https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:33:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815666 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:55:39 +0000 loveisstrange 815666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first few weeks? You need:</p> <p>Diapers: We used Huggies Little Snugglers at first but now use Pampers Baby Dry. Liked both. The huggies were great at the beginning because they have a strip up the front that turns blue when they are wet. Idiot-proofed. lol. The Target Up and Up brand is good too, plus really cheap.<br /> Wipes: Papers Sensitive<br /> Shampoo/Wash/Lotion: We use J&amp;J in the lavender "bedtime" smell. Also have used Burts Bees.<br /> Diaper Cream: favorites are plain coconut oil or Butt Paste<br /> Detergent: Purex Baby</p> <p>You'll also want a thermometer (the ones that just slide across the forehead are the easiest), a nasal aspirator (I LOVE my Nose Frida), gas drops/gripe water, saline drops and nail clippers.</p> <p>Make sure to have plenty of burp cloths on hand, stashed all over your house. For a summer baby, I definitely recommend investing in some Aden and Anais muslin swaddles. Super soft and lightweight. </p> <p>We also couldnt have survived without our swing and vibrating bouncer. We had the Snuggabunny ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815658 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:52:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 815658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>diapers: Pampers Swadlers (only ones I will use)<br /> Wipes: Pampers Sensitive<br /> shampoo/lotion: We use Johnson/Johnson shampoo &amp; cetaphil<br /> thermometer: Rectal (from NICU) &amp; Exergen Temporal Thermometer<br /> Diaper rash cream: Triple Paste for diaper rash/ Destin for every day use.<br /> Detergent: Tide Free &amp; Clear<br /> Bottles: Tommee Tippees<br /> Burp Clothes: Gerber 5 ply cloth diapers! Work the best (and I have a reflux/spitty baby we have tried everything!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815646 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:48:42 +0000 ladyfingers 815646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers: Pampers Swaddlers<br /> Wipes: Pampers Sensitive<br /> Shampoo/body wash: California Baby (we use the calming one) and Mustela foam shampoo for newborns (amazing for cradle cap or just for everyday use and lasts forever)<br /> Lotion: California Baby (we use the super sensitive everyday one)<br /> Diaper cream: coconut oil for maintenance, triple paste or resinol for a rash<br /> Detergent: whatever "free and clear" brand is on sale, usually All or Method<br /> Thermometer: vicks rectal (this one -- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vicks-V934-Baby-Rectal-Thermometer/dp/B0002AHVZU" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Vicks-V934-Baby-Rectal-Thermometer/dp/B0002AHVZU</a> -- but be very careful when cleaning it, use covers or just a cloth on the tip when cleaning because if you get even the tiniest drop of water on it it will mess up the display!)<br /> Baby tylenol, gas drops, gripe water (was amazing for when he got hiccups), saline drops, nosefrida (or we use the baby comfy nose aspirator), nail clippers.</p> <p>Lanolin for breastfeeding in the early days, Motherlove once things are looking a little better<br /> Earth Mama bottom balm for 'roids :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815641 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:47:54 +0000 Weagle 815641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Miracle Blanket. It is indeed a miracle worker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815604 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:39:20 +0000 regberadaisy 815604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: haha the onesie mittens were always too short for LO's arms! They never worked on her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815600 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:38:32 +0000 betsyboop 815600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers: Pampers swaddlers, then Cruisers for bigger sizes<br /> Wipes: Kirkland (Costco)<br /> Diaper cream: Triple Paste<br /> Lotion: Method<br /> Detergent: also use Free &amp; Clear but aren't partial to brand (whatever is on sale) - Costco, All, 7th Gen.<br /> Gripe water! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815598 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:36:39 +0000 swurlygurl 815598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something to put over those baby talons! My goodness those nails are sharp... I was too scared to clip her nails for the longest time, so I had to keep her hands covered so she wouldn't scratch all her skin off. I LOVED the onsies/sleepers with attached mittens. I hated regular mittens - socks worked much better</p> <p>I also loved those old school white cloth diapers that come in packs of three or so. They're great for burp clothes, changing pads, etc</p> <p>I use all basic, cheap toiletries and have no problems (Johnson &amp; Johnson, Tide Ultra). I LOVE coconut oil for diaper rash - makes her smell like a cookie :) Plus, it's great as a nipple cream, and as a lotion</p> <p>Also couldn't live without our 'baby holders'. We have a bouncer upstairs, a swing/bouncer and a walker downstairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815575 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:31:40 +0000 Mrsbells 815575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blankets- Aden &amp; Anais<br /> Thermometer- Vicks rectal<br /> Disposable diapers - pampers swaddlers<br /> wipes- Huggies Naturals<br /> Lotion- CeraVe<br /> Rash creams; this all depends on the type of rash. I like earth mama angel baby, desitin, vaseline, Triple paste AF( must be<br /> recommended by a doctor)<br /> rock n play sleeper by fisherprice<br /> Playtex drop in nurser bottles </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815565 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:29:18 +0000 regberadaisy 815565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Aveeno products and make my own detergent.</p> <p>I would probably grab a UVB Sun Hat from Target too. Light cotton blankets (think swaddle blankets). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815560 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:27:53 +0000 brady80 815560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I'm due at the beginning of July </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815556 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:26:36 +0000 regberadaisy 815556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wipes (I use BJs unscented), diapers (Huggies Little Snugglers), diaper rash (desitin), sleepers, wash cloths, mittens, little hats, socks, gas drops/gripe water, bottles</p> <p>What month is LO due? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815553 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:26:18 +0000 hilsy85 815553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>diapers: pampers swaddlers<br /> wipes: pampers sensitive<br /> shampoo: aveeno, aquaphor baby wash, or california baby<br /> lotion: cetaphil<br /> diaper rash cream: triple paste when he has a rash, aquaphor for daily use.<br /> detergent: any of the free and clear ones--we've used tide, 7th generation, and method and liked them all. </p> <p>If you're planning on breastfeeding, I would get some nipple cream-I loved motherlove and had to overnight some from amazon when I ran out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-baby-products-1#post-815549 Wed, 29 May 2013 13:24:07 +0000 brady80 815549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for recommendations for favorite baby products: diapers, shampoo/lotion, thermometer, diaper rash cream, detergent. Basically anything that is somewhat essential that I may not register. As a first time mom, I am totally clueless in this department! Was there anything that you were thankful you had during those first few weeks that you may have not thought you/baby would need? </p>