(Part 2) Best baby care products according to redditors
We found 905 Reddit comments discussing the best baby care products. We ranked the 392 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
They're also marketed to help babies with cradle cap and eczema.
Bluetooth rectal thermometer.
Edit: Found it!
Until your baby starts grabbing things and opens the safety pin and pokes themselves. But when they are super tiny and new this might be ok. I wouldn’t recommend it though.
Here’s a link to 6 clips for $7, they aren’t that pricy if you’re on a budget, and much more safe than a safety pin on a baby.
Babygoal Pacifier Clips for Boys, 6 Pack Pacifier Holder Fits Most Pacifier Styles &Teething Toys and Baby Shower Gift 6PS09 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0793RBZ1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3qcKDbS82WHHY
You can even just buy a bunch of clasps pretty cheap and use the yarn then:
Marrywindix 25pcs 1" Pacifier Suspender Clips, Pacifier Clips for Making Pacifier Holders Bib Clips Toy Holder Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFTFPHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qscKDbEF9WYXG
You don't need a fancy syringe. I've gotten pregnant at least twice (third time was an ambiguous CP type thing but probably three times) using at-home insemination. We used a medicine doser, a needle-less syringe you can pick up at CVS for like $5. Like this. Yep, worked fine. However, I would not say it's an alternative to IUI or IVF. IUI and IVF serve different needs. It depends on the issues you're having.
Suspender clips FTW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JFTFPHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PoBXBbMAD4678
It seems you might need this
You don't need a wipe warmer.
You don't need pee-pee-tee-pees.
You don't need baby shoes. Shoes are for people who walk.
You don't need 12 bottles. I recommend between 2 and 4 bottles. If you have more bottles you'll just end up having to wash more bottles. We do very little formula though so if you're going right for formula then I don't know.
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PJs with zippers. Snaps are fine but take forever when he's crying.
Diaper Cream paddle. It seems silly and people who don't have them give us shit for using one of these but seriously. The cream goes on fast and even and you don't have goop on your finger that you have to wipe off before doing up the onesie. We're near the end of a tub of cream and I can barley get my finger down there but the paddle reaches easily.
A bath with a hammock. This one has been great. We used it next to the sink when he was a newborn. He laid in the water supported by the sling. Once he was a little bigger but not quite sitting up it adjusts to give a more upright position. Then you just get rid of the sling when he can sit up.
Nose Frida. Bulb aspirators don't work very well and are hard to clean and you're supposed to replace them incredibly frequently. The Nose Frida works better and is less disposable. He'll still hate it though.
Nail Grinder. You'll need clippers too but this nail grinder is great. If you use it regularly you can skip the clippers almost entirely. That's nice because clipping baby nails is terrifying. This has the added benefit of rounding the edges which makes those razors attached to the end of your baby's fingers a little less sharp.
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I'm sure there's more for both lists. I'll edit if I think of them. You could also share your current registry and get comments based on that. I don't think that violates forum rules, but I haven't checked.
This is on my list even though a rectal thermometer is more accurate, getting a ballpark temp without diaper diving every time will be nice:
Kinsa Sesame Street Elmo Smart Ear Thermometer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H5QL8L6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GP.Kzb4VQN9D2
Go ahead and buy stock in this stuff:
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment - Maximum Strength - Contains 40% Zinc Oxide - Pediatrican Recommended - Paraben and Preservative-Free - 4 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00569GU18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.Q.KzbG1R3BVA
I really want one of these to live in postpartum:
Kindred Bravely The Angelina Ultra Soft Maternity & Nursing Nightgown Dress (Cabernet, XL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDCG1DS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lS.KzbX4XQ9V7
Tiny infant leather moccasins! Not because they're walking, but because they'll need more foot insulation than just socks in the winter months.
Sure thing! I forgot to mention that I used the maximum red package of Boudreaux butt paste
https://www.amazon.com/Boudreauxs-Butt-Paste-Ointment-Preservative/dp/B00569GU18?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_15791483011
For some reason this worked better for my babies. I tried the green natural one too and that also worked.
"Pacifier wipes are made with 100% food grade ingredients."
(http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Hammer-Pacifier-Wipes-White/dp/B004HM368U)
We had all of our accessories in there. So cannulas, suction stuff, oxygen tubing extensions, tank supplies, pulse ox supplies, the cord wraps and then we also put like clean pacifiers (she never used them) and bottle stuff in there too, and then obviously all her gtube stuff but I'm going go link some things that will help you.
