Pregnancy:

Happy Mama Spray

Anti-Stretchmark Oil

Heartburn Tea

Pregnancy Pampering Kit

Body Butter

C-Section Recovery:

C-Section Recovery Kit

After Delivery Recovery:

Sore Bottom Balm for Mama

Post Postpartum Bath Herbs

New Mama Bottom Spray

New Baby Care:

Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash

Angel Baby Lotion

Baby Bottom Balm

Related Post: BABYBEARSHOP for Organic Mamas & Babies

BABYBEARSHOP products were born out of necessity by a mother who could not find any product on the market that her allergic daughter could tolerate. She took matters into her own hands, literally, and now her products are gracing the bods of babes and mamas all over the world!

The Cheeky Baby Butter is an organic shea butter creme which is specially designed to protect and heal the most sensitive of baby bums although the list of uses doesn’t stop there!  It can be used anywhere on anyone who needs a little TLC on their skin (I personally love it for a hand cream). Chamomile, mandarin and lavender essential oils give the Cheeky Baby Butter a sweet, subtle smell that will make any baby smell delicious!

The Mama Belly Oil is a a fantastic way to make that mama-to-be feel pampered. It can be used daily to rub on a growing belly or for massaging those tired feet after carrying around another little human all day. It can also be used in the bath or for a calming baby massage.

These two products are perfect for mamas who want to know that what they are putting on themselves and their babies are absolutely pure - which means absolutely organic. BABYBEARSHOP products are 99% organic and 100% naturally derived and they are also 100% luxurious.

What an amazingly pampering gift for yourself or for that mama in your life!  Everyone who tries these products absolutely LOVES them!!!

 Related Post: Industrial Chemicals Found In Unborn Babies & Infants

Did you know that skin is the thinnest and most absorbent from 0 to 3 years of age?  Did you know that studies have found toxins in umbilical cords and in the urine of infants?  This means that while you are being conscious of what food you eat while pregnant to provide your unborn baby with as much nutrition as possible, it’s important to be aware of what you put on your body (i.e. lotions, shampoos, body wash).  60% of what we put on our bodies is absorbed and has shown to make it’s way to the precious little one growing inside your belly.  So what’s a Mama to do? 

1). Read labels.  If you can’t pronounce it, be weary of it and investigate further. 

2). Stay away from products with “fragrance” or “perfume”.  If it’s listed as “fragrance” it’s usually a synthetic concoction and their are no regulations in place for “fragrance”.  It’s considered a propriety ingredient so companies can list it on their labels and not have to give away their secret formula to competitors, but as consumers there is no way to know all the chemicals that go into it.  Synthetic fragrance can contain toxic “phthalates”. 

3). Avoid parabens, which are hormone disrupters.  Different types include: methylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, benzylparaben, isobutylparaben, and propylparaben.

4). Skip the synthetic colors (FD&C and Lake colors) as they can contain some pretty nasty ingredients including coal tar, lead acetate (toxic to the nervous system), petroleum and more.   These are typically found in cosmetics, body wash, shampoo, soap, shower gels, etc. 

 5). Look up products on the Skin Deep database. 

 6). Stay tuned to this week as I’ll be sharing with you some amazing products for Mama & Baby that are totally pure, non-toxic and eco-friendly.  

 Related Post: Every New Parent Could Use A Laugh!  A Perfect Baby Shower Gift

 Image credit: www.parris-studios.com

Effective August 1st, the majority of Badger products will bear the USDA Certified Organic seal.  They have been selling totally pure body products for more than a decade, but now they have made it official.  They offer a vast assortment of mostly balms but also offer body lotions, oil and bar soaps as well.  You may have seen their adorable tins or tubes featuring storybook scenes in your local store, but if not you can check them out here.  Featured in glossies such VOGUE, Esquire, Runner’s World & Vegetarian Times, these products are ultra effective and totally safe.  They make a balm for almost every imaginable need.  Here’s a glimpse of their collection:  

-Beauty Balms for Beautiful Beings: includes Evolving Body Balm, Foot Balm & Cuticle Care.

-Outdoor Gift Kit: 2 soap bars, Healing Hands Balm, Bali Balm, Anti-Bug Balm & SPF 15 Lip Balm.

-SPF 30 Sunscreen: Rated in the Top 5 Safest Sunscreens for ‘08 by Environmental Working Group.

-Bali Balm: Soothing After Sun Care

-Sleep Balm: A Calming Sleep Enhancer

Imagine yourself at your favorite spa, the one with rejuvenating treatments, pampering amenities and ultra plush towels that you use to dry off after that sauna session or steam shower.  Relaxation might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about your home, but you can add some touches of the spa to your bathroom, so you can getaway even if you only have a half hour to spare.  These 100% organic SKAL certified towels by Ralph Lauren’s Spa Collection are totally plush and highly absorbent.  Finished with wide ribbing at each end, machine washable and crafted from the finest organic cotton in a variety of soothing colors, these will help you recreate the pampering luxury that you’re sure to find in only the world’s most renowned luxury resorts.   

Did you know? According to Josh Dorfman, author of The Lazy Environmentalist, 25% of all pesticides are used on cotton crops and those pesticides remain in the cotton for the life of the fiber. 

