Still using baby products even when I'm all grow'd up!


Pretty sure my local Target assumes I have a slew of kids at home.  My apartment is chock full of baby products and I have some pretty interesting uses for all of them.

I will ONLY by Johnson and Johnson after time and time again of trying generics.  The generics just ARE NOT the same, so if you plan on delving into the baby aisle...skip the crap!

Baby Oil (nooo I'm not going to say use it is a lube)

1. Using a cotton ball or cotton pad...easily and quickly removed even the most stubborn/waterproof makeup (or a tiiiiny bit on a Qtip to remove the imperfections after applying eyeliner/mascara)
2. A few drops on a Qtip swabbed inside my ear prevents my ears from itching when my allergies are out of control
3. Cuticle oil
4. A few drops on a tangled up necklace makes it easier to untangle
5. Used in place of shave gel for a super close/smooth shave with less irritation
6. Added to bath water for epic softness (obvi - don't get your hair wet!)
7. Removes sticky price tags/stickers, especially on glass (i.e. picture frames) and loosens a tricky zipper
8. Removes paint from skin for my crafty bastards
9. Coat your feet in baby oil and wear socks overnight...amazingly soft in the morning
10. Apply to a soft cloth and use as wood furniture polish

Baby Powder (it's not just for your butt)

1. Sprinkle a little in your hair brush and brush through hair to remove excess oil and restore volume (same principle used in dry shampoos!)
2. Carry it in your beach bag, when your all sandy and sweaty, sprinkle some on to absorb the sweat and remove the sand quickly
3. Dab grease stains on your clothing with a powder puff before stain sets to prevent permanent stain
4. Sweaty feet?  sprinkle your socks/shoes with baby powder on occasion
5. Sprinkle your sheets for a super fresh clean and cool (ahem and sliiiippery) feeling (sluuuuts)
6. Sprinkle in your cleavage to prevent Mountain Dew (you know that sweaty boob feeling)
7. Sprinkle on your pet brush and brush your dog/cat...my cat loves a dry bath!
8. Apply to skin before waxing, removes oil and moisture from skin so that the wax can adhere to just the hair, also lessens the ouch factor (my eyebrow girl always does this)
9. Flip your shirt inside out, sprinkle pits with baby powder then press with medium iron to hold off sweaty pit stains
10. Ant repellent! Sprinkle on your picnic blanket or outside doorway or other entry point to your home if you see those little bastards getting in

Baby Shampoo (epic pube cleaner...jk jk)

1. Perfect cleanser for makeup brushes (I'll berate you in a future post about cleaning your brushes)
2. Excellent shampoo for grown ups that have baby fine hair, a great body wash for sensitive skin aaaaand a more gentle cleansing product for your ladyparts
3. Gentle detergent for delicates like pantyhose and underwear (but like your cute lacey ones, not your giant fruit of the looms)
4. Also a great makeup remover and obviously less greasy than baby oil
5. Also can be used in place of shave gel
6. Use as a presoak for remove wring around the collar (is that even still a thing? lol)
7. Coat glasses/goggles with baby shampoo, let dry, then rinse...this prevents your lenses from fogging up (might be important if you start powdering your sheets...bow chicka bow wow)
8. Pet shampoo, my asshole cat loves this shit
9. Mix baby shampoo with a little baking soda for shining up yo' rims...can't be rollin' on dirty dubs (unless you're into that kinda thing)
10. Mix baby shampoo and water (equal parts), this makes safe/tear-free bubbles for the kiddies

Baby Wipes (honestly, they shouldn't even have the word baby in front...I seriously buy the bulk packs)

1. Don't spend money on those expensive grown up butt wipes, it's the same shit! (pun INTENDED bitches!)
2. Quick cleanups that paper towels just can't handle (i.e. STICKY ones)
3. Makeup remover (yes agaaaaain, shuddup!)...I use these daily (aloe ones) to remove the bulk of my makeup...they are bigger and thicker than makeup remover cloths!
4. Remove stains from microfiber (like my couch! don't worry about how I got the stains)
5. Temporarily soothes sunburned skin...orgasmic when you've stored them in the fridge (especially the aloe ones!)
6. Keep them in your glove box...PERIOD...I use them shits on EVERYTHING inside my car
7. Use as tissues when your nose is super sensitive from too much cheap tissue action
8. Perfect for removing deodorant from your shirt, when you're not smart enough to apply deodorant AFTER you put your clothes on
9. Skip the tide pen, use a baby wipe...fo realz!
10. And don't even get me started on uses for the containers the wipes come in...screw the Container Store and their fancy storage, I use buttwipe bins!

Now, I also use:

Baby Lotion: mostly because I love the smell, but it can also be used for shaving and to de-static things (rub into hands and then rub hands over whatever has the static).

Baby Wash/Bubble Bath: Super sensitive body wash and bubble bath...and SUPER bubbly!

Baby Oil Gel: Don't even get me started!  I slather up with this after a shower on the regular and the baby version is way cheaper than the adult versions.

Alright, now who thinks I'm a complete lunatic?

No Quick Tips for this post because, frankly, they were all quick tips.  So don't skip the baby aisle...the products are usually cheaper than their grown up counterparts, smell amazing, and serve a ton of beauty AND household purposes.

Word the wise, if you haven't been to Drugstore.com, do yourself a favor and slack off at work today and browse.  The product range is insane (not even kidding, they even sell sex toys haha) and they have great sales, for which you don't need a freaking bonus card.