Nosefrida (gag) and other baby grooming essentials

Peaceb0ne · March 2014

I received a baby grooming kit at my shower, but after looking at it it mostly seems like cheap crap. I think I'm going to return it and put together my own. So far, I've come up with a bare bones list of the following:

Ear thermometer
Nosefrida (although I gag every time I think about using this)
Baby Brush/comb
Baby nail clippers (any suggestions for these?)

Please add your recommendations!

fyafighterwife86 · March 2014

A medicine drop.
And maybe mini nail files.
But I think that's all you're forgetting.

I hated using nail clippers. I always preferred scissors because it was a little easier.

chillypenguin · March 2014

These are the ones I got, I love them so much more than nail clippers. We still use them for DD who is 18 months. Also, the Nosefrida is gross, but amazing and absolutely worth it!

https://www.amazon.com/Piyo-Yellow-Baby-Nail-Scissors/dp/B004DFO57M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395236605&sr=8-1&keywords=piyo+piyo+baby+nail+scissors

meli1025 · March 2014

I was going to say mini nail files too, you will use those long before you can use clippers. Also, I'm not familiar with Nosefrida but I have this: https://www.amazon.com/Graco-Nasal-Clear-Aspirator/dp/B001PBFWMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395236943&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+operated+nose+aspirator

and as much as it's gross, it's freaking amazing. And super easy to clean...you just rinse it out. Worked wonders on DS when he had a stuffy nose and couldn't blow yet.

Also, as much as the ear thermometer is good to have, I would get a rectal one too. They're always more accurate and I've found even the best ear thermometers to be off a degree or two.

Lovenyc · March 2014

The nosefrida is seriously amazing. It works a million times better than the bulbs. I would also get infant saline nasal spray. You give each nostril a squirt and it helps when you suck out the junk.

https://bit.ly/Owuubo

I never had luck with nail clippers or scissors. I was always too nervous. I used mini emery boards instead.

danabsd · March 2014

You'll want a rectal thermometer not an ear one. And down the road a temperal one.

I used nail baby nail scissors in the beginning. Much easier for all parties involved.

This has great items in it:

https://www.target.com/p/safety-1st-deluxe-healthcare-grooming-kit-white/-/A-12873028#prodSlot=large_1_1&term=Safety 1st Deluxe Healthcare & Grooming Kit

LoveIsAll25 · March 2014

kitchencolors said:
I vote ask your pedi what kind of thermometer to get. Ours said absolutely not a rectal one because they feel the additional accuracy isn't worth the injuries they see from parents doing it incorrectly. Some pedis are particular about how a temp is taken for whether they'll advise you it's okay to stay at home versus go to the ER.

My DS doctor does not recommended rectal thermometers. I use behind the ears or forehead thermometers.

Peaceb0ne · March 2014

@Danabsd Haha that's the kit I received at my shower. Maybe it's not as bad as it looks? Some of the stuff in there just seems really cheap.

My pedi recommended that we not to use a rectal thermometer as we may do it wrong and hurt the baby. He said that ear or underarm is fine for temp taking.

Thanks for all of the suggestions, ladies! I'll definitely add some mini nail files and saline spray to my list.

typeset · March 2014

*poof*

We always used the bulb aspirator instead of a Nosefrida. Just have to remember to gently close the opposite nostril while inserting and releasing the bulb. Steal the hospital one.

Junebug060609 · March 2014

We have Safety First clippers that I love. They have a little light and everything.

Our pedi always wanted rectal temps when he was tiny. Vicks makes a good one that has a short probe so you can't over-insert. Bonus with a rectal is that if baby gets constipated taking his temp can help spur things along (something with stimulating the muscles...). Don't forget the lube. We use Vaseline.

There are some other things you'd want in a 'med kit' (gas drops, eventually infant Tylenol and Advil...not at first, kid has to be a certain age!, teething stuff), but I think you have grooming covered.

spinsoffresonance · March 2014

Another vote for the NoseFrida here, although it sounds really gross it's really not that bad when you use it and works much better than the bulb aspirators. I went through 5 bulb aspirators before getting the NoseFrida and never looked back. I would get saline nasal spray (I like arm and hammer) , a rectal thermometer (I have the Vicks one), and infant Tylenol is good to have on hand since your LO will inevitably get their first fever at 4am! I have these nail clippers which I love https://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Steady-Infant-Clipper/dp/B004ZLZG2M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1395243463&sr=8-4&keywords=Baby+nail+clippers I thought the baby nail files were completely useless.
We also used little remedies gas drops. And Maty's all natural chest rub for colds. I think that's all. I don't really get the kits with 20 things in them you don't need half that stuff!

CopperPoppy · March 2014

I will never be able to use a bulb nose aspirator after seeing this.

https://www.babble.com/baby/better-think-twice-about-using-that-nasal-bulb-on-your-baby/

CopperPoppy · March 2014

I would also second the suggestion of a medicine dropper/pacifier thingy like this: https://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/1200x/37/db/79/37db79aea143d65b7ece48e5dd50d9f3.jpg

With maybe some gas tabs, teething tabs, and baby Tylenol for when they are old enough. I suspect that will be something you just want to have around and not wait until you really need it to go get it.

lovey1 · March 2014

I definitely second the Nosefrida. It has a chamber so the yucky stuff will never reach your mouth. We also use a temporal thermometer which has worked the best for us. Our pedia's office uses it too. It has some sort of antibacterial surface so you don't have to clean with each use. This is the one that we use:

https://m.costco.com/Exergen-Temporal-Artery-Thermometer.product.10038059.html?catalogId=10701&keyword=Exergen&langId=-1&storeId=10301

Ladiebug710 · March 2014

We have the Braun thermo scan ear thermometer and have been very happy with it.

