Boots Baby Sensitive Bath range - product review

Hi

For the purposes of this review I was sent the following:

• Boots Baby Sensitive Moisturising Head to Toe Wash.
• Boots Baby Sensitive Moisturising Bath.
• Boots Baby Sensitive Conditioning Shampoo.

I haven't been paid to write this review and all of the opinions expressed will be mine and Aaron's.We received the above products Wednesday morning and I used them in Aaron's bath that very night and again this morning.

Aaron has eczema, which when he was born, was on his:

• neck
• eyebrows
• ankles
• wrists
• back of knees
• He also had the worst cradle cap I had ever seen (I'll write a post at a later date about that).

The first thing I did was change him to non-dairy formula (we are combination feeding: breast and bottle and still are at 8 months in)... We changed to Cow & Gate Infasoy (which I always buy in Boots) when Aaron was only a few weeks old.  The colic disappeared and the eczema got noticeably better.  It completely disappeared from his face immediately and the back of his knees.  All that was remaining was ankles and wrists.

A few weeks later I noticed on the packaging of sudocrem that it is good for eczema so I put it on Aaron's ankles at EVERY nappy change.  Within days they were no longer dry and no longer red, and this improvement held even if I stopped doing it.  Now I only have to do it weekly and sparingly ... and now normal moisturisers do not irritate it.

So.... I digress, back to the bath products.... so the only remaining eczema of note was on Aaron's wrists which for some reason I never gave the Sudocrem treatment.

What delighted me about these Boots Baby Sensitive products is that his hands felt softer after the 2 baths and his wrists are no longer red.... I can't believe it to be honest, so I took a photo of them:

The one concern I had was that we have always used Johnson's Baby Bedtime bath products (the bubble bath, the wash, and the lotion) and they are "no more tears", but fret ye not.  The Boots Baby Sensitive stuff did go in Aaron's eyes at one point and did not upset him at all....

We use the Infoderm shampoo (in the photo) due to how bad Aaron's cradle cap was when he was newborn, but I find that this Boots Baby Sensitive Conditioning Shampoo is sensitive to Aaron's scalp.

I do however ALWAYS oil Aaron's scalp after a bath and at the moment I am using Kamillosan, which is 100% natural cradle cap oil and is very very good.  I know Health Visitors always recommend Olive Oil but I never got on with it to be honest.  When Aaron was a few weeks old his cradle cap was really bad and nothing helped.  Back then a colleague gave me "parafina ciekta" which she got from Poland and that got rid of it).  We use the Kamillosan now for maintenance on a daily basis.

Being sensitive, there is hardly any smell off the Boots Baby Sensitive products.  And according to Aaron there must be very little taste too.  We have been using the Johnson's Baby Bedtime bath products for months and he does everything to get some bath water in his mouth as he clearly loves the taste of the lavender (which is the bit that helps the baby sleep - supposedly).  With these Boots Baby Sensitive products he makes no attempt to get water in his mouth.

Conclusions:

• The Boots Baby Sensitive range is gentle on sensitive skin.
• I can say it is suitable for mild eczema.   I can't comment on severe as I do not know...
• I would say its claim that it is moisturising is true.
• It is affordable.
• The packaging I would say is nicer than Johnson's and looks less clumsy in the bathroom.  Look at them side by side in my photo and let me know if you agree?
• My one criticism: why oh why are 2 of the products the same colour... and the bottles are even the same shape and size.  When trying to keep an eye on baby, Mummy wants to grab the right item easily...!

On a final note I have never ever bathed Aaron daily and I do believe that is another reason we have stayed on top of his Eczema.  The following is an extract from here:

For most parents, evening bathtime is part of their baby's daily routine. However, it seems daily baths could be increasing a baby's risk of developing eczema.

According to the National Eczema Society, the higher levels of water used in baths today could be linked to the increased number of babies suffering from eczema as too much water and many bubble baths dry out skin.

In the 1940s, only 4% of babies were diagnosed with eczema in comparison to 25% of babies in 2010. There was a 41% increase between 2001 and 2005 alone. Margaret Cox, from the National Eczema Society, believes that daily bathing is the reason.

Skin experts believe that daily bathing removes essential oils from the skin's surface, causing it to become dry and exposing babies skin to the risk of allergy and developing eczema.

I partly agree with the above, but I would say that the increase in eczema may well have also been linked to an increase in dairy consumption - that's just my opinion don't shoot me!

Bye for now, Liska

Boots Baby Offers and Parenting Club

Hi All

Just thought I'd let you know about some offers at Boots that I have been made aware of by their PR company.

Skim read to see if anything suits, if you have time... BTW I did not write the below...

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BOOTS BARGAIN BABY OFFERS 

Available from now until 8^th March

Shopping for your little one doesn’t need to break your bank balance, as Boots has some great NEW offers on many of its baby products.

The great news is, you can save money on your baby essentials and still collect Boots Advantage Card points. For members of Boots Parenting Club, it gets even better, as for every £1 spent on baby products in Boots, you receive a whopping 10 Advantage Card Points*. So for every £10 you spend on baby products, you’ll receive £1 back in Advantage Card points to buy whatever you like from Boots for you and your family. 