The tanks are super dry and kind of hard on their nose and can cause a lot of crusty nose build up.
These 2 will be your best friend:
https://www.pharmapacks.com/products.php?product=Simply-Saline-Nasal-Mist-Baby-1.5-oz&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-onjBRDSARIsAEZXcKYnCv1RRe4QKlCTZWgWewyuB9cEXpB2UuM8xljkvPBVxkEBnFnh1AEaAvePEALw_wcB
This type of can works better than the old school squirt ones. Just make sure it isnt anything but saline in it. It pushes into the nostril better and moistens everything without flooding their nose.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01962MDHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Rs7yCbX14AHJ7
This suction works SO WELL like better than our hospital grade suction machine.
Also side note... if you dont already have one i would grab a cool mist humidifier for her room and the one more for wherever she will hang out the most.
The tanks also offer a little bit more pressure so dont be afraid to experiment with her tank just a tiny bit. When lily was feeling great she was on 50ccs with her tank but still needed 1l on her concentrator. And then we could do bed time routine with no oxygen.
Also the more tubing Extension you add the more you will probably have to turn up the tank.
Thermometer accuracy from most to least accurate: rectal, temporal(forehead), oral, tympanic(ear). I’m a paramedic, at work we use tympanic thermometers because of the convenience factor but we’re mainly looking for the presence of a fever and not the exact number. It’s consistently 1-2 degrees off. I get a lot of 96 degrees. In the hospital, they use a $300 Exergen temporal thermometer and with kids with high fevers they get a rectal. At home for my son, I use a $26 [Exergen temporal thermometer](Exergen Temporal Scan Forehead Artery Baby Thermometer Tat-2000c Scanner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T6G550/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Lvg.zbTPVSA0V) I bought on Amazon.
Hi! We ran off of advice given to us and some lists online. (Lucie's list is really good.) What is unique to where you live? When are you due?
For example, I'm due Nov 7 and in Colorado. So we registered for warmer baby beanies as well as cold weather clothes like long sleeve footies and such. I also made sure to register for car window shades because the sun in Colorado is no joke. I added in a set of wetbags because I've heard they're insanely useful. There's also a rocking chair because my mom had one with me and my sister and swears by it.
We didn't register for any of the health kit things because they have a lot of stuff we've been told not to use (nail clippers) and other stuff we know we won't use (the bulb nose clearers are great I'm sure but the nurse at the infant class told us to just get the Nose Frida. We just put in a baby thermometer you can use under the baby's arm, nail files, comb and brush kit, and Boudreaux's Butt Paste because my mom was adamant we don't need to bother with anything else. I know we'll need to get baby Tylenol but I didn't bother to register for it. (Maybe I'll go ahead and add that now...) OH! Also teething stuff but you already got that. If I mentioned something you already have sorry, I got a bit carried away.
Anyway. It might help to go to Buy Buy Baby or Target or some place to register in person, just put everything cute on the list. You can shorten the list later but this will give you a broad scope if you're worried you're forgetting something.
I know a lot of parents swear by butt paste, but I didn't find it to be better than any of the other, cheaper creams. My kid's doctor recommended the purple Desitin cream. That stuff was amazing. According to the doctor the zinc oxide is the miracle ingredient. I believe him because this worked way better than any of the other creams I used when my kid was in diapers.
If you don't mind spending ~$400, this is what we use at the hospital. If you don't want to spend that much, the same company makes this for ~$30.
For lupus? My most used gadgets are the notes 📝 app on my phone, and a thermometer that logs results to an app on my phone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0795ZW85G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For AM moisturizers, Hada Labo Moist as a toner with Sebamed Clear Face Gel (or other gel moisturizer! I personally really like Benton Aloe + Propolis Soothing Gel) is usually recommended for oily, acne prone skin.
For water-resistant sunscreen:
Try to purchase from somewhere with a great return policy - trial and error are part of skincare, and sunscreens even more so.
I bought and use these before and after I use mine https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Hammer-Pacifier-Wipes-White/dp/B004HM368U/
I'm grabbing onto the "since i moved to uni" and thinking:
OR...
