Oct

26

Jackson Reece Herbal & Biodegradable Baby Wipes

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    Jackson Reece Herbal Baby Wipes

    Jackson Reece Herbal Baby Wipes

    Baby wipes are one of those things that even though you can try to live without them, make your own, make reusable ones out of fabric and a DIY recipe… you inevitably cave to the convenience at one time or another.  So when I received a sample of the new Jackson Reese Herbal Baby Wipes I was really excited to check them out. Sure there is chlorine free wipes and chemical free wipes and al that but they can still created unwanted waste.  But bio-degradable wipes? Sign me up…. IF they work.

    I’ve tried others like these and have not been overly impressed with the texture or effectiveness.  Some brands use new fibers to make them earth friendly but trade softness for it, requiring you use more than you need.  Not so with these new wipes.   Jackson Reece’s Baby Wipes are made from wood pulp, a sustainable resource, and are compostable and bio-degradable.  They use no icky chemicals, are free of parabens, petrochemicals, propylene glycol, triclosan, SLS, phenoxyethanol, and phthalates…. instead they use aloe, lavender, tea tree oil and purified water.

    But do they work? Yes.  They are soft, they smell really nice (better than any ridiculous baby wipe on the shelves at Target) and you only need one because they are large enough to do the job.  I’m pretty excited about their new Flushable Wipes too – they will degrade in water within 8 days.  That, is cool.

    I was excited to see that Jackson Reece’s Herbal Baby Wipes made the Product Winners of Itsabelly’s “Seal of Excellence” from ABC Kids Expo 2010 this year.  There were some fantastic brands chosen and I have to agree that Jackson Reece earned their spot on that winning list.

    Get Them: You can find Jackson Reece wipes in many online retailers like Diapers.com or on Amazon.com!

    Oct

    23

    Cool Find: BuggyGuard Retractable Stroller Lock

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      Sometimes I get a sample in the mail of  a kid gadget and my first thought when I see it is “Why on earth would I need this?”.  Let’s face it, there are a lot of inventions and kid gear out there that we just don’t need.  However, sometimes I go about testing those things anyway to give them the benefit of the doubt and am surprised at how useful or nice to have, an item is.  This is how I felt about BuggyGuard.  In tandem with testing the BuggyGuard out on a recent trip to Disney World, I was also product testing a fancy higher end stroller that I had some worries would get walked off with.  Not that that has happened to me personally… but having lived in cities in the past, I have a basic instinct to protect my belongings (And let’s not even talk about how my very expensive wallet was stolen out of my own car IN MY DRIVEWAY last July).

      So when I go to places like Disney World or public parks where you need to ‘park” your stroller and go do the fun things with the kids, I am always in the back of my head slightly worried about someone walking off with my stuff.  Cut back to my recent family vacation to Disney where I brought along the BuggyGuard to check it out.

      It’s very simple to use and set up and use.  You press a small button on the side to release the 4 1/2 foot cable which is thin enough to weave around most spaces.  I’d thread it through the back tires and lock it up when visiting attractions at the park.  It worked great to lock 2 strollers together so when park employees move your strollers (they do that at Disney)they at least stay together.  They tend to not move them too far if they’re hard to move so you don’t spend as much time searching for the relocated stroller.

      The BuggyGuard utilizes a 4 digit customizable locking mechanism that is easy to set and reset (if you know how). Overall, cute product that works well for travelling. It’s a “nice to have” item that would make a cute gift.

      Get One! BuggyGuard comes in 4 animal shapes and you can find them online in a few major retailers. Visit BuggyGuard.com for more locking ideas and to find a retailer.

      Oct

      18

      Birds & Bees Stainless Steel Bottle and Sippy Review and Giveaway

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        Birds & Bees Bottle Cup

        I’m slowly edging away from the land of bottles and sippy cups.  And on some level, I’m happy about this.  But I always come across products and wish that I could still get in on the action.   Such is the case with the Birds and Bees bottle and sippy all-in-one, made by Earthlust.   While it’s certainly not the first and only stainless baby bottle, I haven’t yet seen one that is both.   Though, truth be told, I’ve been out of the loop, given that I had a lot of stuff already, when my second was born.   I will say that this one is by far the prettiest and the sleekest looking.

        Sippy cups and bottles are a racket.  Not to mention, they have so many parts and you end up with 47 different cups with different parts and forget it.   I don’t have to cry the tears of the “children’s cabinet” to you, do I?

        Obviously as a mom of two, I’m always looking for ways to streamline things and sippy cups are a bit of a thorn in my side.  This is a perfect way to eliminate some of the mess.   One bottle, later turned into a sippy cup, and you have no need for anything else.  With this cup, you get everything you need:  one bottle nipple, one sippy cup nipple, a standard ring (for the bottle days),  a set of handles, for your toddler’s transition to the sippy cup and of course the lid.   That’s it.  There are no valves, no special parts.

        Since we’re in the process of phasing out bottles, I didn’t get to try out the bottle portion of it.  However, when I opened the box, my daughter promptly ran off with the cup, and tried to pilfer it as hers.   It’s lighter than to an equivalent, Foogo, which I also love.  Neither of my children could hold one until they were a little older.  This has some heft for abuse, but it’s not nearly as heavy.   Also, did I mention, NO VALVES?  Another thing I noticed, and maybe this wasn’t intentional on creators, Adam and Allison’s part, but, the lid, is just big enough to use as a trainer cup for a small child.   Or, if you’re out somewhere and are making friends with the water cooler, you can use the lid for a spare cup, and skip wasting paper ones. See?  I’m saving waste AND giving you useful tips!