What is organic cotton and why is it better?  Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Conventional cotton is the most pesticide-intensive crop in the United States and is anything but earth-friendly.  Through the production of organic cotton, soil fertility is replenished and maintained and use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers is reduced, which is a very good thing since they can seap into our soil, water and air.  Apparently 1/3 pound of pesticides is used to produce the amount of cotton needed for just one cotton T-shirt!  So doing what we can to buy organic cotton is a very good thing (supply & demand)! 

This beautiful pintucked duvet cover from West Elm is certified organic, undyed cotton in it’s purest state with a beautiful design. Cotton grown without herbicides or pesticides is better for you, the people who farm it and the planet.  This will look amazing in your bedroom!

Chill out on the beach all day soaking up the rays and playing in the waves, all while keeping your cell phone, PDA, digital cam or other portable device charged even when you’re far from an electrical outlet. Made in the US, the Juice Bags Solar Tote allows you to do just that.  Just plug your device right into the bag’s universal car charger socket with your own charger. Turn sunlight into electricity!  Made of fifty-two solar cells, this seven watt solar panel is  flexible and the latest in flexible solar technology.  Military-approved, their fabrics and stitching are triple checked for quality before leaving their Texas or North Carolina warehouse.  And keep on eye on this company as they’re working on a solution to charge larger devices with the sun (like laptops for example).   And if you’re wondering how to clean it with the solar panel, no problem!  With their Reware SolarSistem, you’re able to remove the solar panel to use separately or take it out so you can clean the bag.  So pack your towel and sunscreen and head to the beach! 

Until now, there hasn’t been a channel dedicated to all things green & eco-friendly.  In collaberation with TreeHugger.com, Discovery launched Planet Green one month ago on June 4th.  On the air 24/7, you’ll find a wide variety of shows to help inspire you to live more consciously.  Offering a broad range of perspectives and ideas, all backgrounds and ages will be able to find something appealing.  

No matter what shade of green you are, learn how to reduce your carbon footprint on Wa$ted, follow the residents of Greensburg as they rebuild their town that was completely destroyed by a deadly tornado and how they are implementing eco-friendly design into their plans.  If you’re a bit (or a lot) star-struck, check out Hollywood Green as host Maria Menounos reports on how the stars are going green.  On location at Whole Foods Market, watch Emeril Lagasse whip up some healthy meals with local and organic foods on Emeril Green.  Hosted by Tom Bergeon (Dancing with the Stars host), each week Supper Club features a celebrity chef who cooks up a green meal for four green celebrity guests while they discuss latest happenings and controversies in the green movement.  If you’re into home design and renovation, tune into Renovation Nation, Greenovate or World’s Greenest Homes for some great inspiration and ideas. 

 To find out what channel it’s on in your area, click here. 

1). Bath Ball Faucet Filter: Hang this from your faucet at bathtime, to reduce chlorine in your water by 95%.     

2). Dr. Bronner’s Baby Mild Liquid Soap: Dr. Bronner’s has been creating totally safe & completely pure soaps for the past 60 years.  They are both USDA certified and Fair Trade certified.  Their liquid soaps are very concentrated, so they’ll last you a long time.  

 3). Under The Nile Organic Cotton Hooded Towel and Frog Washcloth puppet: One of the great organic cotton baby lines, they are Demeter certified (one of the highest level of biodynamic certifications; a step above organic) and USDA Certified Organic.  And the dyes they use are also certified organic.  Be assured this company has your baby’s safety and comfort in mind.

4). Under The Nile Fitted Crib Sheet: Rest easy knowing your baby is sleeping on totally pure bedding. 

 5). thinkbaby Bottles: According to Toxic Nation, BPA (Bisphenol A) is a hormone disruptor. Studies have linked low-dose BPA exposure with such effects as: permanent changes to genital tract; increase prostate weight; decline in testosterone; breast cells predisposed to cancer; prostate cells more sensitive to hormones and cancer; and hyperactivity.   Canada became the first country to officially ban the chemical from baby bottles.   California recently passed a bill to ban the substance (click here for more info).  Big companies like Nalgene, Wal-Mart, Toys ‘R’ Us, and Playtex have said they will no longer make or sell BPA-containing products. 

Nothing says summer like fresh squeezed lemonade!  So refreshingly sweet and sour.  Stir up a batch of this delicious lemonade for any occasion:

 Feel free to adjust sugar, honey and lemon amounts to taste.

• 6 cups filtered or spring water
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups organic raw sugar or 2 cups mild organic honey or to taste
• 2 to 2 1/4 cups fresh squeezed organic lemon juice, strained to remove seeds and pulp (about 12 organic lemons)

Make sugar syrup by heating the water to hot and adding the raw sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow this to cool for about 1/2 hour. If using honey, heat the water to hot. Remove from heat and add the honey, stirring until completely dissolved. Allow this to cool. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour into a recycled glass serving pitcher , add thin lemon slices and chill in the refrigerator until cold. 

Make ice cubes with lemon verbena leaves or raspberries frozen inside for that little extra touch.  Present to your guests in these lightweight recycled glass tumblers that are oh-so-stylish.