Today I made my padsicles. Also known as "Lifesavers" by the majority of veteran moms. I heard these are amazing for postpartum recovery so I of course am willing to try them. I am willing to try almost anything. They are a cold, soothing, healing pad for new mamas to use after a vaginal birth. Essentially, they are homemade cold packs for your extremely sore lady parts. I won't get into the details of postpartum recovery but lets just say I have heard it hurts! It hurts a lot! So these are supposed to make it bearable. You cover maternity or overnight pads with aloe gel, witch hazel, and lavender oil, and they help to heal faster and decrease the pain. Plus the cold soothes the burning. They are super easy to make and take about 20 minutes from your day. I made 10 pads total because I heard that you generally use anywhere from 10-12.
Supplies:
1. Unwrap the pad, but do not detach the wrapper.
2. Spread Aloe Vera generously all over the pad.
3. Pour about a teaspoon of witch hazel down the middle of the pad.
4. If you want to add the lavender oil add a drop to pad for smell.
5. Wrap the pad in aluminum foil so it does not stick to itself.
6. Place in large freezer zip lock bag and freeze until use.
Supplies:
- Thick Pads, Maternity or Overnight
- Witch Hazel (I have read to get without alcohol but most moms say it doesn't matter so I just bought regular)
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Aluminum Foil
- Lavender Essential Oil (I opted not to include this because I read it was mostly for smell, I am not one for putting smelly products down below)
1. Unwrap the pad, but do not detach the wrapper.
2. Spread Aloe Vera generously all over the pad.
3. Pour about a teaspoon of witch hazel down the middle of the pad.
4. If you want to add the lavender oil add a drop to pad for smell.
5. Wrap the pad in aluminum foil so it does not stick to itself.
6. Place in large freezer zip lock bag and freeze until use.
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