Pads: I used the Always Maxi Overnights with Flex Wings.
They are big enough to hold the liquid, but small enough that you don’t feel
like you have a mattress between your legs.
Aloe Vera Gel: You need the gel, not the liquid.
Thayer’s Rose Petal Witch Hazel: You can use the regular
Witch Hazel, but make sure it is Alcohol Free! The Rose Petal was the only one
that the store had.
Lavender Essential Oil or Tea Tree Oil: I grabbed both. I
used the Lavender a lot more than the Tea Tree, just because of how strong the
smell was.
Ziploc Freezer Bags: I was able to put 12 pads in a bag. I
am sure you can squeeze more into them, I just didn’t want the stuff to ooze
out of them.
***I have a Midwife Friend who also said the Herb Sitz Bath
is great on the pads instead of the lavender and tea tree oil. So you can use
either one!
Instructions:
Step 1: Open the pad, but make sure you keep the backing
intact.
Step 2: Squirt about 2-3 teaspoons of the Witch Hazel onto
the pad.
Step 3: Add a few drops of the Lavender/Tea Tree Oil onto
the pad. (Optional)
Step 4: Add a liberal amount of Aloe Vera Gel onto the pad.
Make sure you rub it around evenly on the pad.
Step 5: Wrap the pads back up and put them into the Ziploc
Freezer Bag. Once your bag is full, stick it in the freezer! Make sure that if
you are making a lot, put the date and the order of the bags. (1st
Batch, 2nd Batch, etc..)
When you are ready to use the Padsicles, make sure you let
them defrost for about 5-10 minutes. You don’t want it freezing to your skin! I
am really excited to use these after the birth. I have heard a lot of great
things about these little suckers!
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