For parents and parenting, being able to purchase baby products is normally not a big deal. But being able to make homemade products is a skill many will need during the lockdown due to the Coronavirus. It is important to know how to make the various baby bath basics and products you have to last as long as possible. A lot of people are stuck without an income source at the moment and making the most of what you have may prove very useful, even if you can comfortably afford all you need. You wouldn’t want to be stuck in a situation when you are unable to get what is required for your baby because you mismanaged available resources. These are trying times.
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The Dilution Trick
Some baby products have a high concentration but are not dangerous. This means that adding a little bit of water or oil to them, won’t make them any less effective. Such products include some baby shampoos. What you need to do is transfer a little portion of the shampoo into an empty bottle and then add an equal amount of water and mix. Once mixed, let it rest for a while for the air bubbles to disperse. The product can then be used just as usual. Remember that it won’t have the same consistency and will be runny, so be careful when dispensing it.
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Alternative And Homemade Baby Products
You can make use of baby product alternatives for parents and parenting. These are products you can use in place of the originals and can come in handy when you run the risk of running out of products. One classic for parents and parenting is the baby diaper. You can make reusable baby diapers at home and use the factory product only when you need to go out for whatever reason. Perhaps you need to have your baby examined by the doctor, that would be a good time to use disposable baby diapers. But as long as you’re home, you can use the homemade diapers.
Baby Lotion
Good baby lotion is a common recommendation for baby bath care tips for extra comfort. If you want to increase the quantity of your baby lotion you can mix it with baby oil gel. In this way, you have more baby lotion. This has two benefits; first, it is good for the skin and secondly, it will make the baby lotion last longer. Although it is perfectly safe to do so, there is no harm in double-checking the two products. You can also add oil to baby hair cream to increase the quantity, but usually, there is no need for that. Most people would only need to oil their baby’s hair every two days.
Shea Butter
Another hack for parents and parenting is knowing that melting shea butter makes it much more effective than using it dry. When you melt it, you can use a much smaller portion from the liquid rather than fetching a big chunk of the dried-out oil that you may not end up using. Whenever you want to use shea butter for your baby’s hair or skin you should consider having it melt a bit using either boiling water or espousing the plastic bottle directly to a dry heat source – don’t worry, the bottle won’t melt. As soon as you get a portion liquefied you can use it to do what you need it for.
Using Detergent
When it comes to usage of detergents to wash baby clothes, you’ll discover that washing machines take more detergent than regular hand washing. Of course, the machines make washing baby clothes faster and facilitate an effective transition of the daily activities of parents and parenting. However, if you ever start running out of detergent, you may choose to opt for regular hand washing instead of using washing machines. This will save you a lot of costs on detergent. make use of the detergent you have by washing only full loads of laundry and try using the minimum amount needed to get the clothes clean.
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Reducing Frequency Of Consumption Of Packaged Foods
This should be a no-brainer when it comes to parents and parenting. If your kid wakes at night hungry, you may not have the energy or even the patience to make them a meal. Most parents would opt for a quick fix. Items that could easily make for a quick fix include tea or a bowl of cereal. Considering the difficulty in purchasing items for some parents, keeping the easily served foods for those nighttime snacks makes sense. During the usual part of the day make more complex dishes for regular eating and save the easy stuff for when you’re tired or truly need something quick.
Towels And Washcloths
One challenge for parents and parenting during this pandemic is the shortage of financial resources due to the disruption of regular working lives. Most parents wouldn’t even have the chance to visit the store weekly. Instead of washing baby towels and washcloths after every two uses, there is a better alternative. If you have at least two washcloths/towels, then by all means always wash them together. You can use the same amount of detergent to wash three washcloths at the same time. But if you wash them at different times then you may have to use twice the amount of detergent or soap.
Baby Bath Bombs
Did you purchase some baby bath bombs for enjoyable bath time with your kid? Maybe you purchased only a handful as most parents don’t use bath bombs as part of the their parents and parenting daily life. If you’re like most mothers who enjoy a fizzy bath with their baby you sure wouldn’t want this to be any shorter than it has to be. To make the most of your baby bath bombs, just cut them in half and use one half at a time. Don’t worry, it is perfectly safe, and you can store the remaining half in a safe container away from the reach of your little angel.
Baby Wipes
Baby wipes are an accessory when compared with other baby bath basics, however, they can come in quite handy, especially when you are trying to give your kid a quick and effective cleanup. If you have a pack of baby wipes you don’t want to use it all the time. There are times when you could easily opt for an alternative way of cleaning your baby up. If your kid makes use of the bathroom you could first use water and then use only a single wipe to finish the clean-up instead of using 3-4 pieces. This way you save more wipes for situations when you need them more.
Don’t Compromise
Making the most of your baby products is all about trying to increase the average life span of these products. One of the most important baby bath care tips, therefore, is to not compromise on quality. Not every product can be diluted with water, and not every product should be mixed with oil. Before you make any alterations to a factory-made product, ensure that what you are about to do does not in any way affect the product negatively. Diluting with water or oil shouldn’t make any product unsafe, but checking with the manufacturer can’t hurt. For parents and parenting the child’s safety is more important than how long you can make any product last.
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