At Mom.com, we are all about supporting mothers on their pregnancy journey, including the weeks after you give birth, which, let's face it, can sometimes be the most challenging part of all. The first six weeks after giving birth, also known as the 4th Trimester, are filled with tons of ups and downs, hormone fluctuations, body changes, and oh yeah — a new baby.
For the first annual 4th Trimester Must-Have Awards, we wanted to highlight the products that moms love and rely on during this time. We asked Mom.com readers to vote on products in 18 different categories. We collected over 6,000 votes on things like favorite nursing bra, postpartum underwear, lactation treats, and more. The result: a curated list of products to help you during your 4th Trimester.
Here are the winners of the 2023 Mom.com 4th Trimester Must-Have Awards.
Favorite Breast Pump Brand: Motif
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Favorite Nipple Cream: Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
Review: "I love this product it’s a total life saver! My nips were already getting cracked and bleeding from all the pumping and breastfeeding! I was in pain every time I’ll feed my baby but luckily I order these little baby ones because you can have one in your purse, at home, in your diaper bag since I lost my big one and let me just say that as soon as I put it on I felt an instant relief and it honestly feels like a numbing cream because it didn’t hurt to feed my baby anymore and now my nips are healed"
Favorite Lactation Treat: Boobie Bar
Review: "I’ve always struggled with my milk supply and have had to supplement with formula from the beginning. I’m a first time Mom. I’ve been drinking tea, taking supplements, but these really worked. I also really like the taste, but have only tried the oatmeal and chocolate. I would definitely recommend!"
Favorite Nursing/Pumping Bra: Motherhood Maternity Pumping and Nursing Bra
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Review: "These are my favorite nursing bras. Great during 3rd trimester when you don’t want to wear underwire anymore and comfortable to sleep in postpartum when your milk comes in. I have 5 babies and these are always my go to bra!"
Favorite Lactation Massager: LaVie The Original Lactation Massager
Review: "Okay so I have always heard about these lactation stimulators and I was skeptical. But after recent experiences of clogged ducts and complete desperation, I caved in and decided to give them a try. Guess what? This bad boy is no joke. It really does the trick. My ducts were unclogged in no time and I had relief again. There are many vibration options and I did notice a little warming sensation as well. But with just the vibration and occasional hand compressions to massage breast of any, you will still get the relief you need. All in all it's a must have and I am glad I finally got one."
Favorite Nursing Pads: Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
Review: "These have been the only nursing pads I've tried but it would honestly be hard to try anything else bc of how great they are! The absorbency is great! I have had quite a bit of leaking throughout my breastfeeding journey and I always feel confident when wearing these, as I've never leaked through them. They are soft for sore nipples and the adhesive holds up pretty well. I have placed these in my bra as well as strapless bandeau bras."
Favorite Nursing Cover: Milk Snob Nursing Cover/Carseat Canopy
Review: "I really love this versatile milk snob cover. I use it in public to breastfeed my son and at the beach to stop the the wind from hitting his face. The fabric is so stretchy, soft and breathable my son don’t mind been under it for a long period of time. When my husband and I go shopping we love that it covers the whole car seat from light and stranger from hovering all over him. I use this cover everyday and everywhere I go. I love that it give my son privacy."
