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Scentuals Baby Collection Review

Scentuals is an all natural skin and body product brand that is made locally, in BC. All of their products are made in house and handmade in small batches, so you can guarantee that they are high quality. You will never find any synthetic ingredients and potentially toxic chemicals in Scentuals products, they only use 100% natural and organic materials. Scentuals cares about what you’re putting on/into your body, the animals (cruelty-free), and our planet (all products are eco-friendly and packaging material is 100% recyclable).

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Scentuals Baby Shampoo & Body Wash

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Scentuals natural baby shampoo and body wash will soften, moisturize, and strengthen your baby’s hair and skin. This pure and gentle formula is detergent-free and will clean your baby’s hair and skin thoroughly. Leaves baby’s hair smelling of hints of citrus and lavender, very calming scent, perfect for bedtime. Sulfate, Paraben, Dye and Petroleum Free.

Great lather for hair and body.

Baby Lotion

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Help your baby retain the natural softness of their skin with this gentle baby lotion. Made with moisturizing organic hempseed oil, calendula oil, and oat protein, the 100% Natural Baby Lotion uses a soft, light blend of pure essential oils to soften, nourish, and protect your baby’s skin.

This lotion is great for the whole family, from baby to mom. I lather Luna in it after her bath, and use it on myself as a hand moisturizer, body lotion. It’s even gentle enough to be used as a face cream. Apply desired amount onto body, particularly the dry areas. Massage gently until lotion is fully absorbed.

Natural Rash Protectant Cream

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The Natural Rash Protectant Cream has no synthetic fragrances, dyes or preservatives. This creamy zinc-oxide based formula is blended with rich emollients such as calendula and coconut oil to calm redness and inflammation in diaper area. It has a light scent of pure essential oils, including calming lavender. Use the Natural Protectant Cream liberally until baby’s bum is “back to normal.”

Baby Balm

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This gentle and healing salve contains no petroleum products. It soothes and protects your baby’s delicate skin by creating a barrier against unwanted moisture. Its light scent of pure essential oils leaves your baby’s skin smelling light and refreshed. Use for daily diaper changes or whenever extra protection is desired. Use liberally.

Scentuals uses ingredients sourced from all around the globe – pure essential oils, cold pressed carrier oils, the finest butters, botanicals and organic herbs. All of their personal care products are spa quality and are handmade in Coquitlam, BC in small batches. Products are never tested on animals and are Eco-Friendly. When you use natural personal care products, you show respect for your body, your health and your environment. Scentuals goal is to provide the finest quality, affordable bath & body care which adds to your well being while delighting your senses.

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Green Beaver Junior Beaver Review

It’s NOT ONLY about what they eat…Did you know? An average person can absorb more contaminants from bathing and showering than from drinking and eating. That’s why Green Beaver created Junior Beaver, a complete personal care line formulated with natural and safe ingredients, for the little ones in your life. Clean kids, chemical free. Pure, gentle and certified Green Beaver Junior Beaver is specially formulated for children’s delicate skin and made with select natural ingredients including Canadian berries and carrot oil to help nourish, hydrate and protect their skin and hair.

Green Beaver Junior Beaver [Bubble Bath] and [Gentle Shampoo]

Junior Beaver Bubble Bath

The Junior Beaver Bubble Bath is very gentle, and doesn’t irritate little one’s skin. It’s made with all-natural ingredients, specially formulated to hydrate skin and keep it feeling soft and smooth. The bubbles are long-lasting and the smell of boreal berries is delicious, not over-bearing. The plant-based ingredients are safe on even the most sensitive skin types, making it perfect for children’s delicate skin.

Junior Beaver Gentle Shampoo

This extra gentle shampoo is formulated with the mildest plant-based cleansers to provide a tear-free, all-natural solution for kids. It provides a good lather and leaves Lunita’s hair feeling silky soft. We also use the shampoo on her body as well, since it is so gentle. There really isn’t a need to buy a separate body wash. Smells great too, same scent as the bubble bath.

We especially love using Junior Beaver’s Gentle Shampoo after swimming because it leaves Lunita’s hair smelling great, and feeling clean, moisturized and soft.

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Junior Beaver also has a conditioning detangler in their line, that we have been dying to try, but haven’t been able to find yet.

