Postpartum Recovery Essentials

This is a great little set of basics for post partum. I received these as part of a Stellar product panel. The peri bottle is a great update to the squeeze bottle they give you in the hospital- but be mindful of keeping it clean, the nozzle and lid do get funky- I have been dishwashing mine to ensure everything is clean. While the spray feels great the bottle doesn’t spray upside down which is par for the course with perineal sprays but a huge frustration! I would like less twisting and straining to apply. Once on it provides good temporary relief. I’ve only used the hot/cold packs frozen. They are a super convenient size and mold easily- i just find that the cold doesn’t really penetrate the pad i have on so i didn’t get a ton of relief from these. Have not used them hot yet. I do like the shape and malleability of these cold packs though and they are useful far past postpartum.

This kit gives you piece of mind that you have 3 basic things you need when you come home from the hospital. The bottle is super easy to use given its shape and material and it easily stows away. The hospital will send you home with one but you will want one in each bathroom and this one is easier to use. The hot and cold packs ended up working great for helping me with breastfeeding. I didn’t realize I’d need hot and cold compresses when my supply came in. I didn’t end up needing the spray as I was sent home with witch hazel pads and didn’t have much discomfort once home. However, I did test it and it felt like a light, gentle mist and didn’t cause any irritation. Overall, instead of piecing together various products, I’d recommend just purchasing a kit and calling it a day! These were all nice quality products I found handy and easy to use.

I received this product for free through the Stellar product testing panel.

I received the Lansinoh Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit to review from Stellar Product Testing Panel. I was up in the air about spending the extra money in deciding to invest on postpartum kit or not. I will tell you Moma it was worth it. Starting with the postpartum wash bottle, the comparison to the “free” bottle given at the hospital is such a delightful upgrade. The postpartum wash bottle also came with a travel bag so if you need to go out visiting family or shopping it can discretely fit in your purse. The second must have would be the postpartum hot and cold therapy packs. It comes with two reusable packs and 12 disposable sleeves. If you receive any degree of tearing or general soreness you will be more than pleased with the cooling you will receive from the cold pack. Now that I’m healing and well into the fun phase of breast feeding I have utilized the hot therapy packs to sooth my swollen breast. Absolutely the best of both worlds and a definite must have. Lastly was the Herbal Postpartum Spray, I used this about a week after birth I feel like it helped with my overall healing. I would spray a small amount of the herbal spray on panty liner. Definitely helped with the sticking and gave nice soothing sensation. I would absolutely recommend this product to my friends and family. It’s definitely a nice gift to get for your friend or family who’s a first time mom.

Thank you Stellar Product Testing Panel for the opportunity to review the postpartum recovery kit. I wish I had known about this product for after my first. I have been using the items from this kit for the last two weeks as I recover from the birth of my LO. Overall each of these products on their own have been wonderful to use, and the fact they all come in one kit is even better. This would be a great baby shower gift to give as most people do not think of mommy... including mommy. Man did it make after care healing a breeze (well all things considered).

What I loved:
The peri bottle design was perfect for hitting all those hard to reach spots which need to be cleaned the most. I felt like I had access to my own personal bidet in my bathroom. The way the spout is angled worked perfectly to splash water from front to back, ensuring a full clean each time I needed to use it.

I am very interested in using products which are not filled with chemicals and the postpartum healing spray provided me with this option, I used other products with my first pregnancy and although they had a similar quality, the actual application of this particular bottle was far easier to apply. The other products I used claimed to be able to spray while up side down... this one actually worked! When trying to hit all the hard to reach places, being able to spray upside down makes this product usable.

What was okay, but wasn't IN LOVE with:
The ice pack was just okay. While I did like the shape of the ice pack, I felt like other items in my freezer worked better to ease the discomfort. I used this ice pack pre-birth as I was one of the lucky women who suffered from vericose veins in my lady parts. Due to the swelling I was looking for something to give me a little relief and this ice pack did do that. However, it only lasted for a few minutes and then I used one of my other ice packs in my freezer to continue the relief.

Again, while the ice pack was not as cold as I would have liked for healing postpartum, this kit is 100% worth picking up or gifting to a friend. I will still use the ice pack for other needs.

After the birth of my first son, I realized there were a lot of things people don't mention regarding the recovery period. When I found out I was pregnant again, I quickly began a list of all the postpartum must haves that are essential for a speedy and comfortable recovery. Enter the Lansinoh postpartum recovery kit. I received this kit from Stellar Product Testing and it was as if they read my mind. The wash bottle....amazing!!! The Perri bottle you get from the hospital is okay, but this wash bottle is the Cadillac version. The fact that the spout is so long and you can use it upside down to make sure you're getting every part of your perennial area is fantastic! I have not gone to the bathroom without the bottle and probably won't for the next few weeks. The herbal spray is AMAZING. It provides a nice cooling feel that is so soothing. I also use this after each trip to the bathroom. And the cooling pad (that can also be used as a hot pad) GAME CHANGER. If you're already a mom, then you know the cold packs from the hospital are great for about 5 mins, then they are no longer cold and they're just bulky. These last so long and are so much more comfortable. If you're an expecting mama, or know an expecting mama....buy this kit!! I was so lucky to have been given the product to test but would not have hesitated to purchase it myself!

This kit is just okay in my book. I liked the spray bottle and how it was easy to use allowing the water to spray upwards while holding the bottle upside down. The bottle also came in a nice bag to keep it stored away. The reusable pads were okay. I only used them for the cold, I didn’t feel the need for warm. I was really frustrated when opening the herbal spray. It was sealed tight with plastic wrap that made it difficult to open, which is not what I was needing when trying to get some instant relief. However, once I did get it opened I liked the cooling sensation the spray gave. I don’t know that I would ever buy this item for myself, or give it as a gift. I feel like the products given to you in the hospital to use and take home are much better quality and much more practical, plus they’re free! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to try out this kit!