This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
I can't even believe it, but our little Christmas baby is turning 1 this month! I'm getting nostalgic just going through pictures from this last year; time flew by. While he's our third son, he was also our first baby born in the Winter, which in Maine means a whole new ballgame. Here's a round up of some of our essentials and items I'd highly recommend having on-hand if you're expecting a Winter baby, including our favorite WaterWipes (which I'd reccomend for babies all year round and really wish I had when my oldest was born)!
WaterWipes
I keep WaterWipes on hand at all times because with three boys (one in diapers), you never know what kind of mess you'll be dealing with next. We use them for everything from germy hands and sticky faces to diaper changes, spills and everything in between. They are gentle on baby's skin with no drying chemicals (they are made with 99.9% Irish water and .1% grapefruit seed extract). My younger two both have sensitive skin only heightened during the Winter season, and Waterwipes have worked great for them. I've been stocking up on Waterwipes for a great price at Walmart. Check out the store locator to find Waterwipes in a store near you.
Car seat cover
I found our car seat cover to be a life-saver as we were often on the go. Baby W stayed warm & cozy as we loaded up even on the coldest days. A cover that goes on the outside of the infant seat is the safest option.
Cozy booties
In my opinion baby socks are for the most part worthless as they just don't stay on. I'm a big fan of soft booties that snap at the ankle as they stay on and keep that gap between the pants covered.
Footie outfits
Footie outfits are essential in my opinion. They are comfortable for baby and keep their little feet covered. Not to mention they are just easy to put on and take off.
Swaddles or sleepsacks
Swaddles and sleeps sacks are a great way to keep baby warm and cozy and are safer options eliminating the hazard of loose blankets in the crib. Baby W still loves sleeping in his sleepsacks and we have different fabric options based on the season and temperatures etc.
Cozy hat that stays on
Hats are a must in Maine, and finding one that covers their ears and stays on their little head is important but can sometimes be trial and error.
Natural lotion or oil
Sometimes it's trial and error to figure out what works best for your little one, but finding a good lotion or oil (sometimes even coconut oil works best) is essential. We found some great options free of chemicals and extra ingredients.
Hand sanitizer
With Winter babies (especially in cold climates like Maine) you always worry a bit more about sickness. There tends to be so many yucky germs going around. I figure hand-santizer for the rest of us in the house (especially with school-age brothers) can only help.
Rectal thermometer
Speaking of Winter germs, it's a good idea to keep a thermometer on hand; I always have one at home and in my diaper bag. For young babies, the rectal thermometer is simple and acurate. If you feel like baby may be coming down with something, it's a good idea to keep an eye on him and check his temperature often. Babies who are under two months and get a fever are usally hospitiliazed or checked out thoroughly.
Humidifier
Winters in Maine are cold and the air is really dry. A humidifier in baby's nursery helps eleviate dry and iritated skin and chapped lips and can be a great tool when dealing with colds and congestion.
Soft wrap style carrier
Not nessessarily essential but I found my cotton stretchy wrap to be a huge help last winter (especially with baby #3). It allowed me to keep him close and warm against my chest which a blessing for so many reasons - he stayed cozy, I could easily zip my jacket right over him and when wearing him it felt like he was getting touched by germy hands.
Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win one of 5 $100 Walmart gift cards (who couldn't use that this season)! This great giveaway runs until December 9th. I-C will randomly select winnter from all program entries and facilitate fulfullment of the winning prizes (5 winners).
Thanks as always for stopping by! Any thank you to WaterWipes for sponsoring this post. I wholeheartedling love and reccomend these wipes to everyone because they are so gentle and yet still durable and effective. Find out more about WaterWipes over on their website or follow them onFacebook for all the latest.
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