jellybean, what an absolutely wonderful post - i'm going to print that and hand it to new mums instead of saying it evry time!!

miessence is wonderful - i strongly suggest you get the barrier balm, it works splendidly.

for bathing - hopping into a bath with baby is just wonderful, add a bit if sweet almond oil (gmo free!!) and enjoy together

as for medicine stuff - brauers. you may not need any of it, but if and when you do, their range is magic.