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Padsicle Gel – Your Recovery Ride or Die

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Heard of frozen padsicles? This is it - but easier.

We’ve made the mix for you and popped it into an easy, squeezy bottle, so you can skip the guesswork and DIY mess.

She’s made with all-natural botanicals - including Calendula and Hypericum (the same duo in our Healing Perineal Spray) - plus Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera for that instant cooling relief.

 Also, you know how good aloe is on sunburn… now imagine that soothing comfort where you need it most after birth.

And the best part? You can use her straight from the bottle for cooling comfort, or freeze your pads for an extra icy effect. Think of her as your recovery ride or die, the one always by your side.

Benefits

For Vaginal Birth: Use her straight from the bottle for soothing comfort, or pre-freeze on pads for extra cooling.

For Belly Birth: She can be applied gently over your scar once the wound incision has healed – always consult your health professional first.

Beyond Birth: She works as a cooling gel after sun exposure, or even as a refreshing facemask after sleepless nights.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Simmonasia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Water, Olea Europea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit E), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's wort) Extract.

Key botanicals: Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Calendula, Hypericum, Lavender, Jojoba.

Size: 100g tube

Formula: NATURAL / VEGAN / BOTANICAL BLEND

Note: In the unlikely event that irritation occurs, please discontinue use.

How to use

1. Squeeze a dollop of gel onto a fresh pad and spread evenly.

2. Fold the pad in half, then repeat for as many as you like (this tube makes up to 20 pads).

3. Store prepared pads in an airtight container or ziplock bag to keep them clean.

4. When you’re ready, either use her straight away for natural cooling comfort

5. Or freeze, then let the pad thaw a little at room temp before placing on bare skin.

What's Included
100mls in a squeezy tube
Hot mama tip

Prep a batch of frozen pads before baby arrives, but keep her tube ready-to-use in your bathroom – you’ll be glad you have both options.

Bonus: she doubles as a soothing gel for sunburn if you don’t use it all.

  • Organic and vegan
  • Natural ingredients
  • Only tested on human mamas
  • Mama and babe safe
  • Traditional remedy
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How to use Padsicle Gel

Making your own padsicles is an easy and useful treatment for your postpartum care - whatever way you birth! So if you are making them and planning for a vaginal birth - but have a belly birth - they are still just as useful on your incision!  Our witch hazel and aloe vera blend provides instant cooling and supports the healing of sensitive skin tissues. 

Squeeze a dollop of gel onto a new pad and smear it around. Fold the pad in half. Repeat on more pads, this gel makes up about 20 pads. Place the pads inside an airtight container or ziplock bag to keep them clean and avoid that weird freezer smell (preferably something reusable). 

For Vaginal Birth:
When you are ready to use, allow the pad to thaw a little at room temp before using it on your bare skin. Pop it on in replacement of your usual pad, or pop it inside your nappies. Use up to 3 x a day for the first few days.

For C-section Birth:
After your initial bandage has come off and you get the all-clear from your care provider, use the pads over your incision! It can provide instant cooling and supports the healing of sensitive skin tissues. WIN!

Beyond Postpartum:
If you have any left over, this makes for great face mask after a sleepless night! It is also useful as an after sun gel or to rub on your skin for some aloe goodness!

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FAQ

Find the most frequently asked questions below.

Padsicle gel is used after birth to provide cooling relief to the perineal area. It helps soothe tenderness, swelling and soreness during postpartum recovery, especially in those first days when everything feels a bit tender and sensitive.

You can. While padsicle gel is most commonly used after vaginal birth, some belly birth mamas use it to soothe surrounding skin or general postpartum discomfort — just avoid using it directly on unhealed incisions.

Padsicle gel works by delivering a cooling, soothing layer of comfort to sore postpartum skin. When used with pads or ice packs, it can help calm inflammation and make sitting, moving and bathroom trips more comfortable.

One bottle is designed to last through the most tender stage of postpartum recovery, making approx 20 pads, depending on how often you use it. Many mamas find it sees them through those early weeks when extra cooling support is most needed.

Yes. Padsicle gel is designed for external use on tender postpartum skin, including areas with stitches or minor tears. If you have specific concerns about your healing, it’s always best to check in with your midwife or healthcare provider.

You can make your own, but many mamas choose padsicle gel because it takes the guesswork out of postpartum care. Our formula is carefully balanced with skin-loving ingredients designed specifically for sensitive postpartum skin, no measuring, no experimenting, no wondering if you’ve overdone it when everything already feels tender.

No, padsicles are designed to cool and soothe, not sting. When used as directed, padsicle gel provides calming relief for tender postpartum skin rather than that sharp, uncomfortable sensation many mamas worry about.

Many mamas start using padsicles as soon as they feel ready after birth, particularly in the first few days when swelling and soreness are at their peak. There’s no exact timeline; if it feels supportive, it’s okay to use.