Best Postpartum Recovery Products & Nursing Essentials

A passive collector that sits inside your bra and catches leaks hands-free, with little feet so it stands up on the counter.

Washable high-waist briefs that sit above a C-section incision and hold pads in place.

A wireless, seamless bra that stretches with size changes and opens with one hand.

A certified organic, lanolin-free balm that Mommyhood101 and Babylist rank first.

A wearable silicone catcher with gentle suction that tucks into your bra, stands on a table, and comes with a plug so it can go straight in the…

Very soft, stretchy micromodal postpartum underwear with wide leg openings and a wide gusset for pads, and OEKO-TEX certified.

Reusable pads with an organic bamboo viscose top and a waterproof layer, sized for different cups and machine washable.

An upside-down peri bottle with a retractable 10-hole nozzle and a 12 oz reservoir, with a travel bag.

Target's under-$20 seamless nursing bra with built-in pads that stay put in the wash and medium support.

Slim disposable pads under 1 cm thick that don't bunch when wet, with two adhesive strips that peel off cleanly.

The disposable pad reviewers pick most: thin, highly absorbent and individually wrapped.

The hospital pad, and the only one of 18 that earned a perfect score in Babylist's hands-on test for capacity, leak protection and absorbency.

A smooth, non-greasy balm of jojoba oil, mango butter and calendula that doesn't need wiping off before feeds.

Made for G to K cups, with a wide supportive band and six hook-and-eye rows.

An affordable 100% lanolin cream, similar to Lansinoh, that protects cracked skin and is safe for baby.

Babylist's reusable pick: a long, wide gel pack in a washable terry sleeve that you freeze for cold relief or microwave for warmth.

Babylist's best thin pad: an organic cotton cover, chlorine- and fragrance-free, that held the most of any thin pad.

Soft, thin washable pads that BabyGearLab scored highest for comfort.

A long, six-layer pad made for postpartum bleeding, with a full materials list and no fragrance, chlorine or dyes.

The Bump's pick for C-sections: a mesh-and-jersey binder with three straps you can tighten separately, sized for 29-46 inch waists.

An ultra-high-waist panty with light compression that sits above a C-section scar, in sizes up to 3X.

The Bump's best overall: three separate belts for belly, waist and hips you can wear together or alone, in breathable stretch mesh with a plus-size…

Two reusable gel pads with five washable sleeves, made with a medical-grade film the brand says is BPA- and phthalate-free.

Single-ingredient purified lanolin that's cheap and thick enough to protect very sore skin.

Built for bladder leaks, which also happen postpartum, and it scored top marks for capacity, leak protection and absorbency in Babylist's test.

A modern-looking upside-down peri bottle with an angled, retractable spout that later doubles as a baby bidet.

The peri bottle most roundups lead with.

Seamless recovery underwear with a pocket that holds an ice or heat pack where you need it, a high waist above C-section incisions and a wide gusset.

The Bump's pick for pelvic support: a band that lifts your belly in pregnancy, then wraps low around the hips to steady the pelvis and lower back…

A smooth, organic, lanolin-free salve that's easy to apply.

A maxi pad with a built-in cold pack you activate by folding it until it pops, so there's no freezer prep: the easiest option for the hospital bag.

Stretchy, mesh-free disposable briefs built to hold a big pad and ice packs in the first weeks.

Thin, flat cups that sit in your bra to catch leaks instead of nursing pads, with a silicone skirt that seals against the skin.

Absorbent disposable underwear that works without a separate pad.

Cheaper than Frida and holds 15 oz, so one fill usually lasts a full bathroom trip.

The best-known wrap: a latex-free polyester and spandex band that closes with Velcro, in five sizes.

The Bump's pick for back support: a structured back panel and ventilation holes in latex-free fabric, with petite sizes.

A Frida-style upside-down bottle that holds more water and lists its material (EVA).

Ready-made padsicles: pads infused with organic aloe and witch hazel that you just put in the freezer, so you skip the DIY assembly.

Absorbent, cupped disposables that Babylist suggests for larger breasts.

Light-compression postpartum underwear with front and back pockets that hold a perineal gel pack and a belly/back pack, hot or cold.