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.

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I was lucky to receive Happy Mama Spray and Earth Mama Body Butter for review. The luxurious Happy Mama Spray and Earth Mama Body Butter will pamper your body and smell delicious. They are both made by Earth Mama Angel Baby, an amazing company that focuses on all natural products. Made for moms by moms, all their products are toxin-free, vegan, cruelty free and free from preservatives, fragrances and dyes. They use organic materials and use eco-friendly packaging, and are truly a brand you can feel good about supporting.

The Earth Mama Body Butter is made from organic calendula and chamomile and specially formatted for pregnancy stretch marks. It’s safe to use during pregnancy and won’t aggravate morning sickness. This lotion is super moisturizing and rich and encourages skin elasticity to prevent stretch marks. This delicious smelling lotion was voted the Best Stretch Mark Cream by the Natural Solutions Magazine, and if you use it, you’ll definitely agree.

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