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Cetaphil Baby
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The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
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4.7 out of 5 based on 188 reviews.
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Introducing the Cetaphil Baby review, with three products that make up a beautiful bath and sleep time routine for your gorgeous bub!

For the Cetaphil Baby review we’re sending mums the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo, Daily Lotion and Massage Oil to try with their baby. We can’t wait to see what mums think of these products designed for their precious little ones.

More about the Cetaphil Baby range

Cetaphil Baby products are specially formulated for babies’ delicate skin. The range is dermatologically tested, colourant free, paraben free, and mineral oil free. It also helps soothe itchiness and discomfort associated with skin irritation and excessive dryness.

The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil can be used daily to help protect skin from dryness and retain moisture. Simply pour the oil into your hand, rub both hands together to warm oil, then gently massage oil all over baby’s body.

The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo should be poured into hands or wash cloth and applied to baby’s hair and body. Lather, rinse and towel dry. If it gets into your baby’s eyes, rinse with water.

Pour the Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion into your hand. Rub both hands together to warm lotion, then gently apply to baby’s face and body. If it gets into your baby’s eyes, rinse with water.

Cetaphil Baby Review

Six Steps© to a Happy Baby

Cetaphil Baby has an easy to follow Six Steps© to a Happy Baby guide that’s designed to calm your baby, while establishing a bath and sleep time routine. Us mums know that babies thrive with routines, so here’s hoping the lucky mums and bubs who are a part of this trial feel the positive benefits of this Happy Baby guide – because who doesn’t want a happy bubba!

Here’s the Cetaphil Baby Six Steps© to a Happy Baby guide

Step 1: Massage
Important to help parents and baby bond, through touch. Place baby on their back on a stable safe surface. Pour Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil into your hands and rub together to warm oil. Commence at the ankles in a gentle circular motion and move upwards toward the hip. Complete on both sides. Repeat this process on the arms. If the baby is comfortable place baby on their tummy (ensuring babies head it turned to one side for breathing) and massage baby with long strokes up the back and off the shoulders and then down the whole body.

Step 2: Bath
Wrap baby in a loose swaddle, then clean their head with the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo so that they stay warm and soothed. Clean their eyes using one cotton wool for each eye and clean from “inside to outside”. Unwrap baby and hold baby length-ways in your arms ensuring you have a firm grip and to keep babies head out of the water. Gently introduce them into the water – feet first then the rest of the body. You can use the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo which is specially formulated for baby’s delicate skin.

Step 3: Moisturise
Moisturising is important to keep baby’s skin nourished and hydrated. Gently rub Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion into baby’s skin in circular motions across the entire body. Avoid eye area.

Step 4: Feed
Feed on demand as every babies requirements are different. Breast feeding is the preferred option of most experts, however you decide what is best for your baby.

Step 5: Swaddle
Swaddling helps babies to feel safe and protected because it mimics what was in utero and to stop startle reflex ensuring better sleep for baby and you. It can take some time to learn how to swaddle in a way that suits your baby, so don’t be disheartened if they wriggle out in the first instance, simply try again.

Step 6: Sleep
The safety and wellbeing of baby during sleep is paramount. All babies must sleep on their back on a breathable surface with their feet touching the end of the cot. Ensure no hats on babies as it can cause babies to overheat and will increase risk of SIDS. Ensure the sleep space is free from bumpers, pillows and soft toys.

Where can I purchase the Cetaphil Baby Range?

The Cetaphil Baby range is available in all great supermarkets, pharmacies and some specialty stores.

More about the Cetaphil Baby Review

We’ve now chosen MoM Members for the Cetaphil Baby review, check back here to read the thoughts and opinions from the review team.

*If baby is distressed in any way during the routine, stop and give them soothing cuddles.

Should a potential adverse reaction occur, please discontinue use immediately, contact your healthcare professional, and report your experience to medinfoau@galderma.com or reviews@mouthsofmums.com.au

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Published 16th April 2021

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  • pamper with cetaphil

    After giving my baby girl a bath and washing her down with the cetaphil baby wash and shampoo, we go into her room and I papmper her by gently rubbing the cetaphil baby oil all over her little body. I love that the oil isnt at all to heavy, its a nice and light texture that does spread nice and evenly along the skin, it leaves my baby smelling so yummy too. its a delight!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Fantastic product and will buy again!

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to review the baby Cetaphil products. Absolutely loved the ease of having the wash and shampoo all in one made bath time so much easier. The products were great for bubbas sensitive and delicate skin so I actually tried them on my four year old who has very sensitive skin and the lotion really moistened her skin. I am really impressed with these products and would definitely purchase again!!!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Best products ever!!!