Continually buying nappies for your baby can be expensive, which is why Boots has some great offers on a number of its popular nappy brands:

•    Boots Economy Packs are 2 for £12

•    Pampers Economy Packs are 2 for £17

•    Pampers Easy Up Jumbo Packs are 2 for £20 

•    Pampers Easy Up Mega Packs are 2 for £26

•    Huggies Economy Packs are 2 for £15

The Nuby Natural Touch 150ml Silicone Bottle is half price at £3.06 and was £6.12.  The Nuby Natural Touch Infafeeder helps ease the transition from liquid feeding to solid feeding and is BPA free.

If you need to sterilise your Nuby products, consider the Nuby Natural Touch Microwave Steriliser which is also half price. It costs £9.99, saving you just under £10. The Nuby Natural Steriliser is a quick and effective way of sterilising your food equipment and is BPA free. 

If you are searching for a baby monitor, Boots has some fantastic offers. You can save 20% on the Tomy Digital Plus Monitor TD350, which is now £65.35. The monitor has lots of innovative features, including two-way talkback, a sound sensitive light indicator and a privacy feature. 

If you’re looking for a portable monitor to take with you on holidays and days out, try the Summer Best Infant Monitors. There is 30% off the Audio Monitor which is now £35.73 and 10% off the Video Monitor which is now £91.91. 

Feeding time is an important part of your little one’s routine. To help make life a little easier for you at meal times, consider Heinz Toddler Trays, which are all on offer for £1. Included in the range is Heinz Mum's Own Recipe Sunday Chicken Dinner Tray 230g which is a delicious recipe and suitable across all stages. The tray includes baby friendly ingredients, which are low in salt and contain no added preservatives. Toddler Dinner Trays are also available for £1 from Hipp and Cow & Gate. These mini-meals could help to introduce more independence to your little one. (Website copy)

To help keep your little one satisfied, try the Plum Baby Cereals which have  20% off. The cereals are deliciously creamy, smooth and easy to prepare, you just need to add water and your baby’s usual milk. You can also save 50p on HIPP Cereals, 160g, which are gluten free and suitable from 4 months. If you’re little one is over 12 months, there is also a stage 4 cereal (230g) included in the offer. The HIPP cereals are available in the following flavours:

Apple, Orange and Banana 

Banana Porridge

Banana and Peach

If your baby wants a snack during the day, try Heinz Rusks 18s which are 2 for £3. They are suitable for all ages from weaning through to toddler years and beyond. 

To help keep your baby healthy, consider the Plum Pots which are 5 for the price of 4. They are suitable from four months, and contain Quinoa. Quinoa is a gluten -free wholegrain with a mild cereal flavour and is gentle on your baby's tummy. These pots are a great stepping stone to stage two weaning.  They come in a variety of flavours including:  

Organic Parsnip, Apple and Pea

Squash and Sweet Potato 

Sweetcorn and Carrot 

Mango and Banana 

When feeding your little one, consider the Philips Avent Tableware which has been reduced by a third! The colourful playful animal designs will help to make meal times more fun. The Divider Plate is £3.40, Small Bowls are £2.71 and the Large Bowls are £3.40. All three feature an anti-slip base which helps to prevent spills. The cutlery set is £2.71, and includes a deep scoop spoon and fork, which are ideal for self-feeding. 

To help keep your little one clean, stock up your cupboard with Pampers Four Pack Wipes which are 2 for £8 saving you £3.22. 

Boots are also continuing lots of their other fantastic offers

When changing your baby consider Boots Baby Sensitive Wipes (pack of two) which are on offer for £1.75. The wipes contain baby lotion which help prevent the causes of nappy rash and protect delicate skin. Each wipe is made with 98% pure water, which will also help prevent against the causes of eczema. 

With Boots great savings on nappies, you can afford to stock up so you’re not caught short!  Buy two for £20 on all Pampers Jumbo Pack nappies or buy two Boots Super Dry Carry Packs for £7.

If your baby is thirsty, why not give them one of Boots Baby Drinks which are only £1 for 2! They are free from artificial colours and preservatives and are available in a wide range of flavours. 

Help keep your baby satisfied with a range of delicious and nutritious baby food from Heinz, Organix, Cow & Gate, Boots Baby Organic and Hipp Organic Jars (Stage 1 Jars are all 7 for £3.50 and Stage 2 Jars, 7 for £4.50). Offer available on selected Stage 1 jars: 125g and 128g and Stage 2 jars: 160g, 190g or 200g. (approved copy)

About Boots Parenting Club 

From bump to baby and up until your child's second birthday, we know mums will enjoy being a member of Boots Parenting Club, as they benefit from exclusive advice, information and offers online that you and your little one will love. 

The Boots Parenting Club is open to all UK residents who are pregnant and/or have a child or children up to, but not including, their 2nd birthday. In order to be a member of the Club, you must have an Advantage Card. If you don’t already have one, you’ll be signed up for the Advantage Card scheme as part of joining the Parenting Club. For more information, visit www.bootsparentingclub.com.

*Applies to members of Boots Parenting Club and Boots Advantage Card Holders.  Selected lines only. Exclusions apply. Subject to availability.

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