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Baby essentials
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items I decided to make a different one just for the baby. In this list you will find what I’ve been using for the past 3 months, and really find it useful/important to have at home.
I chose this one because it has zinc oxide, so it prevents the rash. You can use from day 1 and every diaper change, it is for sensitive skin and hypoallergenic.
Diaper Rash Cream
This one is made without phthalates, parabens, dyes, etc. So it is very safe for our babies. I choose the Lavender because I give my baby a bath before bed time, but you can also get in Citrus Vanilla Refresh, Sweet Almond Nourish or Fragrance free i...
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Also going with Honest for the moisturizer, because of all the same qualities of the body wash + shampoo. You can also find in all four scents.
Face & Body Lotion
A thermometer is very important to keep up with the fever, specially after vaccines. You can use in three different ways: underarm, oral or rectal (please check the fever chart, it changes depending on how you choose to use). It is really fast, 8 sec...
3-In-1 Thermometer
It is cheaper than the other brands and works perfectly, you don’t need to go with the expensive one. You can change the grinding head according with the age.
Baby Nail Trimmer Electric
The Vicks non-medicated soothing ointment is really good when your baby has a cold or flu. I put a little bit on her chest, a little bit on her feet and socks on top.
Vicks BabyRub
You use this premixed saline packets with a baby syringe to wash their nose (don’t use this bottle that comes with if the baby is under 2 years old).
Saline Solution
This is the syringe you will use with the saline packets. Before doing the nasal irrigation, I let all four syringes prepped to be faster. Nasal irrigation is safe when your baby has cold or flu. It is such a relief to see them breathing well, also a...
Baby Nasal Irrigator
Life changing! It is very gentle with adjustable suction levels. Also very easy to clean.
Electric Nasal Aspirator
This spray makes it easier to remove the buggers. Apply before using the electric nasal aspirator.
Saline Mist Spray
It is very gentle, you can definitely use since day one. It comes with a sponge, a brush and a comb.
Sponge and brush
Good to have at home when your baby has fever. It is safe for babies, you can use since newborn. After the 2 month vaccine you will want this at home.
Pain & Fever Relief
My baby use to choke on other vitamins D because it was 1ml given. This one is only one drop and you can put on your nipple before they latch. No more choking baby :)
Vitamin D
When my baby started having colics and being gassy, this water grip helped a lot. I used to give her, make a massage to release gas and put her in natural hygiene position. Right after that, she used to poop and release a lot of gas.
Gripe Water
Here’s another option for a gassy baby.
Infants Gas Relief Drops