Top products for pregnancy and beyond
Being a new mum can be hard. In saying that, being a new mum-to-be can be hard too. You never really know what to expect or what you should be doing to provide the absolute best start in life for your little one.
While there are squillions of pregnancy and baby books about, there isn't a clear manual to tell you everything you should be doing when you're trying to conceive, while you're pregnant and when the bub finally arrives.
It's easy to feel like you're lost in a sea of baby products, nappies and questions about what to do next - which is why we're here to help guide you through the pregnancy maze. Well, at least the product part of it anyway. Check out our top pick of products to keep close when you're entering that very special chapter of your life.
Pre-pregnancy
When you're ready to start a family, sometimes it can take a little while before you find success. The waiting and the hoping is enough to drive you crazy, not to mention tracking ovulation - which is why it's important that you lead a healthy and active lifestyle, limit alcohol consumption and keep your life as stress-free as possible. It's also important that you're using reliable responses to discover if you've conceived. We recommend Clearblue DIGITAL Pregnancy Test with Conception Indicator, which not only tells you in words whether or not you're pregnant, but thanks to its Smart Dual Sensor™, it also tells you how many weeks along you are.
Pregnancy
So you've had the happy news and sure enough in nine months’ time you'll be a mum! Yippee! It's a time for celebration - and also for looking after yourself. As you're now responsible for another life, you need to make sure your health is intact, which is why a pregnancy multivitamin like Pretorius Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Multivitamin is essential. Containing tuna fish oil (which contains 200mg of DHA), folic acid, iodine, vitamin D3 and essential vitamins, it helps to ensure mum and baby receive the necessary nutrients for normal healthy growth and development.
And how can you look after yourself, beauty-wise, while you’re pregnant? Most mothers fear stretch marks, so do yourself a favour and be sure to massage a nourishing body oil like Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil into your stomach daily as a preventative measure.
Post-birth
Once the baby arrives it’s all hands on deck. You'll need nappies and bottles - not to mention a mountain of onesies. But there are a few other essentials you're definitely going to want to get your hands on to help care for your baby - and save your sanity! Say it with me, sleep - for both you and bub. To ensure sleep time goes smoothly, there's a solution you need to know about. Johnson's® baby Bedtime Lotion™ is perfect for bed time massages to help baby calm down, soothe delicate skin and send your bub off into a peaceful sleep, thanks to a unique blend of gentle ingredients and soothing aromas.
To help keep tears away you need to be prepared for common issues like nappy rash and cradle cap - which are sure to set off the waterworks. Keep Natural Instinct Soothing Nappy Rash Cream and GAIA Natural Baby Baby Shampoo in your kit of wonder products and sleep easy knowing you're well prepared for anything that happens to your precious little one.
Don’t forget - after your little one’s born it’s equally important to take the time to look after yourself. We know, time for you may be in short supply right now, but try to give yourself little moments of relaxation when you can. Using Johnson's® Dreamy Skin Body Wash in the bath or shower is a perfect way to help you feel calm. And it’s kind and gentle on your skin, too. Bonus!
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48 Member Comments
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I am expecting and have been rubbing oil into my belly...I have several baby products but will have to see what baby will like :)
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GAIA Baby wash is fantastic!
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baby oil is the best invention!
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don't underestimate how many wet wipes you'll go through and buy in bulk when you can. Coles often have 1/2 price sales on nappies which saves $8 a pack
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I am 29 weeks in and I have been using the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil. I absolutely love sitting down and massaging it into my belly before bed time, it's so soothing after being up and about all day. It really helps with the skin itching you get while growing too.
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i hope to be giving the clear blue pregnancy tests a go sometime soon...heres hoping for positive!!
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My favourite remedy for preventing stretch marks while I was pregnant...almond oil! It is dirt cheap and I didn't get a single mark :) I also used coconut oil which is great too!
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definately Lucas's paw paw ointment, works mericals on nappy rash, also Lansinole nipple cream, for when you feel like your breastfeeding a pirranah!
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i am 35 weeks and can't wait to try some of these products on bub
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I love using Curash Oral Pain Relieving Gel for teething babies/toddlers. I have been using this product on my daughter who is now 2 1/2 and it really helps her with the pain of teething. It is not expensive either and you can buy it nearly everywhere
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My doctor told me that Elevit vitamins are the best choice for all women due to the high iron content. She reckons they are not just for mums-to-be.
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Hi,I'M 16 weeks pregnant ,ive been taking elevit For pregnancy before i fall pregnant ,its great.and at week 8 i started to use Bio Oil and I rubb it on my tummy and breast and its really great .... So i recommend them to any women who's expecting or trying to.
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great tips, definately keeping them in mind when i fall pregnant :)
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Like the options of products here, especially the Gaia :)
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Great tips! I must post a Pregnancy-Care package to one of my besties who lives interstate. She certainly thinks of herself last...
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great products for mums to be, how about some for new mums too
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My favourite products are QV. I use the Gentle Wash for bath and also her hair, its gentle and fragrant free. I love the Cream, its thick and absorbent and does not feel cluggy once dry. My daughter is 1 yr now and I haven't even used shampoo before... Some mums recommend GAIA so I might try that.
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i cant wait to be pregnant!
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