Making Postpartum Frozen Pads

At 36 weeks I wanted to make sure to have some soothing postpartum pads made and in the freezer so that I wasn't having to explain to my husband how to make them. After researching how others have been making them I made a couple changes. Here is how I made them, I have also included direct links on the products that I have used for your reference.

Ingredients:

*Always Maxi Overnight Extra Heavy Flow (20 count)  Direct Link
*Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel 6 oz  Direct Link
*Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Original Alcohol Free 12 fl oz  Direct Link
*Doterra Lavender Essential Oil- Available from any Doterra Rep, I purchase through my mom. Direct Link

Step #1:

Take out all the pads and unfold them.

Step #2

Use a small bowl or measuring glass. Also get a single tablespoon measuring spoon.

In every pad you will put 2 tablespoons Witch Hazel, 1 tablespoon aloe vera and 2 drops of Lavender Oil. I mixed each batch (for each pad) into a small bowl and poured onto pad.

Make sure to evenly pour over entire pad. The aloe vera tends to be still lumpy so I used a regular spoon to spread out and make it even. Place the wax paper back on the top of the pad to protect the wings and fold back up. Place in large freezer zipper bag.

Step #3:

Place bags in freezer and they are ready for use postpartum.