expectant and experienced moms?

Question

I have a few ques.
1. What brand of baby products did you use for baby and did pediatrican recommeded that....i heard than johnsons products arent taht great is that true?
2. what are nursing pads?
3. What to look for in a diaper bag or all of them are almost same?
4. What all is needed to bath the baby......I dunno how will it work in the sink ..is their any site where i can see?
5. Do lamaze classes really help in labor.?
Too many for now.:)

Answer 1

1. We use Burts Bees "Baby Bee" head to toe wash and lotion. It smells SOO yummy and it's made from all natural ingredients. As far as diapers go, we are using disposable and we buy Huggies. We also tried pampers, but the huggies seem to fit our son better (we also had one horrifying experience buying generic!! leaked everywhere!) As far as laundry goes, we use Dreft detergent

2. Nursing pads are a life saver! They are thin, round cotton pads that slip inside your nursing bra. It's very common for your breasts to leak while your milk supply regulates the first few months after your baby is born. The nursing pads absorb the leaked milk to keep it from soaking through to your shirt!

3.Honestly, I found I didn't need a diaper bag. I breastfed so I didn't need to carry bottles or cans of formual with me. I just tucked a couple diapers, a travel pack of wipes and a spare onesie into my purse and was good to go.

4. We bought a baby bath from babies R us, I think it was like $20. It was really nice because it had a reclining seat for our son to rest in while we bathed him. It fit nicely on the counter so I didn't have to stoop over AND it had a water temperature gage built right in :) Aside from that, some soft hooded towels, a few wash clothes and a cup for rinsing and you are in business!

5. I didn't take lamaze. Personally I feel like it's counterintuative! For me it was better to take long deep breaths during labor (rather than short panting breaths!) I would recommend a childbirth class if you haven't had one. Your local hospital most likely offers them. These classes are nice beacuse they sort of walk you through the whole childbirth process and tell you what to expect, generally they also include a tour of the labor and delivery floor.

Answer 2

1. I found that the Wal Mart brand baby products worked the same as any other brand and are cheaper.
2. Nursing pads are what you put in your bra to help with leaks in between when you breastfeed.
3. Make sure diaper bag can fit a change of clothes, a few diapers, wipes, few small toys to keep the baby occupied/happy, place to put bottles (if you don't breastfeed). It basically is your home in a bag for on the go.
4. To bathe baby you need a small hand towel and luke warm water. You also need some baby soap once they get to about 2 months old. I only used water during the first few weeks when bathing my daughter just in case of any allergic reactions.
5. Lamaze did not help me at all. It was a waste of time. Everything just comes naturally when you are in labor even if you don't think you know a whole lot. The doctors and nurses in the delivery room will help you a lot.

Answer 3

1. I used Johnson's baby wash. It was recomended by the hospital. The nighttime wash smells great! I use the baby lotion once in a while. My son is 14 mos old and I still haven't opened the baby oil!

2. Everyone else has explained the nursing pads however, I will add to buy some ahead of time. Some women, like myself, start to leak before the baby arrives!

3. I love my diaper bag; lots of pockets and a couple different zipper compartments. It's an Eddie Bauer purchased at Target.
4. For bath time we used a plastic tub in the sink when he was newborn and then used it in the tub. Just recently started putting him directly into the tub. I never really cared for the tiny little baby wash cloths, I bought a 10-pack of inexpensive cloths from Wal-Mart; much easier to handle. I also never cared for the hooded towels. Most of them are very thin and don't absorb. I use a regular towel.

5. I found the lamaze class to be very informative. It gives you a good idea of what's going to happen and in what order. I definately recomend you bring your partner with you, I know my husband learned a lot!

Best of luck and Congratulations!

Answer 4

1. Johnson products are wonderful! I used them with both of my children now 19 months and 7 years old. I personally use the baby oil to remove my eye makeup. Don't waste your money on expensive baby products which are no better than affordable Johnson's.
2. Nursing pads are what you put in your bra to catch leakage of breast milk and keep you from having an embarrassing moment.
3.A diaper bag should have a place for bottles to be stored upright so they don't leak. Look for a lot of compartments to house things like baby powder, lotion, and diapers. Also, many come with a place to put wet clothes and dirty diapers if a garbage is not handy. And a changing pad is a must!
4.Go to www.babycenter.com they have a lot of choice of baby tubs to set in the sink. To bathe you need Baby Shampoo which generally (especially if you buy Johnson's)will also be for washing the body serving a dual purpose, soft wash clothes, a towel, and baby lotion.
5. Yes, Lamaze classes really help in labor, totally informative and they will go step by step through the whole laboring process letting you know what to expect!

I also recomend buying the book "What to Expect The First Year." You can buy it at any book store or Target and even Walmart. Goood Luck!

Answer 5

I used either Aveeno or Baby magic products as far as bathing and lotions and rash creams. My children have sensitive skin and Aveeno works great for that.

