Sharing, Caring...and Budgeting

My baby may have inherited his sensitive skin to me, that’s why, like me... he can’t just use any products in the market. A few days after his birth, he had Infantile Acne... I pity his skin condition, that we did not only shop for products to suit him, but also looked around for the best pediatrician and, or dermatologist. He even tried a lot of products that is suited for teenagers considering his very young age (few days old). I thought of buying Aveeno and Burt’s Bees products due to their good reviews... but not only are they difficult to buy here, they’re also very pricey, for me (as an average single mom?).

Until finally, we found the right stuff that suited him... Funny, coz I have been using this product long before I gave birth. I can’t believe, that after the long search, we’ll end up with something...that’s right in my bathroom, and have been with me all along.

My baby and I, are currently using Cetaphil Cleanser.

My take on this product?

I never had problems with it...and it’s amazing that it’s also perfect for my baby. An added bonus is it’s availability here in the Philippines, considering that we are in the southern part.

Now, my baby never had a recurrence of his infantile acne... which according to his paediatrician, might normally come back after a few months. I am very happy.

I guess, this is one of the best tips that I’ve learned in keeping a budget, at the same time, still looking and feeling good... sharing a few things with my baby. It’s very convenient for me, especially in travelling, coz there’s little stuff to pack for both of us.

Aside from Cetaphil, below are two other products we share:
1. Johnson’s Baby Cologne (Forever Mine Scent) – I love my perfumes... but on regular days, me and my baby share the same cologne. This has been my choice, because of all the colognes I’ve smelled, this one has the best scent for me. I think it’s fresh and powdery scent gives me and my son a refreshed feeling. Not to mention, the price is also very friendly to my budget.
2. Johnson’s Baby Powder (any variant)- My baby seldom has rashes, but I love to put a little powder on his bottom after each diaper change to have that fresh feel. As for me, I also powder my chest and back area, because I perspire a lot... I do this usually after each bath.