The Junior Beaver line is great for active toddlers, but did you know that it is also gentle enough to use on babies. The ingredients used for this line are all natural and formulated for gentle and delicate skin, so rest assured that you are using the best care possible for your young one! Green Beaver products are biodegradable, vegan and gluten-free. Non-toxic, safe for our environment, and not tested on animals.

Green Beaver believes that each of us has the opportunity to create a positive impact in this world. And for them that means creating products that do not harm animals, do not harm the earth, and do not harm you. Now that’s a brand that I can support!

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Aleva Naturals Baby Skincare Products Review

As a parent, you want what’s best for your kid. For me, that means living a balanced lifestyle (good food, experiences/travel/leisure/education), and using safe and truly natural products. Because what goes onto our body, also goes into it. When our Little Moon was born, we bought all sorts of natural and organic baby skincare products, to see what worked best for her. And one of our favourite brands happens to be Canadian made, Aleva Naturals.

Aleva Naturals is a line of maternity and baby skincare products that protect yours and your baby’s skin safely and effectively. Developed by a naturopath, herbalist and pharmacist; specially formulated to deliver therapeutic results that leave a soft and healthy feeling skin

We’re fans of Aleva Naturals products because they contain only the purest natural and organic baby-friendly ingredients; meaning their products are free of the following harsh and harmful chemicals:

Artificial fragrances or perfume
Sulphates, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Formaldehydes
Lanolin
Colorants/dyes
Pthalates
Chlorine
Ethyl alcohol
Parabens

Below, you will find our review on four of Aleva Naturals baby skincare products.

Aleva Naturals Baby Skincare Products Review [2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash], [Sleep Easy Hair and Body Wash], [Berry Bubble Bath], [Daily Soothing Moisturizer]

Aleva Naturals 2 in 1 Hair and Body Wash

I love self-foaming hair and body wash, especially now the Luna is a little older and wants to help clean herself during bath time. It’s easy for me to pump into her hand, and she can wash herself. Don’t worry, I do a round myself, just to make sure she is actually clean, hehehe.

The 2 in 1 is gentle on the eyes, and leaves her hair smelling lovely, like chamomile. I found that it also gently removed flakes from Little Moon’s cradle cap, thanks to the Tea Tree Oil.

As a body, it leaves her skin feeling soft and smooth.

Aleva Naturals- [2-in1 Hair and Body Wash]

Sleep Easy Hair & Body Wash

I use the Sleep Easy Hair & Body Wash if I’m giving Lunita a bath before bedtime because its lavender scent is soothing and relaxing. Cuddling after an evening bath is the best! The combination of Organic Aloe Vera and Natural Grape fruit extracts moisturize your baby’s hair and skin, making it feel soft and silky.

Aleva Naturals- [Sleep Easy]: Hair and Body Wash [Lavender Scent]

Berry Bubble Bath

I really like this bubble bath because the berry scent does not stick around on the skin. With just one squeeze, you get an awesome amount of long-lasting berry bubbles. The combination of Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Shea Butter and Organic Olive Oil moisturizes, while Natural Chamomile and Tea Tree Oils soothe & protect baby’s sensitive skin.

Aleva Naturals- [Berry Bubble Bath]

Daily Soothing Moisturizer

Huge fan of the Daily Soothing Moisturizer because it can be used on the face and body. It softens, moisturizes and protects baby’s delicate skin. Shea Butter and Oatmeal helps soothe irritation while Sweet Almond and Olive Oils leave the baby’s skin soft, supple, and silky-smooth.

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Now that you’ve read a little bit about Aleva Naturals and a couple of their products, I’m interested in hearing what you think! Have you heard of this line of baby skincare products before?

Oh, I’d also like to mention that Aleva Naturals are vegan and never tested on animals. You can find the entire Aleva Naturals maternity and baby skincare products at various retailers in Vancouver, like London Drugs, and Toys-R-Us. If you are in the USA, you can find them at Babies-R-Us.

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PeapodMats Review

One of the most useful baby products Gabriel and I have used since becoming parents two years ago is the PeapodMats. PeapodMats are convenient, versatile waterproof mats that are unlike any other conventional waterproof mats on the market today.

We have been using PeapodMats since our Little Moon was a newborn, on our bed as a “nursing mat,” so that my breastmilk would not get on our bed mattress. Our PeapodMats was also useful as a change mat on the bed, as we didn’t have a change table.