    Loved his range nice and gently on the skin, lovely light fragrant smell. Oil doesn’t leave skin greasy.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Nice smelling baby

    Makes bath time a lot more enjoyable! My daughter has very sensitive skin and I can say that this is a winner in my eyes

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Absolute essentials!

    I’ve been using these products since my newborn daughter arrived into the world. Given she’s a vomiter and can create some pretty amazing poopy messes, products to give her a thorough clean is absolutely essential. The Cetaphil baby wash and shampoo is so gentle and smells lovely. The moisturiser and massage oil have been incredible to keep that newborn flaky skin at bay, and the massage oil has become part of our bedtime routine to relax her and get her ready for sleep.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Soothing and gentle on delicate baby skin

    So happy to be able to trial this cetaphil baby range. Both baby and I feel happy after using it. I love the baby 6 steps happy guide. The massage steps its such a great way for the baby and mother to relax. I love how when I use the massage oil on her. She’s so relax and happy. I love the whole bonding moment with her and knowing I am using a great gentle safe product on her. The gentle wash and shampoo it’s so convenient to use as its 2 in 1. I can use it on her hair and body. It is hassle free and gentle on her skin. The lotion will protect her skin whole day. Overall really happy with cetaphil baby range and have already stock up more from the whole range.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Love it!!

    The range of products are nice and gentle and we’ve loved using it all:)
    Would recommend it to others!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Great range, perfect for my baby!

    The cetaphil range is fantastic. Firstly the daily lotion has a nice consistency and worked wonders on my baby’s dry skin. It’s now silly smooth. We have even had comments on how nice his skin is!
    The wash and shampoo is gentle on their skin and we found also smells really nice.
    The massage lotion didn’t feel as oily as normal ones so that was fantastic. My son enjoys the massages with this and it isn’t even sticky for his clothes.

    I would definately recommend this range!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Cetaphil Baby, thankyou!

    I was absolutely thrilled to be selected to test the Cetaphil Baby range. My newest daughter is 3 weeks old and it came in perfect time to test and see if it became a part of our night routine.
    I’m here to say YES! I’m here to say Welcome to the family, Cetaphil!
    The Gentle Wash and Shampoo is genius! A 2 in 1 combination to tackle the body and hair. The scent is sweet, it’s soap free which is a bonus for sensitive skin and won’t leave you fumbling your sweet kids like footballs, and come on, who DOESN’T like bubbles?! It leaves my little girls hair like soft, fluffy fuzz.
    The Daily Lotion is silky smooth and actually absorbs into the skin unlike other moisturisers I’ve tried where it just settles for hours. Coming into winter we can be prone to dry skin when we’re staying cosy warm indoors, I feel reassured from this trial that Cetaphil’s lotion will give a protective barrier.
    And the massage oil, oh heavens this is a game changer for us! My bub has belly pains especially in the evening and she calms right after a massage. The oil smells divine, and it also soaks nicely into her skin! It’s not too slippery, doesn’t leave residue on our favourite outfits and it’s calming as a signal that bedtime is soon approaching.
    I highly highly recommend the Cetaphil range as part of your family. It’s affordable, it’s safe for all skin types and it works!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Prepare for smooth calmed skin

    I love cetaphil products as not only is it amazingly soft on my babies skin but also soothing and calming. Both my babies have very sensitive skin so I need to make sure to be using the right products not to dry or irritate their skin. I certainly say to other parents to try cetaphil products out.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Fantastic range

    Care is a cycle that keeps on going, so i keep giving a touch of gentle care with the cetaphil baby shampoo it helps make bath time pleasant for my baby and me.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Bath time fun time

    Make bath time extra fun and easy with Cetaphil baby wash and shampoo, it has a hypoallergenic formula that helps give my baby a gentle bath. To top it off, the Cetaphil baby daily lotion helps to add moisture and protects against dry skin.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Nourishing

    Cetaphil baby wash and shampoo is the best product to use on my babys delicate skin. It helps moisturize her skin it also helps nourish her skin leaving her feeling soft to touch.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • We love Cetaphil

    My little girl is only 13 weeks old, with her being so young I’m very careful with what I use on her skin. The Cetaphil range gets my approval for sure, its gentle on my babys skin, the scent isn’t at all too strong. I find the massage oil and body cream very easy to apply. We love Cetaphil!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Sensitive skincare

    My newborn son has really bad cradle cap and as a result we went to the chemist and this was what the recommended to us. It has helped hydrate his skin and left his skin much more healthy looking than before. I would recommend this product. It doesn’t have any nasty smells and seems to be soft and gentle on sensitive skin on babies like the one I have!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Luxury for baby!

