Looking for Pthalate Free Baby Wash and Lotions!

Hi T.,
Look at California Baby- I purchased their sunscreens since I am so allergic to sunscreen- it is the only one I can use. They have lots of natural products.
www.californiababy.com is their site I believe

Take care!
T.

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We've been using Young Living products for ourselves and for our son from the day he was born. They're safe enough to eat. They are made from therapeutic-grade essential oils. Besides the body wash and lotion, they make a wonderful-smelling diaper ointment, shampoo, and child's toothpaste, We also use the essential oil blends Gentle Baby directly on his skin and Peace & Calming on his clothes or ourselves. It's amazing how much they help him calm down and be able to fall asleep more easily.
The Thieves wipes, cleaner, hand soap and hand sanitizer have been invaluable to us too in having a safe way to confidently protect him from germs. Now that he's an active 2 year old, we're also glad to have the Melrose oil blend for when he gets a cut or scrape.
You can check out these and more at www.youngliving.com or .us
To order, you can email me or order direct at a discount by signing up under our number 771678 and distributor name, New Waves Wellness Center.

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check out this website: http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1

this way you can look up the ingredients, how the products is manufactured & the best & worst of the products out there.

i love this site; i hope this helps!

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Hi T.,

Terressentials (www.terressentials.com) makes *certified USDA organic* stuff for babies and the whole family. They use "only ingredients that have been certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for use in organic food, meaning the plants have not been exposed to toxic pesticides and fertilizers, irradiation, sewage sludge or genetic engineering"--they're essentially food grade. They list all the ingredients of their products on their web site, so you can see there are no synthetic fragrances. To avoid phthalates in personal care products, one can start by avoiding products that list the vague word "fragrance" on the label. Products whose fragrance derives from essential oils are safer, as is the case with Terressentials' stuff. They also have fragrance-free products (great for sensitive skin, pregnant women, or newborns). Terressentials is a Compact for Safe Cosmetics signer--it's a pledge that about 500 companies have signed to agree to formulate products that do not use ingredients that are known or suspected to cause health harms. My own concern for avoiding phthalates in personal-care products brought me to Terresentials.

Some manufacturers, exploiting consumers' desire for products without a specific chemical, will state that their product is free of that chemical, even though it nevertheless contains other harmful chemicals.

A good source to find "safer" products is Skin Deep. It is a database put together by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), independent researchers. And it lists and rates thousands of products according to the safety of their ingredients. You can also submit a product to be rated, by entering its ingredients list. They also have good little info sheets you can print out and keep in your purse--stuff on what to avoid in products for your children. Skin Deep: www.cosmeticsdatabase.com

As well, there's a new (2008) edition of *SAFER FOR YOUR BABY: A Guide To Living Better with Fewer Chemicals*, by Lynn Tondat Ruggeri, Ph.D. and Laura Costa, Ph.D., two women who have researched the safety of lots of stuff consumers are exposed to. Their book "provides simple ways to protect you and your family from harmful chemicals commonly found in personal care products, food, cleaners, toys, plastics, pesticides, home furnishings and much more." See www.saferforyourbaby.com. The new edition is available at EARTH SONG BOOK STORE, 1440 Camino Del Mar, and is about $10.

I also found this great blog/site: Julie, a mother who is a self-confessed beauty product enthusiast, who has decided to go green, tests and rates products that have a good safety rating as determined by the Environmental Working Group.

See Julie's website by going to: http://naturallyreviewed.blogspot.com/2008/01/nurture-my-...

Good luck!

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Hi T.,

I too recommend Arbonne's products. They are formulated under the European Union's strict guidelines AND they are pthalate free. You can find many products that are "natural", "organic" and or pthalate free but Arbonne's products actually WORK! My older son used to break out from sunblocks & have mysterious rashes from different baby products, even the so-called natural products from health food stores. He's never had a problem with the ABC line. My 11m old baby has eczema & the ABC is the only thing that has worked for him. The scent of the ABC products is very mild & comes from the botanicals used in the formula. Arbonne does not use synthetic fragrances. Also, I didn't see anyone mention the mineral oil issue. Check your labels for that too. It's a derivative of crude oil & is not beneficial to your skin. It doesn't absorb. It's widely used in the cosmetic industry because it's cheap.

