Early 30's TTC #1

[mrsmax]

yeah, know what you mean but it seems to. am going to start baby bath oil this w/end - cabt wait as i love my lotions and potions!!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Mmm and the yummy smells that come with them! x

 

[MsJMouse]

In hospital it was water and washers. When we got home we initially used wipes as we had been given a few but then Amelia got really bad nappy rash and the wipes must have hurt cause she would scream so we switched to water and washers. Seems to clean her fine. Might be different with formula feeding or once baby is on solids.

Love bathing her. She's so cute as she likes to float in the water and stare at us.

 

[rosababy]

Ha ha so that's put that theory to bed ha ha! Better to be engaged than not though I guess!

Question, what are you ladies using to change nappies, wipes or cotton wool & water? Am hearing conflicting things about johnsons extra sensitive wipes which are supposed to be as gentle as water & can be used from birth...

x

We used huggies wipes and still do. For christmas, my mom got me cloth wipes, so sometimes I'll just make them with water and sometimes I'll make a little formula with essential oils. He doesn't have a sensitive butt though. I do put a little diaper cream on right before bed just after his bath every night. I have a special kind of cream for the cloth diapers. Keeps the rash away nicely. My nephew can only use cloth wipes with water (no oils) otherwise he gets a rash. I think it depends on the baby. just have to find what's right for you.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks ladies, so rosa did you use wipes on Jack from birth?

Aw MsJ how cute, glad she's enjoying her baths

x

 

[rosababy]

Yep. Never knew there was another option.

 

[MrsPTTC]

to be honest I've not been told not to use them by anyone 'yet' its just what I've heard. How's Jack doing? Love seeing his pics on Facebook, he's so cute! x

 

[readyORnot]

nice to see everyone seems to be doing okay

Thanks ladies, I'm a bit OCD & just can't see how the water cleans them properly...will see what they say at the antenatal class & will also ask my mw x

My method is not common practice at all but I use absolutely nothing whatsoever other than bamboo (cloth) wipes and plain water. He has very sensitive skin like me and I was allergic to Johnsons baby stuff as a baby! Sometimes I just hold his bum under the shower attachment or bath tap and give him a little instant hose down! When he was a bit younger (i.e. less than 2 months old and still pooping in nappies) I used "water wipes" (they're available on Amazon, it's pretty much just water, no added chemicals and they're great for sensitive bums!). Important to make sure they're properly dried off before putting another nappy on though.

I'm happy to report that almost 8 months on he's never ever had a nappy rash or irritation, his bottom's as smooth as - well - a baby's bottom I guess, and he's definitely not a dirty or smelly baby! People always tell me he has 'baby smell', whatever that is! I don't use any powders or creams on that area either, except occasionally I'll put some camellia or grapeseed oil on after his bath.

 

[MsJMouse]

I guess when you think about it adults mostly only use paper no water so water and a cloth or cotton wool is more than most adults use.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Oh yes readyornot you're using the method where you put him over a potty is that right? I was amazed when I first heard this. Glad everything sounds like it is going well!

I had my first (of only 2) antenatal class today, it was just on breast feeding & only lasted just over an hour. Thought it was a bit pointless actually, I didn't learn much more than what the books tell me! Hopefully next weeks general babycare/birth class that the midwives are doing will be better, I know its supposed to last a lot longer!

x

 

[rosababy]

to be honest I've not been told not to use them by anyone 'yet' its just what I've heard. How's Jack doing? Love seeing his pics on Facebook, he's so cute! x

thanks. He's doing pretty poorly at the moment...teething, getting a cold (as if that wasn't enough) and rolling over in the crib and getting upset about it. We were up ALL NIGHT last night, just like when he was a newborn and it was so hard. I hope this teething crap ends soon.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Aw hope he's feeling better soon Rosa and he lets you get some sleep! I have all this to look forward to!

Another question for you all - how many breast pads have you been going through a day?

x

 

[mrsmax]

Rosa - that sucks! I hope lil Jak feels better soon.

MrsP - I havent had to use any breast pads yet - my bobs just dont leak!!! Not sure if that means i have low milk supply or I am just lucky. If you lied closer I could give you my boxes of pads - they are going to waste at the moment

You must be feeling great today - you are on mat leave!!!!! Enjoy every second hon

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks mrsmax, how is Eva? It feels a bit unreal being on mat leave now, you know I'm not so sure the having a baby thing has properly sunk it yet! Think we've been too preoccupied with the extension/ new kitchen. Baby p still doesn't have a name yet & the hospital bag is still not packed I think you're just lucky you haven't leaked, I don't think it means anything about your milk supply - some of my friends on other threads have said the same! x

 

[rosababy]

Mrsp, never used a breast pad. I leaked once and I was so exited to just be producing milk!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Mrsp, never used a breast pad. I leaked once and I was so exited to just be producing milk!

Rosa! I've got one pack think I'll just stick at that as a lot of people don't seem to leak x

 

[MsJMouse]

Rosa and MrsMax - lucky you for not leaking!! I unfortunately leak I was using disposable breast pads but went thru the two boxes I bought fairly quickly that I am now using reusable ones. I also was wearing a bra with pads to bed at night but after getting mastitis I am not wearing the bra to bed and just have towel to leak onto when feeding at night.

MrsPTtc - just stick with the one box and see how you go. You might get lucky and not need them.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks MsJ, sorry to hear you're leaking bad!

Another question for you all - how many packs of maternity pads did you go through? Sorry for all the questions lol x

 

[MsJMouse]

I think I went thru 2.5 packs of 10. I probably could have used less and just used a liner sooner but things were a bit uncomfortable down there (stitches etc) so I used the pads a bit longer as extra cushioning. I was told by the hospital to take in 2 packets. Everyone is different though and you may find that you have heavier bleeding for longer. Things were easing up by the time I went home from hospital for me.

 

[MsJMouse]

I was in hospital from Sat night and went home Wed morning with Amelia arriving Sunday morning.