What to Pack in Your C-Section Recovery "Chair Caddy"

Every time you stand up unnecessarily in the first couple weeks after a C-section is a small cost. Setting up a "chair caddy" - everything you'd normally get up for, already within arm's reach - is one of the simplest things you can do before baby arrives.

What to have within reach before you need it

• Water bottle, pre-filled
• Snacks you can eat one-handed
• Diapers, wipes, and a burp cloth
• Phone charger with a cable long enough to reach the chair
• A soft throw blanket
• A small step stool or footstool if your chair sits low
• Important numbers saved in your phone: your OB or surgeon, pediatrician, and any lactation support

Why set it up before, not after

In the first days home, you genuinely won't have the energy or comfort to make several trips gathering these items. Setting the caddy up during the third-trimester "nesting" window, when you have full mobility, means it's simply there and ready on the day you need it most.

Grab our full C-section recovery checklist PDF for the printable version, or see the full chair review.