Bye, bye diaper rash and dry skin

I've had some folks ask me for my top 'must have' baby items, and Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment is right up there. Ok, I'm going to get excited about stuff that I put on my child's bottom, but there's so much to like about this product in comparison to other diaper rash creams or 'butt pastes' that I've tried on her little derrierre:

• Saw marked improvement in diaper rash within 24 hours
• It's easy to remove from places you don't want it to be on (like your child's clothes, your hands). Other products have been as hard to get off as meconium, IMHO.
• The smell. There is none. Some other creams say they have a 'pleasant smell.' Right. I'd rather have unadulterated sweet baby smell, thank you very much.
• Consistency -- It's more like a thick gel rather than a paste. Most of the pastes/creams I used at the beginning separated into a gunk and an oily ooze which squirted out on me. Eww.
• You can use Aquaphor for dry skin all over baby's body.
• It makes your hands nice and soft too. Also great for dry lips. I've used it as a clear gloss.
  

Aquaphor also comes in a tube, which is much easier to apply.

What it's all about

I don't know about you, but I would much rather find out about products and services from friends who've actually tried them and like them enough to tell me about their great experience rather than having to find out everything by trial and error. Sure, everyone has their own preferences and there are items that you really do want to see for yourself, but I'd at least like a leg up on the process. I'm the person whose favorite section of a web page about a product is the user reviews.

As a mom of a very busy 14 month old, I'm always on the lookout for what makes my (and my family's life) easier, more rewarding, more efficient, or just plain more fun. And, I want to share my findings with you so you can choose to benefit as well. I'd also welcome your input about my favorite things, and about related items that you've found to be so helpful that you're motivated to share your experiences.

I'm also a person who's continually seeking to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness, so I'll tell you about some of my favorite things about being a mom, my life, and my daughter every so often. Hope what I talk about encourages you, makes you laugh, or makes you smile.

I'm about being where other real moms on real budgets are. While I like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens as well as brown paper packages tied up with strings, I'll strive to be more real life and practical. (Can you tell I'm a fan of The Sound of Music?) I know Oprah's got her Favorite Things too, and I like a bunch of them. In fact, my husband got me my favorite watch ever after seeing it on an Oprah's Favorite Things episode a few years ago. However, I can't afford much of the stuff on there or use it easily in my daily life, and I suspect you are most likely in the same boat. This is more geared towards the mommy-living-in-the-limits-of-this-recession-who-loves-to-have-fun-with-her-family-and-be-pampered-every-so-often crowd.

Enjoy!

BunnyFabulous
Mommy