I have itchy patches on my hands when it gets drier out. I started with aloe but it didn't work at all. I had to use something with oat/dimethicone in it and applied it every time i wanted to itch. I carried it with me. It was the only thing that gave me relief.
Keratosis Pilaris
I have it on my arms, a little on my legs, and some on my butt.
There's not a cure for this. You just have to treat the dry skin and work to lessen the inflammation/redness of the bumps.
I was using Amlactin lotion, but it did not make a big difference.
I've started using Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy a few days ago, on recommendation from another redditor on this thread and it has visibly reduced the redness of the bumps for me.
Exfoliate while bathing, and use a really good moisturizer. Basically dry skin = makes it much much worse.
What you're looking for is a suspender clip !
https://www.amazon.com/Pacifier-Suspender-Marrywindix-Making-Holders/dp/B00JFTFPHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494385940&sr=8-1&keywords=suspender+clip
My girl isn’t here yet but my nephews love these!
https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-Silicone-Teethe-eez-Bristles-Hygienic/dp/B00IN8OJ30/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=teether&qid=1562288181&s=gateway&sr=8-3
We use Earth Mama Diaper Balm after every change, and Boudreaux's Natural Butt Paste at the first sign of redness. So basically the same as your idea. I really don't like the Honest all purpose balm though, just a heads up. I don't think it smells great to begin with but once LO has peed, it smells much worse. Never tried California Baby though.
We've never had a full blown rash with this method except one time after my MIL overfed her pineapple at 10 months old 😡 and then tried to play it off like "she must be teething". Uh, no. It was the overdose of acidic fruit, but thanks.
This thingy is sorta kind like a pacifier
Actually, this looks to be exactly what you're looking for!
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It's good you're starting early! My son has similar hair but I started getting lazy when he was a toddler because he made it insanely difficult to take care of his hair. Then get got head lice and it was such a tangled mess I gave up and just buzzed it off. But now it's nice because I'm getting a fresh start to do it right.
I use Shea Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, and As I Am co-wash in my son's hair as needed and it makes it really smooth and frizz-free. I also hear amazing things about Carol's Daughter for biracial hair, but it's very heavy and might not work for your son.
Also, I highly, highly recommend this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXR5S20/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for washing hair. It was always a fight pouring water on my son's hair until I got this and it is a game changer! I've tried the visors but they don't work well for us. Since your son is so little he probably won't be too much trouble but it might be nice to have in the future.
Good luck hotpinkfishfood!
Her Daddy loves her as much as you do, and while he's not a mom I know he will do a great job with her. I was nervous leaving my kids at home with their dad at first too when I started working again, but it all went great! He loved spending the extra time with the kids.
As far as working again, you will do just fine.
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Thanks for the contest!
Our LO loved the baby Frida scalp brush thing! Crazy, I know. But I think the texture, and the fact it has the little knob handle on the back to hold on to, made her happy!
At a pharmacy you can get either a baby medicine dropper or med syringe like this, would be easier to use than a scale. Any small syringe, like an insulin syringe, marked in 1ml increments would work fine. By the way keep in mind 1ml = 1cc, so if it's calibrated in cc's that'll work fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Calibrated-Medicine-Syringe-Adapter%E2%94%82Liquid-Dispenser/dp/B000VCF6FG/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_121_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZNN53JBTDFRZASERV4KY
They sell electric snot suckers (on Amazon or at your local pharmacy) for about $35-45. Our LO gets super congested and I’ve sometimes had to go several rounds of saline plus the electric snot sucker to clear him out enough to nurse comfortably, but once I do, he’s so much happier. The nose frida didn’t work well for me (same for the bulbs), but the electric one works great!
Edit: we have this one, and it works well.
At the moment we're using a low edged round bowl that we usually wash spinach in -we just fill it up in the bathroom and wash him in it on a towel in the bedroom. Nice and easy, and if he slips out of our hands then there's nothing hard to hit himself against and not far to fall. But we've also got a Washpod that he absolutely LOVES but because he has no head/body control, it kills my arms to hold him in place safely. It's very well made, has a little cushion that sits inside with a butt groove and when he outgrows it, it should be great for holding toys/water play. I'd imagine it also holds in heat a little better than traditional bath shapes, so it will be awesome through the winter. Can't wait to use it again in a few months :D
Little bit of a late response, but have you tried the Aveeno Baby Eczema Cream? I only have a small patch of reoccurring eczema on my stomach, but this is what I use and it works really well for me. I also use it on my cousin when I'm babysitting and I think it works better than his steroid cream to be honest, he stops crying right after I put it on.
