Mother & Baby

Pregnancy and maternity

• Fertility & Pregnancy and Pregnancy Tests
• Maternity Care and Maternity Pads, including Medicare Maternity Pads and Bastos Viegas Maternity Pads
• Breastfeeding, including Multi-Mam Compresses

The HSE recommends taking 400 micrograms of folic acid every day for at least 3 months before you get pregnant and until you're 12 weeks pregnant.

Nappy rash

• Weleda Calendula Nappy Change Cream and Bepanthen Nappy Care Ointment
• Caldesene Medicated Powder 100g and 55g, and Caldespray

See all Nappy Rash products. Always read the label.

Teething and colic

• Teething: Pharmacy Brand Glycerine & Aniseed and Foran Glycerine & Aniseed Syrup
• Colic: Infacol Colic Relief Drops

Always read the label and check the age on the pack. Talk to your GP or public health nurse if your baby seems unwell.

Baby health

• Baby Health, Baby & Children's Pain Relief and Cold & Flu for Babies & Children
• Calpol Vapour Plug Refill Pads
• Children's Vitamins

Feeding

• Baby Feeding, Breastfeeding and Baby Food & Formula

Breastfeeding is the best way to feed your baby. If you use infant formula, ask your public health nurse, GP, midwife or pharmacist which one is suitable.

Bath, skincare and everyday essentials

• Baby Skincare, Baby Bath & Hair and Baby Wipes
• Baby Soothers, Baby Accessories, Baby Safety and Baby Toys, including Ewan the Dream Sheep

Newborn essentials checklist

• Nappies, wipes and nappy rash cream
• Gentle baby wash and moisturiser
• Bottles, teats and steriliser fluid if bottle feeding
• Breast pads and nipple cream if breastfeeding
• Maternity pads for after the birth
• A baby thermometer and baby-suitable pain relief, used as directed on the pack
• Vitamin D3 drops: the HSE recommends 5 micrograms a day for all babies from birth to 12 months

FAQs

What do I need for a newborn?

Start with the essentials above. Our pharmacists can help you choose skincare and health products for your baby.

What helps with nappy rash?

Change nappies often, let your baby's skin air dry, and use a barrier cream. See your GP or public health nurse if it doesn't improve within a few days.