Best baby care products|most essential baby products
By: Serena Windy, Mssc
Tags: Ideas For New Parents, Baby Care Products, Baby Care Products Online, Beauty, Baby Products

Deciding on the best baby care products is a big challenge for us parents. Manufacturers worldwide have gone crazy trying to produce new, competitive and differentiating products every month.

Now your baby’s delivery date is knocking on the door; you are eagerly waiting for your baby’s arrival to hold him/her in your lap. And in the last few months, you have spent a lot of time doing your research on the best baby care products you can find. But which ones are reliable, baby-friendly and can also save you some money?

There are several types of baby care products available in the market today. This gives us lots of options but also makes it very difficult to choose the right products for your baby. Let’s start with babies’ skincare! As their skin is very sensitive, as parents we need to be more conscious about which toiletries we use on them.

The baby’s skin is very soft and delicate, and even so after they are born. So, we can try to select skin care products that are nonalcoholic, gentle, allergen and fragrance-free.

Why choose fragrance-free products for baby

Babies are very sensitive to smell as they are still developing a sense of smell during their childhood. Some of them are also very allergic to fragrances and have not fully developed the tolerance of multiple smelling differentiation between fragrances.

This is why it is crucial to keep in mind when selecting their moisturizers and other care products. After birth, although babies have developed a sense of smell, they are still used to the smell of mother’s milk and foreign scents introduced by chemicals can have an adverse and negative effect on them. Babies’ sense of smell is also connected with their memory neurons in the brain and form a strong bonding to the smell they perceive at the beginning. This is why choosing fragrance-free baby care products is crucial so they don’t get attached to artificial and chemical smells from early on that can have a slow and lasting impact on them as they grow up especially on their health side effects.

List of Best baby care products

As a mother, I always prefer fragrance free lotions and creams for my children’s skin. I am also trying to find out the best baby care products which are non-irritating for them. The shower is one of the most important parts of the baby’s day. So, let’s start by talking about babies’ shower soap:

Baby Bath soap:

There is no compromise to choose the best products for your baby. Aveeno Baby Gentle wash head to toe is one of the best bath soaps for our little ones. This tear-free, paraben-free wash and shampoo will rinse clean without drying. Since it is tear-free, your baby can enjoy his/her shower. Aveeno formulated this for all types of babies’ skin and it will help keep your baby healthier and happier.

Aveeno Lotion

After a peaceful shower, you have to moisturize. The Aveeno baby calming lotion set is designed for baby’s sensitive, dry, and delicate skin. This lotion is formulated with lavender and vanilla scents, which are known to help soothe and calm babies before bed. After the massage, your baby can sleep without any disturbance.

Aveeno essential baby care set

Babies are a bundle of happiness for all parents. It doesn’t matter how many times mummy has visited the delivery room.

This gift set comes with eight items. The Aveeno baby products have indeed been recommended by pediatricians over the last 60 years. For new and expecting moms, you can buy this essential set to save some time and money.

Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment:

Another paraben, fragrance-free product, clinically proven for dry or any sensitive skin. If you see rashes on your baby’s body, apply this Baby Aquaphor. Best healing ointment ever. Let me share a story of my personal life.

In 2014, probably February, we were visiting Midland Texas with our little one, who was five months old at the time. The weather was neither too hot nor too cold. Suddenly, we noticed that his face was full of rashes. As new parents, we felt anxious about what to do. We called his pediatrician, and the doctor suggested Baby Aquaphor. In Midland, we didn’t find a Walmart or any shop to collect the Aquaphor. Then we changed the ticket and came back home to Houston. Start applying Aquaphor gently on our baby’s face, and use cold water too. Within a few days, all the rashes had gone. Now my two boys are 6 years and 4 years old, and I am still using Aquaphor.

Baby grooming kit

Sometimes a question can arise in your mind- what is a baby grooming kit? Baby grooming kits contain a bunch of primary toiletry supplies for the baby. Each item you can use for your baby. It comes with a nail trimmer, hair comb, toothbrush, baby first-aid, teether, baby lotion, the baby body wash, etc. It is not as overwhelming if you find everything in one pack.

Desitin Diaper rash: A diaper rash appears on the skin under a diaper. Diaper rashes typically occur in infants and children under 3 years old. Most diaper rashes come from a wet diaper. Generally, if the baby wore a wet diaper for a long time or if the diaper is made with low-quality ingredients, or because of soap and detergent residue. It can happen anytime with any parent. You can gently rub the Desitin diaper rash cream onto the sensitive area. It will relieve your baby from that unexpected pain.

Instead of just using your hand, you can try out this diaper rash cream applicator– it is made of silicone and is BPA free.

Cool Mist Humidifier

When I was expecting the first time, my husband and I attended a few parenting classes at the Methodist hospital in Sugarland, Texas. During the classes, nurses discussed lots of issues we may face in the future with a newborn. Babies room atmosphere was one of the most sensitive issues for us, as it should be not too hot and nor too cold. The nurses suggested using a cool-mist humidifier.

A humidifier adds some moisture to the air. Especially if it is winter, the cool-mist humidifier will help adjust the temperature and humidity indoors, with there being dry air both outside because of the cold, as well as inside due to the home heating system. This helps you avoid some health issues like eyes drying out, an itchy body, a dry nose, and dry lips. Additionally, babies and adults can take a fresh breath. If your baby has a stuffy nose and congestion because of the cold or because of the dry air at home, a cool-mist humidifier will relieve you from those problems. A hot-mist humidifier, steam humidifier or vaporizer also works the same way but is sometimes risky if your baby gets too close to the hot humidifier.

If you don’t clean your humidifier regularly, it may pose a risk rather than being of help. Mold, bacteria, germs can grow and cause diseases. After use, unplug it and clean it properly.