I... don't know if there's any difference other than the shape of the bottle, but this is the exact one I order lol same name and same coloring on the bottle but different bottle type?
Edit: And now that I'm at home and linking is easier, these are the exact moisturizers I used:
Dr. Lin Skincare Daily Hydrating Gel
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel
The burning can just be due to the diarrhea and going all the time. Diaper lotion or something else with zinc oxide can help.
Looking again, I'm not sure why you were given antibiotics for a cold. Antibiotics don't do anything to a cold virus, since it's a virus and not a bacteria. Unless you didn't have a cold and it was something else.
In any case, eating simple non-seasoned foods like rice/chicken/lean meat and food without high insoluable fiber (vegitables) can help not irritate any inflimation you may or may not have going on. Immodium can help eliminate any urgency to go (use wisely and talk to your doctor). Butt cream can help keep your buthole from burning off. As far as crohn's starter packs go, that about covers it unless you want to add whatever medication your doctor perscribes, a bidet, and a heating pad.
These are cheap and awesome
https://www.amazon.com/Pacifier-Suspender-Marrywindix-Making-Holders/dp/B00JFTFPHK/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_201_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TEQMKJ7S0TVY03GR9617
apply this on the area that got hurt
There was an Aveeno eczema moisturizer I fell in love with. I think it was this one if I'm remembering right. I might need to repurchase it, I keep forgetting about it. It worked really well for my KP which is originally why I bought it
This is the one I ended up buying, but there a quite a few others that are similar. My kids still don't like it but it gets the job done really well.
Could you use the sterilizing bags when you have a microwave available and use the wipes at other times? The Dr Brown ones are less than $4.00 and it says you can use them 20 times each bag.
If you are pumping in a client's office, and they have a microwave, this might be a good way to cut down on the number of wipes you are using.
The only other suggestion I have is try using the pacifier wipes instead. You get 36 for less than $4.00 and it says they are 100% food grade.
I use Munchkin Arm & Hammer Pacifier Wipes. $4 for a pack of 36. They're a little smaller than the Medela ones but they get the job done just fine. They're food grade and they don't have any chemical smell to them, unlike the Medela wipes and the First Years wipes.
Prince Lionheart: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QIJ020?pc_redir=1408337958&robot_redir=1
We love it, but as with any bath, you have to be really careful to keep baby from slipping down and getting his/her head underwater. My baby likes to try to scrunch up to let the water hit her lips and I have to stop her constantly, haha.
Check with your pediatrician for yeast cream--Nystatin worked wonders for my daughter. Also, I use Butt Paste (you can buy it online--get the maximum strength!) if there are no sores and the bum area is just red. It seems to work better than desitin and aquaphor for us. We use prefolds, so I don't really care if a cream is technically "cloth safe" because I just strip my prefolds every 4-6 months if needed. It's more important that my daughter is comfortable.
Also, since you're using prefolds, try adding 1/4 cup of bleach to your wash routine to help kill whatever bacteria is helping cause the rash. I'd do the bleach every wash while she has a nasty rash and stop once the rash clears up. See if it helps clear it up faster. If you need stripping instructions, Learn to Cloth Diaper has instructions with pictures! Hope it helps!
We just bought this one based on the recommendation of a few of my Facebook friends. They only had good things to say about it!
Hahaha it's a specific one that Philips makes. They're toted as the ones that hospitals hand out so they must be the best, right? Nah.
I keep mine in the fridge and use a oral medicine syringe draw cap to dose. I can't imagine taking it with me all the time, especially with a dropper lid. Perhaps a solid cap and another means of dosing might be a good idea. Sorry you're finding no joy.
Instead of pouring, have her lie down in the tub or lay back in a basin on water.
There are also more controllable “rinse jugs” for kids like this:
Skip Hop Moby Bath Tear-Free Waterfall Rinser Bath Cup, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FXR5S20/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gtfJDb0VEDW1X
Diapers and wipes are always good -- newborn or preemie size probably. That said, some diapers just don't fit great on some kids, and some kids will have more sensitivity to certain wipes, so it's hard to say exactly which type/brand to get. "Water wipes" (https://www.amazon.com/WaterWipes-Sensitive-Wipes-Count-Packs/dp/B008KJEYLO) are a really good sensitive wipe. I wouldn't necessarily send her too many/any bigger diapers yet. They'll just take up room and might be a brand that doesn't work great. A box or two of the next size up is enough for now.