I noticed a lot of references to EWG & the Skindeep database. I have to add that I love what the Safe Cosmetics website is trying to do BUT please know that their database was collected and STILL is being collected by allowing consumers to enter products with lists of ingredients. As a result, there is a lot of inaccurate information in their database, ie. products listed that have never even existed, ingredients listed that do not match the labels of the products. If you do a little research on their website you will find that they are aware of the inaccuracies. I have emailed them on various products & there is no response. Maybe they don't have the resources to keep this database updated. Just make sure you read the labels for yourself if you are using that website as a resource.

I think Aveeno has no or low pthlate levels. I found a website that measured the levels in various products and Aveeno tested as one of the best!

Hi T. H.
I am an independent consultant for Arbonne International which is Swiss formulated skin care, and other health and wellness products (vegan certified). We have a wonderful baby line and we do not use phthalates in any of our products. It is not stated on the bottles, but I verified it through product development. Let me know if you want more information about Arbonne products. My e-mail address is ____@____.com. Great question-others may be interested, too.

Also, this is weird (in a good way) because I have a 5 year old girl. I taught second grade for 5 years and have been a Reading Specialist for the last 8 years at an elementary school. I also have my masters degree in education. We seem to have much in common.

have you tried Melaleuca? If not, you might think of looking into it, and if you need help, send me a note and let me know. I am a representative as well as a customer.

Try natures baby products. They have a lavender wash and unscented lotion that I use. Its really good

Try www.tuttabella2.com

Their products are WONDEFUL and completely pthlalate free. I run a website that sells only healthy, organic, and fairly traded products, and I've searched for a LONG time for good baby products that fit the bill. These do, and we'll be adding them soon!

All my best,

L. Olson
www.greenraising.com

lovemebabyme.com --- I have met the creator of this line- she really does seem to care about being good to our babies.

T.,
Do you live in the valley? Go to The Green Cradle on Ventura in Sherman Oaks. Or visit www.thegreencradle.com All of their products are certified organic or natural and the owner, Edward, has researched everything! I use Terresentials and Nature's Paradise. Also Earth Mama Angel Baby makes yummy scented lotion and oils. It doesn't have to say phthalate free because it they have no fragrance - so it IS phthalate free. Products with the word 'fragrance' contain phthalates unless it states it doesn't like Burt's Bees. Terresentials makes a great tush balm, I love Nature's paradise hand sanitizer and coconut hair/body wash and Earth Mama Angel's Baby's wash and lotion. Try them. You can eat all the ingredients. Truly good for baby and you!
D.
ps. Arbonne baby products actually contain other bad stuff like parabens and propylene glycol.

Hi T.,

The Arbonne ABC Line for infants/toddlers is hypoallergenic, and fragrance/pthalate free. I would be more then happy to send you a FREE sample of the line? My kids use the entire line and it's amazing what it has done for my kids. In the free sample you get the body wash, lotion, oil, sunscreen and rash cream.

T.
www.trishdewell.myarbonne.com

My favorite body wash/shampoo and lotion for my baby is from Earth Mama Angel Baby. Available on their website, at Wholefoods, and on Amazon. Another company I like is Badger. http://www.badgerbalm.com/categories.aspx

California Baby make a pretty safe sunscreen.

Lastly, a good website for checking the ingredients and safety of products and cosmetics is http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1

Look on iherb.com. They have several products that are 30-40% off.

B.

I have a great resource for you: go to www.ewg.org and then on the bottom right is a link for Skin Deep. It rates all sorts of products by their carcenogenic factors. I love it! You can enter your own products too to get an idea. But once you know the key ingredients to avoid, it gets easier.
-A. reggie

California Baby products are pthalate free and I really like them. We use the Super Sensitive bodywash, lotion, and sunscreen. It is fragrance free, but I've smelled the Calming think it smells nice. The lotion is a bit light, but still seems to moisturize well.

Hi T. -

I'm with you about Burt's Bees -- great company, love many of the products, but not so much into the lotions. I absolutely love California Baby stuff. Here's a link to their website: http://www.californiababy.com/index.html. Whole Foods carries it, and if there's something in the line that WF doesn't have on the shelf, they'll get it for you fast. One thing -- I didn't see actual baby lotion in their list of products. They have a diaper creme, a baby oil and there was a jar of something like body cream for babies. Their body wash is wonderful and I love their bubble bath (it even comes with a wand for blowing bubbles).

Good luck,
C.

