Baby Research

I have been working on my registry ((almost)) all day. And in just doing that I am fighting off a headache and doing a ridiculous amount of research. Don't worry, I will share quite a lot of it with you!! From diapers, to rash creams, to breast feeding tips, to room décor. It's a bit overwhelming, so I am going to try to keep it sectioned. No promises though. Not to mention I will revise it. Fix it, adjust it, and add more to it.

Lets see first off....

Diaper Rashes

• Don't use anything with cornstarch, especially if it is a yeast infection. Cornstarch can make yeast infections worst.
• Coconut Oil, plain and simple, also works very well and well with cloth diapers.
• Moms have also reported Boudreaux's butt paste as a good remedy. Although you may only want to use it with a liner (for cloth diapers) or with disposable diapers!

Breast Milk Storage

• It's best to store in 4oz increments, this way when thawed if baby doesn't want more you haven't wasted. If baby wants more it's very easy to thaw more.
• Counter/Table Top (room temp): 3-4hours
• Cooler with ice (no warmer than 59degrees): 24hours
• Refrigerator (39degrees): 72hours
• Freezer (on top of refrigerator at 0degrees): 3-6months
• Chest or Upright Freezer ( -4degrees): 6-12months. The reason it stays better longer in the Chest or Upright Freezer is because they are generally colder and used much less.

Clothe Diapers

• Are great for saving money!
• They have to be washed properly or baby can develop diaper rashes and infections.
• Advice I have received (and agree with completely) is to wash the diapers with ALL natural laundry detergent.
• Most cloth diapers need to be washed 2-3times before baby wears them. This will help to take away oils that could be an issue
• (Another care link)

Bottles

• are tricky.
• Some can make a baby's colic act up.
• (my opinion) The best are similar to the breast, especially if you are breast feeding. The more similar to the breast the less breast confusion there will be.
• The less air that can get sucked up by baby while feeding the better. Less gas, less uncomfortable-ness for baby, and less spit up.
• There are some disposable nipples you can buy (personally don't see the point in this)

This is just a little that I have learned! Stay tuned! ;)