I don't know about anyone else but I'm completely bewildered by the sheer amount of different baby products on sale! I've simply got no idea what is good basic stuff and what is just not necessary. My mum is a big Johnson's fan (as I guess most people of her era are) and has said that you should use baby oil on all their creases (eg behind knees, elbows, neck) rather than cream.

While I don't necessarily subscribe to the theory that everything "natural" is therefore gentle and everything manmade is harsh, I can't help but notice I have never actually seen a recommendation to use baby oil anywhere - just sorbolene/glycerine, barrier cream, water and perhaps a mild soap. My hubby suffered badly from eczema as a baby (still does in winter time) so I'm going to be quite particular about the skincare of my bub in case he takes after his daddy.

I was wondering if anyone might have any input on good, basic toiletries for babies? I'm also a bit curious about the baby oil thing, because Mum is adamant that it is better than cream (and no, she hasn't been the least bit overbearing with baby care advice at all so it's not a case of her forcing opinions on me).