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Having a baby is an amazing thing. Unfortunately, there is no handbook on what you’ll need to make this baby care stuff happen. Whether this is baby #1 or baby #10, the needs of caring for a baby doesn’t change. We all know we need the basics like diapers, wipes, clothes, and a killer diaper bag, but what else? Here are a few vital product’s insider mom’s have on their baby registry, ones you may not have thought of yet!
Boudreaux’s Butt Paste
Something that doesn’t always cross a mom-to-be’s mind when she’s shooting down baby registry products is all important diaper rash cream. Not just any regular diaper cream though, you want the good stuff. One of my favorite things to have on my baby registry is Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. This stuff is amazing and nice and thick.
No new mom should go without Boudreaux’s Butt Paste on their list. Whenever my baby had an issue down under, I reached for Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. It starts healing right on contact. Knowing that something works right away is essential when you have someone screaming their head off in the middle of the night.
If your baby is dealing with chafed skin, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste will work wonders. It protects chafed skin by forming an instant barrier directly on the skin. That means it is great to use whether your baby has a current diaper rash or not. Keeping your baby clean, dry, and using a moisture barrier like Boudreaux’s Butt Paste is a great diaper rash preventative.
Whether you are solely trying to prevent diaper rash or your baby has a moderate case on their behind, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste has a formula that will work for your situation.
- Original Boudreaux’s Butt Paste: 16% Zinc Oxide – helps treat and prevent diaper rash by creating a barrier to seal out moisture.
- Maximum Strength Boudreaux’s Butt Paste: 40% Zinc Oxide – over two times the rash fighting power of the Original formula with no harsh ingredients. You can start noticing a difference in as little as three hours!
- Both are available in 2oz., 4oz., and 16oz.!
If you want to go a little more natural they also have an aloe and beeswax version. It’s not quite as thick as the other versions but it is still pediatrician recommended just like all the others!
Steam Bags
Baby Boy Pee Shield
Crib Rail Covers
Adjustable Infant Wraps
New moms, without a doubt, NEED these items on their list. Moms, don’t forget to add a few things for yourself as well. I love adding a few things for me, so that when baby gets here, I have an easier time taking care of baby. You know what they say, take care of yourself first, so you can take care of your baby. Chocolate is always on “my list.”
Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.
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robin rue
January 2, 2018 at 3:19 pmDiaper rash is the WORST! Both of my boys have had it and they were miserable! A good diaper rash cream is a MUST!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:06 pmOh yes, and it can pop up quickly from so many various things. Definitely a must!
Krystal Butherus
January 2, 2018 at 3:31 pmI know some parents who swear by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste! I love the Steam Bags idea!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:08 pmYes, the butt paste is worth every penny. Works like a charm.
Melissa Chapman
January 2, 2018 at 3:41 pmYou are helping so many moms because they only know and think how cute the baby is and how cute they are in clothes. The real thoughtful great present is making them comfortable so they can be as adorable as they are.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:09 pmYes! Such a good mommy outlook. Making them comfortable makes them adorable AND happy little babies.
Amber Nelson
January 2, 2018 at 4:03 pmOh man, I remember when my kids were little. Those diaper rashes were the worst! This looks like a great product.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:10 pmThey can be a battle all their own, that’s for sure!
Laura @ MommyDearest
January 2, 2018 at 4:51 pmThis is a great list. I found my list changed after my first born knowing what was a necessity and what wasn’t. A good butt cream is essential. Diaper rash is awful. This looks like a great product.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:12 pmAfter the first child is definitely when you find out the finer details of what having children means. That includes what to buy and what not to buy.
Rebecca Bryant
January 2, 2018 at 5:27 pmYou gotta love any product that has the name butt paste. I wonder if my sister in law knows about this. passing this along.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:21 pmI know, right?? It’s definitely an eye catching name. Glad to help!
Shandy Kaye
January 2, 2018 at 5:52 pmButt Paste are effectively treats and helps prevent diaper rash. It so helpful for the babies!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:23 pmIt definitely is. Glad to know I’m not the only one who loves it! It’s pretty popular!
Karen Morse
January 2, 2018 at 6:24 pmThose are all worth getting for new moms and their babies! I’m sure these products will make their lives easier!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:43 pmIt definitely makes life a little easier when it comes to having a baby. After the first one, you’re more of a pro at knowing what’s vital.
