Nice thread!

Mums in da house,kindly recommend a good baby skin care brand.
Thanks

park007: Nice thread!

Mums in da house,kindly recommend a good baby skin care brand.
Thanks

E45 cream or lotion, oilatum bath emollient, weleda, halo and horns,burts bees etc
They are all really good, depends on ur budget.x

shaybe baby:
E45 cream or lotion, oilatum bath emollient, weleda, halo and horns,burts bees etc
They are all really good, depends on ur budget.x

Thanks,but never heard of any of these names before?

California Baby is the best, Bert'bee, Arbonne baby care and the rest are popular brands in the Uk and Us. But in Nigeria, I feel u can easily get the Johnson baby brands. U can easily get the ones made in italy or South Africa. My daughter had extremely sensitive skin and I stopped all baby brands. I only use Johnson gentle bath for her, shea butter for her skin. Till date my baby's skin is still the envy of many.
I stay away from powder as much as possible. My baby never had nappy rash since I started using shea butter (ori)on her. If you can, You can mix it with jojoba oil or apricot kernel oil. You can use it too.

Blong Trendies: California Baby is the best, Bert'bee, Arbonne baby care and the rest are popular brands in the Uk and Us. But in Nigeria, I feel u can easily get the Johnson baby brands. U can easily get the ones made in italy or South Africa. My daughter had extremely sensitive skin and I stopped all baby brands. I only use Johnson gentle bath for her, shea butter for her skin. Till date my baby's skin is still the envy of many.
I stay away from powder as much as possible. My baby never had nappy rash since I started using shea butter (ori)on her. If you can, You can mix it with jojoba oil or apricot kernel oil. You can use it too.

Ori is tha bomb, used it during my pregnancy and not a single stretch mark on my tum. I guess as far as what's safe for ur kid, the more natural, the better so yes, my sis here nailed it. Ori(shea butter) all the way.

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@OP great job.

I personally used burst bees for my baby and thunk was drying ans roo much fragrance.

I am going to.give oilatum a try

Thanks

@camry, I use oilatum for my lo's bath now and so far, it's been doing the trick. Used to use the cream as well but they r both so pricey I've cut back on the cream and use e45 cream.

It will be lovely to share recipes that we use for our babies in terms of nutrition, especially the ones that are ready for solid food

Bananas are one of a baby's first food and often one of baby's favorite foods.
Bananas are an excellent source of nutrition and as such, are another perfect fruit to be one of baby's first foods.

Bananas are often called one of nature's perfect foods because they are said to contain many of the nutrients that a person needs to survive. One of the most important nutritional components of Bananas is that they contain potassium and fiber. Bananas are also high in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin B2.

The Potassium in bananas often gets a bad rap due to the confusion with sodium (salt). Potassium contributes to healthy blood pressure as well as healthy heart functions. Some studies have suggested that people who consume bananas and other foods high in potassium are less likely to develop atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.

Bananas are also known as one of nature's own antacids. They are known to help protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. The reason for this seldom known and almost odd fact is that bananas contain "mucilaginous bulking substances". The help the intestines with producing a mucousy lining and are very very easy to digest.

Please be aware that bananas are also know to cause constipation when eaten in large quantities.

Nutrients in 1 cup of mashed Bananas

VITAMINS:
Vitamin A - 144 IU
Vitamin C - 19.6 mg
Folate (important during pregnancy) - 45 mcg
Vitamin B6 - .82 mcg
Niacin - 1.49 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .31 mg
Vitamin E - .22 IU

MINERALS:
Potassium - 806 mg
Magnesium - 61 mg
Phosphorus - 50 mg
Calcium - 11 mg
Iron - .58 mg
Also contains trace amounts of zinc, manganese and copper

When can I introduce Bananas to my baby?

Bananas may be introduced to your baby as early as 4 months old. Please remember that the recommended age to begin introducing solid foods is between 4-6 months old, with 6 months being the idea age.

Besides all of the above fantastic healthy qualities, bananas are the one of the best convenience foods. They come in their own jackets and there is no need to wash them; simply peel & eat. This gives the banana a big thumbs-up for parents; when it comes time for and travel, take out a banana and feel great knowing that you and your children are indulging in one of nature's perfect foods.

Tasty Banana Baby Food Recipes
Mashed Bananas
1 Ripe Banana - Bananas do not need to be cooked
Water, Formula or Breast Milk as needed
Peel and cut a ripe banana into small dices
Mash with a fork
There should be no need to use a machine as bananas, just like avocados, will have a very soft consistency and texture.
Depending on your baby's age and stage, you may not need to add any liquid to the mashed banana.  You may purée the banana in a food processor or blender if desired

Banana-Cado
Avocados and Bananas do not need to be cooked.
1 ripe banana
1 ripe avocado
Peel and pit a ripe avocado
Cut “meat” out and mash with a fork
Peel and mash 1 banana
Place in a blender or food processor and puree until desired texture is achieved.

Banana "Custard"
2 ripe bananas
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup milk or formula
pinch of ginger or cinnamon or nutmeg - you choose
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth but not runny and thin - or simply hand whip the ingredients together if you prefer.
Pour mixture into custard and bake at 350F for approximately 20 minutes.
Check every 10 minutes as the time can vary depending on how thick/thin you made the mixture. This will begin to split like a pumpkin or custard pie does when finished.
Test with a clean knife inserted into the center; it's done when the knife comes out clean.
This can also be made by scrambling in a frying pan on low heat, with a bit of olive oil.

Bananas & Tapioca
½ Cup Water
1/3 Cup Quick-cooking Tapioca
1 Banana
½ Cup plain or vanilla Yogurt
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Gradually add tapioca, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low & cook 5 minutes, continuing to stir constantly. Separately puree the banana & add to the mixture. Blend tapioca with yogurt & banana.
Fried Bananas
2 bananas
butter
cinnamon or ginger
in a small frying pan, gently heat 2 tbs of butter. Slice the bananas into thin slices or dices. Add bananas to the pan and sauté. Sprinkle with spices if desired and mash if needed.

Banana Rice Pudding
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup banana purée
1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
dash of cinnamon and/or ginger
Combine ingredients and warm gently in a sauce pan. Stir frequently.
Remove warmed pudding to a food processor or blender and blend as needed for a texture your baby will enjoy. Do not blend if serving to an older baby who can handle texture. Save some for yourself too. Yum.
A Few Foods Good to Mix With Bananas
Cereals
Avocado
Blueberries
Pears
Apples
Sweet Potatoes
Yogurt
My baby loves it when I mix banana in her cerelac. She does not like all the banana recipes. Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks for your baby. And one more thing, banana makes baby poo look funny sometimes threadlike or wormlike. So don't be shocked when you see that. It is banana at work.

Pureed bananas may turn a little brown within a few hours of being prepared and they may also turn brown when they are frozen and then thawed.
You may want to try a drip or 2 of lemon in your banana puree to help stop browning. Using a drop or 2 of lemon juice as a preservative in a fruit purée should not cause your little one any tummy or rash issues; the drop or 2 is spread throughout the purée and your baby will be consuming just a tiny amount.
Another way to store bananas without having them turn brown is by cutting them in half and then freezing them in their jackets, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Thaw and then use what you need.

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