About a year ago, when we started potty training Luna, our mat was for naptime/bedtime since she wasn’t wearing diapers to sleep. Nobody wants to wake up in the middle of the night to change bed sheets!

No more changing the bed sheets everyday. PeapodMats take away the work and frustration from dealing with those “oopsie” moments. Unlike typical bedding and mattress protectors, they lie flat ON TOP of the sheets without moving or bunching. The “grippy” feature mat allows the child to sleep comfortably while protecting the sheets and mattress at the same time. They are hassle free.

When wet, just wash and dry on regular cycle.

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PeapodMats are focused on the toddler and school age groups as they progress through potty training and bed wetting. But, that doesn’t mean that they are just for children. PeapodMats are so versatile, they can literally be used by babies and boomers! I’ve actually used it when I had my cycle because sometimes leaks can happen, and staining your sheets with blood sucks.

Take a look below at all the different ways the mat can be used:

PeapodMats for Baby

tummy time mat
changing mat
stroller liner mat
car seat mat
crib/playpen mat
bathing mat
highchair liner mat

For Toddler

potty training mat
nappy time mat
co-sleeping
resting mat
furniture protector
20% (2-5yr olds) wet the bed

For School-Aged

mainly used for protecting the bedding sheets and mattresses
sleepovers
15% (6-8 yr olds) wet the bed

For everything in-between

pregnancy mat
birthing mat
breastfeeding mat
on the go change table
travel mat/vehicle seat protector
beach/picnic mat
co-sleeping mat

If you’ve got a baby in your life, PeapodMats are definitely a must have product. You’ll get a lot of use of it. You can purchase online through BabiesRUs Canada or Amazon.com for USA.

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Lafe’s Baby Shampoo and Gentle Wash Review

I was first introduced to Lafe’s Baby about a year and a half ago while searching for a natural and organic shampoo or “2-in-1” (shampoo and body wash) for Luna. One of the main reasons I decided to try Lafe’s Baby Foaming Shampoo and Wash is because it is fragrance free. I don’t like fragrance in body care, unless it is natural. Also, for some reason I am attracted to foaming pumps for baby products. It seems to make bath time that much easier.

We have been using Lafe’s Baby Foaming Shampoo and Wash for about a year and a half now and love it. If you are looking to add a safer shampoo and wash into your baby’s (or child’s) bath time, Lafe’s Baby is a great choice. We’re sharing our top 10 reasons why we love Lafe’s Baby Foaming Shampoo and Wash.

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Safer Plastic

Lafe’s Baby is the only mom, kids and baby skincare line that is packaged in special Baby-Safe Plastic. Lafe’s unique packaging reduces exposure to common endocrine disrupting chemicals found in conventional plastic including BPA and phthalates as well as many of the harmful synthetic estrogens (Xenoestrogens). Most plastic bottles leech chemicals that may be harmful to infants and children.

Safe Ingredients

Lafe’s Baby uses all natural ingredients…because what goes on your body goes in your body.

Free of 10 Toxic Ingredients

All of Lafe’s products are:

・Proplyene Glycol Free
・Parabens Free
・Triclosan Free
・SLS/SLES/Sodium Laurel Sulfate Free
・PEG Compounds Free
・Petroleum Free
・DEA/TEA/MEA Free
・VOCs Free
・FD&C Colors/Dye Free
・Mineral Oil Free

Mild & Fragrance Free

Reduce skin irritation and eczema. Although Lafe’s Baby is fragrance free, baby still comes out of the bath smelling fresh and clean.

Leaves skin soft and refreshed

Can be used by the whole family

Yes, you read that right! Everyone can use it. From baby to boomer, head to toes! I’ve used it a couple of times as my body wash.

Cruelty-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Uses organic oils

Foaming pump

1% of company profits go to support breast cancer awareness and prevention

Lafe’s is natural and organic brand that produces a wide array of products for the whole family; including natural deodorants, baby, and hair care. Lafe’s produces only a high standard of quality products…because what goes on your body goes in your body. You can check out Lafe’s website for their whole product line.

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Bright Starts “League of Little Laughers” Play Date!

