Nyssa FourthWear Postpartum Recovery Underwear Review: 77/100

Our take

Seamless recovery underwear with a pocket that holds an ice or heat pack where you need it, a high waist above C-section incisions and a wide gusset. Pricey and runs slightly large.

ReusableIce/heat pocketHigh waist

Consider instead: Frida Mom disposables for the first messy days.

Before you buy

Do you need it?Must-have You'll need high-waisted disposable or washable underwear for several weeks after birth, after a vaginal birth or a C-section.

Cheaper optionKindred Bravely High-Waisted Postpartum Recovery Panties (5-pack): About $37-43 for 5, scored 84 (Good).

Secondhand?Buy new. Buy new.

What parents and testers say

Recurring praise

Built-in cold or heat pack pocket
Works after any birth type

Recurring complaints

Expensive
Runs slightly large

Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.

Materials & safety check

1 of 1 checks clear.

Fabric85% recycled polyester, 15% spandex

When to buy it

Registry

Add these to your own list: they're for you, not the baby

By 36 weeks

Pack recovery basics in your hospital bag

First weeks

Restock what you actually use

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Common questions

Is the Nyssa FourthWear Postpartum Recovery Underwear non-toxic?

There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Fabric: 85% recycled polyester, 15% spandex. It scores 80 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 77 overall.

Not sure what a label means? See baby product labels, explained.

Sources

The Bump: 7 best postpartum underwear, tested by 12 new momsthebump.com
CPSC recall database: "underwear" recalls since 2022saferproducts.gov

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