California Baby is the best and pthalate free.

we have some products on our site that are great! use 'H.' for 15% off.
www.heavenlyhooked.com

California Baby. It's at Target and I love it!

Hi T.!
Arbonne's baby care line is 100% free of pthalates!
I am an independent consultant for Arbonne if you 're interested in purchasing products.
Of course,with a 35% discount because you're part of mamasource :0)
Talk to you soon
D.

Not sure if it's what you are looking for, but check out California Baby (I think that's what it is called) I know they have it at Whole Foods.

I've been using Moon Dance. It's a very small, private company. You can check out the website if you're interested. www.moondancesoaps.com. The soap's handcrafted with all natural ingredients.

Hi T.,
I have been a Melaleuca customer for almost 2 years and have been using thier products on my 2 yr old son. They truly have the best of science and nature and do NOT include any harmful ingredients. All of their products are guaranteed so if you don't like them you can get an exchange or money back (even on an empty bottle) for up to 60days. The company is a registered pharmaceutical and doesn't produce anything without it being dermatologist tested.

Let me know if you would be interested in trying out their products.

C.~
http://www.ToxicFreeFamily.net

I don't have bottles in front of me but I LOVE the Avalon Organic baby care line - they may have a website that could answer your question. Also try Earth Mama Angel Baby line. Good Luck :)

Try California Baby.

I like to use the California baby body wash. You can purchase it at Target. It's really nice.
Recently, I started using a lotion that doesn't have any fragrance in it at all. It's a lotion that pharmacists use to compound prescription lotions etc, so it's free of anything that would cause an allergic reaction. It's called Vanicream. It works really well. I've actually started using it too! If it's not on the shelves at your local drug store, you can ask the pharmacist to order it for you. It's worked for us. Good luck!

Natural does not mean anything anymore. Items can be natural, but sprayed with pesticides.I am happy to bring your safe and effective products to try without pthalates, or parabens, manufactured by an established 20 year old company, Neways Int. Generations line of baby products are fragrance free, but if you want good fragrances, we have essential oils. Please let me know if you are interested in having a Healthy Home with healthy products. www.1000moms1000dollars.com/positivehealthyliving
S. ____@____.com ###-###-####

There is a company called Melaleuca & I believe they are safe. I just switched over & really like the products. (you can go on line & read about the products www.melaleuca.com)

HI T.,
Make sure the products you end up using don't have parabens in them either. Just in case you didn't know to look out for them too! They are usually toward the end of the ingredient list and look like: methlparaben, proplyparaben, etc.
Good luck!
C. Tanaka, DC
www.naturallifechiro.com

PS. I use lotions and washes from the company young living essential oils. go to www.youngliving.com for more info!

Have you checked out Arbonne? You have to buy through a rep. If your interested I have a great rep I use and would be happy to pass along her #

Hi T.,

I've tried all kinds of products, and the line that I really fell in love with is ERBA ORGANICS. It is on the pricier side, but a little goes a long way. They produce baby wash, lotion, diaper cream, body oil, even a great little baby travel kit (and also wonderful products for mom). They do have a scent, albeit extremely mild and pleasant (lavender, chamomile), but no artifical colors or fragrances are used. ALL products are free of parabens, pesticides, and SLS's. And, a portion of all proceeds go to the World Wide Orphans Foundation. You can find their products at Whole Foods, or order online at http://www.erbaorganics.com/

Good luck!

A.

yes try melaleuca products.. you can get them online and all of them are 100 percent natural..in fact thats all i use they have everything from bath soaps to cleaning supplies just gi to melaleuca.com and check them out they even have the products delivered to your door

Dr. Bronner's is great. If you order online, they do not charge shipping or tax on orders over $20.00.

Hi T.,
I'm P. and have a 2yr & 5mo old. Arbonne is pthalate free, I looked it up in the ingredients list search and it does not exist in their products, YEAH! I am a consultant and can help you get what you're looking for if you want. I will use no other brand on my babies. Hope this helps.
P.:)

Hi T.-
I recently came across Arbonne, a Swiss made product that I really like. I have been using it on my baby since his first bath and it is harmful chemical free. I was not familiar with pthalate, so I checked their ingredient find, and it is not in any of their products. I switched to Arbonne products because I am trying to switch to healthier products for both me and my baby. I liked it so much I became a consultant. I am also a teacher (special education). I would be happy to talk to you more about Arbonne products. You can check them out at Arbonne.com. Also, www.safecosmetics.org is a website you can go to to check out products/cosmetics and their ingredients. You can contact me directly at ____@____.com

Hi T.---
After all the pthalate data came out I did some research and I found California Baby (www.califormiababy.com) which is rated very highly by the Cosmetic Safety Data Base. It's sold at Whole Foods and while a bit pricey, one bottle lasts forever (we're still on our first bottle of the Super Sensitive Shampoo and Bodywash and we bought three months ago) because you only need a dab and then lots of water! And while they do have scented products (i.e. Calm Baby) the Super Sensitive has absolutely no scent! Good Luck!