    Cetaphil is luxurious for baby. Leaves her skin feeling soft, supple and smelling yummy!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Best stuff for the baby

    I have always used Johnson and Johnson never had a problem, until now I used this on my baby and even on my older kids and oh my it smells so good and has made big difference in my kids skin I would highly Recommend this to all parents I also love how the wash and shampoo doesn’t make my baby cry when I am washing her hair like others have done. I will be buying again.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Happy baby, happy mummy!

    I was really grateful to be selected to try Cetaphil baby bath products, and excited to see the result on bub. Having used Cetaphil products on myself in the past, I knew it was a brand I could trust with my baby’s delicate skin. He has been experiencing some dry patches lately from the cold weather, and I was so pleased to see that the massage oil and daily lotion really made a difference in restoring moisture. The smell of the gentle wash & shampoo is perfect, strong enough to remove the almost-permanent newborn clenched fist stink, but soft enough to not be too overpowering to bub. Overall great products and I will be recommending to others as well as restocking at home to use for the future. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Deliciously smooth and gentle on baby

    I loved these products for my little guy. They were all incredibly gentle and wonderfully moisturising. The wash & shampoo smells amazing and is so gentle on his skin being soap-free.
    The lotion and massage oil are just so lovely to apply to his skin. It’s a great routine we’ve begun at bed time and helps calm him to sleep.
    Love these products and have decided to switch to this brand!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • The bedtime routine

    The cetaphil baby range was the perfect addition to our night time routine! Bath wash, body lotion and a little head massage to help with newborn cradle cap. I like that the smell is subtle and the products are gentle.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Perfect Product

    Baby Massage Oil

    Literally couldn’t be anymore perfect overall! I won’t look past it for any other product. It’s great for anyone.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • CETAPHIL IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND IS A MUST HAVE

    When the CETAPHIL baby products arrived, I used them straight away on my 6 month old granddaughter. They made bath time a lot happier and calmer.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Great products for baby!

    The Cetaphil baby products were great on bubs sensitive newborn skin. It really helped to soothe him with a warm bath and massage before bed. It was also great to know I was using products specially for baby skin that has no nasties!

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • worth a try

    babies will be so pleased with the refreshing smell each time …. loved the product

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Best product for babies

    I just have a newborn 10 days ago and my newborn already likes it. No allergies no harsh skin. Moreover massage oil soothe baby for sleep time. Highly recommend these products

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • So gentle

    So gentle on the skin and soft. Definitely will buy again.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Would recommend. ☺️

    The Cetaphil baby range I had no issues with and my little mans skin felt amazing.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Great products.

    Myself and my little boy loves using all the cetaphil products. They are gentle on his skin yet very effective on his really dry skin. Will be buying these products again. The moisturiser was quick absorbing and long lasting. The massage oil was soothing and has a pleasant scent. After using other brands on the market I was very surprised and pleased with the cetaphil range.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Soothing and gentle on delicate baby skin

    So happy to be able to trial this cetaphil baby range. Both baby and I feel happy after using it. I love the baby 6 steps happy guide. The massage steps its such a great way for the baby and mother to relax. I love how when I use the massage oil on her. She’s so relax and happy. I love the whole bonding moment with her and knowing I am using a great gentle safe product on her. The gentle wash and shampoo it’s so convenient to use as its 2 in 1. I can use it on her hair and body. It is hassle free and gentle on her skin. The lotion will protect her skin whole day. Overall really happy with cetaphil baby range and have already stock up more from the whole range.

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.

  • Great products!

    Great products would definitely buy again in the future

    The Cetaphil Baby routine made my baby happy and my life easier.
    I recommend the Cetaphil Baby range to other parents.
    The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion soothed and protected my baby’s delicate skin.
    The Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo made bath time so much easier.
    The Cetaphil Baby Massage Oil helped me calm my baby before bedtime.
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Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

Sandhurst

Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

Sandhurst

A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

Sandhurst

Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

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A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen 🙂

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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  • Charcuterie Boards and Antipasto boards are so good. I love them, i love the variety of foods you can put on them and they are so great for entertaining and enjoying with family or friends. It is something i like to make whenever i have friends over as you can enjoy and pick away while you are catching up. Great entertaining option.

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  • I absolutely adore an antipasto spread. There’s nothing better than having a colourful plate of charcuterie and antipasto shared with loved ones. I grew up with my Mum making the most lush, long table of nibblies on celebrations and it’s something that my siblings and I carry on today. It brings us all together.

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