I received free products in order to host the Bright Starts sponsored Play Date. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Play dates keep me sane. Fa’real. I look forward to play dates because it gives me a little bit of “breathing room” and I usually get to sit down for a couple of minutes, sip on some HOT tea and catch up with my mama friends, while our little ones play. That’s why I was stoked when I was asked to host a Bright Starts “League of Little Laughers” Play Date.

Bright Starts products are infused with the perfect combination of clever and engaging features, designed to spark smiles and laughter in your growing baby or toddler. A bonus for parents: exceptional value and affordability.

The toys that we received for the Bright Starts “League of Little Laughers” Play Date were:

Bright Starts Learn & Giggle Activity Station
Roll & Glow Monkey
Spin & Giggle Puppy
Bunch of Balls

We had a couple little friends over who range in ages and stages- the youngest being 12 months, and a couple of 20 and 21 month old toddlers. It was interesting to see what attracted each child to a toy. For example, some of the kids were drawn to the music of one toy, the colours of another or the bright monkey that was rolling and glowing all over the place.

The kids took to the Bright Start Learn & Giggle Activity Station right away. With more than 65 sounds, melodies, lights and phrases there is something for every age and stage. The very engaging Learn & Giggle Activity Station is a window full of activities for baby to explore and learn! Our little crawler friend loved to sit and play, while Little Moon choose to stand and play. Luna was really into the pressing down on the kitty’s paw as it revealed an exciting light display in the playful fish bowl. There are many buttons to press to hear phrases, shapes, colours, letters, numbers, object identification and cause and effect, which is great for any stage and age. Luna is into repeating everything so she enjoyed repeating the colours, letters, number and shapes. Little crawler was into spinning the sun, that lights up!

The Bright Starts Roll & Glow Monkey was also hit. The toddlers loved pressing down on the monkey’s hat so that the light-up wheels and music would start, and the monkey would roll away. We played “catch” with the Roll & Glow Monkey. I would push the button on the monkey’s head and once it started rolling, the kids would chase after and try to catch it. The Roll & Glow Monkey is also great for playing pass between to kids, just have them sit across from one another! Fun was had my all with the Roll & Glow, it got baby and toddlers moving and laughing!

Another fun chasing activity was encouraged by the Bright Starts Spin & Giggle Puppy. First, the kids can place the balls in the puppy’s bowl, then have one child press the light up buttons on paws or press down on the inside of the bowl to get puppy wobbling. The bowl wobbles and spins balls around until the balls spill out, encouraging baby to chase the balls and repeat all over again.

And last but not least, the Bunch of Balls. Little Moon is totally obsessed with balls right now, so she just loved turning the container the Bright Starts Bunch of Balls upside down and seeing the balls bounce and roll all over the place. After doing that a couple times, she started to throw the balls into a laundry basket and shoe box. The Bright Starts Bunch of Balls are great for organizing games like pass or putting them into a sensory table.

After a couple of hours, our Bright Starts League of Little Laughers Play Date had come to an end. The toys were enjoyed by all, and some even found some new homes. There is nothing quite like seeing your little kid laugh their head off while having fun with the friends. And us mama bears were also happy to not only engage and play with our children, but also to be able to sit back and catch’up with one another. Oh, and I’m specifically impressed at how much fun Little Moon was having that I got to use the washroom ALONE! Hahaha, If I get to go pee alone during a play date, it’s a SUCCESS, LOL.

Bright Starts toys provide entertainment, fun and learning all on their own. But you can also create and organize your own games too. Bright Start toys are thoughtfully designed to delight the senses. You can head over here to check out more of the Bright Starts toys.

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5 Reasons Why You Have To Attend MommyCon

When you become a parent, you become part of a whole new world. You are introduced to things you’ve never dreamed of…or things you have, hahaha. Being a parent is a whole different ball game; you are constantly learning and being questioned by yourself, spouse, parents/inlaws..even kid(s). But, one of the dope things about being a parent is that THERE ARE NO RULES, THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY..

There is acceptance. You accept you might have done something one way, and your partner another. You may accept and recognize the differences. It is important to accept the differences in parenting between parents, families, friends and even strangers because that’s what makes a community stronger. That’s the beauty of parenting.

So when I realized that MommyCon was coming up to the West Coast, to Seattle specifically, I just about lost my mind…in a good way. Hahaha. I was overjoyed that FINALLY I was going to be able to join this boutique style convention dedicated to bringing modern parents and mothers-to-be together.

