Here is the list of Baby products that I use:-
DISCLAIMER:- These are the products that worked for me, it may or may not work for you.
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BODY WASH Cetaphil Restoderma body wash for bathing and hair wash. I tried Aveeno and
Johnson and Johnson but skin was getting dry, so doctor recommended to
use Cetaphil body wash.
BODY LOTION Cetaphil creme 3 to 4 times a day. After
giving a shower to the baby just dab the towel on the baby very lightly
and spread the moisturizing creme while the body is slightly wet from
the shower.
3. If for some reason if your baby has ECZEMA-extreme dry skin then do the following
a.
During the day use Cetaphil creme 3 to 4 times. Each time slightly
rinse the face, hand and legs and apply creme while it is wet.
b. In the night after shower or towel bath use Eucerin Aquaphor ointment before putting them to bed.
c.
Occasionally skin will get very dry and you will see red/pink rashes,
for that apply CORTIZONE-10 creme only on the spots where you see rashes
and it will go off in 1 or 2 minutes.
DIAPERS
During the day time just get store
brand diapers from Wal-mart/Sams etc. In the night use branded
diapers like Pampers or Huggies, so that they absorb really well and
baby won't wake up in the night due to wetness. Also for the first 8
months buy diapers in small quantity as you will use one size diaper for
just 1 or 2 months and then they will outgrow it and you will have to
move to next size.
WIPES:- Get scent free wipes if you are using wipes to clean. You
can also clean the baby with water in washbasin, like we do in India
instead of using wipes all the time, that way you can avoid diaper rash
as cleaning with water is better than wipes. Keep wipes in diaper bag
when traveling outside.
DIAPER RASH CREME DESITIN can be applied if you see diaper rash or if you
are traveling apply diaper rash creme even if there is no rash coz the
baby will be in the car seat for longer duration.
FEEDING
Feeding baby directly is best. Once you start working you can start using breast pump and MEDELA Pump in style pumps are really good. If you are working , your company might provide free breast pump, check with your company HR and also call your insurance company as well.
Feeding bottle I highly recommend Dr.Brown bottles
as they reduce colic and gas in babies. Only issue is cleaning is a bit
tiring with Dr.Brown. I usually get extra bottles and put it in the
dishwasher with Sanitizing mode turned on. So if you use dishwasher it
will sanitize as well, no need to buy separate electric steam sanitizer.
If not you can use a big stainless steel bowl and heat water in it and
put the bottles in and sanitize.
FORMULA I used ENFAMIL brand formula. Other good product is SIMILAC, you can try and see which one your baby likes.
LAUNDRY Use DREFT baby liquid for laundry
CRIB
We bought Delta 4 in 1 convertible crib VENETIAN or CANTON (Espresso or Cherry color)
MATTRESS
Colgate VISCO Foam Mattress---I recommend you to get Foam mattress instead of COIL mattress as coil mattress is really heavy and it will be difficult to change the crib sheet which you have to do frequently.
TRAVEL SYSTEM
Car seat and stroller together is called travel system. I have the Chicco model but I recommend Graco as it is much lighter. I highly recommend you take a tour both in "Babies r us" and "Buybuybaby", talk to the sales rep and ask them to explain the difference between each model and then decide.
I recommend you go for the lighter weight model so it is easy for travel.
THINGS WE DON'T HAVE TO BUY IMO
CHANGING TABLE/PAD:- I would say simply put the waterproof sheet on the floor or on our bed and change the diaper.
BATH TUB:- I prefer bathing baby putting them on our legs and using buckets of water to bath them like we do in India. I am not a big fan of American style tiny bath tubs.
NURSING BRA:- It was a hassle, I would say simply wear 2 piece pajamas and nurse. Indian feeding nighty didn't work well, so wouldn't recommend it.
PACIFIERS:- I did think it was bliss to use pacifiers but then it didn't work for the baby as the baby got used to it and wanted it when she was falling asleep and the moment it fell out of her mouth she used to cry. So we had to frequently go and keep it back in her month until she was fully asleep. So I would say use it only if you traveling long distance and if baby is getting cranky sitting in the car for longer duration.
WIPES WARMER:- It is a great product and may be a necessity only if you are in colder places where there is severe winter with heavy snow.
SLEEPSACK:- I tried it thinking it would be useful but didn't work as the baby would wake up each time we try to put them in. So for the first few months the hospital towels worked great and after 6 months I started using the baby blanket by tucking it in on both sides of crib so that it does't come out.
