19 Best Baby Bath Products With Pictures For First Time Parents
Before bringing your newborn baby home, there are some best baby bath products that you should get ready in your home. This will make it less stressful during your first bath for your newborn at home.
Just imagine that you already hands full feeding and coaxing the little monster to sleep every few hours. To make things worst, you realised there are some missing baby bath products essentials in the bathroom. I had been through this myself and to benefit fellow mummies, I have compiled a list of recommended bath and hygiene supplies below. Please click on the image if you want to know more about the products shown on the pictures below.
List of Best Baby Bath Products
1) Hand sanitizing gel
Hand sanitizing gel helps to effectively kill all the germs and bacteria. As newborn have a low immune system, it is good for you or your caregiver to use this before bathing the little one.
2) Baby washcloths (6-12 pieces)
You may like to decide using baby washcloths or baby bath sponge for your newborn. Both work equally well. For baby washcloths go for those that are soft and hypoallergenic Sensitive.
3) Soft bath towel x 2 – with or without hood
For soft bath towel, go for those which are plush, thick, easy to dry and also high water-absorbent.
4) Waterproof pads x 4 for the crib and baby bath stand
Waterproof pads act as an extra layer to hold excess water from your crib and baby bath stand. It is easy to wipe off the water using cloth and can be folded for easy storage. You can also use it when changing diapers for the little one.
5) Baby Wash
Best baby soap or shampoo for your newborn should be mild or organic as their skin is very delicate at this point of time
6) Baby lotion or cream
You will need to choose a mild or organic baby lotion or cream in case baby’s skin is dry especially during the winter months.
7) Baby brush and comb
To tidy up the cutie strands of hair on their head.
8) Baby Nail Clippers
If you do not want to worry about cutting your newborn finger accidentally, get an electric nail clipper. I have tried the manual version before and felt guilty after cutting Alice’s fingers a few times. The electric nail clipper helps to remove all your stress and worry while ensuring that your little one nails are trimmed and they do not scratch themselves.
Suitable for 0 months – 12months+, you can even adjust the speed based on the age of the children. I have gotten this myself and used it for my kids even when they are already 5 years old.
9) Diapers
You may like to decide whether disposable diapers or cloth diapers are more suitable for you. We have done a comparison of the pros and cons for both which can help you make a better decision. You can check it out here.
Either stock up 4 x 30 packs of newborn size or 36 – 60 pieces of cloth diapers
10) Diaper covers x 6
You will only need this if you are using cloth diapers. You may also be keen to check out the rising cost of diapers.
11) Diaper Disposal System
Diaper disposal system is essential to containing all the odour from the poo and soiled diapers. Get diaper disposal system that does not require special bags to save money. A good one should be able to hold up to 55 newborn diapers with a childproof security lock.
12) Baby wipes x 6 packs
Get those hypoallergenic diaper wipes for your newborn. They are less likely to cause an allergic reaction and help to restore the natural pH of your baby skin. You may also like to find out How Many Wipes Does A Baby Use In A Year
13) Diaper Rash Cream
As diaper rash is very common among babies, it is good to standby cream to apply when it happens. Go for one that is organic and uses natural ingredients.
14) Cotton balls
You need lots of them for a start when washing your newborn. It is very soft suitable to clean your newborn when bathing or applying lotion on the little one.
15) Nasal Aspirator
One very common issues among newborn are having frequent nasal congestion cause by lots of mucus in the nose. Nasal congestion can be more fatal in newborn than adults as it causes serious breathing problems.
If you want the best for your little one, go for the hospital grade nasal aspirator for home use. It helps to quickly and effectively clears all types of mucus and is BPA free plus FDA approved. You may also like to check out the best humidifier for baby congestion in the market.
16) Digital Thermometer
It is very easy for babies to catch a cold after bathing them. I normally will keep a digital thermometer on hand if I feel the body temperature feels hot. There are a lot of cheap digital thermometers out there and doesn’t work well for me after trying a couple of them.
I would recommend going for reputable brands that offer a quality product, is easy to use and provide accurate readings. Check out the one I used for all my 3 kids.
17) Infant massage oil
Infant massage has shown to provide many benefits like helping to soothe baby to sleep, improve circulation, aiding digestion and many more. An infant massage oil is perfect for infant massage, dry skin and scalp. Go for those which uses natural ingredients.
18) Baby Bath Stand
A baby bath stand is useful to prepare your newborn for each bathing session and avoid misplacing any the bath products essentials. You can house all the baby bath essentials in one with the storage trays and easily wheel it anywhere in your house for convenience.
19) Baby Bath Seat
Get one that you can fit in standard rectangular tubs usually 21 -24 inches wide. The baby bath seat allows your baby to sit upright with back support while allowing you to bath your baby hands-free. However, do note that you can only start using when the baby is more than 5 months old
Final say on Best Baby Bath Products
Getting ready the above best baby bath products essentials before fetching the newborn home helps to reduce the stress level for first-time parents. What are your best baby bath products? Drop a comment below.
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