A good diaper cream will probably also be needed. I'd recommend something somewhat "natural" like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P16ZXK/, again to help reduce sensitivity hopefully. I would avoid petroleum jelly based ones.
Some type of burp cloths. However diaper cloths (I can't remember if that's what they are called) work great. I can't speak for this brand but something like this.. https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Birdseye-3-Ply-Prefold-Diapers/dp/B007VBYVWE. They are usually like a light linen/muslin, and usually fairly large square, and plain. They're easy to clean and big enough to fold over if part gets dirty, etc, and multi-use.
I would also avoid too many clothes. Some onesies with zippers is probably all that's really needed. Maybe also a nice soft hat as well, and some muslin swaddle wraps. Additionally, a warm, soft blanket or something to cover them when they go out. They're not supposed to wear anything bulky between the child and the carseat harness (ofc, they'll need a carseat if they don't already have one -- most hospitals won't release babies without one though, especially from the nicu).
Pacifiers are good too. Kids will probably find a certain kind they prefer, but I think this is basically what hospitals almost always use https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SCF190-01-Soothie-0-3mth/dp/B0045I6IAO.
They may also be recommended a vitamin like poly-vi-sol, or possibly other things, but this is hard to buy without being able to talk to her to find out exactly what is prescribed.
Similarly, bottles, nipples, and/or breastfeeding equipment, but this is hard to buy without knowing what she and the kid prefer. However, hand sanitizer for after diaper changes, and a nice bottle brush (https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Bottle-Brush-Blue/dp/B000N0SNHY/ or https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Bottle-Brush-Pack-Blue/dp/B07DQQFP63/) are great to have.
Some type of food/meal delivery would be awesome. Possibly even a local housecleaning or laundry service too, depending on how independent she is.
And ultimately, money can help, as well as your phone number or contact info and an openness for contact and support.
There might be more that I can't think of. At this stage it's probably as important to get things to help her directly as for the baby. She may also have some medical needs depending on how the delivery went, and all that. Feel free to pm me too with any more questions etc.
Sophie the giraffe
Check out this item at Target https://www.target.com/p/sophie-la-girafe-teether/-/A-15286048
If formula fed
Joovy Boob Formula Dispenser, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLYSCK0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
For the parents
What to Expect the First Year https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761181504?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
lols of pacifiers—we lose so many of them.
For bath time.
Skip Hop Moby Baby Bath Tub 3 in 1 Smart Sling, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFQI3J8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NTXvCbC1DS3AH
A good sleep sack, we used
Halo Sleepsack 100% Cotton Swaddle, Heather Gray, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYJ34CZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MVXvCbG132SZZ
Nose Frida
I have very acne prone skin with a sensitivity to fatty alcohols, CeraVe products clogged me up almost immediately.
I really like SebaMed Clear Face Care Gel, its a bit pricey (~$16) but a tube lasts me about 2 months. Its a clear, thick gel, similar texture to hair gel, and it absorbs super quickly without leaving an oily residue. It feels very lightweight and my face doesn't grease slick up like it did with Cerave PM in SoCal's heat.
CosDNA Stats: http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_a370176384.html
Where I buy it: http://www.amazon.com/Sebamed-Clear-Face-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00TO9AG4I/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1459225263&sr=1-2&keywords=sebamed+clear+face+care+gel
Temporal artery thermos work just as well. Best $30 spent.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Exergen-Temporal-Forehead-Thermometer-Tat-2000c/dp/B004T6G550&ved=2ahUKEwi42LvykeDaAhXkyVQKHdLDAOIQFjAAegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw3u2__LpiNQzUvM9D8XYR91
Only some cheaper models this one always works and it's made by the same folks who make most of the temporal thermos in hospitals.
I put the Burt's Bees Mama Bee Oil (because it's what I had and other oils irritate my skin) on her head about 10-15min before bath time, and then used the dermafrida to wash her hair. It was gone in a couple of days. I regularly use the dermafrida to wash my babe's hair too - she seems to really like the head massage it gives.
