My Son's Diapers (Due to Sensative Skin)

My son has very sensative skin, just as I did when I was a baby. No, I am not a doctor, but I am an experienced mother with this issue. Therefore, I thought it'd be beneficial for you to hear my own thoughts on diapers for babies with sensative skin. The only diapers I have found to work for my son are the Huggies and Pampers. Yes, I know, they are more costly compared to a lot of the other diapers out there, but we want our children to be in comfort and not pain. I have tried a few knock-off brands, I tried White Cloud, and I even tried Luvs! None of them would work. The only luck I had was Pampers and Huggies, and if that's what it takes to keep my son in good shape, then that's what I'm going to keep using!

When I use the Huggies, I like using the little snugglers plus, or even just the snug & dry, they both work fine in my experience. Although, now that he has gotten bigger I use the little movers plus. The little movers is for when they start to learn how to move and get around. It helps using these because then when they go it's more likely it won't fall or leak out. Huggies were the only diapers my mother could use for me when I was a baby or else I would break out. So for me Huggies are a very well-trusted brand to use. If it weren't for Huggies, my mother would of had to use cloth diapers.

Pampers were the very first diapers he ever used because that's what the hospital keeps. Pampers are very well-known for their gentleness, and not once have I had any issues using them. They truly are soft and gentle. Pampers also have their own special kind of diapers for when your baby starts moving around, called cruisers.

Huggies and Pampers have something no other diaper company has, that I've heard of annyway. What they have is something called a rewards system. They both work a little bit differently though. Huggies points are only redeemable by a picture of your receipt. The receipt is only good for 30 days from the day you made your purchase. They have a lot of items you can redeem your points for, too. Pampers have a couple different ways you can redeem points. You can do as Huggies and just upload a picture of your receipt, or you can type in the code they give you. There are four different places the codes can be since there are four different ways you can buy your Pamper products. (One cool thing about Pampers is that they give free codes 2-3 times a month on their facebook page.)

• First are your wipes:

1. A tub of wipes has the code on the top of the box, but it is on the underneathe of the plastic wrap.
2. Refills or pop up packs such as this will have the code either printed on the bottom of the outside or the inside. This depends on if the package is sold alone or in a package with more than one.

• Then there are your diapers:

1. A pack of diapers in a single bag usually just has the code sticker on the inside of the bag so you may want to be careful ripping the bag open!
2. If you like to buy in bulk then the boxes usually have about three packages of diapers. Each package of diapers will have the code sticker on the side somewhere.

Both websites show you how many points you get out of each kind of diapers and wipes by the quantity and type that you get.

Needs vs Wants -Baby Gear-

Baby Carrier:

Baby carriers are great for walking short distances like at a campground, or around your house and yard. When your baby is still under six months they love being close to you. Your touch gives them that physical comfort they need from when they were in the womb. Do you really need one? That honestly depends on your preference and daily schedule.

A nice baby carrier 4 in 1:

Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier







Baby Gates:

There are more than just one kind of baby gates. There's a pressure mounted gate, a hardware mounted gate, and the free standing gates which are more of a play pin that just circles around them. Is this something you should have? Yes. Is this something you need to pour a crazy amount of money on? Uh, no! Something I would say you should focus on is getting a metal gate instead of a plastic or a wooden gate, though. Especially if you own any pets, they are most likely to try and chew or paw the gate so they can get through.

Cardinal Gates 5" Width Extension

Evenflo- Versatile Play Space Gate (Plastic)



Diaper Bag:

Every parent needs some kind of a bag to carry for their baby, or toddler. Whether your baby is in diapers or not. When you are on the go with your child they will always need something. It could be a diaper change, a snack, or even a change of clothes. You never know when a child is gonna spill food or juice on themselves, or if they decide to go play in the dirt or mud (which is not what you want all over your vehicle, trust me).

Baby Boom Zebra Print Diaper Bag

Baby Boom Giraffe Print Duffel Diaper Bag







High Chair/Booster Seat:

A high chair is a very common thing for people to think about when having a baby. The nice thing is the fact that you really don't need one until your baby reaches about six months of age (what most parents wait for in age length). You know you'll need one once your baby is starting to learn to get around and you have chosen to start feeding solids, such as baby food and cereal, to him/her.
A booster seat can be helpful for when your child is in the toddler stage and is sitting with you at the table. There are high chairs that are convertible and when you take it apart they can be used as the perfect seat for your child at the table!


Ingenuity 3-in-1 Highchair



Baby Positioners & Seats:

Babies don't always want to be held or to lay down, they like to be sat up, too, and they need it. Baby seats like these help them build their neck muscles to hold up their head on their own. These are also great for family nights when everyone is either watching a movie, playing a game, or just sitting altogether talking. You also shouldn't always be holding your baby anyway because they can get very use to it and as they get older they can become very clingy and get fussy if you are not holding them. So you need to give your child a chance to get use to not always being held. What I really loved about my seat for my son was the fact that you can use this as a replacement for a high chair until he out grows it.

Sit Me Up Citrus Frog



Shopping-Cart Cover:

Are you a germophobe? When it comes to your baby you should be. When you're sick but you still need to go shopping, do you go or stay? Depending on how bad you feel you most likely will stay home. However, you can be sick without having symptoms. Symptoms can take a day or two to kick in after being exposed to a virus or illness. So anyone can be carrying germs or a virus around without even knowing it. So I would recommend to use a sanitizing wipe to clean off the cart and some sort of cover for the cart, this way you know your child is better protected from getting some nasty illness.



