This post is a part of our Sleepless Mom Must-Haves series by Monica Banks, founder of Gugu Guru – the ultimate baby registry discovery site for style-savvy moms.
At Gugu Guru, we call the first few weeks after delivery the “Newborn Lockdown” phase. Be it your first, second or fifth baby – no matter how seasoned of a mom you are, this is typically a period of time where you won’t be leaving the house as much as you typically do. Whether it’s because you’re being overly cautious with your newborn and shielding him or her from the big, germ-y world or because you yourself are recovering — there are many good reasons to be a homebody in the postpartum phase.
While it’s easy to get swept up and focus all your energy on your baby, self-care is also super important and sometimes that is easy to forget when you have a newborn. Here are our picks for Jessica’s newborn lockdown must-haves for a postpartum mama, that all help to support a solid self-care routine.
Newborn Lockdown Must-Haves
4moms mamaRoo4
One of the things you will definitely need is a safe, soothing place to put your baby while you are tending to yourself. For Jessica we recommended the 4moms mamaRoo4. The 4moms mamaRoo4 infant seat bounces up and down and sways from side to side, just like parents do when comforting their babies. It’s got all the bells & whistles; featuring five unique motions and five speed options for a total of 25 different combinations. You can also soothe your baby with one of the four built-in sounds, or connect any MP3 device. The mamaRoo4 seat offers full recline to allow baby to lie back and relax or sit up and play.
Plus through the end of the 2017 year, 4% of mamaroo4 sales will be donated to Project Sweet Peas, a non-profit that helps NICU babies.
DERMA-E Dry Shampoo, Hydrating Cleanser, Hydrating Facial Wipes, Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer and Dark Circle Reducing Eye Cream
Because sometimes a blow-out, much less hopping in the shower at all, is just not possible with a newborn, DERMA-E’s Dry Shampoo offers a new, talc-free, way to build a base for long-lasting hairstyles.
The Hydrating Cleanser is a deeply moisturizing, sulfate-free cleanser that washes away dirt, oil and impurities with no drying, aging after-effects. Contains hyaluronic Acid (produced naturally.) If you’re in a hurry to get back to your babe, the pre-moistened, ultra-soft facial wipes deliver a surge of natural hydration while lifting away makeup, oil and impurities. After cleansing, DERMA-E’s lightweight day moisturizer helps to support collagen health while protecting skin from pollutants and impurities. Lastly, the skin-brightening eye cream helps diminish the look of dark circles, fine lines and puffiness around the delicate eye area – this is definitely a must for any Sleepless Mom.
Skin Inc. Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask Mini
This innovative sleep-in or rinse off transparent gel mask moisturizes, clarifies, and brightens the complexion. Contains nutrient-rich Okinawa deepsea water, soya bean extracts, and hyaluronic acid plus it seals in nutrients from other skin care products for maximum results.
Naturopathica Lavender Honey Balancing Mist
The Balancing Mist is a refreshing toner that blends antiseptic Lavender with calming and hydrating Honey to balance the skin and mind.
PiperWai Deodorant
Nursing mamas need to still continue watching what they put on the skin because topical ingredients can still pass through breastmilk. PiperWai is a natural deodorant made without harmful ingredients like parabens, aluminum, and synthetic fragrances.
Lansinoh TheraPearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy and HPA Lanolin
We absolutely love these breast therapy packs that provide therapeutic relief for the most common breastfeeding challenges. The Cold Therapy relieves engorgement, swelling and pain – common challenges during the early days of nursing. The Hot Therapy relieves plugged ducts and mastitis and encourages milk let-down during breastfeeding. You can also use TheraPearl as a breast pump aid; just heat and wrap around breast pump flange to encourage milk let-down and reduce time spent pumping.
The #1 recommended nipple cream and nipple balm by Lactation Consultants and doctors in the US, this ultra pure lanolin soothes and protects sore nipples. It’s safe for mom and baby, no need to remove before breastfeeding and it doesn’t leave a bad taste for nursing babies. The lanolin is 100% natural, hypoallergenic, and preservative free. Plus it’s a multi-purpose moisturizer for all you beauty buff mamas – use it on lips, heels, elbows, cuticles and even eyebrows.
Bravado Designs
Bravado Designs supports breastfeeding moms by offering a carefully curated collection of comfortable and stylish nursing bras, camis and tanks in a wide range of colors and sizes. Their maternity and nursing intimate apparel is designed in conjunction with hundreds of moms, ranging in body type and breast size, who help to perfect their designs based on real-life around-the-clock use.
UpSpring Post Baby Panty
One of Jessica’s favorite products, the UpSpring Post Baby Panty is designed to speed recovery and slim your post-baby belly. They’re engineered with medical-grade compression to shrink the uterus, reduce swelling and flatten the post-baby belly.
Monica Banks — Founder + CEO, Gugu Guru
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