Must Haves: Natural Baby Products

As a first time mom, I really didn’t know what products should I use for my baby unless of course it was recommended by the pedia. However, some products prescribed by doctors are way too expensive and ineffective.  I’ve been using natural products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, make-up, etc.) for myself even before I got pregnant so I decided to try these for my baby to see what products would really work for him.

I have tried several natural products for his sensitive skin and I’ll share my list of the products that I personally tried and tested on myself and on Lucas.  Until now, he is still using these products and I find them really essential.

1. Ilog Maria’s Bee Propolis Ointment.  

Lucas is prone to insect bites. 😦  His bites usually turn red and leaves a dark mark on his skin. So by checking out parenting forums, I’ve read a lot of positive reviews about this product and decided to try one. I haven’t been to Ilog Maria Honey Bee Farm in Tagaytay, but I’m glad there’s an online store in Manila who resells Ilog Maria products. Whenever Lucas has unwanted insect bites, I apply the ointment on the affected area as needed (except near the eyes and fingers). Usually when he’s asleep so the ointment won’t just go to the sheets. True enough, his insect bites don’t get inflamed and leave dark marks anymore :).

2. By Nature Handmade Soap’s Premium Bar – Olive Beauty.  

I really love this soap. When Lucas was still an infant, he had extra sensitive skin. He would have red rashes on his knees and legs. The pedia prescribed a brand of liquid soap (an expensive one), we tried it but didn’t help at all. A friend told me about the Olive Beauty variant of By Nature Handmade Soaps. I myself uses one of their variants (Golden Honey Oats)for my skin asthma and it’s really effective. So I decided to try Olive Beauty for Lucas because it’s safe for infants as well. I used the soap all over his body. Just a little on the face when he had rashes. Surprisingly, in 2 bath times, his rashes disappeared like magic :).

3. Human Heart Nature’s Chamomile Baby Wash.  

I’ve been using Human Heart Nature dealer for almost 3 years and I personally use most of their products. When the baby care line came out last year, I immediately tried it on Lucas. I use this new baby wash for Lucas’ hair and face. It’s very mild, gentle to the eyes and has a fresh scent.

4. Human Heart Nature’s Baby Oil.  

Another product from Human Heart Nature that I love. I use this to massage Lucas’ legs and arms after bath to moisturize his skin. I also use this to clean his outer ear and belly button.

5. Human Heart Nature’s Pocket Hand Soap.  

This one is a diaper bag must-have for me. I use a tiny drop of this to wash his bottom when he poops. This comes really handy when we’re not in the house.

6. Human Heart Nature’s Citrus Burst Spray Sanitizer.  

Another product that I always have in Lucas’ diaper bag and toiletries at home. I don’t only use this on MY hands, but also to sanitize changing tables or mats. I don’t use this on Lucas’ hands though.

7. Giga Baby Insect Repellant Spray.  

This product is as good as Lucas’ cologne because it doesn’t have a strong smell. I only spray this on his clothes, not on his skin. It does repel mosquitoes but unfortunately

not ants (most of the time they’re the culprit of his insect bite marks). However, I still spray some on his sheets and clothes. It somehow does its job and doesn’t leave stains on fabric.

There are already a lot of kiosk of Giga products in the malls. You may check their website to see other products.

So there you have it. My list of Natural Products Must-Haves for Lucas. I hope this somehow helped moms and even dads out there who are still searching for the right products for their babies. I would say, based on experience, natural is better than chemical-based products. Not only it’s safer but also worth your money. 🙂

*This list is just a suggestion. I’ve tried and tested all of these, and so far I got positive results. Some of you may disagree with me or didn’t get or won’t get the same results. These are NOT prescribed by Lucas’ pedia or any other doctor. I took the risk to try these on him. I didn’t try them all at the same time, I tried them one by one so in case he gets a negative reaction, I can easily eliminate and stop using it. Baby’s skin sensitivity may vary especially on how they react with the ingredients (i.e. bee products, pollen, citrus, etc.) of some of these products. Not all natural products will react positively on your baby’s skin. So it’s still best to consult with your child’s pediatrician.

*photos are taken from each brands’ official website.