MommyCon focuses on natural and organic parenting methods and timeless tidbits as we journey through parenthood together. MommyCon’s seminars and workshops include; babywearing, birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, car seat safety, natural health and medicine, baby gear, childproofing and so much more!

Gabriel and I have been fans of MommyCon since welcoming our Little Moon last year. You don’t realize how many new communities you become a part of when you become a parent. Like, the cloth diapering community or the baby-wearing community for example. You see another mom wearing her baby and you can’t help but smile, and if she’s wearing a Tula, you shout TULA IN THE WILD, and hope she replies with a CAW and doesn’t just stare at you like “you’re a weirdo”…hahahah I am neither going to confirm or deny that this has happened to me 😛

Anyways, MommyCon will make their Seattle debut this fall at the Motif Hotel in downtown Seattle. The event will take place on November 21, 2015. Below, I’ve listed my TOP 5 Reasons Why YOU HAVE TO ATTEND MommyCon.

Speakers: At MommyCon Seattle there is no shortage of amazing speakers from every realm of the natural and organic parenting world. I am a huge fan of Cotton Babies, so I am VERY EXCITED to join CEO and Founder of Cotton Babies (BumGenius + Flip) Jenn Labit as she shares the story of her company and an introduction to cloth diapering. The Leaky Boob and The Baby GUY NYC are also amongst the roster of amazing speakers at MommyCon.

Educational: The fourteen seminars and workshops offered at MommyCon Seattle are very informative and educational. They range from cloth diapering 101, breastfeeding, babywearing, car seat safety, wrapping, potty training and even SEX AFTER BABIES. MommyCon has identified each session as either: The First Year, The Second Year, Toddlers and Beyond, Designed for Mom, and Great for Dad.

You can even book a sleep consultation.

Family Orientated: MommyCon plans around the growing family and offers a changing room, plush feeding area and even a play area. There is even a Babywearing Lounge which boasts a selection of woven wraps to soft structured carriers and everything in between. Master babywearing educators will guide you through proper baby carrier usage, and assist you in finding a carrier (or carriers) that are right for you and your family.

I am personally excited to check out the Babywearing Lounge to try some woven wraps and even Lunita can try on the ErgoBaby Doll Carrier in the lounge! I know she’ll love that since she is always wearing her stuffies and dolls.

Yes, I will be taking Lunita to MommyCon Seattle; children are welcome. There is a play zone to boot. Gabriel is coming too!

Shopping: MommyCon Seattle will have over 35 exhibitors in attendance in addition to their signature event elements.

Donations: MommyCon has teamed up with Share the Love for cloth diaper donations and The Carrying On Project for baby carrier donations. Both of these organizations take new and used items to give to families in need. Share the Love provides cloth diapers to families who could not otherwise afford them, and the Carrying On Project provides baby carriers to military families.

At MommyCon you will meet other like-minded parents and probably make new friends too! I am looking forward to finally meeting a couple of instagram friends IRL at MommyCon. So, I guess I actually have 6 reasons why I’m attending MommyCon, and you should too! Make sure to check the 2016 calendar here.

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Speaking your language: multicultural maternity care in Vancouver

I was compensated for this post, but all opinions are my own.

We found out we were pregnant during a checkup at our family doctor, and a couple days later decided that the best option for us was to continue care with a midwife. Living in a City, like Vancouver while pregnant has many amazing perks, like finding mulitcultural maternity care, relatively easy access to family doctors and many high quality options for care.

We are so fortunate to have options so readily available for our care, unlike many other countries in the world. I have friends and family who have had children in 2 different countries and often hear of the many differences between the two. For example, in Honduras where my parents are from, women who are labouring in public hospitals are often attended by an intern doctor doing their first year of public service.

In public hospitals in Honduras, women labour together in one room on a hard table, often with little or no privacy. You aren’t allowed to have any family or friend with you, not even one. And on-on-one nursing care is not available. Just typing that out scared me, I couldn’t imagine birthing in that situation. Every woman should have the right to pre/post natal care and a safe birthing experience.

Unlike some parts of the world, in BC family doctors regularly care for pregnant women and deliver babies. About a third of the births in Vancouver are attended by family doctors and even more in rural areas of the province. In many parts of the world, pregnancy doctors work exclusively out of hospital clinics. The majority of Vancouver family doctors see patients in their own private offices.

