Hmmm yes and no... Sometimes i think it is a matter of being aware and informed, but sometimes i think people do go a bit OTT at times..

Diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding - I cant say I went totally crazy with my diet while pregnant. I still ate food from salad bars (obviously not the yukky looking ones, but I wouldnt eat from a yukky one even if I wasnt pregnant). I was sensible with what I ate but i wasnt about to turn myself into a food cripple or anything.

Nursery equipment such as monitors, breathing mats, anti-roll pillows, special breathable mattresses - these are good items to have, but I tend to agree that having all this stuff might make someone less vigilant. I too would prefer to check on my daughter rather than relying on a machine. I do tend to agree with the use of monitors though, for if I had to go outside to hang up the washing or something while my daughter was sleeping, but i usually bring my daughter with me as I live in a unit and I cant just run back in if she needs me.

Bathing and body care of the baby - lotions, potions, wipes - bathing yes - i reckon you need to do it occassionally although I admit I dont bath my daughter every day. Its not as if she is outside getting filthy (she is 4 months old) so I do not see the need for daily baths right now. Lotions and potions - it depends on what they are. I use a bit of avocado oil on her head as she gets a bit of cradle cap, but thats all. I am not into the sterilising of everything my baby touches. I dont see it as necessary as i believe we need to be exposed to *some* germs in order to build the immune system up.