Diapering/First Aid Supply Basics

Ok, what the heck do I NEED to have on hand for when the baby arrives in terms of diapering and/or health supplies, shampoos, etc. I don't want to overmedicate or overtreat the baby, so what has been suggested to all of you?

Thanks!!

ETA: Besides diapers, of course! I'm clueless, but not that clueless!!

Message edited 5/21/2007 2:37:57 PM.

Re: Diapering/First Aid Supply Basics

Im a few days behind ya. I still have to get liek a baby relief kit of some sort (tylenol, etc.) they sell it at BRU. Also u need diaper rash cream and thermometer etc. I got a kit from BRU off my registry its by Blue Cross I believe it has the thermometer, nail clipper etc. in it. Also i am going to get the Pampers Sensitive Wipes since that is really reccommended on the parenting board.

Re: Diapering/First Aid Supply Basics

the only medication that you should use for the first 6 months is infant tylenol. Your ped will tell you how much to give - since it goes by weight.

You can use mylecon gas drops, they say, after every feeding, if you have a very fussy baby, but they definitely come in handy at times and worth a try in the middle of the night with a fusssy baby.

A&D ointment for boys

vaseline for the belly button

only get baby powder made from corn starch - never use the talc version (it can be bad for their lungs) but you can use plain corn starch as well. I actually used it for DS's neck, when he would drip milk out and got a little fungal infection - it cleared it up right away

Aquaphor is great for skin and diapering. Also good to use for cradlecap.

diaper cream of your choice is good to have around too. I like butt paste.

a regular babywash is fine for the beginning. You have to sponge bathe them until the belly button falls off anyway - so also make sure that you have some washclothes


HTH

Re: Diapering/First Aid Supply Basics

*Baby Tylenol
*Mylicon
*Rectal Thermometer
*Vaseline-Great for diaper changes-nothing sticks to coolie, especially baby's first tar like poos
*Washcloths
*Some kind of Head to Toe baby wash
*Mild Lotion-My Fav is Aveeno Baby
*Baby Emery boards for nails-easier than clippers cause their nails are so soft
*Diaper rash cream-I love balmex & Butt paste-I only use these at night and when a rash starts to pop up
*Sensitive Wipes