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Kinder by Nature Herbal Baby Wipes

Product Name: Jackson Reece Natural Baby Wipes
Company: Jackson Reece
Age Range: 0-100
Product Overview: If you are looking for a natural, healthier, safer alternative to most common wipes – look towards Jackson Reese. The herbal formula they use calms and soothes baby’s skin, instead of causing irritation like common wipes can. Some key points to note:
*They used certified organic; aloe vera, tea tree oil, lavender essential oil to soothe, heal, calm and cool.
*The wipes are biodegradable and compostable (degrading in 12 weeks).

*Not only …

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GO back to school with SIGG

Product Name: SIGG Water Bottles
Company: SIGG
Age Range: 1-100
Product Overview: SIGG is the ultimate green statement. The water bottles are 100% recyclable and made from pure aluminum. SIGG bottles do not leach any harmful chemicals in to your water (i.e. BPA) , and help eliminate waste created by plastic bottles that end up in our oceans and trash. The bottles have a non-porous lining that does not let tastes linger or leave any odor.
Review: Instead of sending your child off to lunch with a plastic water bottle that will eventually …

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UPDATE on Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent

In our article here….. we started out the testing process of the laundry detergent on a load of WHITES…. it was the WHITEST Whites we have ever had (even with using bleach – this topped that!). It left the clothes bright, fresh, and clean and there was no skin irritation after wearing the clothing washed in this product. We are thoroughly impressed and will be buying more of this product.

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Seventh Generation Natural 2X Laundry Liquid Detergent HE

In our MommyReview household we have a HE (high-efficiency) washing machine. HE machines usually require 1/3 of what a standard machine uses in detergent. It is important to not over-soap your loads of laundry. Seventh Generation using plant-derived agents and enzymes for cleaning power that is safer for our environment both in-home and out.  I often wonder what chemicals are rubbing against my families skin. Do you wonder ? With Seventh Generation – their product ingredients are listed in plain English, they don’t try to sugar coat what is in …

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Another great way to help soothe teething babies…

From our own personal experience we like Hyland’s Teething Tablets. They’re natural and they seem to take the ache away and calm fussy babies who are uncomfortable from little, yet very hard and sharp, teeth pushing through. The Doctors Dr. Jim Sears (TV Show) recommend them as well. Check out this clip below.

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How to Soothe a Teething Baby ?

What is your remedy to help a teething baby ? My niece is teething badly (my own never had much of an issue)…. I suggested Humphrey’s Teething Pellets, We like to use natural products when we can… What do you suggest?

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Multi-Sensory Teether by Lifefactory

Once again Lifefactory has hit the mark with their BPA, phtalate, PVC and latex free teether. The teether is extremely pliable, so it does not have that hard impact most teethers have. It can be worn as a bracelet so you can quickly hand it to a cranky baby. It, also, can be placed in the freezer to become cool – but you do not have to worry about any chemicals inside of the product that may affect baby, break, or leak. The teether is round in shape, easy for …