Painting the nursery? Remember to use a paint with low VOC, or a Low Odor Paint, and keep plenty of baby wipes on hand. Baby wipes are not only great at cleaning the dust off of trim before you begin painting, but they easily remove paint splatters from your hands (or face, arms, shoes…). Unsteady hands? Novice-painter? Baby wipes easily clean wet paint off of trim.
Many moms quickly realize after having a baby that life doesn’t slow down. Errands need to be run, deadlines need to be met, other children need care and attention, and the list goes on. What’s a new mom to do? Put on a baby sling and start getting things done. Baby carriers allow moms to hold babies and toddlers in a wide range of positions, safely and comfortably, while freeing up mom’s arms to be able to perform other tasks.
No matter what kind of birth experience you have, you will no doubt want to take a shower and freshen up after the delivery. Gently clean your hair and body with Super Sensitive Shampoo & Bodywash. California Baby’s extremely mild, no fragrance formula will not interfere with a new mom’s scent or irritate a new baby who cannot tolerate fragrance. Soften your skin with Bodymilk Extra Mild Lotion from Little Twig. This fragrance-free organic lotion contains shea-butter to nourish dry skin, and is perfect for soothing your newborn baby’s sensitive skin.
After the birth, a neo-natal nurse will usually teach new parents how to fold a square blanket into a triangle for easy swaddling. With a Swanky Swaddler blanket, you will be able to wrap your baby with ease. This plush cotton blanket is designed in the shape of a triangle to take the guess work out of swaddling, an ancient art to soothe a baby and mimic the feeling of the womb. Don’t forget the adorable matching Swanky Hat.
Even though most hospitals provide blankets and hats for newborns, new parents might want to pack a special blanket. When family and friends come to see (and photograph) the new baby, you’ll enjoy wrapping your precious infant in a super soft Organic Zoo Blanket, from Austrian designer David Fussenegger, that features whimsical animals on natural 100% Organic Cotton. The neutral colors on this luxurious blanket make it ideal for parents who choose not to know the gender of their baby before the delivery. Keep baby’s pacifier close by with a Butterfly Pacifier Clip, featuring multi-colored Swarovski Crystal butterflies spaced between sterling silver plated butterflies. This elegant, stylish clip attaches the pacifier to the baby’s clothing, bib, or blanket.
Modern Kid Stuff has sustainable Mother’s Day gifts for the Modern Mama in your life. The luxurious Classic Leather Diaper Bag from celebrity-favorite designer Paulina Quintana is so stylish it is sure to be Mom’s favorite purse long after the kids are out of diapers. For busy Moms who rush out of the house each day with a different purse, the clever Daisy Diaper Clutch by Super Natural Baby easily transfers baby’s essentials into Mom’s chosen bag. Each diaper clutch is designed to carry art supplies, knitting or even make-up, after baby potty trains. Looking for a gift for a Mom-To-Be this Mother’s Day? Expecting Mothers will enjoy this beautiful Butterfly Pacifier Clip featuring multi-colored Swarovski Crystal butterflies and sterling silver plated butterflies. When baby outgrows this special paci clip, Mom will enjoy using it to attach her keys to various purses and bags. Each beautiful gift is thoughtfully designed to help make Mom’s life a little prettier and more organized. Who wouldn’t enjoy that?
Moms are always putting the needs of their children first. This holiday season show mom that she is #1 with a unique gift from Modern Kid Stuff. Give your Rock Star Mama the Celebrity Mom must-have Leather Diaper Saddle Bag by Paulina Quintana. This hip diaper bag is so cool, she’ll carry it long after the kids are potty-trained. Mod mamas know that wipes are not just for bottoms. Wipes can clean sticky hands, spot-treat spills on clothing, remove mystery messes on shopping carts and car seats, and clean bird poop off of outdoor slides. Help Supermom save the day while showing off her sense of style with an oh-so-cool Leopard Wipe Container, hand Made By Angie.
Pamper mom with a super-soft Floral Kimono Robe by Austrian designer David Fussenegger. This luxurious robe is generously cut to fit most, features a wide sash for easy breast-accessibility, and deep pockets that can hold a bottle and a favorite paperback book, ensuring cozy night-time feedings. Give mom something else to smile about in the morning, with the mood-lifting scent of Grapefruit Bath + Shower Gel. This sophisticated shower and bath gel is made without alcohol or parabens by Earthworks, a company who knows how to pamper parents! Eco-mamas will love to relax after a long day in a Sea Salt Soak, hand blended with aromatherapy grade organic essential oils, by Kathy’s Family.
Earthworks Pur-Essence triple-milled soaps are made in England of the finest natural ingredients. Each scent was inspired by world-wide travels, and can transport exhausted parents to Nirvana when used daily in the bath for an uplifting and complete sensory experience. The decadent Pistachio Soap, inspired by Italian gelato, is blended with hints of vanilla and almonds that add sweet, nutty tones. The delicate African Jasmine Soap is a blend of the freshest bouquet of spring flowers: mahonia, honeysuckle, hyacinth, in a delicate and sophisticated blend with desert lily, creamy plums and coconut, musky and woody dry-out. The eye-opening Grapefruit Soap blends the zesty citrus scent with floral and woody facets, for an invigorating bathing experience–perfect for the parent who has been up all night with a colicky baby. The bold Limone Soap embodies the fragrant lemons of the countryside of Europe. Sweet limone pur-essence will bring sunshine to any parent’s day. Unwrap a bar of Earthworks soap and put the wrapping paper in a drawer for an instant scented drawer liner. Now that’s sustainability!
More and more children are experiencing allergic reactions to common skin care products such as soap, bubble bath, and body lotion. Kids may develop rashes, eczema, and even bladder irritation after using children’s bath and body products–even those labeled ‘Natural’. Read the labels carefully and avoid products that contain petroleum-based detergents, artificial dyes, and artificial fragrances, which can irritate baby’s and children’s sensitive skin. Pregnant women also need to be careful what beauty products they use during pregnancy, as their skin can become hyper-sensitive due to rising hormone levels.
California Baby‘s line of Super Sensitive bath + body products are organic, free of fragrance & dyes, and do not contain any detergents–safe enough for baby’s first bath! Sensitive kids don’t need to skip the bubbles anymore: Dermatologists and Allergists recommend California Baby’s Super Sensitive Bubble Bath for kids with chemical sensitivities and fragrance intolerance.
