a must have item (Cotton Wool)

Member Name: barbie84

Product:	Cotton Wool
Date:	06/06/08 (38 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: nessesity

Disadvantages: none

When i had my first daughter i didnt buy any cotton wool to take to the hospital with me as i took baby wipes because i thought these were the easier option but at the time i didnt know that the midwives dont like you to use baby wipes on your baby for the first month as they say there skin is too delicate, i had to get some cotton wool brought into me.

You will need cotton wool for nappy changing time to clean your babys bottom but as there poo is like tar at this stage it will take quite a lot of persuading to come off there skin with water alone so once home i went back to using wipes and they never irritated my babys skin but i did still use the cotton wool to clean my babys umbilical cord to prevent infection at every nappy change and to clean her face when bathing her as it was softer than using a face cloth and it is ideal for cleaning your babys eyes and nose with, i didnt realise how heavily i would rely on cotton wool untill my daughter was born but with my second child i stocked up in advance of the birth.

Summary: a must have for your hospital bag