Which baby products/brands should I stock up on-diaper cream, body wash, etc??

Brigie029 · February 2014

I want to stock up but am clueless. I figure it can't be that hard, I would probably assume Johnson & Johnson, but don't want to have too much stuff that just takes up space or be annoyed at having to make multiple trips to the store.

Thanks!

katiedidthat · February 2014

I'm probably in the minority here but I say don't stock up on any of that. My DS was allergic to J&J so everything we got from our shower (which was A LOT) had to be given away. The only thing we got a lot of that we've been able to use was the A&D diaper cream. One bottle of baby wash lasts a really long time so you don't have to go out and buy it very often.

Mustardseed2007 · February 2014

We got a large bottle of the night time Johnson and Johnson and it lasted us for FOREVER. But by the time it ran out J&J had gotten a lot of bad press about causing allergies and then there was a recall of some of their products so we started buying Burts Bees. I'd like to try California baby but it is SO expensive.

So anyway I wouldn't buy any huge bottles of wash or lotion. Instead maybe travel size versions of a few products so that you can decide what you eventually want to get a lot of.

Same thing on diaper cream...except that I have settled on favorites and that does go a lot faster, at least in our house. We love Dr. Smith's or Mustela diaper cream and Aquaphor for preventative/moisture blocking.

AcaAwkward · February 2014

Yeah I wouldn't really stock up on anything - bath products go sloooooowly with babies (especially since your really do not need to use soap / shampoo on them that often -- it really dries out their skin!).

I feel pretty strongly about using natural / organic stuff on babies' skin. My favorite bath products are: CA Baby, Shea Moisture, and Burt's Bees. We use raw coconut oil for lotion and diaper cream. For severe diaper rash and eczema, we use Triple Paste AF and Aveeno Eczema lotion, respectively.

RebeccaY1 · February 2014

I'd buy some shampoo, body wash, and moisturizer in brands that you like. If you find that the baby is allergic then you won't have spent too much money. I also have my own allergies to many types of soap, so I'll already be limited.

Jessimax · February 2014

No need to stock, that stuff lasts a long time. Haven't made it through my stock from my last shower (and DS is 3 1/2)

WifeofaComposer · February 2014

We use goat milk soaps and shampoos, some Aveeno products, and A&D ointment when necessary. Also, Lansinoh (or any lanolin) is great for little chapped lips/chin/cheeks. No powders, no heavily scented lotions or soaps.

Luckie519 · February 2014

katiedidthat said:

I'm probably in the minority here but I say don't stock up on any of that. My DS was allergic to J&J so everything we got from our shower (which was A LOT) had to be given away. The only thing we got a lot of that we've been able to use was the A&D diaper cream. One bottle of baby wash lasts a really long time so you don't have to go out and buy it very often.

This. DS had horrible eczema and couldn't use most of that stuff. We had been given a bunch at the baby shower, so I ended up giving it away. We did buy one of each thing this time around for DD. In the event she is allergic or we can't use it, we will just give it away.

KatieKim0815 · February 2014

Looooved mustela ! Or dove baby. Love that they are in pumps. I use less.

zazu13 · February 2014

Have you had a shower? We got a lifetime supply of this type of stuff! If you are having a shower I'd hold off buying anything!

Tarakristinelou · February 2014

Earth Angel Baby Mama and The honest company! Amazing products!

Tarakristinelou · February 2014

Don't get J&J. They have admitted to having cancer causing agents in their products!

isamaraguirre · February 2014

Ah brands! Totally what you like.
I got some J&J and i am okay with it, regardless of all the bad comments i've heard about the brand.
It truly has to be something your comfortable with. Don't stock up, babies only use small amounts of the stuff. So it will take sometime for you to finish one bottle.

I do suggest getting some first aid stuff...like a fever reducer, pedialite ect.
Brands however, are totally what your okay with.

Tarakristinelou · February 2014

AprilMay9 said:

Tarakristinelou said:
Don't get J&J. They have admitted to having cancer causing agents in their products!
Uh that's plenty of beauty products. No more tears is not going to give your baby cancer.

Obviously, but I prefer to go the all natural route and avoid harmful chemicals where I can.

J&NL · February 2014

Everything AcaAwkward said.

Oh and for those of you that are anti- J&J but pro Aveeno. Aveeno is a product of J&J. I also like to go the organic route. I like the Burt's bees stuff a lot.

