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  • Just remembered Arnica tablets to speed up the healing process and reduce swelling and bruising (mine were from Boots). They are really tiny tablets so very easy to swallow.
  • Just remembered Arnica tablets to speed up the healing process and reduce swelling and bruising (mine were from Boots). They are really tiny tablets so very easy to swallow.
    Just a wee but important tip if you're using arnica or any other homeopathic remedy. Dont swallow them!! Put them under your tongue and let them disolve. Theyre absorbed into your body through your mouth and are much much less effective if swallowed. Calendula is also really good if you've got cuts and bruises afterwards. Theres loads of great homeopathic remedies which you can use to make before, during and after childbirth much more bearable. I know we're not supposed to give medical advice here, so if any of you preggers women want a bit more info them PM me!
  • there is not on peice of equipment i can say i NEED, but there are a few items i'm glad i stocked up on.
    nappies(they go through 100's)
    wipes(agains loads)
    blankets(they are like dummies you can never find one when you need on, and baby always manages to throw up on a freshly clean one)

    may people have commented about kamillisan nipple cream, i used it and its brill, but i also used it on nappy rash, its so much better than barrier creams such as sudocrem as it heals and protects at same time
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  • gravitytolls
    gravitytolls Posts: 13,558 Forumite
    Baby oil. I used it on my poor swollen itchy belly, before and after baby, and on my poor swollen itchy feet and legs too.

    I too used kamillosan, and had an allergic reaction ot it. All the skin peeled away repeatedly from my nipples and the pain was unimaginable.
    Naturally, it wasn't until the next baby that I realised it wa the Kamillosan, previoisly I thought it was the breast pads, but having not used pads, and washed bras in plain water only, teh kamillosan was the only thing left, and it never happened again, after I stopped using it.

    Unfortunately, the reaction let infection in, and mastitis was the dreadful result.
    I ave a dodgy H, so sometimes I will sound dead common, on occasion dead stupid and rarely, pig ignorant. Sometimes I may be these things, but I will always blame it on my dodgy H.

    Sorry, I'm a bit of a grumble weed today, no offence intended ... well it might be, but I'll be sorry.
  • Sofa_Sogood
    Sofa_Sogood Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    IM PREGNANT!!!

    Is your typing size relevant to your pregnant size yet? :D

    Well done and congratulations etc :D
  • RECOMMENDED:

    sudocrem without a doubt (works for babies, toddlers and adults - cuts, spots rashes etc - I am sure it has secret magic ingredient!)

    The Contented Little Baby Book - an absolute MUST

    Huggababy sheepskin - put in cot, moses basket etc. My babies found it a real comfort and Iam sure it helped them sleep

    Womb noises cd - you'll try anything if your baby cries constantly - this worked for us when nothing else did.
  • In terms of material items, I found a baby swing/door frame bouncer from the Early Learning Centre to be ideal for my active baby (from 5-6 months up until around 12-15 months), who loved it in their while I washed up and cooked etc. And both my little ones loved the Tomy Light Show at night, it really did work a treat at getting them straight off back to sleep when they woke in the night.
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  • HappySad
    HappySad Posts: 2,033 Forumite
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    How about trying the organic http://www.healthquest-brands.co.uk/default.asp?brand=4 THey sell in larger Sainsbury stores and are great if you want to have a greener baby.

    I also found useful large plastic bibs with a plastic backing. Completely invaluable when bottle feeding my son as the milk would not go onto his clothes. I used to use two bibs at a time. ONe plastic backed then on top an ordinary bib. My son had not sore neck at all!!

    Also useful is Ikea for low cost baby products like £4 baby bath, plain changing mat and flannel squares.

    The internet is also great for shopping online for food when you can't manage the time to get out (especially in the early days). If you can afford it then http://www.ocado.com would be the best one to go to; but you can also use Asda Sainsbury or Tesco. Internet also useful for finding out about different products about their cost and who sells what without having to leave your home.
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  • jellyhead
    jellyhead Posts: 21,555 Forumite
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    congratulations to ravenloony :D

    subtitles are great for me too, not only when baby cries but also when using the electric breastpump, it's really noisy!

    my baby bath, hmmm ... at 4 weeks he was too big for it and hated it because his legs were squished, he prefers the big bath because he can stretch his legs and have a swim about, the sponge is great but at the end of his bath he also likes to have a swim without the sponge. the moses basket won't last either, i can't see it lasting until he's 6 weeks. i had extra growth scans because he was small, on the bottom of the scale. i was told he'd be 5 pounds at full term. he was 8.5, but also gained a pound a week and at exactly 4 weeks old he weighed 12 pounds, that's rather large.

    newborn clothes fit for a week or less, the 0-3 clothes fit him for up to 4 weeks or less depending, some shops sizing is more generous than others. george at asda fit for the longest time, their clothes seem to be designed for larger kids too, my other son can't get clothes there because he's skinny. i'd say don't buy too many 0-3 clothes unless they're on sale. clothes without feet in are good if your baby is lanky like mine. everyone says you can buy your clothes when the baby is born and you know what sex it is but i found that difficult in july, the shops were full of winter clothes but it was horribly hot and no way was baby going to need them. just a vest and socks sufficed for the first few weeks. buy some socks in larger sizes in case your baby has massive feet like mine :rotfl:
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  • tagz
    tagz Posts: 690 Forumite
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    If you are going to breast feed stock up on cabbages. They are brilliant if you put a leaf straight from the fridge inside your bra to take away any soreness from your boobies. Whilst the creams helped a bit I preferred the cabbage leaves. DH used to separate the leaves and bag them into pairs for me - green cabbage is the best (right shape and size).

    Also a tip my midwife gave me after my first child was to wrap ice in a clean cloth and apply it down below if you have any discomfort especially if you have stitches. And to use your hairdryer on the cool setting to keep your stitches cool and dry. DH once walked in on me whilst I was doing the latter and got the shock of his life!
    I would if I could but I can't so I won't!
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