The first must-have: Vaseline!

I don't know why no one tells you the basic things about babies up front. Sure, you're told about meconium (don't click it you're squeemish) but there is not much discussion about wiping it off of your child. These early bowel movements stick like tar! So why doesn't anyone tell you to put vaseline on your child's behind? It is absolutely the single best thing we have done since our son was born. Vaseline is as waterproof as a plastic bag, and nothing sticks to it. BM is off in seconds flat and baby's skin is protected.

So do your baby a favor and grease them up! And that goes double for new parents facing those first meconium bowel movements.

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[CrankMama]

Love the name of your site, brother!