Baby nail Trimmer Infants’ toenails and fingernails are very soft and sensitive. You cannot use a regular nail cutter for them. A trimmer is the best solution to trim and polish their nails. While they sleep, you can trim their nails without them even knowing it. If you don’t trim toenails and fingernails, they might scratch their face and body. Nail trimmers are one of the best baby care products so far rather than other nail cutters.

Our firstborn never liked to wear mittens, as he felt uncomfortable with them. He would make scratches on his face. As new parents, we always got nervous about what to do. Then we found this trimmer and started using it. Now 6 years old, he can use our regular nail cutter.

Nasal aspirator for baby:

The Baby Nasal Aspirator is an essential product to keep with you inside your diaper bag. It will help remove the mucus from your baby’s stuffy nose. It is clinically proven that the disposable filters will help avoid the mucus or bacterial germs from moving into the snot sucker while you clear your baby’s nose. But you must remember to change the filter after every use. Parents can control the vacuum pressure with their mouths. Babies will find it difficult to clear their nose by themselves, so using the nasal aspirator will give them some relief. I have continued to use this product for my younger son.

Vigorun Forehead and Ear thermometer

Having a baby means you have to keep some baby medical instruments, like a thermometer at hand. The Vigorun thermometer is clinically proven and recommended by medical specialists. So far, it delivers reliable results and you can take any required action if needed. I always keep a thermometer with me each time I travel.

Fisher-Price baby swing

This Fisher-Price baby swing was my best friend till my baby learned to roll. It makes me nostalgic. After my delivery, my parents had to leave us and go back home. I faced a lot of challenges then. Since I am a housewife, I cook and clean and do household work. I didn’t understand how I would both handle my baby and do household work without any help. And then my husband found this baby swing. It has just relieved me, from a lot of hassle. I put him in this swing, not forgetting to buckle him. There are 16 songs, different swing speeds and three adjustable positions. He was enjoying the music and the swing. When he learned to roll, he tried to come out from it, but if buckled properly, babies can’t. Best invention and best baby care product ever.

Video Baby Monitor with Interchangeable Optical Lens

A lot of parents may think that buying a baby video monitor is an unnecessary indulgence. It’s all the more natural if you are a stay-at-home mom. Yet, most of the time we have to handle our kids alone. Mummy cannot be glued to her baby all the time. She has to cook, clean and take a shower, but at the same time, you need to check on your baby. Then how will you solve this problem? A baby video monitor can help you, as you can see your baby. While cooking, you can put it on the counter-top, so that you can keep watch and finish your household work without any worry; you only need to have a Wi-Fi connection. You could also be passing some quality time in your backyard with your other family and friends while wanting to keep your little one away from all kinds of noise. You can take your baby monitor with you to the backyard to observe your baby if he/she is staying indoors. Sometimes daddy can log in from the office to see his baby too.

Diaper pails

When you woke up early in the morning and got that dirty-diaper smell, how will you handle that situation? Sometimes we think we don’t need to buy diaper pails, assuming they are a rather unnecessary luxury baby care product. I think it is very essential for you. There are different types and brands of diaper pails that you can find. These airtight diaper pails will completely control and keep the dirty diaper smell out of your home. You can use diaper pails until your baby learns to use the toilet. You can buy a refill or liners to maintain a clean diaper pail. Diaper refill also available in the market.

Portable changing station for baby

So, you might be planning to travel with your little one. You could be thinking: how will I change my babies’ diaper every three or four hours? And you are very picky and don’t want to use the public diaper changing stations. Yes, at airports and gas stations we can usually find them, but most of the time, they are not hygienic for babies. If you brought your portable changing station with you, your journey will be happier. Portable changing stations usually have lots of pockets for your convenience- you can put in wipes, disposable bags, a few diapers, a hand sanitizer, etc.

Baby carrier

Explore the world with your junior without any hassle. New parents can always get nervous about traveling with a baby. But we can now find lots of easy solutions to help us raise our kids.

I used this baby carrier while we were traveling to Jordan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives too. To be sure, you can still manage to travel a lot while your baby is still an infant on your lap, but when they will start to walk and run, it might be more difficult.

A baby carrier is most convenient, and you can do other tasks while carrying the baby. Buy your baby carrier according to your babies’ weight and age. The newborn wrap is also available.

Baby stroller and car seat

Buying a baby car seat and stroller is a necessity. In most of the developed countries, nurses come and check whether the car seat is installed properly or not when the newborn is discharged from the hospital. For your babies’ security, there is no alternative. If you want to save some time and money, then buying a baby car seat and stroller combo might be a great suggestion.

Portable, foldable water kettle

Since you have a baby, an electric water kettle is another one of that important stuff. While traveling with your baby you can take it along. Electric kettles can be found in hotels, but again, most of the time they may not be hygienic enough to use for the baby. This kettle will give you some quick service. Instead of using a microwave, I always prefer hot water to warm babies’ food. Suppose, if milk needs to be warmed up a little bit, I just drop the milk bottle into the hot water.

One last tip for new parents

It is natural for new parents to be excited about their newborns. We can, therefore, end up buying lots of clothes and toys for them. They will also have gifts and baby registries that are set up with redundant clothes, toys, and books. In fact, there is no need to buy too many clothes, as they grow out of them quite quickly. You may have bought a dress for your newborn, but after a one-time wash in the washing machine it will shrink, and you cannot use it the second time. I recommend that you buy clothes that are older than your baby’s current age. For example, if your baby is three months old, you can buy the clothes for babies 6 months old. This can likewise help you start to save money for your baby.

Being a mom comes with hard work. It’s great when some baby care products work well and make things a little simpler. When I look back now, I can say we do learn even more from our experiences. And you must remember to always believe in yourself!