Great Gifts for New Moms – Exederm Ultra Sensitive Skincare for Eczema Review & Giveaway

When hearing the word eczema on infants, parents would definitely start to dread the entire experience that their child might suffer for years. Eczema is a skin condition that is characterized by itchy, reddish blotches on the skin. Babies experience these rashes at its worst conditions as a result of the sensitivity to the ingredients found in many products that are being applied on their skin. It is often hereditary and is a form of allergic reaction which appears after application of creams, powders, or the use of clothing that are washed with strong detergents.

Knowing that eczema is usually hereditary, parents worry that a baby may have allergic reactions to some materials and solutions, even without the appearance of rashes just yet. In order to make sure that the possibility of the eczema would arise, parents can use Exederm products. Other than eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin can be well cared for by the wide array of products that Exederm could offer. These products vary from shampoo and bath, baby oil, hydrating body lotion, to skin moisturizer for infants. There are also Exederm products for adults who experience allergic reactions to commercials brands.

All Exederm products use the mildest ingredients in every formulation. It is guaranteed to be free from fragrance, coloring, and other harmful ingredients such as Parabens, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB), Propylene Glycol, Phthalates. Because of its promise to provide skin care products that do not have harmful chemicals like most commercial brands, Exederm products can assure that any allergic reaction and rash will not touch the skin of the infant.

Some products being sold in the market today insist that they use purely organic materials for the products making it perfect for the average child. However, there are ingredients that might cause certain allergies similar to those that come from fruits, vegetables, and raw materials that come from the Earth. Despite the labelling of being hypo-allergenic, for sensitive skin, or mild formulation, skin care products still have chemicals in it, especially the added scent and coloring. Unlike most of the popular brands, Exederm can assure that it does not contain any additives or unproven herbal ingredients.

With the proper precautions that Exederm skin care products offer, eczema and other skin irritations can be avoided freeing the child of any problems all through out growing up. No parent would want to see their baby having the need for medications, creams, and ointments to solve any of these skin irritations. It is definitely good to know that there are Exederm products available that parents can rely on and be freed from the possible irritations in the most sensitive skin of infants, children, and even the adults, too.

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One lucky Natural Baby Goods reader will receive the Exederm Ultra Sensitive Skincare for Eczema products.

Contest ends Feb 10, 2010. OPEN to US and Canada!

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2010 Holiday Gift Guide – DRUIDE Baby Starter Kit Review And Giveaway

Christmas is coming and everyone is already making their lists of gift ideas! Online buying is one great option on where to get interesting, exclusive and with reasonable prices of items you would love to have as a gift.

And if you are a mother just like me, Druide is one of the perfect sites you can visit to have your online shopping for natural products. They have an array of choices for natural body care and hygiene especially for kids which are great gift items for the holidays. Perhaps one interesting gift idea especially for new parents is the baby starter kit which I got for review. This is an all-in-one package which includes calming baby soap, baby shampoo, baby protecting balm, baby soothing lotion and a travel kit which is a long lasting pouch you can use in any occasion.

With a small amount of the protecting balm made with precious oils and waxes I get much help in protecting and keeping my baby’s bottom skin healthy which I apply after every diaper change. The organic baby soothing lotion is also a must have, a perfect partner in repairing and soothing irritations as itchiness, sunburn and rashes. My baby loves druide’s baby shampoo, she enjoys the wonderful smell of the natural extracts and I love it for its cleansing effect on her hair. And while she is enjoying her bath, the calming soap is a perfect partner. I like it for my baby because it is softer and more delicate than the other soaps I have used before. Plus, when I buy more and stock them up and let them age for awhile, the texture becomes more enhanced and it foams differently. When you get this pack instead of buying these items individually, you definitely get a best buy. I personally rate this pack a 10 because it is very handy, affordable and I’ve got everything I need for my baby’s body care all in one pack. Plus, it comes with a travel kit which really is convenient because I can bring it anytime, anywhere!

Apart from my baby’s body care, I also want her to teeth to be clean and protected. Druide banana toothpaste is a good start to use. It cares for the first teeth of my little one with its fruity taste of banana and protective mechanism which eliminates/reduces the accumulation of plaque and tartar deposits. I don’t worry about gum problems because the toothpaste strengthens the gums and reduces teeth sensitivity. I like it the most is that it’s natural and I don’t need to worry my daughter will swallow a little bit when brushing her teeth. With its practical size, I can also bring it anywhere.

Druide offers numerous choices of healthy and protective products. Indeed a one stop shop where you can buy organic and healthy products for you and your kids and more than that, you can have it as a very interesting gift this holiday season.

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Druide is giving one Natural Baby Goods reader a baby starter kit and a banana toothpaste (the same as I reviewed).

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Little Twig Bodymilk Review

My daughters love water. During the summer you can almost always find them in the pool, ocean, lake, sprinkler, or a bath! All that exposure to water, though, dries out their normally-soft and smooth skin. When Little Twig contacted us about testing their natural and organic baby lotion we knew we’d use it–we just didn’t know we’d love it!

Little Twig is a baby bodycare company started by a concerned mom who wanted to make sure that only the most natural and best products went on her child’s skin. Nearly all of the ingredients used in their lotions are organic and all-natural. While I am thankful that my children do not have overly sensitive skin, I still know that using all-natural organic lotion products like the ones made by Little Twig will still be of great benefit to their overall health.

If you do have a child (or children!) that reacts to the synthetic, allergenic materials found in most baby care products then it is time to rejoice! Little Twig created an organic lotion made just for sensitive skin–their Extra Mild Unscented formula contains soothing botanical products. In addition to those skin soothers, this hypoallergenic lotion is free of soy, wheat, and nut additives and does not contain mineral oil or paraben!