Child of Mine Grey Shopping-Cart Cover

Needs vs. Wants -In The Nursery-

Every mother-to-be has questions about what they truly need versus what is just a want. Whether it's because they are on a tight budget, little room to work with, or they just want the necessary. Heck, maybe you're just curious? This will be only six main items for the nursery that most people think of as "the big items".

The changing table and changing pad:

Is a changing table a want or a need? This is honestly your decision to make. In my own home I actually got rid of my changing table. I used it for storage more than anything. Diapers, wipes, towels, diaper rash cream, etc. If you are wondering if you need it to change your baby's diaper then no, this is a want. If you think you need it to organize some storage, and you have the room for it, then I would consider it a need. However, you and your baby can survive without it regardless. So the decision is up to you. I wouldn't call these completely pointless, though. Having a place to change your baby's diaper so you don't have to bend your back in an odd angle is nice. It isn't as hard on your back, sometimes. You can still change your baby on the floor, your bed, or their crib. Where you change your baby is up to you, just make sure they don't roll off or away!

Here's a couple links for a changing table and one for a changing pad:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22269596&cp=2255957.2273443.2256245.2256272&parentPage=family

https://www.walmart.com/ip/South-Shore-Fundy-Tide-Changing-Table/44807209

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Summer-Infant-Contoured-Change-Pad/12526899

A portable changing pad is definitely a need in my book! You never know when you will be out and about and all of a sudden your child is unhappy because they had a wet diaper. Once I was in walmart with my son and he decided to go #2 and it went all the way up his back.. that was a nightmare. So yes, that does happen! Luckily, as far as I know, every diaper bag comes with a portable changing pad. You really don't want you baby catching any germs from others. This is why I suggest a portable changing pad. Who knows what illness or disease other people carry, or even if the place your at.. what if they don't have a changing spot.. People track mud, dog poop, all kinds of germs and nasty things on the ground. Trust me, you want that changing pad!

The crib and mattress:

You definitely cannot go without a crib and mattress, your baby needs his/her own bed. Whether you decide to co-sleep or not, you need a crib. No, I am not saying you should co-sleep (especially if you are a rolly poley), but that doesn't mean you, or others will not listen. It is known for babies to be more safe when they are in their own bed compared to being in bed with others. Especially in their first year of life. Even if you are co-sleeping, though, you still need to get some time alone with your partner and it's easiest when your baby is sleeping, or napping, in his/her own bed. You won't have to worry about waking the baby up and you and your partner can watch a movie, or what ever you have in mind.

Here is a link for a crib and a mattress:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dream-On-Me-Carson-Classic-2-in-1-Convertible-Crib-Choose-Your-Finish/13278317

https://www.walmart.com/ip/L.A.-Baby-3-Compact-Crib-Mattress/33556741

If you cannot afford a crib try a Pack n' Play, or a portable crib. Also sometimes churches will donate things you may need like cribs and other items. Sometimes they can also help you find programs or classes you can take that can help you earn/get baby items.

Here's a link for a portable crib:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=32919346&cp=2255957.2273443.2255983.3225353&parentPage=family

A bassinet:

A bassinet is more of a want item, however, they are smaller than a crib and are very convenient for the first few months. When mom and baby comes home, usually, you want to keep baby in your room. This is because until they start eating more and sleeping through the night you won't want to keep getting up out of bed. The first few months they wake up every two hours (roughly) due to wanting the milk. Whether you are breastfeeding or bottlefeeding, it's still very convenient. Even Babies R Us has some for under $60! They usually last about three months. My son was over 21" long and he fit in his until he was about three months old.

Here's a couple links for a bassinet (one is for traveling):

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dream-On-Me-Lacy-Portable-2-in-1-Bassinet-and-Cradle-Yellow-White/27407780

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21199466&cp=2255957.2273443.2256245.2256271&parentPage=family

A Gliding/Rocking Chair

Breastfeeding mommy's love these! Although they may be very useful, you don't need one. You may think you do, but you don't. You can easily rock your baby with one, but they can be very comfortable, you could possibly fall asleep yourself! (Shh!! I won't tell if you don't!) Anyway, they may work their wonders, but you must be careful rocking babies to sleep! If they don't learn to fall asleep on their own it can be difficult as they get older to go to sleep because they are used to you rocking and nursing them to sleep. I made that mistake with my son. I would nurse and rock him to sleep and now he's almost 6 months old and that is the only way he can fall asleep.

Here are a couple links for a gliding chair:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gripper-Jumbo-Rocking-Chair-Cushions-Twill/49574733

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Angel-Line-Windsor-Glider-and-Ottoman-White-w-Gray-Cushion/144088423


A Crib Mobile:



These little musical cuties we like to attach to the crib are the sweetest and most adorable for us, the nursery, and our beautiful little ones. They can be soothing, entertaining, and calming. They aren't necessarily a need, but they can be handy for when you want to lay your baby to sleep. I never went out and bought one, though, and my son is fine without it. I find that usually people like to get these as an additional decoration for a themed nursery.. and it just became a bonus that it entertains or soothes the baby to sleep.

Here are a couple crib mobiles for a boy:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/NoJo-My-Little-MVP-Musical-Mobile/193876974

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=37799146&cp=2255957.2273443.2256244.4083739.68294586&parentPage=family

For a girl:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Migi-Fun-Floral-Crib-Mobile-Aqua/44439100

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=86195366&cp=&parentPage=search

For neutral:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=49675866&cp=2255957.2273443.2256244.4083739.68294586&parentPage=family

I hope you found this helpful! Do not be shy to ask any questions! Thank you😊