Panty Popsicles! Must-Have After Delivery

Most pregnant women have likely had the words “panty popsicle” whispered to them at some point during their pregnancy—and for good reason. A panty popsicle is a maxi pad with witch hazel on it which has been stored in the freezer. No woman knows the pain down there unless you’ve miraculously pushed a baby out, and the frozen panty popsicle greatly soothed my “area.” My hospital gave me round witch hazel pads to place on the maxi pad. When these ran out I purchased witch hazel wipes from CVS and after that I purchased the liquid witch hazel. I found the liquid witch hazel to be better than the pads because I could pre-”make” many panty popsicles and put them in the freezer, allowing me to easily grab one and use it. The witch hazel pads just added one more step in the bathroom and they weren’t cold. It also was easy for me because our freezer is just down the hall from our master bath so it wasn’t hard for me to walk over to the kitchen. I used the panty popsicles for a good 5-6 weeks after delivery—LOVE this creative invention!

Current Obsessions at 2 Months

• Boppy Newborn Lounger—Whether at home or when visiting family, the Boppy Lounger has been the greatest lounging spot for Parker. It’s slightly elevated so he can look around and it’s super comfy for him!
• Oball Classic Ball—Parker loves grabbing on to this little ball and it helps him exercise his ability to grab!
• Glider & Crib—At 2-2.5 months I started placing Parker in his crib for daytime naps and after he first woke from the rock-n-play in our room. I love that our glider is so comfy for late night feeds.
• Ergobaby Carrier with Infant Insert—This carrier is super comfy and I use it mostly for hikes or when bringing Parker into the grocery store (when I don’t have him in his car seat in the grocery cart).
• BOB Jogger—We love getting out of the house for walks.
• Rock n Play—Still Parker’s favorite place to sleep and where he will sleep the longest.
• 4Moms Mamaroo—At first Parker wasn’t a fan, but lately he enjoys relaxing in it and even puts him to sleep!