Baby Items I Wish I Discovered Sooner
- Courtney Fazende
- Dec 29, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 23
Through trial & error, family & friend recommendations, reading through countless articles and top must haves, I have narrowed down my favorite and most recommended baby finds. I love using products that are mindful of the earth and our bodies so a large amount of my recommendations will always have this thought in mind.
Some products may work better for your munchkin than others. I believe every baby is different and if you find something that works, stick to it and feel free to share! I love hearing about new products that are in alignment with our babies health and planet.
Wellness
I discovered this brand when pregnant and it worked so well for me, so when I came across their baby line I was thrilled.
For drooling chins & drippy noses
My daughter was suffering with irritated skin when she began drooling so much from teething. I later came across this balm and it soothed her precious face almost instantly.
I was originally drawn in by the clean natural ingredients used in their products and slowly became obsessed with the outcome of how well they worked for us.
Tooth Oil When it is my daughter's gums that are bothering her, I use this tooth oil. It is a magical moment for us both to see those little pink gums smile. (A side note, look into your tooth gel or teether if you decide something else works for your baby. Numbing medications are warned against for babies due to their high risks associated. Opt for a clean natural product, they are out there! )
All Purpose Balm All purpose Balm is a lifesaver. My little one had a serious diaper rash for a moment in time and nothing was working. Not even the sworn upon Desitin Purple Max Strength. We were even prescribed medicine. I started using the All Purpose Balm that I had previously used on any little scratch or mark, and it worked!
Chest & Foot Rub When my daughter is congested I rub this balm on her chest and bottoms of her feet. It is soothing to us both. She smells of Eucalyptus and lavender after a warm bath and it just makes all the snuggles and rocking to bed that much better especially with a stuffy nose.
1% of their net proceeds from their baby line goes to Baby2Baby .
Bare Butter During those winter dry months when my daughter's skin needs a little extra love. Made with calendula and chamomile.
I came across these when grocery shopping and little bit had an unexpected accident. Leaving the diaper bag in the car was a big mistake. I went to the baby isle to find these wipes. These lovely wipes are enriched with coconut oil and can be used on baby's bottom, hands and FACE. I previously was wiping my baby's face with what I had on hand which was her usual bottom wipes or a wet towel. Always irritating her skin, her face would be red for the rest of the day as if she would have gobbled up a bowl of raspberries. These wipes however do no such damage. They have no added lotions, parabens, or pthalates. I have come across a couple of other earth & baby skin friendly brands but as you can see I am an Amazon mama. It is just easy and convient for me with all the necessities our little one comes with.
I began using Garden of Life products way back when for myself, recommended by well known nutritionist and holistic wellness expert Kimberly Snyder. Love her. I still use the Women's Once Daily Probiotic. I trust their brand, their ingredients are clean, traceable, and derived from whole foods. They also support various charities for each purchase. They are just all around wonderful. So I could not be more excited when I learned of their baby products. Currently our little bug takes Vitamin D3 especially during the winter months and their Multivitamin.
I am overly happy my child is born in the day and age when clean medicine is available. I love using natural remedies but when my baby needs something stronger this is brand is who we turn to.
Keeping Baby Sanitary
My mom gifted me this adorable cover. I did not know such a thing was created or thought about even having one. My baby is in a "let me put my mouth on everything" phase and this has brought me so much peace of mind. We keep it in my car for grocery shopping and dining out. Very much recommend.
I had several changing pads that did not last very long. I began to think they were all just made to be temporary until this one. It is waterproof, flares out a bit when opened to give some extra needed room, and has a little puff pillow so baby is not laying their head on a hard surface.
Pacifiers
I have been recommended at least 10 different kinds of pacifiers. I have researched which was best for breast feeding and for my babies development. NONE of this mattered. My daughter made it clear which pacifier she liked and refused all others. I have heard this by many other mamas. The find I am recommending here is luckily the pacifier she chose also came in a glow in the dark selection. I did not think I needed this until I found myself with a screaming baby while I frantically looked for the lost pacifier in the middle of the night. Ultimately having to turn the lights on waking both of us up even more. I ordered these beauties and the problem was no more. The ring glows in the dark making it easy to find in the darkest of times I mean nights ;) Searching the web before posting this I have found other brands to have the glow in the dark feature. So if your baby has a favorite there may be a chance that brand also has a glow in the dark pacifier.
Clothing
I am in love with this brand. The styles are simple and the texture is heaven. I look for three things when picking clothes for my little one:
Easy to put on my wiggle worm
Soft
Room to grow
The material is stretchy allowing my growing girl to fit in this without it being too baggy or too tight in all areas. I loved her clothes so much that I bought myself and my mom a couple of shirts.
We have the foot and footless tights in fig. Flexible and well made all while being kind to the planet. And I did not think my little one could get any cuter!
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