We had the opportunity to review both Little Twig’s scented and their  unscented bodymilk. We first sampled the Calming Lavender bodymilk. I suppose I should add a small disclaimer: lavender is my favorite scent with lemon verbena following close behind. It goes without saying that a lotion that combines both scents (for their Calming Lavender bodymilk is a blend of lavender and lemon extracts and natural oils) would be the ultimate scented lotion for me to use on my daughters’ skin.

Little Twig did not disappoint. The Calming Lavender bodymilk is very mild and oh-so-smooth. It felt wonderfully silky coming out of the package and easily blended into my daughters’ skin. I found that a little bodymilk goes a very long way which means that it is not only eco-friendly, it’s also economical! I loved that the scent was a perfect blend of two scents, neither overwhelming but both soothing and perfect for the post-bath, pre-bedtime routine.

The following evening, we sampled the Extra Mild Unscented bodymilk. This lotion felt exactly the same–my toddler loved the silky feel of it so much that she found our sample and squeezed it all onto her hands:

While I was disappointed to lose so much lotion, it was a great excuse for me (and the rest of my family members!) to try the lotion as well–we simply took the excess off of my toddler’s hands and used it on our arms and legs. Everyone commented on how light but moisturizing this organic lotion was–we couldn’t get enough of it!

Both bodymilk lotions felt great on the skin and kept my children’s skin very moisturized. I did not love the unscented bodymilk’s scent (yes, even though it is “unscented” it still has a distinct scent!) but I know that the hypoallergenic nature of this organic lotion product is a huge benefit to parents and children alike who have to deal with sensitive skin.

Little Twig‘s natural and organic products don’t just stop at bodymilk–they also sell baby powder (a rarity these days!), diaper cream (claimed by other reviewers to be the best on the market!), body oil (in a calming lavender scent), bubble baths (complete with scented or unscented options), baby wash and shampoo (tear free of course!), mineral sunscreen (SPF 30+), and fun bath accessories (think adorable washcloths, mitts, and towels).

Little Twig‘s long term goal is to “nurture families organically”. They are so passionate about connecting parents with eco-friendly baby products and educating families on how to be more environmentally savvy that they created a blog and parent space to accomplish just that! You’ll find many eco-friendly tips from how to choose organic foods and clothing to how to make wise choices that will help sustain the environment.

In addition to their helpful resources, Little Twig encourages recycling–the extent of offering any customer a 30% discount on future purchases when they return four empty full-sized Little Twig product bottles! Talk about generous, eco-friendly, and wallet friendly!

In addition to their great resources, Little Twig is full of fun and creativity–they have six child-friendly “mascots” (see picture above), monthly contests on their Facebook page and an active Twitter account that features tips and savings!

If you are looking for a new baby lotion that contains organic and all-natural ingredients, I wholeheartedly recommend Little Twig’s products. You can buy the Little Twig products online or in local stores (available in the US and Canada).

Little Twig 25% off discount code: 25_Aug2010
Valid on August 24, 2010 and August 25 2010.

Win Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Getting Started Kit From TipTopHealthShop Ends 3/5

Proudly Canadian, tiptophealthshop.ca is dedicated to bringing you the finest natural and organic products for your health, home and beauty needs at great prices. They offer a huge selection of eco-friendly products from environmentally conscious companies, many of them Canadian, and are constantly adding more. Not only do they seek out organic, pure, environmentally safe products, but they donate 1% to the Planet to help keep our Earth green and healthy!

Tiptophealthshop.ca began as a simple idea in March of 2008. Carry fabulous natural, organic, Earth-friendly products that do no harm to our world and the wonderful creatures, human and non-human, that inhabit it! Keep it simple and inexpensive, reducing and reusing resources where ever possible. In early 2009 I discovered 1% for the Planet and the great financial contribution they were enabling environmentally conscious companies to make . Then tough economic times gave me the impetus and more time to put my idea into practice, so I refined my objectives and got to work. With a background in customer service, human resources, marketing, years of e-commerce on eBay, as well as a passion for herbal and alternative medicine, organic gardening, sustainable living and all things green, I started tiptophealthshop.ca with several goals in mind:

* To offer the finest natural and organic products available

* To seek out companies who are actively committed, as I am, to green products, green business practices, Fair Trade and sustainable living

* To promote Canadian brands wherever possible

* To offer the best possible prices

* To offer fast shipping, reusing packing materials whenever possible

* To offer great customer service

* To make a real difference to help the environment, by making a financial commitment to give back to our Earth before the first order was placed and from here on in

* To constantly and consciously seek to reduce my carbon footprint

* And to demonstrate that earning a living while being environmentally responsible is not just possible, but easy when you choose to associate with people and companies that share those values.

It’s all good! Good for you, good for your family & good for the Planet!

~Taryn Creighton

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KEEPING EARTH IN BUSINESS! Not only do we seek out natural, organic, environmentally safe products, and use eco-friendly business and shipping practices where possible, but we are also thrilled to be the 136th Canadian company to donate 1% of our sales to organizations that are helping to make our Earth green and healthy by becoming a member of 1% for the Planet. Click the 1% for the Planet logo in the side bar to learn more about this great organization, and other member companies. When you shop at tiptophealthshop.ca, you get fabulous products, great service, save money and you help to save our Planet! It’s all good!

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Taryn from tiptophealthshop.ca has generously offered to sponsor one of Natural Baby Goods readers with a Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Getting Started Kit.

Contest ends Mar 05, 2010. OPEN TO USA AND CANADA ONLY!

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