A Guide to Choosing the Best Products for Your Baby

From the moment you find out that you are pregnant, wanting the best for your baby comes as a natural instinct. And it’s more than understandable why mums-to-be want to protect their little one by choosing only natural and quality products, especially when it comes to their skin. The list of harmful chemicals and toxins that are commonly found in baby skincare products is long. And the same also goes for toys, feeding supplies and clothes. That being said, paying careful attention when choosing products for your baby is fundamental.

What Are the Best Baby Skin Care Products?

The best baby care products related to the skin are the natural ones. However, not all countries have the same regulations with regards to marketing a product as natural. So, don’t get fooled by the word ‘natural’ on the package, and instead, read the ingredients list carefully before purchasing a product.

Check for some of the above-mentioned chemicals and toxins, and make sure you stick to only trusted brands. Along with reading the ingredients, this is the only way to be sure that you will pamper your little one only with a quality and safe baby care product. While most baby skincare products can be used for both infants and toddlers, not all of them are safe to use on newborns. So, paying attention to this is also crucial, since you surely don’t want to expose the skin of your little bundle of joy to some harsher ingredients before it’s ready.

Things to Know About Baby Bath Products

Giving your baby their first bath is one of the most memorable moments you’ll have. And while the maternal instinct will certainly kick in, getting to know the basics about how to bathe a newborn can help make the experience go a lot smoother. In fact, this will aid your confidence as you’ll have an idea on how to hold your baby’s head properly.

When it comes to bath products, there are shampoos and 2-in-1 wash gels designed for newborns. However, when it comes to what age can you use baby bath products, it’s recommended to do so after the 4th or 6th week. That is because the newborn’s skin is still too gentle and fragile for the ingredients found baby shampoo. In case your baby’s skin is red with some tiny bumps on it, you can add a small amount of chamomile tea in the bathwater. Once your baby turns one month, you can start using quality natural baby bath products.

Whether talking about shampoos, baby lotions or moisturisers, using hypoallergenic products is paramount. This is because they are specially designed for the most sensitive skin, causing no allergies or other skin irritations.

Choosing Safe Toys for Your Baby

Once your baby turns three months old, prepare yourself for plenty of heart-melting moments. This is the age when they start to recognise things and respond to voices and smile. Around this time your baby will also start to be able to grab and play with a toy. But you shouldn’t let them play with just any toy, you need to make sure it’s a safe one. Just like clothes and skincare products, toys can also contain harmful chemicals and toxins which is why playing safely is paramount. Choosing toys made of natural materials like wood, organic cotton and organic bamboo is the best way to ensure your child has a safe and healthy playtime.

Must-Have Baby Feeding Products

Once your baby reaches the sixth month of life, it’s time to introduce them to solid foods. And while there are various ready-made baby solid foods available on the market, making your own food is a way better option. Except for choosing quality and organic foods, stocking yourself with the right baby feeding products is paramount.

Food Steamer

Besides the large selection of basic stainless and silicone steamers, nowadays, you can choose from the many quality electric food steamers. The reason to cook baby food on steam is because that way the food won’t lose any of its nutrients and tasty juices. The best thing is that these steamers can be used for the whole family as well. So, this could also be a good way for you and your partner to start eating healthier by cooking everything on steam.

Blender

Blenders are an irreplaceable part of introducing your baby to solids. That is because babies don’t know have a mouth full of teeth to chew, so blending their food to a smooth consistency is paramount. You can use it literally for making anything you want, from smoothies and soups to blending sauces and stirring batters. Just make sure to choose one that has enough speed and power to grind everything smoothly.

High Chair

Unless you want to have your dining chair or sofa covered in stains, investing in a good high chair for feeding is something you’ll want to consider. When in the search for the right one, make sure to choose a chair made of an easy to clean material, one that has a safety harness, a footstool, a removable tray and which can be positioned at different heights.

Feeding Utensils

When it comes to choosing spoons, cups and plates, make sure to go for ones that are made from baby-safe materials. Although there are bamboo baby feeding sets, at least for the first month of age it is best to choose a BPA-free plastic or silicone feeding set. They are smoother, thinner, lighter and easier to be held by babies as well.