BrandiCanucks
Mommy of 4, WTT
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Honestly brand wise, it's all about preference and what works for your baby. Perhaps for the first few weeks, get smaller packages and samples of different brands to see what works.
Breast pump, most women prefer Medela. Personally, I hate Medela and LOVE Avent.
Diapers, I tried both Huggies and Pampers, and some of the smaller names, and have stuck with Pampers for 7 years now. I found Huggies to be too much like cardboard and always leaked out the crotch side. Pampers is soft, snug, and holds everything in better and has a nice, slight scent to it. I can't imagine what cardboard on your bum feels like.
Wipes, I prefer Huggies wipes. I love that they're thick and can get the poop mess off more easily. You can also easily tear them down the centre to use half and make them last longer if there's just a pee in the diaper. I do use Pampers from time to time, but Huggies wipes are my preference.
Shampoos and toiletries, AVOID Johnson's like the plague. The brand contains carcinogenic chemicals and are also horrible for cradle cap. I use Aveeno. It's oatmeal and other natural ingredients. Expensive as hell, but worth it and is gentle. I still use it on my 5 year old to treat his excema.
A sterilizer isn't necessary. Boil the bottles, nipples, and soothers in a pot in hot boiling water for 5 minutes is sufficient. A sterilizer, like a bottle or wipes warmer, is a money grab and not needed. To warm a bottle, invest in a kettle and a large measuring cup. Place the bottle in the measuring cup and pour the hot water around it and shake and check every 2-3 minutes until it's ready.
Bottles, again, comes down to personal preference. Mine is Avent, and all my babies seem to prefer Avent so far to any other brand (we've done gerber, Nuk, Playtex, dollar store, etc)
This is number 4 for me, so I hope that helped a little. If I missed anything specific, let me know.
Breast pump, most women prefer Medela. Personally, I hate Medela and LOVE Avent.
Diapers, I tried both Huggies and Pampers, and some of the smaller names, and have stuck with Pampers for 7 years now. I found Huggies to be too much like cardboard and always leaked out the crotch side. Pampers is soft, snug, and holds everything in better and has a nice, slight scent to it. I can't imagine what cardboard on your bum feels like.
Wipes, I prefer Huggies wipes. I love that they're thick and can get the poop mess off more easily. You can also easily tear them down the centre to use half and make them last longer if there's just a pee in the diaper. I do use Pampers from time to time, but Huggies wipes are my preference.
Shampoos and toiletries, AVOID Johnson's like the plague. The brand contains carcinogenic chemicals and are also horrible for cradle cap. I use Aveeno. It's oatmeal and other natural ingredients. Expensive as hell, but worth it and is gentle. I still use it on my 5 year old to treat his excema.
A sterilizer isn't necessary. Boil the bottles, nipples, and soothers in a pot in hot boiling water for 5 minutes is sufficient. A sterilizer, like a bottle or wipes warmer, is a money grab and not needed. To warm a bottle, invest in a kettle and a large measuring cup. Place the bottle in the measuring cup and pour the hot water around it and shake and check every 2-3 minutes until it's ready.
Bottles, again, comes down to personal preference. Mine is Avent, and all my babies seem to prefer Avent so far to any other brand (we've done gerber, Nuk, Playtex, dollar store, etc)
This is number 4 for me, so I hope that helped a little. If I missed anything specific, let me know.
I'm Team Yellow although part of me is getting desperate to find out now!