Di
January 2, 2018 at 7:27 pmI don’t have babies but have always recommended this for runner friends with ‘thigh chaffing”. It was recommended to me years ago by a cyclist and it really does help!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:43 pmI would imagine it would work for anything like that! I have never thought of it outside my children but that makes sense!
Kate
January 2, 2018 at 8:48 pmThis is a great list, and some definite essentials on there! We love that butt paste; we got through so much of it with my youngest when we were still figuring out his food allergies and things were a little sore down there! We used to buy it by the bucket load!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:44 pmOh wow, it sounds like it came in pretty handy! It’s good stuff and works well. Poor guy, sounds like he had it rough.
Maria Katsulos
January 2, 2018 at 9:59 pmOMG, I know it’s just because I’m not a mom, but the name of the diaper rash cream made me LOL. So glad to hear it works, though!!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:46 pmIt’s been around for a long time but that was my reaction when I first heard it too. It’s definitely a great name. Makes it memorable.
Cindy Ingalls
January 2, 2018 at 11:24 pmThis is a great list of must-have baby products!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:46 pmThank you, I thought so too! Thanks for visiting.
Reesa Lewandowski
January 3, 2018 at 8:52 amI loved this brand. Creating my baby registry was so stressful, I had no idea what I needed!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:47 pmThe first one is SO hard because you can guess and have other moms tell you but you never know with each child what’s going to be more of a necessity.
Terri Steffes
January 3, 2018 at 9:12 amI hadn’t heard of the butt paste, but I now have it on my list to give to all the new mommas in my neighborhood! Thanks for the information!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:48 pmYou’re more than welcome! I’m sure they will love you very much for getting it for them!
Rachel
January 3, 2018 at 1:27 pmButt Paste has been my go to diaper cream for all three kids. It works pretty much right away and doesn’t sting when applied.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:49 pmThat’s the best part about it. It’s very soothing and doesn’t hurt them further.
Kimberly Lewis
January 3, 2018 at 3:22 pmI have heard that the butt paste is amazing before. I guess I need to get some of it.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:50 pmYes you sure do! You’ll be glad you did too! Works wonders.
Ashley Hargrove
January 3, 2018 at 8:56 pmDefinitely saving this for some of my new mom friends!! I have actually used that Butt Paste on skin irritations as a grown up! hahahah, great product!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:50 pmI don’t blame you. It works pretty well on anything like that no matter how old you are!
serena
January 3, 2018 at 9:19 pmI love the steam bag concept. I have a few friends that are new moms and this would be great for them.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:51 pmI’m so glad I could offer some help to new moms. Yes, it came in handy after the concept hit me.
Carolyn
January 4, 2018 at 10:20 amI remember when my daughter had the worst diaper rash. It was painful. This cream really helped sooth her.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:53 pmI’m glad to hear that. The best part about the butt paste is the fact that it doesn’t burn at first. All soothing all the time, ha!
Jeanine
January 4, 2018 at 10:40 amI love butt paste. I used it many years ago and completely forgot about it. So glad to see it now! I will have to remember and pick some up, they are really awesome!
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:53 pmYes, butt paste is amazing and definitely a product that works for all ages. A good product to have around.
Morgan
January 4, 2018 at 1:18 pmButt Paste is for sure in my arsenal of items. It works like a dream
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:54 pmAmen to that! It’s a handy item to keep around, especially if you have kiddos.
Toughcookiemommy
January 4, 2018 at 8:23 pmI definitely need to get some of these items for my Sister in Law. She is having her first baby in March and needs all the help she can get.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:54 pmThe first one is always the hardest. You feel lost and have no clue what to truly expect. Glad I could help out!
HilLesha
January 5, 2018 at 12:35 pmI haven’t really needed to use diaper cream with my 6-month-old yet, but Boudreaux’s Butt Paste was my go-to when my daughter was a baby! She was always prone diaper rashes, whereas I haven’t had that issue with my baby so far.
Krystle
January 5, 2018 at 5:55 pmThe younger they are, the more likely to get a rash. Glad to hear it worked so well for you! Glad to hear the little bum is nice and clear as well!
Heather
January 7, 2018 at 6:00 pmWe used swaddlers with our youngest, now two years old. She slept amazing beginning at a very young age. Our older daughter didn’t get swaddled and never slept well.
Krystle
January 12, 2018 at 4:44 pmEach child is different but there are a few things that are the same across the board. It sounds like your kids prefer swaddling!