Must-Have Natural Products for Babies & Kids | by Felicia Bates l Vancouver, BC
With so many products out there for babies and kids, how do you choose? I’m a huge fan of anything natural, and as a new mom with an infant (now toddler) with sensitive skin, I really went on the hunt for some natural skin products that could help my daughter. Here are some of my mom approved must-have natural products for babies and kids that I swear by. Check out my favourite natural products below!
EARTH MAMA ORGANIC DIAPER BALM
I cannot say enough how amazing this diaper balm is! This is honestly the best ointment I’ve tried for diaper rashes. It has a higher price tag but a little really goes a long way. Not only does it smell pleasant, but it’s natural, soothing, gentle and gets the job done. This diaper balm really helps to heal those red, angry and irritating diaper rashes quickly and is zinc and lanolin free.
Ever since my daughter was an infant, she has struggled with eczema. She’s just like me with the ongoing skin struggles, but where I use a doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream, I really try to avoid the use of medications for her and have developed a good skincare routine for her which has helped significantly. As part of our daughter’s skincare ritual, we bathe her every night and use So Luxury’s Coco Oat soak, made with 100% certified organic, food-grade ingredients. I love the combination of Oat and Coconut to help soothe her skin, and adding this to our routine helps to prevent Eczema breakouts. Quick note, if your infant or child has an Oat allergy check out their Coco Cream Soak instead.
SAJE FAIRY MIST CHILDREN’S SPRAY
Do I have any essential oil lovers out there?? I’m sensitive to perfumes and a lot of synthetic scents don’t sit well with me. Essential oils on the other hand I absolutely love and find very soothing and relaxing, and this spray from Saje is simply wonderful. Not only is the name fun and whimsical (what kid doesn’t want a visit from the aroma fairy), but the blend of lavender, chamomile and orange is a great calming scent that I like to use before bedtime.
BABY BUM COCONUT SHAMPOO & WASH
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love coconut! Along with the sensitive skin, my daughter has had issues with dry scalp. I love this product because beyond the lovely scent, coconut oil is great for keeping your skin hydrated. I also really like that this shampoo and wash is a foaming cleanser rather than a gel, and is vegan and cruelty-free.
I’ve recently started using this oil after my daughter’s bath to help lock in the moisture. Made from a blend of Jojoba, Apricot and Avocado oils, and Vitamin E, a little of this oil goes a long way and helps to keep the skin hydrated and nourished. It’s simple and can be used on your hands or face, as a stand-alone or under a body cream.
What natural products do you recommend for kids and babies?
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