Perineal cooling pads
Kindred Bravely Soothing Fourth Trimester Underwear + 2 Gel Packs
Our take
Light-compression postpartum underwear with front and back pockets that hold a perineal gel pack and a belly/back pack, hot or cold. Handy after a C-section too, but the inserts are bulky and you still need a pad.
Underwear + 2 gel packsFront and back pocketsSizes S-1X
Consider instead: Gentlepak if you already have underwear you like.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Must-have Cold eases swelling and soreness in the first days after a vaginal birth. Hospitals usually give you some; have a few at home too.
Cheaper optionGentlepak Hot & Cold Perineal Paks (2-pack with covers): About $21, scored 81 (Good).
Secondhand?Buy new. Hygiene item; reusable packs are personal.
TipCold for about 20 minutes at a time, always with a cover or pad between the pack and your skin.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Holds the pack in place
- Belly pack helps after a C-section
- Light compression
Recurring complaints
- Insert feels bulky and stiff (Babylist)
- No absorbency
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
2 of 3 checks clear, 1 to know about.
MaterialsGel pack shell is polyester and PVC
FabricNylon/spandex with a 100% cotton gusset
RecallsNone found in CPSC ice pack recalls; live query linked
When to buy it
Registry
Add to your own list: they're for you
By 36 weeks
Have a few at home before you go into labor
First 1-2 weeks
About 20 minutes at a time, a few times a day
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Sources
- Babylist: The best padsicles for soothing postpartum soreness (May 2026)babylist.com
- Kindred Bravely: Soothing Fourth Trimester Underwear product pagekindredbravely.com
- CPSC recall database: "ice pack" recalls since 2015saferproducts.gov