Hi T.,

I am a consultant for a line of Pure Safe and Beneficial Products called Arbonne. Our ABC Baby Care is pthalate free...and does not contain in chemical fragrances, dyes or mineral oil. The entire product line is certified vegan.
The Arbonne Baby Care has a wash, lotion, baby oil, and diaper rash cream.

Feel free to check out my website www.catheypainter.myarbonne.com

One more vote for Arbonne Baby Care! I'm a consultant as well, and would be happy to provide you with additional info and samples. Good luck, and thanks for THINKING GREEN!

"California Baby" available at Target. Look for Super Sensitive wash and lotion, which are also frangrance free. I love their products, and a little goes a long way!

All the suggestions here are really good...CA Baby, Arbonne, Earth Mama. I also like a brand called Little Twig that I get at Whole Foods.

Just avoid anything commercial that you'd find in a grocery store aisle...Johnson and Johnson, Aveeno, etc. Even when they say natural, organic, etc., they are NOT!

T.,

check out http://www.californiababy.com/index.html

Their "Super Sensitive" line is the only thing I could find that is okay on the Feingold (www.feingold.org) program. The only place I've found it is online but Sunflower Market carries the Calming babywash and it is yummy.

T.

Hi T.!

I found this site, it seems to have some information on products you are looking for.

http://safemama.com/2008/02/10/cheat-sheet-paraben-phthal...

Good luck!
J. B

Arbonne has a wonderful line of baby products. They don't state that they're phthalate free however when I checked the ingredients I didn't see any of the chemicals associated with them. If you want more info on Arbonne, please feel free to contact me.

I like the California Baby line. I've always gotten mine at my local beauty supply, but I just checked, and you can order online as well. Hope that helps.

Try Arbonne they are based from botanicals not water or oil like other products. The baby line is unsented except the wash which has a slight lemon smell. Let me know if yoou have questions I am a consultant but not actively selling I just like the discount

L.
____@____.com

Try the "Love Me Baby Me" line of products. They are 100% natural and smell fabulous. They are normally a little pricey but they are very concentrated so a little goes a long way. You can find them on sale right now at Ma Me Spa in Redondo Beach.

have u checked out Earth Mama Angel Baby? i love their products you can find them at Whole Foods.

I would be happy to send you a FREE sample of Arbonne's Baby products--now phalates or parabens! Please call S. @ ###-###-#### or send your mailing info to ____@____.com. I would also be happy to meet you at a coffee house. I am passionate about "Pure, safe and Beneficial" products. S.

Hi T.,

I do know that Arbonne's Baby Care products do not contain pthalate. The products are the best out there - I wouldn't use anything else on my little boy! They are all pure, safe and beneficial and fragrance free.

Have a look at www.arbonne.com. You can also look on my website at www.debiwigchert.myarbonne.com.

Let me know if you have any questions - I'd love to hear from you!

Best regards,
D.

Hi T.

I think you should look at a brand called Little Sprouts. It's made in the USA, and at the moment is only available here in the UK at Harrods and a children's hair salon called Snip Snaps. It smells DIVINE and I've been using it for a while on my children - they have hair products and creams... Hope this helps!
C. x

www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product.php?prod_id=93351&n...

This website breaks down all products and ingredients...baby products and adult products - GREAT REFERENCE CHARTS!! I used this to find my baby wash and have chosen Earth Mama Angel Baby also.

http://www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org/Pages/PhthalateFree.html

earth mama angel baby! www.earthmamaangelbaby.com

Check out the products from San Diego Natural Soap Co. at www.SanDiegoSoap.com. Their babyface line is wonderful; I have been using the wash and lotion on my daughter since she was born (she's now 4), and they're fabulous!

L.

Earth Mama Angel Baby products are phthalates free. :)