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Check Those Product Labels and Go Green!

I’m always worried about introducing new bathing products to my son since his skin is so sensitive and precious. I try my best to look at the label on the bottle to identify any harsh irritating ingredients that might cause him any discomfort, but being a mom and not a Dermatologist, sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish these unhealthy chemicals. There are some chemicals you should be aware of and to be able to recognize on the label such as Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which is a detergent that is commonly used as a cleansing agent in all sorts of personal care products. It appears in toothpastes, shampoos, bubble baths, shaving creams or mostly any other product that requires suds. It is to strong of a cleansing agent and tends to strip to much oil from the skin and hair. SLS makes such great bubbles and because of its inexpensiveness manufactures tend to use to much of it in their cleaning formulas resulting in skin irritation from over exposure. I want to keep his skin healthy and clean without the concern of dealing with the hypersensitivity and dryness that often occur from using regular skin products. I believe by using organic products from a trusted company I can diminish the exposure to these harmful substances.

The Cool Mom Guide is going “Green” over the next few weeks and will be reviewing environmentally friendly products for your baby and you! They are currently having a giveaway which one lucky winner will receive the entire Baby Care line, including Baby Wash, Massage Oil, Moisturizer, Nappy Balm, Shampoo, Sleepytime Bath and Soap sponsored by ecostore USA!

Ecostore USA is a “Green” company that produces natural or organic products and eliminates those nasty chemicals by using plant and mineral based ingredients that are free of toxic chemicals. Their product line consists of Baby Care, Bath and Body, Hair, Household, and even Pet Care! They offer more than 100 items that are good for you and the planet. They have even found a way to safely super concentrate their formulas, so a little goes a very long way, resulting in saving you money by cutting down the cost of each use.

Head on over to The Cool Mom Guide and enter for this terrific giveaway! The giveaway ends before 8:00PM EST on 1/26/09.

5 Minutes for Giveaways – One Step Ahead Giveaway

My son is just getting over having Croup which is caused by awful viruses involving inflammation of the upper airway that leads to a cough that sounds like a bark. It is no exaggeration that the sound resembles an actual bark since it was hard to determine at times if he was coughing or Pepper (my dog) was barking. Croup attacks children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old and occurs mostly during the fall, winter, and early spring, with symptoms being most severe in children under 3 years old. If your child is between those ages you should be aware of the symptoms and to know what to look for to seek proper treatment. My son started of with a runny, stuffy nose, and fever that accompanies the common cold but then it turned more sinister at night when he was upset and crying. The sound was so scary that it warranted a trip to the emergency room at 3 am! He was treated with a steroid which helped the swelling in his airway and also a breathing treatment of medicated steam. The doctor also recommended a vaporizer for home use especially at night to help ease his breathing. Ive been using the vaporizer that requires water and you pour liquid Vicks in the proper space on top. What a MESS! My husband (sweet man but does not read directions or think they are necessary) ended up dumping a large amount of salt in the water causing the vaporizer to spark and spit out huge amounts of steam. The room looked like a sauna and the water in the vaporizer turned a funky black color with huge clumps of black particles. YUCK!

5 Minutes for Giveaways is having a giveaway for alternative remedy products from One Step Ahead to help ease your little ones cold! These products will come in GREAT use since The Consumer Healthcare Products Association made a voluntary market recall of medicines labeled for use in infants because The FDA Panel recommended that over-the-counter medicines should not be used with children under the age of 6 due to ineffectiveness.

The items in the giveaway consist of:

A Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizer with Aromatherapy. It does not take water so there is no need of scrubbing or worrying about harmful bacteria. It uses pre-moistened pads infused with natural, aromatic oils that provides up to 10 hours of relief from colds, sore throats, and congestion. ($24.95)

Baby Bed Blocks which is a way to raise the head of the crib by stacking one, two or three blocks under the legs for desired incline. This helps baby with better breathing and in digestion. ($24.95)

EarCheck® Middle Ear Monitor identifies ear infections at home by identifying fluid in the middle ear which is a key sign of ear infection. It even alerts you when treatment is needed and lets you track your child’s recovery!($69.95)

All these items are wonderful to help you and your child get through a stressing time of cold and flu season! I definitely want to win this, as I am sure you do to, so go enter!

The contest is opened to US and Canadian addresses until Friday, January 30th. The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 31st.

Ladybug Soup -Kiss My Face Giveaway!

Kiss My Face is an all-natural body care company. Their products are free from all artificial colors, unnecessary chemical additives, animal ingredients or animal testing. They offer products in Body Care, Cleansing, Beauty & Face Care, Hair Care, Oral Care, Suncare, a Kids Line, and also have gift sets. The Kids Line has a fresh clean scent of orange which your little one will enjoy and you can feel great knowing that the ingredients are organically safe!

Ladybug Soup is giving away an ENTIRE Kiss My Face Kids Line to one winner

Shampoo/Conditioner, Self Foaming Shampoo & Body Wash, Self Foaming Hand Wash, Bubble Wash, 2 Bars of Soap, Toothpaste with Fluoride, Toothpaste without Fluoride, Detangler Creme, and Set of 2 Kids Lip Balms (over $70.00 value!)

and the Shine & Shimmer Lip Line to another winner!

6 Organic Sheer Shimmers in colors Ruby, Opal, Topaz, Pearl, Amethyst, and Garnet. Also 6 Sheer Organic Shine Lip Glosses in Ruby, Opal, Topaz, Pearl, Amethyst, and Garnet. 12 amazing lip products! (also over $70.00 value!)

The contest will end on January 21st at 10pm Central Time so hurry over to Ladybug Soup and enter!

Win 3 Ergo Babywearing Components! Baby Carrier, Pouch, & Backpack from Jolly Mom!

Jolly Mom is having a wonderful giveaway to win an ERGO Baby Carrier, the Backpack, and the front pouch! ($163) This carrier is AMAZING! It can hold up to 40 pounds which eliminates the need to ever buy another baby carrier which is a BIG money saver. It is designed for complete hands-free baby wearing and perfect for all your baby outings!

The contest will end January 27th at 11:59 PM EST.

Winner will be chosen and announced January 28th.