Thursday, January 3, 2013

Favorite Baby Items - Sophie the Giraffe and Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddle Wraps

With a few of my friends being pregnant, I have been shopping for baby items.

Here are a two items that I adore (and have myself) and make amazing baby shower gifts











Lifesaver when Masha was teething.  Don't let the price defer you from buying.  This is the best item I bought for her, she used it every time her little teeth were coming through.  The toy is made out of 100% rubber and uses food grade paint (super safe!)  The French know what they are doing.  And the packaging is adorable.  These actually remind me of the rubber toys I use to have as a child back in the Ukraine.  Very sturdy rubber that lasts a long time.  Can definitely be passed down from one baby to the next.  Great gift for a mommy to be. 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I am the biggest fan of these! Best swaddling wraps out there.  Made out of a breathable fabric that keeps your baby warm when its chilly and cool when its hot.  Love the size as well, 47 x 47.  There is no way Masha was able to squirm out of this one.   I still use these with Masha especially during the spring/summer.  The fabric gets softer with every wash and the prints are gorgeous.  I bought myself two sets of these and let me tell you, I don't ever look back. The boutique version is a tad bit pricier however, its made out of bamboo which makes it even softer.  I remember when I first purchased these, my mom was excited because she mentioned back when I was a baby, she used muslin wraps too.  She didn't know they were still around.  Great baby shower gift, they will thank you later :)


What are some of you favorite baby items that you absolutely cannot live without?  Please share below.



Till Next Time.



Stay Lovely,


Luba


 








Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Vitacost Order - Organic and Natural Products - Toothpastes, Vitamins, Probiotics, Mrs. Meyers and more...



What a great start to a new year!  I received my Vitacost order with some of my favorite products as well as a few new ones I have been wanting to try.

If you haven't read my last review on Vitacost, check it out here.

Here is a list of products:

Jason Toothpastes:  I am a huge fan!  I love the fact that they don't contain any Sodium Lauryl and are flouride free.  They don't contain preservatives, artificial colors or sweeteners, saccharin, and propylene glycol.  Like I mentioned before I have been using this brand for over 4 + years and through Vitacost the prices are lower than most natural food stores.  They leave teeth and gums clean and strong, and my breath stays fresh. 

Jason Kids Only Strawberry Toothpaste:  Love the delicious natural Strawberry flavor!  Masha enjoys brushing her teeth, and I believe in part that it's because the toothpaste actually tastes decent, so she keep coming back.  Like mentioned above doesn't contain all the chemicals like normal toothpastes do, and on top of that also is Gluten and Wheat free.

Jason Sea Fresh Mouthwash: Made with Blue Green Algae.  High in Calcium and protein and antioxidants and let me tell you,  it leaves my breath smelling extra fresh.  It also helps promote naturally stronger teeth.  It doesn't contain Alcohol and Saccharin like other mouthwashes do. 

Yummi Bears Organics Multi-Vitamins:  This is a new product I ordered for Masha.  These are SO yummy!  They are little gummy bears and come in different natural flavors.  Allergen, Gluten, Gelatin, Casein & GMO Free.  It contains 16 essential vitamin and minerals for healthy growth and development.  Helps promote brain, immunity, and bone health.  Most importantly, she actually enjoys taking them! Now I am a happy mama!

New Chapters Probiotic All-Flora Supplements - These boost the immune system and keep the digestive system working properly.  Contains organic vegetables and fruit.  Your body will naturally fight infections, cuts, and illness faster because of having these "good" bacteria working to keep your immune system healthy.  Eat a balanced meal and taking this twice a day will really do a major difference in your life.  I can't recommend this enough!

Jarrow Formula's Baby Jarro-Dophilus Probiotic - I don't even know where to start.  Thanks to Zhanna from Ladydiarist.com, she introduced me to probiotics when Masha was around 8 months.  I was in desperate need of help, and she reached out to me with natural remedies including having my baby girl take probiotic from a early age.  During that time, I was breastfeeding, but my milk supply was not as strong because I was highly stressed (my hubs was also was sick).  I continued to nurse, as well as mix the powder in water.  After fighting her major illness, she didn't get sick for over a year (with the occasional stuffy noise or mild fever from teething).  It strengthens their immune system in public places.  I highly recomment this if your child is in daycare or school around children.  One thing I wanted to point out is I did breastfeed for a quite a bit and I realize that nursing has its own benefits as well as its own probotics.  This particular probiotic has similar "good" bacteria found in human milk. 

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Countertop Spray Lemon Verbena - I am always on the lookout for natural cleaners.  Since I have a toddler, she is touching everything, and I want to use gentle cleaners with naturally deprived ingredients.  The mild citrus scent is quite refreshing and really a pick me up. They took the basic formula of their All-Purpose Cleaner and added a special Vegetable Protein Extract, a naturally fresh way to remove odors from kitchen and bath. When the bottle is empty, simply add two tablespoons of our All-Purpose Cleaner and water, then you’re good to go. Easy and thrifty.  Works great on floors, countertops, walls, porclein, bathroom fixtures, and granite.  One of my new favorites!

If you haven't shopped on Vitacost.com before, give it a try.   If you use the link below, you will receive $10 when you make your first purchase!
 
And they accept PAYPAL too which is my preferred method these days.


http://www.vitacost.com/Referee?wlsrc=rsReferral&ReferralCode=2346827
 
 
Till Next Time.
 
 
 
Stay Lovely,
 
 
Luba