My brother in law grabbed the tube of Desitin instead of toothpaste not too long ago. He had that taste in his mouth for days. I also laughed for about the same period of time.
I believe this is it. The hospital sent us home with a couple.
Spray bottles are awesome, but I would suggest getting a syringe that works with children's medicine. I got mine by asking a pharmacist for one. Depending on your bottle size, you can just measure out the exact amount of StarSan to squirt in reservoir.
Cure then prevent.
My sons top 4 (in no particular order):
Comotomo Teether
Nuby
Cactus
Sophie
7 monther here. Yep, teething. They may not have erupted yet but they’re coming.
The amber necklace has helped with the drool but not eliminated.
We keep a couple of teething rings in the freezer and she loves to gnaw on them. The cold helps a lot plus she can chew.
It’ll get better. We have two teeth coming out and another we think on the way.
If the drool is bad bad just slap a bib on the baby and it’ll at least keep the clothes dry(ish). Cheers!
We have one you swipe across the forehead and really like it! Got it at Costco too (link is for Amazon though), so it was a pretty good deal :)
I haven't actually tried these, but I ordered them and figure they're worth a shot when the time comes.
Ok, if you're breastfeeding, you kind of are a human pacifier. This feeling passes eventually, but that is totally normal! Since your little one is only a month old, it might not be too late to introduce the bottle (if you want/need to pump) if you haven't already. My daughter accepted both breast and bottle (Dr. Browns, and Munchkin), and that was a big help.
Concerning Waking to Feed: As far as waking to feed, my philosophy was always "Never wake a sleeping baby!". The exception for this was if she turned herself to where I thought her breathing was obstructed. If Baby is hungry, they will wake themselves up. However, if your pediatrician feels your little one isn't gaining enough weight or getting sufficient nutrition from baby-led only feedings, then that's where you might consider scheduling some feedings. One of the things I'm thinking is whether or not your doctor is from an older generation. It used to be the recommendation for moms to put their kids on a feeding schedule--especially when formula was the most recommended form of infant diet. Since then, research has shown that a schedule isn't necessarily better for kids, and for some it can be detrimental (at least from what I've read).
Concerning Pacifier: I've never heard of a pacifier giving a baby gas, and pacifiers don't affect teeth until the kid has enough to affect. Usually about a year or older, which is when you'd have similar issues with thumb-sucking, too. When she took pacifiers, my daughter liked the Soothie and MAM brands. Then she started refusing the pacifiers to the point where she'd throw it across the room and suck her thumb instead. The MAM brand is praised for being the choice of orthodontists, while the Soothie brand is used/given at most hospitals. My girl was in the NICU for a little bit and we used those, so I think that's part of why she liked them, they were just familiar. In the end, it comes down to what Baby likes--some are more picky than others.
Concerning Waking after de-latch: Hooooooo boy. This is common. Welcome to the trenches, Mama. The solution that worked for me was I would break the seal (sometimes slow, sometimes fast), and pop a pacifier in right away. Usually she fussed a little, so I held the pacifier in and snuggled her close so she could tell I was still there with her. Then she usually fell back asleep after holding that position for a bit. Transitioning her into the crib was a whole other set of skills, though....
This is what has worked for me and my daughter. I have a son on the way, and it would be I need different stuff and strategies for him simply because he is a different person. You and your child are different people, so there might be things that work better for you.The most important thing is that you survive, and that your baby knows you love them--and it sounds like you're doing a great job at both of those already! Best of luck!
Edit: spelling
here, for next time.
Oh and the Lionheart Washpod! Used so little water and holds http://www.amazon.com/Prince-Lionheart-washPOD-Bathe-Blue/dp/B000QIJ020
them upright. It's my go-to baby shower present!
We also want to use the kitchen sink at first, so we bought the Munchkin Clean Cradle Bathtub. It's kind of big, but it has a spout on the end so you can set it on your counter and the water flows out into the sink. It also keeps the baby from actually being submerged in water and the part they lay on is soft and non-slip. We haven't used it yet (any day now!) but I think it will work perfectly for us.
Looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TO9AG4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SMtVBbQ5ND033
I’m on mobile so that’s the best I could find. Always beware from buying from amazon 3rd party sellers.
