Ever since I have become a mother, my priority has changed and it is always my duty to ensure that my baby get the best of everything. Well, of course within my affordability. From top to toe, whatever things that would make him comfortable and make me as mother convenient too. Why? Because I'm such a freak mother, that's why. Or maybe, this is what people say a first-mother syndrome. You'll be just fine when the next child is on the line! Haha. I gotta to admit though, when I was pregnant, I bought a lot of things and when my baby is born, those things were either I didn't use that often or I don't use them all! Yes, people did advised me, but being stubborn that I am, I still bought those stuffs and to my regret those aren't cheap either.
I don't know where to start, from newborn phase or the recent one. I was thinking to do necessary stuffs for newborn, but since all my photos were in my old phone which got stolen earlier, and to make it worst I don't have any back up, I don't think I've got the mood to write them anymore. So, here goes the necessities for my baby that I currenty using right now for my 5 months baby.
1) Shower Time - the toileteries
My baby loves bath time so so much ever since he was born. We use Himalaya Essential kit set as recommended by my Instagram personal shopper, kak wan faaizah. She sells mostly baby stuffs on her Instagram and she is really kind to recommend stuffs that are good and that are not. She also very kind in giving advise in the pros and cons of each product. I swear, if it not because of her, I would buy so many unncessary things! Despite her being a seller, but things that she thinks not worth it, she would prevent me from buying it. Himalaya is not very common products that baby uses but I believe it's starting to get popular as I can see there are many Instagram sellers sell this product in their IG too. If you're looking for baby stuffs or anything you wish from overseas, she can get it for you like kitchen appliances, bed sheets, handbags, shoes and stuffs. Her IG is onepekjah. The only downside about Himalaya is although we have its stores in Malaysia, but the baby products are limited. So, if you are travelling to India, please get the Himalaya products there as they are cheaper.
Besides Himalaya, I also use Tanamera baby bath. The reason why, in the Himalaya set, there was no shower gel for baby. It comes together with bar soap instead and I found it quite difficult to use. No worries, there are Himalaya shower gel at the stores. Oh dear, I love Tanamera baby bath smell. Sooooo good it smells like syrup. I'd even use it for myself!
2) After Shower
After my baby has taken his favourite bath, I will tungku/tuam or hot compress my baby using Tanamera face hot compress. Then, I will put Minyak Telon or hot spot oil for on his stomach and feet to prevent coldness and colic. Again, I use from Tanamera brand. I love Tanamera oil because it's not too oily and it's quite absorbent and won't make your hand oily and slippery if you understand what I mean.
Then, I will apply lotion to all over my baby's body. I would either use Himalaya baby lotion or from Tanamera. Both are smelling so good. While using this lotion, I would gently massage my baby. But, during the session, I have to turn on to Disney Junior channel to distract him or else he will roll over! And now comes to my favourite part, to spread baby powder all over my baby's body. I always love this step because my baby will smells so gooooood after applying powder. Again, I use Himalaya. Recently I just ran out of my powder and since Malaysia's Himalaya has discontinued to bring the powder in, I had to buy it from Amazon. Luckily there was no shipping cost for that. I'd even recommend this powder to my friend whose son got ezcema and she claimed that powder ease the itchiness and red spots. Then, I will apply Honest Co bum powder to my baby's bottom to ensure dryness.
After that, comes to the final steps, to apply Honest Co organic breathe easy rub. Before this I use Vicks baby balsam and after reading many good reviews on this rub, I thought I'd give it a try and I never look back since. I LOVE IT SO MUCHHHHHH!!! I would put them on my baby's chest, feet and neck and it works wonderssss! Too bad we do not have Honest Co in Malaysia. If I were destined to born in a silver platter, I would be the franchisee for this brand! Anyway, I got mine from Amazon.
I recently also use a Tropika Herbal cream as I read many good reviews about this. I just used it for few days so I can't justify how effective it is. But so far I am loving the smell and my baby doesn't seem to have colic so far when I apply this on his stomach.
I also use Honest Co healing balm if my baby has any scars, itchiness, scratch or wound. It does wondersssss! But I mostly use this for myself! Hahaha
3) Storage
Of course when you have a lot of stuffs, you would need a place to store them right? I'm lucky to have my auntie gifted me a JJ Cole diaper caddy. It is so convenient and mobile too. I could stuff everything in and carry them everywhere. No need to pack in the bag for baby's stuffs, just bring the caddy and you won't miss anything! And....we are just too lazy to pack and unpack. Being parents, you gotta be practical right? This diaper caddy was bought from Bebetotz and I saw them at Mothercare too. It has two compartments, mini drawer and matching changing mat too. I would recommend new mothers especially to get this to make your life easier and your baby stuffs within the reach. Psst..I'd even spot Awal & Scha using the same caddy too in TV show. Theirs is green colour.
4) Bath Time
I think, this is my best investment so far. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Puj Flyte!! *drum rolls* this is the best invention ever!!!! I bought this from Bebetotz and I swear, it help me a lot especially when I am alone to handle my baby. Not only me, but for anyone who's got to bathe my darling son. I just put this on a small basin or sink and fill it with water and then put my baby in it. It supports my baby's back based from the shape. With this, I do not need to hold my baby while shower him. The price was about RM139 and I bought it from Bebetotz. I am among the luckiest because when my sister wanted to buy this for her baby, the company already withdraw the right to distribute this products to Malaysia. How sad! I would recommend this to new mother because it is so practical, light which you can bring it anyway and it makes your life much more easier!! No need to hold/put your baby in a basin and worry about you might lose your grip. I do not know what is the maximum age/weight for a baby to use this, so I just use it until my baby can't fit in anymore.
5) Nappy Changing
As for our diapers selection, we chosed Drypers brand. We have used Mamipoko and Huggies but we have come to decision to use Drypers as we didn't have any leaking experience yet using this brand. And another reason is because of the packaging..so cute. I just melt over and can't help myself from smiling everytime I see this diapers on the rack. When we are travelling, I will use B.Box diaper wallet as it is compact and it has two compartments, one for the changing mat and another one is meant for wipes but I put the diapers inside it instead as my Mothercare wipes is too large to fit in. Again, I bought it from Bebetotz.
For the wipes, I use Mothercare brand as my baby comfortable with it. It's not too wet and soft against baby's skin. Before this I use Anakku brand but my baby's bum becomes red, well..every baby is different. FaboulousMom wipes are good too, but I found it a bit thick and not easy to take it out. For nappy disposal, I used Mothercare nappy pail. Its price is RM56. I thought Tommee Tippee sangenic disposal nappy system is good based on the reviews, I am still thinking whether to buy it or not since it's quite pricey.
For a moment, my baby is sleeping with us on the shared bed because he just started rolling over and we wanted to monitor his pleghm. Just in case. Nothing much on the accecories, for the playpen, we bought it second hand from onepekjah and we replaced the musical baby cot mobile. Luckily, my SIL didn't use hers anymore and gave it to us. For the pillow, I use Comfi pillow since he was a newborn but now my baby much more comfortable sleeping without a pillow. This Comfi pillow, as its review helps to shape baby's head and enhance the airflow, and again, it is from Bebetotz. Blanket Babies R Us is a gift from my boss and you can get it from Toys R Us. It's so soft and comfy against baby's skin.
Ever since my baby is sleeping with us, his cot has become a pillow storage..hahahaha.
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