I much prefer the mini nail clipper to scissors, but for the first 8 weeks or so the nails are so soft all I did was use a file.

I just got a cheapie brush comb set and it has been perfect.

I am a bulb syringe user, the thought of a nose frieda makes me pukey so I never got one. The nasal saline is helpful. I prefer the drops, the spray made me feel like I was drowning LO.

Go ahead a buy a bottle of baby tylenol now so you have it on hand for the first time you ever need it...which hopefully wont be for months.

danabsd · March 2014

What kindof rectal thermometer are ya'll using that could injure the bebe? Ours is less then 1/4 inch long. It barley goes in. :-?

danabsd · March 2014

Peaceb0ne said:
@Danabsd Haha that's the kit I received at my shower. Maybe it's not as bad as it looks? Some of the stuff in there just seems really cheap.

If you go to the store and buy those items separately they will likely be the same brand. And it has almost everything listed. Including mini nail files.
It doesn't have a nosefrieda. Everyone needs one of those.

pistolpackinmomma · March 2014

The first year all we used was a rectal thermometer. We used one of my nail files in the beginning then moved to using our smaller nail clippers (that we already had) on him. We haven't had the need for a brush and I don't think he would ever have let us get near him with a nose frida. We used the bulb but really had to pin him down for it. I can't really think of anything else you will need.

pistolpackinmomma · March 2014

danabsd said:
What kindof rectal thermometer are ya'll using that could injure the bebe? Ours is less then 1/4 inch long. It barley goes in. :-?

This. Our pedi would only accept rectal temps until recently. Though even at 15 months I only use the ear thermometer as a rough estimate, if it seems off then I pull out the rectal still. The Vicks one is designed to not let you go in too far.

honey740 · March 2014

I have the exergen temporal termometer that I really like.

ho11yday · March 2014

We used the normal bulb aspirator for a year before getting the nose Frieda. I'm never going back. Ever. I think I once asked DH if he would use it on me, but he drew the line there.

Now, I want to get one for all my pregnant family and friends because it seriously is the best thing ever.

danabsd · March 2014

ho11yday said:
We used the normal bulb aspirator for a year before getting the nose Frieda. I'm never going back. Ever. I think I once asked DH if he would use it on me, but he drew the line there.

Ha. We had a similar (completely joking) conversation. :P

ns1 · March 2014

typeset said:
*poof*

We always used the bulb aspirator instead of a Nosefrida. Just have to remember to gently close the opposite nostril while inserting and releasing the bulb. Steal the hospital one.

Yes! The hospital one is the only worthwhile one. (We got the nose frieda too late woth DD to ever use ot and see if it worked well.)

Xath · March 2014

I like this rectal thermometer:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CT0R6K/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1395254983&sr=1-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

It's easy to use and has a fast response time. Also, the unique shape insures that no one will ever ever mistake it for an oral thermometer. I have a temporal thermometer for general temp taking, but our Ped still wants the rectal for fever tracking.

It's very difficult to injure a baby with a rectal specific thermometer, but very easy to do it with an oral thermometer used in the rectum. When they clench in objection, the sphincter draws the thermometer further in. A real rectal thermometer won't go in too far, but an oral one definitely could.

momthatlifts · March 2014

I'm a ftm so I won't be much help but I was told by a lot of stm+ mom's that mini finger nail clippers are a must have!

spacepotatoes · March 2014

Have any of you used the Baby Vac? A colleague raved about how great it is and it does get very good reviews but both DH and I have concerns about the involvement of our vacuum cleaner.

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Nasal-Aspirator-2012-Model/dp/B004JA1XB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395256284&sr=8-1&keywords=babyvac

flockofmoosen3 · March 2014

great information here! I asked my pedi about what first aid things to have on hand and she suggested Tylenol, a bulb respirator for nose, saline spray, and a couple of other things i can't recall right now. I specifically asked about the use of sun screen since she'll be born in May (duh!) but she said not to use it before 4 months and to use shade instead.
I am getting the rectal thermometer that is bulbous so it is very short and will not go in too far. I think it's the Vicks one but I forget the brand.

julesf817 · March 2014

the idea of clipping baby nails totally freaks me out, so one thing i plan to use on our little guy is my glass nail file. not sure if any of you ladies have one of them, but they are the BEST THING ever. they work amazingly well, are washable and last forever. they don't feel rough and don't snag or pull like emery boards or metal files, and they leave smooth edges that aren't snaggy. there are a bunch of different brands out there. i think it's going to be perfect for delicate baby nails.

yvanehtnioj · March 2014

I was like "What the fuck is a NoseFrida?!" and then I looked it up and then

softservecity · March 2014

I would recommend 2 thermometers. Label them rectal and oral so you don't get them mixed (eww... Like Luke Wilson in the movie Idiocracy!).

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