In Canada, most women will meet with their care provider 12 to 15 times during their pregnancy. This will give you plenty of time to ask questions and receive the best care possible for you and your baby. Sometimes, as soon as I would step out of the office, I would remember a question that I forget to ask. So, I’d jot it down in my note pad for the next visit.

Vancouver is a multicultural city, and our care providers are no exception. Did you know that the directory on pregnancyvancouver.ca includes doctors that speak Spanish, Japanese and French amongst other languages? If you feel more comfortable/adequately communicating in another language (other than English), you may benefit from seeing a family doctor who has experience helping pregnant patients from other cultures.

Having a care provider that spoke both English and Spanish was amazing for not only Gabriel and I, but also my Mom who was very present during my labouring. They understood our culture, which made things a lot easier. Also, it was pretty awesome for Gabriel to address any questions or concerns in Spanish, as he feel more comfortable expressing himself in it. And sometimes, I couldn’t find the right word in Spanish, and would use English..and our care providers understood perfectly!

Having a care provider who speaks the same language(s) as you will help address any questions specific to your own family, culture and traditions. Also, to learn about and access other parts of the health care system.

Pregnancyvancouver.ca also has a list of prenatal classes that are available in many languages other than English, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Iranian/Persian.

You can find a family doctor for your pregnancy and beyond at Pregnancy Vancouver.

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10 Reasons Why You Need to Buy Jady Babys Soft Soled Boots For Your Little One

Jady Babys are a soft soled boot designed and finely crafted with your child’s foot growth and development in mind. Jady Babys are breathable and lightweight, allowing your babys foot to continue developing. Jady Babys soft soled boots are flexible, non-slip and don’t need breaking in. If you’re on the hunt for your babys first shoe, or a new pair for your toddler/child, then this post is for you! Below are my top 10 reasons why you’ll LOVE Jady Baby soft soled boots.

Highly recommended by Pediatricians

Soft soles are highly recommended by Pediatricians when choosing foot wear for your child. The soft soles allow your little ones foot to move, flex and grow freely without restrictions. The feel of the earth below your little ones toes will create a more confident walker causing less tumbles and better posture. The square toe box found on your Jady Babys allows your little ones toes to spread naturally without deforming to the shape of a shoe.

Perfect for any age

From newborn to toddler, to child, teen, even adults. Yes, Jady Babys are sometime offered in adult sizes. Can we say Mommy & Me boots? Luna received her first pair of Jady Baby soft soled boots at 12 months. She was mobile, just crawling around and starting to show interest in walking. It was nice knowing that her shoes weren’t going to fall off while she crawled around.

As she started trying to walk on her a couple of months later, I noticed that some of her shoes would be to bulky and actually cause her to trip and fall. Or, she would were her warm wool booties and she would slip and fall because they didn’t have any grip or non-slip soles.

So, I would put on her Jady Babys and they were MUCH better! I felt a little more reassured knowing that she wasn’t going to trip (over herself) or slip and fall because of her shoes. She wore her Jady Babys day in and day out everyday while she mastered her walking! And still loves wearing them till this day (we got a new pair, woohoo).

Durability

You can count on your pair of Jady Babys to last a lifetime, or almost. I’ve heard many stories of one pair going through 3-4 kids and still holding up in great shape. That’s pretty amazing, right? I believe it, Luna wore her for months on end and I’ve just recently washed them and they came out looking NEW, so I’ve stored them away for the next one.

Jady Babys are probably one of the best investments if you’re planning on having more kids.

Easy on easy off

Probably the easiest shoes to put on and take off a newborn-toddler. I love that as hard as Lunita may try to take them off, they just don’t budge. Oh, and it really helps not having to worry that Jady Babys will fall off while Lunita is in her carrier.

Guaranteed to stay on!

Valid for 2 weeks after arrival on original boots only. If they don’t stay on, you should contact Jady Baby immediately, and they will send you a new pair. I have never heard of such a thing like this before, it’s a great guarantee.