I never used nursing pads, I had cloth diapers to use as burp rags and for breast pads I used Lilly-pads. They are at the motherhood store and are kinda like silicon or something they almost stick to the breast making leaking happen less. They run about $30 for a pair. I used one pair for five months, all you have to do is wash them while in the shower and let them air dry (it only takes minutes)

I never really used a diaper bag, I got a backpack or a letter type bag, they are less bulky and hold more. Inside of them I did put a changing pad to always have on hand

I never used a bath, I got one of those foam mats in the baby section and used that for all 4 of my girls. The one tub that I had was too much of a pain in the butt!I used the bath tub, I just placed the mat in the tub with a little water and it worked great. the sink was too small of an area and never really clean enough ( I cook around there and put animal blood down the sink, not where I want to bathe my child)


Yes, Lamaze is wonderful especially if this is your first time, it helps you to know what to do, how to relax, and the breathing does help some

Answer 6

1. Aveeno or Burts Bees are the best nationally available brands for baby, in my opinion.

2. Nursing pads are little round cotton pads that help absorb leaked milk from your nipples.

3. Pretty much all diaper bags are the same. You might want to just get a bigger purse that has some good compartments inside.

4. You can get a plastic tub, or bath seat for the baby and bathe them in that inside a bathtub. If you'd prefer, you can bathe the baby in a sink, but I'd suggest laying a towel down underneath to soften the surface.

5. If you intend to deliver naturally, yes, they do help most women. Other women skip Lamaze and deliver without any trouble.

Answer 7

1. I'm not brand sensitive, seriously, I have no problem using whatever is cheapest.
2. you put them between your breast and bra to stop leaking from showing. It catches the milk(kinda like a pad)
3. I think it depends on what you carry. For me, I just carried a small bag. I think they are all basically the same, except like many things you can pay for a brand name.
4. If I bathe my kids in the sink I usually put a small dish towel down to keep them from slipping. You need baby soap and a soft cloth. When baby is done you should put on some baby lotion. My pediatrician told us that because infant skin is sensitive not to bathe more than twice a week. Just kind of wipe them down the rest of the time.
5. I have had three kids and have never taken a lamaze class. I was fine without it, but I can't tell you if they help. I am pregnant with my fourth, maybe I will try it this time to see how it's different. :)

I hope this helps!

Answer 8

Use which ever brand is good for your baby. My son is actually allergic to Johnsons. Even though it is gental. My dr. recommends I use White Dove Soap for baths and I use Aveno. It is pretty gental.

Nursing Pad are pads you put in your bra when to keep your milk from leaking all over your shirt.

You want a diaper bag with a lot of room and lots of pockets which most have.

You can hold your baby in the water with one hand and wipe them with a bath towel with the other. Or you can buy some small bath seats for the baby.

I don't know about lamaze, but if you are trying to have natural (no drugs) labor you should look into something called "The Bradely Method" The success rate of Bradely Students vs. Lamaze is much higher.

Answer 9

I use many brands and i like johnson's fine. I like to use things for sensitive skin just in case though because baby's have sensitive skin and anything can affect them. Nursing pads are for when you breast feed. They stop you from leaking through your shirt. Sounds gross but it happens and its a pain. Diaper bags....I liked the one the hospital gave me. It was black and it lasted longer than the one i bought. I liked the color because it was casual. The bag i had bought was bulky and the strap had broke after about a month. The one from the hospital is still going strong after 15 months. Baby bath.......mild baby soap, soft baby cloth, maybe a baby water temperature checker (i have one that looks like a rubber ducky from wal-mart) to ensure the water is not too hot, i never used the sink. I had a baby tub and put that in the big tub with just a small amount of water. Never drain the water before you take the baby out because you don't want them to get cold. Always stay right next to your baby when bathing because they tend to slide down into the baby tub so you will have to support them until they are old enough to sit up. Lamaze?? I never took classes and i don't know anyone who has so i can't help on that one. I wanted to do it but never got them chance to. I hear it can be helpful though. Good Luck!!

Answer 10

1.We used Johnson's baby wash (what they use in the hospital), but have since switched to Aveeno due to our daughter's dry skin.
2. Nursing pads are awesome, they keep you from leaking through your clothing! Lansinoh had the best that I found.
3. Look for ease of use. Would you rather use a zipper or a flap? Do you plan on going out very often? I was given a large messenger bag from ixpensive (love it, its basic black with swarovski crystals lining the flap), and then went and got a small one for the quick errands at Target for $10. Found I didnt need the small one cause a diaper, a couple wipes in a ziplock, and a bottle fit in my purse.
4.We use the tub, with a bath chair from Babies R Us. But sometimes we sit her in the sink. When she was a baby, we layed her on the counter on a fluffy towel and just washed her that way, rinsing her over the sink. Really helps if you have that hose thingy on your sink.
5. I didnt take a single class, hubby did with his ex, but he said I did better than she did without classes. Its personal preferences. The nurses are trained to help, and honestly I dont think it would have helped much. Its just pushing! lol