J&NL · February 2014

Also, they have a Little Remedies "new parent survival kit" that has most of the medicines you would need and most of them are safe for infants. I think that would be handy to have around, plus it's cheaper than buying them individually.

Significant · February 2014

I agree with a lot of PP's about trying to use more organic / natural stuff when possible (love coconut oil for diaper rash and regular lotion) - though it's not always necessary. I have found this website invaluable when researching the safety of products for both me and my baby:

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/browse.php?maincat=babycare

For example I found out that the cvs brand sunblock was safer then one of the aveeno ones I was going to buy this past summer for LO.

- also, if you're going to purchase things like infant Benadryl and Tylenol – I would try and look for ones that say "dye free"

maelic · February 2014

I am horribly allergic to fragrances and I'm operating under the assumption that baby will be too because it is not a theory I want to test.

Recs for fragrance free stuff, preferably organic?

KarenEliza · February 2014

The only product we stocked up on were Bum Boosa wipes. Other than that we bought primarily Susan Brown's line because it is the most all natural we could find. For those of you talking about Burt's Bees, the baby line is safe but the regular line has much less stringent restrictions on which chemicals they add and some of their stuff is just as bad as any Estée Lauder or J&J product.

luvU2theMoon · February 2014

I am not stocking up on things but I swear by Butt Paste for diaper cream! everyone i know has used it and my BF used it for his son and its awesome and doesnt smell gross like some other kinds.

Jwheels68 · February 2014

Anyone tried noodle and boo?

tkseg09 · February 2014

Don't stock up. We received several bottles of Desitin and it only made DS's rashes worse. We ended up using Balmex, which has always worked very well for us and isn't as smelly as Desitin anyway.

Kyllarae · February 2014

maelic said:

I am horribly allergic to fragrances and I'm operating under the assumption that baby will be too because it is not a theory I want to test. Recs for fragrance free stuff, preferably organic?

I'm in the same boat. My LOs father can't even use a deodorant if it has any trace of fragrance in it so I'm having to buy sensitive and perfume free everything just in case baby is like that too. This is what I bought for bathing her. And I love that it has a pump!

https://www.target.com/p/babyganics-foamin-fun-trade-foaming-shampoo-body-wash-fragrance-free-18-oz/-/A-14243504

steph1977 · February 2014

Kyllarae said:

maelic said:

I am horribly allergic to fragrances and I'm operating under the assumption that baby will be too because it is not a theory I want to test.

Recs for fragrance free stuff, preferably organic?

I'm in the same boat. My LOs father can't even use a deodorant if it has any trace of fragrance in it so I'm having to buy sensitive and perfume free everything just in case baby is like that too. This is what I bought for bathing her. And I love that it has a pump!

https://www.target.com/p/babyganics-foamin-fun-trade-foaming-shampoo-body-wash-fragrance-free-18-oz/-/A-14243504

I agree with CA Baby and Babyganics
for fragrance-free products. DD had terrible eczema and these products (used sparingly) were great! Also recommend Cerave cream -- it's also fragrance-free and very thick, but gentle enough for baby.

J&NL · February 2014

maelic said:
I am horribly allergic to fragrances and I'm operating under the assumption that baby will be too because it is not a theory I want to test.

Recs for fragrance free stuff, preferably organic?

California baby

LyndseyLC · February 2014

I agree with pp don't stock up on any of that stuff in case of allergies.. We have a ton of lotion and Johnson and Johnson shampoo we will never use.

For diaper cream we use and have always used desitin and for shampoo we use California baby we use target brand diapers but when newborn I liked the pampers

alayna23 · February 2014

California Baby shampoos, Ceravae (spelling?) lotion, and pampers products are wonderful for sensitive skin. When my son was better we switched everything to the Target brands and saved a ton of money! The Target diapers are the only ones that I felt were comparable to pampers. He peed through every Huggie we ever put on him.

NicoleAnne416 · February 2014

I'm stocking up on wipes, diapers yes, but not overly so. I'll do pampers swaddlers again, huggies natural care for sure (huggies were always thicker IMO). I use J&J (gasp) but may try aveeno as well. Aquaphor baby, or aquaphor in general is awesome for preventing rash, helping rash, dry skin before lotions are suppose to be used at all, etc. Just one tube will last awhile. I won't stock up on lotions and soaps, etc.

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