Easy to clean

After walking around in shoes for a while, they get dirty, obviously! Especially after playing at the park, or playing in the dirt. I personally love Jady Babys soft soled boots because they are SUPER easy to clean. Just throw them into the wash (cold), dry on low and they come out looking BRAND NEW! Doesn’t get much better than that really, right? Because I know how many times I’ve thrown in another brand of Luna’s soft soled in the wash, and they came out looking a hot mess, LOL.

Year Round Wear

Jady Babys soft soled boots are perfect for any season. Little Moon has worn them in the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.

Indoor & outdoor friendly

I really like that Lunita can wear her Jady Babys ANYWHERE. Non-slip for indoors, waterproof for outdoors.

Vegan

No animals were harmed in the making of Jady Baby soft soled boots.

Support Small Business

Jade Barr is the amazingly talented mother (of 3) behind Jady Babys. Jady Babys soft soled boots are handmade in small batches and each stocking is unique.

When bare foot is not a practical option, choose Jady Babys. You can shop for Jady Babys online- their shop may be empty because of very high demand, but if you can subscribe to get updates for each stocking so you don’t miss out! I would also recommend joining the Jady Babys factory and stock update page.

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Tips for Baby’s First Christmas Meal

The Fall festivities of Thanksgiving and Halloween are now past us, so obviously it’s never to early to talk Christmas! This month of November we’re talking about how to prepare for baby’s first Christmas meal. Sometimes the festive season can bring a change of schedule for your baby. With your baby’s first Christmas just around the corner, it’s certainly an exciting time. From experiencing a family holiday, to enjoying new sights and smells, there is so much to look forward to.

Naturally, one of the things that should be top-of-mind is what your baby will taste this Holiday season.

While there is great joy in showing your baby everything that this wonderful holiday has to offer, it’s also important to ensure you know what they can and cannot eat and how to offer them Christmas foods. Below are some tips for preparing baby’s first Christmas meal.

Turkey Time

Gobble, gobble, baby’s first Christmas meal MUST include TURKEY! Iron-rich meats are a great choice for introducing to your baby after the age of 6 months, so don’t shy away from giving your baby some delicious turkey . Turkey was one of Luna’s first foods, we pureed the meat until it was very smooth using a hand-held blender on pulse. The final product should drip easily from a spoon. I would also change the consistency and texture as Luna got older by not pureeing it as much and adding some veggies. If the consistency was thick, I would add breast milk (it works for everything!). You can try adding that, formula or water to the mixture too. Fattier meat from the turkey thigh or leg works best for this baby-friendly Christmas staple.

Variety of Veggies

Those delicious side dishes of green bean casserole, glazed carrots and mouth watering buttery mashed potatoes are another Christmas dinner staple. And baby shouldn’t be missing out on these either, so put aside some of the carrots and beans to puree for baby to enjoy. As for the mashed potatoes, make sure to set aside some of the PLAIN mashed mixture (before adding butter, cheese and bacon). Like the turkey, if the consistency of the mash is too thick, you can think it with breast milk or formula.

Know the Ingredients

While we all have our traditional family recipes, if you’re dining with a new family or a new recipe is introduced, ensure you know what’s in the food before serving to baby. Things like nuts, heavy cream and spicy seasonings can be hidden from the naked eye in casseroles and stuffing. Be sure to double check with your host on these items ahead of time. To be safe, bring along your own Christmas-themed baby-friendly food option like PC® Organics Apple Strained Baby Food Pouch or PC® Organics Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat Strained Baby Food.

Sweet Treats

We love having a warm slice of apple pie and a scoop of vanilla ice cream after our Christmas meal. This obviously would have too much sugar for Little Moon, so we would have a warm apple puree with a pinch of cinnamon for her. Again, depending on how we wanted the consistency we would add breast milk. You can also skip the extra effort by offering baby a sweet treat like PC® Organics Blackberry Cobbler Flavour pouch. Remember to keep the sweet servings small while you introduce your baby to this new area of deliciousness.

Foods to Avoid

Who doesn’t LOVE drowning their turkey in the special Christmas condiments like gravy and cranberry sauce? Although adults may love their sauces, serving these items to your baby might not be the best idea because of all the salt and sugar these condiments contain. Babies don’t need added salt or sugar. Stick to plain foods as your baby gets used to consuming and digesting solids.

No matter how you decide to celebrate you baby’s first Christmas, it’s sure to be one to always remember. Take lots of pictures, invest in creating family memories and, most of all, have fun!

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