Baby products to use??

[lau_har1]

Hi ladies, just want your thoughts on what baby products you use? At first I was thinking of using Johnson’s, but some people say they use Child’s Farm stuff and some use the Baby Aveeno.

I’m 30+2 and want to start stocking up on bits, but I just can’t decide what range 🙈

[Cheekymonkey85]

To be honest I don't think it's something you really need to stock up on. At first it's best to use plain water as baby's skin is so delicate. I bought one bottle of dove baby wash, and a friend bought me a child's farm baby bath & baby wash. You use so little that 4 months in I'm yet to run out.

Most brands are absolutely fine. In the past I've just bought whatever us on offer really x

[JNDuce12-13]

I have always used Aveeno, and oilatum since my son was born (now 5) Johnson’s can dry their skin out, but like cheekymonkey85 said, you use so little of it in the first few months. The things I would stock up on are your Calpol, Infacol, snuffle babe, bum creams- from sudocrem to metoneium for when nappy rash gets worse, saline nasal spray. All the little things you’ll need for a first cold, or extra windy night etc... x

[kt_11]

I stocked up on a few things beforehand but probably wouldn’t bother if I had another.

I agree with Cheekymonkey85 that at first you don’t need any products. I don’t think I used anything til he was about 3 months old.

Then when you do start, you’re better off trying something to make sure it agrees with them before buying loads. My boy isn’t really sensitive to different products but if your baby is a bit sensitive it might just be trial and error to see what works for them. x

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I agree with cheekymonkey in fact my HV told us not to use anything until 6 months unless she had dry skin then to use coconut oil. My LG ended up getting pretty bad eczema from 3.5 months anyway and using products was a no no unless prescribed by GP xx

[lau_har1]

Ok thank you ladies for replying! I will hold off for a little while and concentrate on other bits xx