Safety & Baby Gates: Burt Bees
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Looking for Organic Lotion/soap for Baby
Asked by F.U. from Chicago
on July 5, 2009
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I have a preemie in the NICU who is now big enough to get baths! The hospital uses Johnson and Johnson. I am pretty big on organic/all natural products. The nurse told...
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- Any health food store has lots of options but Target does sell Weleda Baby(I use this) cheaper than healthfood store and they have Earths Best. I have not tried that,...
- Hi F. U Try melaleuca products for kids. Its all natural, no harsh chemicals. Check my websites at http://shahinaali.webs.com and http://yestosuccess.net/shahinaali. ...
- I love Dr. Bronner's All Natural soap. It's truly all natural, organic and free trade and they make it for babies!
Organic Skincare & Haircare
Asked by E.E. from New York
on May 19, 2008
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I'm looking for a good line of organic skincare and haircare for myself without parabens, SLS or other petrochemicals. I have tried Avalon organics baby shampoo, lotio...
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- Hi E., There is a website at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ that lists many products and their ingredients, including what companies have promised not to use tox...
- Be very careful. At times the term natural is not natural at all. I make vegan soaps, salt scrubs and shea and mango souffles and many times people ask what is in thes...
- Melalueca makes great skin care products without chemicals, and they make a complete line of household cleaning products. You have to be referred by a customer, so if...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
Organic Shampoo and Conditioner for Me
Asked by H.J. from Dallas
on December 21, 2009
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Most shampoos make my scalp itchy (even Aveeno's new line). I am looking for a organic shampoo and condtioner that will not make my medium thick straight hair to dry o...
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- I have naturally curly hair and have tried everything. Last year I switched to Wen by Chaz Dean. It is a cleansing conditioner and has made a world of difference in my...
- You should try MOP Modern Organic Products. http://www.mopproducts.com/ They have products for different hair types and you should be able to find one that works well ...
- I had the same problem, and my scalp seemed to be continually broken out. I switched. The shampoos that say they are organic probably have some organic ingredie...
I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Suggestions for Organic And/or Gentle Baby Cleansers & Lotions
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on May 28, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions and experiences with product lines that feature chemical free, all natural baby wash and lotions. Now that the war...
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- Hi: We use Ecover laundry detergent and cleaning products. A wonderful company and gentle products to babies and the environment. Also, California Baby is a line I re...
- I love California Baby products, you can buy them in bulk straight from the company. All natural, chemical free and smell great. The only thing I don't like about th...
- I use a shampoo made by Modern Organic Products. It's a formula especially for infants and toddlers called pear shampoo. I use it all over on body and hair and it wo...
Baby Suncreen
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on July 16, 2008
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I have a precious baby boy that is almost 2 1/2 months that I would like to protect from the sun! I am lucky that he loves his stroller and going for walks, we usuall...
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- Try aveeno baby it's unscented and protects really good. Target had it on sale a few weeks ago. I love the feel of it, it absorbs really quick too! It doesn't bother m...
- I use banana boat baby spf 50. I believe that almost all sunscreen is 50 spf. That is the kind I use on my little red head pale skinned boy......word of advice when ...
- You should check with your pediatrician about using sun screen on your child. Everything I've heard/read says not to use it under 6 months of age. Their skin is so se...
Desperately Searching for Sunblock That Doesn't Sting My Toddler's Eyes
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on June 27, 2009
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Hi fellow Moms,
I have a very fair-skinned, blond haired, blue eyed toddler. I have tried different sunblocks on him, but they seem to all be the same. The last...
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- Hi L.- I've been using Nature's Gate Mineral Block (in the brown tube). So far so good- for both my sensitive skinned 3 year old and myself. You can find it at Whole...
- last year I found a tiny little tub of face stuff. It was labeled "clear zinc" and on the side it said "for faces, noses and lips" It had a yellow top, white bottom,...
- Hi! You might want to try a powder sunblock. I use one called Colorescience Sunforgettable that I ordered online. It is a little expensive (around $50)but lasts a long...
Rash on Arms from Sun?
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on July 5, 2011
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My 4 year old daughter is very fair skinned. Every time she's in the sun for 5 minutes even... her arms turn bright red. Not hot and not sunburn. It used to get bett...
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- I developed the same issue while pregnant with my oldest. I too am fair skined and was getting a rash on my arms and chest after being in the sun. It was itchy and rou...
- My sensitive-skinned kiddos like "Neutrogena pure & free baby sunblock lotion." It's SPF 60 and a mineral-based sunscreen, so it seems to be less irritating than regu...
- My son has always had some excema issues and his skin does that when he's inthe sun too, so it could be that. I could try using some excema cream like Cetaphil or Aqu...
Hair Care for Pre-schooler
Asked by N.O. from Phoenix
on June 16, 2010
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I have noticed lately that my 4 year old daughter's hair needs more than just shampoo these days. It seems to be dry and gets very snarly wet or dry even with the sha...
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- I transitioned at 3 years old. I live in CO, and it's dry. We only wash her hair 2x per week - sometimes just rinse and condition.
- Our daughter's 7yrs and we use the 2 in 1 shampoo, then a conditioner nature's gate if I can find it or sometimes find an organic cond. on sale, leave that on while we...
- My daughter is almost 6 and I still use the 3 in 1 wash and shampoo. However, sometimes I wash her hair right when she gets in the bath and then put my conditioner on...