        The price is a little steep, at $25, but really, this is the only bottle you’ll ever need, and even the cost of replacement parts is very minimal, making this a long term, cost effective alternative to those 47 sippy cups and 8 bottles that have cost you an arm and a leg, and are taking up valuable cabinet space.

        And if you’re lucky, one SafeMama reader will win one of these fabulous bottles.

        Here’s How To Enter:

        Visit Earthlust.com and leave a comment here telling us what your favorite bottle design is.

        For Extra Entries:(You must leave a comment for each extra entry for them to count):

        • Fan/Like Earthlust on Facebook (first name, last initial)
        • Follow @EarthlustSF on Twitter (Twitter name)
        • Fan/Like  SafeMama on Facebook (first name, last initial)
        • Follow @SafeMama on Twitter (Twitter name)
        • Subscribe to SafeMama.com via feedburner email
        • Fan/Like  SafeMama on Facebook (first name, last initial)
        • Tweet this giveaway: Enter to Win an @EarthlustSF stainless steel baby bottle &  sippy combo http://tinyurl.com/babyb0ttl3

        One winner will be selected at random using Random.org.  Entries will be accepted until October 27, 2010 at midnight EST.  Good Luck!

        Congrats to winner #15, Cynthia Shroh.   I’ll be contacting you for your info shortly.   Thanks to all who entered.

        Oct

        13

        Non-Toxic Halloween: Luna Organics Face Paints

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          Luna Organics Organic Face Paints

          I’m sure you’ve been there… at a birthday party or a festival and the kids want their faces painted like a tiger or a butterfly.  They sit patiently for what seems like the first time ever, while you twist and writhe inside thinking about the awful ingredients being put all over their face.  That stuff can’t be good right? Who makes it? What’s IN it? Lead? Phthalates? Then Halloween rolls around and you need to paint whiskers on little Lisa and make Tony into a vampire.  Now what?

          Luckily there is an option now.  I discovered Luna Organics through The Glass Baby Bottle a while ago and I’ve been meaning to point it out to my lovely readers.  Luna Organics is a com


          Luna Organics Animal Medley Color Palette

          pany started by a mother of two little girls who wanted safer play makeup for her daughters. Based in New Hampshire, they create a variety of kits that are perfect for face painting, costumes, play time or sporting events.  They are made with natural ingredients and contain not parabens or toxins, and use mineral micas for pigments that are not micronized.  Luna Organics is a signer of theCampaign for Safe Cosmetics as well.

          Each kit is about $14-$20 but you get enough make up to last you several applications.  All the colors come in BPA Free containers for safe storage.  The costume kits come with a couple of colors, white face powder applicators and a storage tin. You can choose from several costume options like Clown, Bunny,  Animal Medley or choose their Rainbow Kit and get creative.

          Get It! You can pick up Luna Organics Face Painting Kits from The Glass Baby Bottle and get them in time for Halloween!

          Oct

          12

          MightyNest Shopping Spree! (Giveaway!)

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            Hi! I know it’s been quiet around here but I’ve had a lot going on in my personal life that’s kept me from the million articles I want to write.  Anyway, I’m back though I won’t deny enjoying the break.  In my absence the wonderful people at MightyNest have offered a really generous giveaway to one very lucky SafeMama reader.  I’ll tell you why…

            MightyNest, as many of you know or have shopped with, carries everything you might need to have a less toxic home. It doesn’t end with their great selection of baby products from feeding gear, bath products and clothing, it goes beyond that.  You can also find water bottles, organic mattresses, art supplies, air purifiers and water filters. Having a non toxic baby also means having a safer home for your whole family… and you.

            So as you can see, having some extra spending money to shop around at MightyNest would be mighty fine! (Ok that was cheesy, but true).  I know what I would buy at MightyNest… how about you?

            Up For Grabs!

            One SafeMama reader will receive a $100 Gift Credit to shop with on MightyNest.com! Woo!

            Here’s How To Enter:

            Visit MightyNest.com and leave a comment here telling us what non-toxic products you would shop for if you win the $100 credit from MightyNest!

            For Extra Entries:(You must leave a comment for each extra entry for them to count):

            • Fan/Like MightyNest on Facebook (first name, last initial)
            • Follow @MightyNest on Twitter (Twitter name)
            • Sign up for the MightyNest Newsletter (leave a comment with your email address used so we can verify)
            • Fan/Like  SafeMama on Facebook (first name, last initial)
            • Follow @SafeMama on Twitter (Twitter name)
            • Subscribe to SafeMama.com via feedburner email
            • Tweet this giveaway (CAN BE RETWEETED ONCE A DAY – Just leave the link to the tweet itself each day in the comments):  I want to #WIN a $100 Shopping Spree from @MightyNest on @SafeMama #giveaway ends 10/20 http://tinyurl.com/2fb4lf5

            One winner will be selected at random using Random.org.  Entries will be accepted until October 20, 2010 at midnight EST.  Good Luck! :D

            Congratulations to commenter #53, Catherine B ! Didn’t win? Don’t sweat it! From now until Sunday get 20% off using coupon code “Safe20” on everything in stock at MightyNest including organic mattresses! That’s a great deal!  Go shop!

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