Baby bath / shampoo / talc / etc. Which ones?

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Hi,

Which baby bath, shampoo, talc, creams, etc are best? I have eczema so mild is good. And what sort of products do I need? People have pointed me towards Aldi nappies and wipes but after that I’m clueless - first time mum, due Feb. Thank you :)

What's the deal with cotton wool and water for newborns? I get nothing scented etc but are water wipes ok? Having to find a bowl for water etc when you're out and about seems a bit of a faff?

I hated wipes because of the environmental impact. Cotton wool (small amount) and water seemed less wasteful.

I’ll be trying cloth nappies again this time, first time I didn’t know how to wrap them and second time we had long stints in hospital so couldn’t use them and I just gave up... I usually use huggies nappies for newborns because they’re softer for newborns and keep everything in, then move to pampers as they allow more movement whilst keeping everything inside. I use cotton wool and warm water instead of wipes.
I’ve heard Wilkinson’s own nappies are very good but I never tried them, also heard good things about Asda’s

What's the deal with cotton wool and water for newborns?

I'm assuming the idea was made popular by people who think that it's hilarious for sleep deprived first time new parents to have pots of water and damp cotton wool around to either accidentally step into or tip over the bed at stupid o'clock and have to pick off the baby's bum as it has stuck to its poo whilst you are praying that it can be removed before the baby wees all over you (again).

Kpo58 Couldn't have said it better myself...

If you are planning on breastfeeding and you start to see any ezcema try adding breastmilk to the bathwater. X

We don't use any bath products, just water is fine for a new baby. Occasionally use Johnson's baby shampoo for washing her hair. We also don't use any nappy creams unless her skin looks a bit red (in which case it's Sudocrem).

We're using Tesco's own brand nappies at the moment, they fit DD well and don't leak.

For at least the first year all we used was water, bath once a week or so, and baby shampoo very very rarely. Cotton wool and water for nappy changes and metanium or sudocrem if they have nappy rash. If they don't smell dirty or have dry skin I think it is best to leave well alone!

After the first few months the Tesco fragrance free sensitive wipes are great, £2.80 for five packs.

Used cotton wool pads (not balls as they are ridiculous) and water at home, no issues for at least 6weeks.
Recommend reusable wipes

Cotton wool and water really isn’t as bad as a PP said! Newborn poop is super easy to clean if you’re breastfeeding so it’s not like wiping hard to get off poop off a bum. It’s mostly water, like yellowish watery porridge (sorry lol). It’s super easy to get off! Takes a few seconds, just don’t put the water on the floor

Started using Aveeno bath stuff from 4 weeks, bepanthen nappy cream, and Neals Yard baby balm for dry patches. Water Wipes from birth. I don't rate Aldi nappies, the only poo leakage incidents we've had have been with them. I'm sticking with Pampers from now on.

Aldi nappies (or Sainsbury's Little Ones).

I agree with PP who said that cotton wool pads are so much easier than cotton wool.

We have had many dc with eczema so actually cotton wool and water was recommended by dermatologist team. Used it for all kids and was not a faff. A sturdy top and tail bowl on the changing table has never been knocked over or stood on in night. And when sleep deprived much easier to fish out a cotton ball than try and get wipes out one at a time.
Used one side of the bowl for washing face first and then other side always for bottoms. A sticker on the side meant they were never muddled.
Less product is better for babies skin so never used lotions etc.

Waterwipes brand wipes when out and about for bottoms if you can't use plain water. More expensive but buy at Costco or Amazon on offer. The own brand supermarket wipes made my kids sore so we avoided. I wiped my face with one once and it was very drying and stung a bit....

Sudocrem tub kept nappy rash at bay.

Tiny squirt of infacare or prescription double base bath into baby's bath

Johnson's products are really bad for eczema skin.
And epaderm for any dry, eczema patches - comes in a big tub and stops itching and infection.

These are all a mixture of tried and tested on eczema prone babies here and dermatologist advice to keep it at bay. Good luck with the new baby- I love newborns!

Talc not necessary anyway- not sure why you would need it and not good for lungs and girls bottoms especially I heard.

Lidl Nappies and their sensitive wipes are great. I have used pampers nappies but found they absolutely stink!!
Simple do a great baby range - I use their sensitive bath wash and DS skin is in lovely condition ... only a few drops though!
(DS is ten weeks old)
Talc after every bath to keep in between his creases dry... no nappy rash at all yet! So can't recommend a nappy rash cream. Oh... boots wipes are great too!!

Childs Farm for everything.

Child's Farm has always been good skin-wise, although I didn't use any 'products ' with DD as she has v sensitive skin.
Nappies wise, she was allergic to pampers so we found Aldi ones to be best.