5 Baby Products You Should Not Buy: Ghutti, Fruit Nibbler, Wipes, Rockers & Shoes

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video covers 5 baby products parents should avoid, with the reason for each. Products covered in the video: Ghutti – ghutti does not increase children's immunity. Ghutti often contains honey, which is not safe for children under 1 year. Giving honey to a child under 1 year can cause a serious illness called botulism. Fruit nibbler – many parents give a fruit nibbler for eating fruits. With it, the child gets the fruit juice but not the fibre, and fibre is quite important to prevent constipation in children. A nibbler also means the child does not learn hand-eye coordination, chewing and biting, which delays the child learning to eat on their own later. Baby wipes – there is no need to buy baby wipes. For cleaning the baby's diaper area and pott area, dip a soft cotton cloth in lightly lukewarm water and clean there. Wipes are needed only when travelling outside, and even then choose a wipe that is chemical free, fragrance free and made of 99% water. Baby rockers – baby rockers are a useless item, and children sometimes get injured by them. There is no alternative to the mother's lap and lori (lullaby). So do not buy a baby rocker. Baby shoes – parents often buy fancy shoes from the market, but after 1 year when the child starts walking, walking barefoot is more beneficial for the child because it helps in the child's sensory development. Baby shoes are needed only when the child walks outside, so there is no need to buy baby shoes for small children. Relevant for: parents deciding which baby products are actually necessary; parents asking whether ghutti is safe or boosts immunity; parents asking when honey can be given to a baby and about botulism risk under 1 year; parents using or considering a fruit nibbler and concerned about fibre, constipation, chewing and self-feeding skills; parents choosing between baby wipes and cotton cloth for diaper area cleaning; parents considering a baby rocker; and parents asking whether babies should wear shoes or walk barefoot. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult your pediatrician before giving your child ghutti, honey, or any new product or food, especially if your baby is under 1 year or has any existing health condition.