reduce the sting and can help to keep you clean after you’ve used the toilet.

Peri Wash Bottles have been ergonomically designed with an angled spout, allowing you to easily squirt water onto your perineum which will help soothe and clean. We highly recommend filling with warm water and witch hazel for the best results.

Organic Witch Hazel has renowned soothing properties for supporting postpartum care. The Sleep Store witch hazel can be used with a Postpartum Peri Bottle. First, boil water then let it cool before filling the Peri Bottle. Add 3-5 drops of Witch Hazel & give the bottle a shake. You can also put 3-5 evenly spaced drops of Witch Hazel directly onto a postpartum pad. For extra cooling effect store pad in fridge for added benefit.

Heal your pelvic region with a warm bath with sitz bath salts. The Sleep Store Sitz Bath is soothing & convenient way to relieve tender vulvas, swollen and/or torn perineums, and haemorrhoids.

Our customers have loved the comfort, softness and stretch of the The Sleep Store Disposable Postpartum & Maternity Underwear. In the first few days after birth when you’re likely to be bleeding a lot, a disposable underwear solution can be much easier and less stressful to manage than a reusable alternative. These disposables can also be used during pregnancy (think waters breaking). Another option is Tom’s Maternity Pads, which are 100% organic cotton and have been described as “sitting on a cloud”. If you’re looking for a reusable alternative, the Awwa range is one of our favourites.

Many new mums are surprised about how difficult breastfeeding can be. Engorgement, blocked ducts and helping your baby to latch are just some of the issues new mums can face as they learn to feed their newborn. Silver Nipple cups are an effective and widely used solution for cracked and sore nipples. They are designed to provide relief for blisters, cracked and sore nipples during the early stages of breastfeeding. Easy to use, simply apply a drop of breastmilk inside the nipple cups and place them on your nipples and wear them inside your bra for at least 2 hours a day.

Save yourself some worry with Reusable Breast Pads to absorb any drips and leaks. The early days of breastfeeding can be hard, especially as your breasts adjust to the hunger of your baby, meaning leaks may be common. Reusable breast pads will give you peace of mind that any drips or leaks will be absorbed to keep your clothes dry and stain-free. We love these reusable pads which can be easily washed and reused over and over and our customers love how absorbent and soft they are.

Adequate intake of water was essential in pregnancy and it continues to be so whilst breastfeeding. Having a bottle that tracks your intake and is easy to sip from makes meeting your daily water intake a breeze. Our customers have loved it for breastfeeding, especially the guidelines for timed water intake throughout the day. And we think it looks pretty stylish too ;)