Caring for your baby is made easy with these essentials.

We’re fans of Sanosan Mama for new mums and mums to be … and the Sanosan Baby range is just as fab. From the mildest Bath and Shampoo and Care Lotion to the high in zinc Nappy Rash Cream and the Care Oil, the range is soft and gentle and smells lovely, too. For toddlers, look out for the fun Kids 2-in-1 raspberry scented shower and shampoo, and the Easy Comb Spray (no knots, no tears!). You’ll find them at Clicks Baby, Makro online and takealot.com, or sanosan.co.za @sanosan_safrica

Soothe and protect baby’s delicate skin with Skinsano Baby Powder, which also helps to prevent chafing and nappy rash. With natural corn-starch and completely talc, colourant and preservative free, it’s a great addition to your nursery toiletry box. Also look out for Skinsano Lanolin – which is a recommended nipple cream (it can be applied safely without needing to be washed off before breastfeeding), but also a useful cream for the whole family for sore, cracked or damaged skin. And the Multipurpose Ointment is a family staple – a protective barrier cream which helps soothe and shield skin affected by nappy rash and irritations caused by excessive moisture or dryness. You’ll find these at DisChem, in pharmacies and online at avidbrands.co.za. @avidbrandssa

