OhmMy's Baby Essentials

@ohmmyyoga

Baby products are some of the most toxic out there believe it or not, and we wanted to make sure that everything touching our daughter was going to help, not hinder, her skin, body or endocrine system.

The baby product market is a multi-million dollar niche that attempts to convince you that your baby needs shampoos, lotions and soaps. I firmly believe that less is more in this case. I was even told by a nurse at my daughter's well check that children don't need soap until they're about seven years old! SEVEN! Imagine if you could save your child seven years worth of harmful chemical exposure. 

Eliminating fragrance was at the top of our list because fragrance can trigger allergies, interfere with the immune system, and irritate the lungs. We also wanted to eliminate and avoid: talc, parabens, and SLS. 

Here are a few of our go-to items that I'd like to share with you.

ThankYou Nappys

Thankyou nappys (or diapers for the Americans out there), are unisex nappys. 

Why do I like this product?  
​The main reasons are because they don't have any chlorine, fragrance, or latex. They are also hypoallergenic, affordable and can handle a sloppy newborn poop pretty well. Using metal and lead free ink for their unisex designs was a bonus, and the fact that they use sustainable products to make the nappies was a neat fact to learn. The nappies are about 40% biodegradable at this stage, but they do offer a modern cloth nappy for those of you that are interested or want to be more environmentally friendly.

They are available at Baby Bunting, Coles and Woolworths. 

Every 103 seconds a mother dies in childbirth. Globally, 2.7 million babies don’t make it through their first month of life every year because they don’t have access to basic health care.
That’s why the Thankyou range helps get life-changing health services like immunisation programs, training of skilled midwives and medical supplies to mums and bubs in need.

I love products that give back, and this is the entire premise of the Thankyou company. You can use the unique Tracker ID on your Thankyou product to see the exactly what project your money funded. How cool is that? ​If you are keen to know more, watch this. 
​

Water Wipes

These are the only wipes that contain 99.9% water and a drop of grapefruit seed extract – a natural skin conditioner. The wipes are quite thin compared to others on the market, such a Huggies. I find they worked really well with the newborn poops because they were so wet. We are so happy to have found these, so a big thank you to my friend Marina for recommending them to me. 

Why do I like this product?
There are only two ingredients, and I can pronounce both of them, so you know I'm all in. Chemical free is what we like to hear when striving for low tox living. 

You can buy them at loads of places across in Australia. A pack of four sets you back $25 from Chemist warehouse. Not bad at all, and they last us ages (I use 1-2 wipes per nappy change).


​Dr. Bronner's Magic Baby Balm

I call this the everyday balm for every day maladies. It provides instant relief for dry skin, which we have been struggling with of late. 
​
Why do I like this product?
This baby balm isn't scented and everyone in the household can use it. Mum, Dad, bub, anyone. I love versatile products that can be used by all members of the family. 

This Magic Baby Balm has no synthetic ingredients and is made from a soothing blend of organic beeswax, organic coconut, organic avocado oil, organic jojoba oil and organic hemp oil. All of which are super nourishing for the skin.
​

Hevea natural Rubber Soother 3 Months + 

100% natural rubber soother.

Why do I like this product?
These soothers are BPA, phthalate and PVC free. They have an anatomical style, and the duck shaped holes on the front offer added ventilation. There are loads of different patterns to choose from if baby ducks aren't your thing. 


Calendula Nappy Change Cream

A nourishing nappy change cream that is free of propylene glycol, surfactants and triclosan. 

Why do I like this product? 
Skin friendly lanolin and zinc oxide provide a protective barrier against excessive moisture. Organic almond oil, organic calendula and chamomile extracts help to soothe the skin as well.
*DISCLAIMER* 
Upon further research I discovered that there were trance amount of parfum (fragrance) in this product, so we are no longer using it.
​

What are your favorite baby products? Please share and comment below. I'd love to expand my knowledge about suitable baby friendly products!


EMK 

​