Apply this: https://www.amazon.com/Boudreauxs-Butt-Paste-Ointment-Preservative/dp/B00569GU18/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=butt%2Bpaste&qid=1558404817&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1
Kids in diapers have this problem all the time.
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You need a [nasal aspirator](https://www.amazon.com/OCCObaby-Baby-Nasal-Aspirator-Hygienic/dp/B01962MDHA/ref=asc_df_B01962MDHA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241981738705&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14285908144919555983&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003362&hvtargid=pla-397176861005&psc=1)
My wife and I affectionately called ours the Horker-Snorker.
My daughter used this Tummy Tub 'til she was around 3 (she's a tiny bit in the short side). That seemed to help. I still use it as a barrier between her and the faucet, making bubbles to pour into the big bath, and to have a ready reservoir of rinse water on hair-washing nights. She also likes digging the water out of it to splash.
We still use something very similar to this folding bathtub in our regular tub to this day. Also wastes less water. And the Tummy Tub is used to collect the water from the faucet and pour it in from.
We have a spout cover, too, and it makes me less nervous, but she also went through a phase of jerking it off, making it pointless.
I wanted us to get one of these organisers, since they service as a kind of barrier as well as a distraction.
Paints/crayons helped.
Good luck!
Your little one sounds a lot like what we are going through with one of our twins. She has very bad gas problems and I was at the breaking point where I would try anything to soothe her. After talking to my pediatrican (who is very old school), this is what we are doing below for her gas and both babies reflux (and projectile vomiting). I won't say it solved her gas completely, but it did help her sleep if you want to try it.
http://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Bliss-Liquid-4-ounce-bottle/dp/B0014G1I6E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1414025807&sr=8-5&keywords=mommies+bliss
http://www.amazon.com/Amerifit-Culturelle-Probiotics-Kids-Count/dp/B001Y8EOHW/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1414025874&sr=8-1&keywords=kids+culturelle
http://www.amazon.com/Desitin-Maximum-Strength-Paste-4-Ounce/dp/B003O32P8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414026573&sr=8-1&keywords=desitin
And good for you for getting medication. You are a responsible parent that loves your child. There are some people who wrongly believe PPD is something the power of positive thinking can fix. They are wrong. It's a biophysical condition. I hope you find the solutions to her gassiness that you seek, or at least it gets a little better. Good luck.
https://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Dose-Calibrated-Medicine-Syringe/dp/B000VCF6FG?th=1
For real use this!
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It smells good, it is vegan, it is cheap. it works. It has more zinc in it than any other zinc-based sunblock you will find.
Yup. Butt Paste
Skip Hop Moby Three-Stage Baby And Toddler Bath Tub , Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFQI3J8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OnmUDb41JJNFC
Things that have been a life saver in the past 9 months:
Baby Motrin for teething
Baby Tylenol for fever
Gripe Water
Windi Gas and Colic Reliever
Snot sucker
Baby shampoo/lotion
Diaper cream
Thermometer
Extra washcloths
Teething tablets (not mandatory)
Baby Benadryl (she has bad allergies like her dad)
Frozen teethers
Pedialyte to combat dehydration when they get a bug
Puppy pads (we put them on the changing table and under her sheets. If she has a blowout, it's super easy to clean)
Extra sheets (we put pads down, then sheet, then pads, then sheet so we can remove the sheet and dirty pads at 3am and still have a made bed. Alternatively, those waterproof sheet things)
Lots of burp cloths in every room. They spit up without warning
I thought he meant this one http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Moby-Waterfall-Rinser/dp/B00FXR5S20
We like this one. Set on counter, drains into the sink. You need a spray nozzle of some sort.
Munchkin Clean Cradle Tub, Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NZOBT1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_njeSAbQDC02FH
My cousin uses something like this, a tub cradle. They just put it in the bathtub, fill the bath so the baby's body is under and wash her without having to worry about the baby sinking deeper. We plan on buying something similar.
EDIT: Thought of one more.
If you have a Costco or Sams Club, get a membership. Buy your diapers and wipes in bulk. You'll easily pay for your membership in savings.
I prefer to support our local manufacturer's. Try THIS.
Butt paste:
https://smile.amazon.com/Boudreauxs-Butt-Paste-Ointment-Preservative/dp/B01LZF07GU
A lot of dragon boaters use this because of hours of sitting on hard, wooden benches (even with seat pads).