“If you’re starting to stock up on nappies during your pregnancy, buy the next size up from newborn. You’ll be getting a lot of newborn nappies at your baby shower (guaranteed!) and you might end up with too many of that size, and babies outgrow them quickly.”
PEARL RANTSEKENG, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR BABY:
“If you’re a mother of a boy, be warned... if you’re already dressed in your best gear, ready to go out, please do put on a waterproof apron as boys have a tendency to pee on you just as you are about to close that nappy.”
ROBYN LAWRENSON, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“Always buy the best quality nappy brand you can afford. Cheap nappies are cheap for a reason – and your baby’s sensitive skin needs the best protection it can get.”
DENNIS, BABY CITY WOODMEAD STAFF MEMBER:
“Rather buy a mix of nappy sizes that you can use as they get older. Babies outgrow size 1 quickly.”
YOLANDI JORDAAN, DEPUTY EDITOR OF BABA & KLEUTER:
“Buy three nappy station covers so you can rotate them. One is on the nappy station, one is in the wash and one is in the cupboard ready for use.”
EMILY, BABY CITY WOODMEAD STAFF MEMBER:
“When you prepare your bag for hospital, remember to pack nappies for your baby and wipes too.”
JOHANNA, BABY CITY WOODMEAD STAFF MEMBER:
“It’s preferable to get ‘sensitive’ when it comes to nappies, wipes and creams. Don’t buy too much. Rather get vouchers.”
HELEN SCHÖER, EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“If you have a double-storey house, create a fully stocked changing station on each floor. This will save you a lot of time and effort as you won’t have to trek upstairs every time you have to change a nappy. On the other hand... it’s a great way to get fit!”
YOLANDI JORDAAN, DEPUTY EDITOR OF BABA & KLEUTER:
“Create a mobile kit with all your nappy-changing supplies to take along when you’re travelling. This saves you from having to pack it every time you go away.”
Pigeon 99% Pure Water Baby Wipes (30’s) R23.99, (82’s) R33.99, Tub Container (82’s) R59.99, baby stores, pharmacies, retail outlets, online stores
Baby Dove Rich Moisture Nappy Cream 45g, R29.99, Baby City and leading retailers
Childs Farm Nappy Cream, R79.99, Baby City, selected Clicks, Pick n Pay and Babies R Us stores, takealot.com and babiesafrica.com
Jeankelly Leather Sling Changing Bag, R999, jeankelly.co.za
Pigeon Lanolin Moisturizing Cloths (70’s), R76.99, baby stores, pharmacies, retail outlets, online stores
Korbell Refill pack, R159.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, selected retailers and online stores
Korbell Nappy Bin (16l), R449.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, selected retailers and online stores
Jeankelly Changing Mats, R130 each, jeankelly.co.za
Carriwell Baby Changing Mats, R28.95, Baby City, Baby Boom, Dis-Chem
Cuddlers range includes nappies, R99 to R159 (dependent on the pack size), pants, R109 to R129, wipes, R15 (24s), R30 (64s), R120 (4 x 64s), most leading retailers
Sangenic Twist & Click Starter Kit in cotton white, R749.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, takealot.com
Pure Beginnings Organic Baby Bum Cream (125ml), R94.95, Baby City, Dis-Chem, Woolworths, Wellness Warehouse and selected Babies R Us and health stores
Sangenic Simplee Tub in blue, R299.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, takealot.com, Dis-Chem
Cherubs Newborn Wipes 80's, R29.99, selected retailers
Epi-max Baby Bum Barrier Cream (50g), R85, Clicks, Dis-Chem, Spar and selected pharmacies
Cherubs Nappy Liners 50's, R33.99, Baby City and selected retailers
Pampers Baby-Dry with air channels, R230 for a jumbo pack, Baby City and other major retailers
Stokke Home Changer, R4 299, bornfabulous. co.za
Pure Beginnings Organic Biodegradable Baby Wipes with organic aloe (64 wipes), R39.99, Baby City, Dis-Chem, Woolworths, Wellness Warehouse and selected Babies R Us and health stores
Chicco Baby Moments Nappy Cream (100ml), R99, Kids Emporium, takealot.com, thekidzone.co.za, loot.co.za
Viralmed ProBio Baby Probiotic Bum Spray, R89.95, Dis-Chem, Clicks Dispensary and leading pharmacies
Yorba Baby Powder (115g), R70, and Yorba Baby Diaper Cream (100ml), R70, yorba.com
Huggies Extra Care New Baby nappy range, from R64.99 for size 0, Baby City and other retailers
Bambino Mio Swim Nappies, R309.99, Baby City, Babies R Us, selected retailers and online
Just For Baby Petroleum Jelly scented with rooibos, R14.95, Aqueous Cream unscented with rooibos, R12.90, Baby Oil with rooibos, R16.75, Baby Talc with rooibos, R16.75, wholesalers
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Essentials Cornstarch Powder, R38.99, and Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Good Nights Cornstarch Powder (200g), R42.49, leading retailers
BabyJoy Pull-up Diaper Pants, R174, Babies R Us, retail outlets, online stores
Johnson’s Cotton Touch Wipes, available in 20’s, 72’s, 288’s and 432’s, from R19.95, Baby City and leading retailers
Sudocrem (250g), R149.99, Baby City, Clicks, Dis-Chem, Pick n Pay, Checkers, takealot.com, Baby Boom, Toys R Us, Makro
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Everday Bum Spray, R44.99, leading retailers
Purity & Elizabeth Anne’s Everyday Bum Cream Jar, R35.99, leading retailers
Oh-lief Natural Olive Bum Balm 100g, R99.95, ohlief.com