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Mar 3 2015

GIVEAWAY: WIN an amazing hamper of goodies from Hannah & Hugh (CD: 03/04/2015)

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Eeek - so excited to bring you this giveaway!!!! I’m IN LOVE, absolute love, with Hannah & Hugh - and trust me I’ve had every baby skincare range beating down my door to work with me. I’ve had brands send me lotions, potions and creams all sent to me free of charge hoping I’ll “rave” about their effectiveness. Many might think I’m lucky, but when you’re playing Russian roulette with your daughter’s sensitive skin, it doesn’t feel that way.

Some brands have impressed, some haven’t - I won’t pretend Hannah & Hugh are the only brand who have it right; A handful of others have resulted in peaceful bath times, a sweet smelling baby and baby soft skin that other mums take for granted. However, there’s no arguing that Hannah & Hugh have been my fail-safe. They’ve been there to clear up the mess others have left behind, or indeed, the most effective rival to purse-crippling creams that have done the job.

The cream is rich and thick yet isn’t at all greasy and sinks in beautifully. Straight after a massage, I’ll pop Heidi in a baby gro and she’ll stay perfectly soft all night. I’ve also used it on my legs after shaving and they stay hydrated throughout the entire day with a light sheen which looks fabulous when the sun is out! Excerpt from my first review, My Mills Baby

A care-free Heidi and Mummy with NO rashes and NO itchiness

I’m so chuffed with Hannah & Hugh, I’ve recommended them for children’s skincare awards aplenty, and I’m delighted to offer other mums the chance to win a hamper full of goodies to try them for themselves.

The prize is worth at least £33.00 + whatever other lovely bits founder Pamela has thrown in, so be prepared to give your baby the ultimate treat. It would make the perfect new baby gift, or indeed Easter treat for your little one.

Free from parabens, sodium lauryl sulphate, PEGS, petrochemicals, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances and other nasties, Hannah & Hugh is perfect for babies with sensitive skin and is also suitable for vegans too (as it hasn’t been tested on animals). I just know whoever tries this brand will fall as in love with it as I am.

You can buy direct from the website hannahandhugh.com, or find out more on Twitter and Facebook - Or enter below to win this amazing hamper!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms and conditions
        • UK entrants only – you must be over 18 too (sorry)
        • The winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 3 days of having been emailed (I’ll try all known avenues to contact them) or a new winner will be drawn
        • When the giveaway is closed, Rafflecopter will select the winner completely at random
        • The winners name will be published on this site
        • There is no cash alternative

Win competitions at ThePrizeFinder.com

Nov 28 2014

Celtic Herbal Chamomile and Calendula Nappy Cream and Massage Oil from Bebe Loco

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Heidi is currently recovering from a nasty cough and has a few pesky teeth pushing at her gum-line. It’s definitely been a tough few weeks for both children, but poor Heidi has had to cope without mummy as I’ve been on hospital duty with an even more poorly bronchitis-ridden Dexter. As if this wasn’t enough, being force-fed a mixture of pain killers and antibiotics these past few days have given my adorable daughter what we lovingly refer to as Baboon-Bum.

Now I’m back, all three of us have had endless cuddles. Dex is smiling, running around and causing chaos once again (albeit, a good few lbs lighter), but Heidi is still really suffering with an increasingly sore posterior and inflamed gums.

Heidi Bebe Loco

Spotting our troubles on Twitter, the seriously lovely folks at Bebe Loco sent us a few organic goodies to pamper Heidi with. Given I’m seeing these guys, and countless other local businesses at the BabyExpo Berkshire tomorrow (Reading, Rivermead Sports Centre), I wanted to make a real fuss of them and their beautiful collection of mum and baby essentials; all of which are fair-trade, organic and ethically-produced. I’m beyond thrilled to partner with a business that holds all the same core values as I do.

Just a few of my favourite things…

Bebe Loco Goodies
Babylonia BB Sling (in Blue Bell) £55.95 / Pebble Fair Trade 100% Cotton Blanket (in Pastel Rainbow) £33.00 / Peppa Comfort Buddies (Assorted) £11.99 each / Piccalilly Organic Cotton Baby Bundler Nightgown (in Funky Floral Print) £20.00 / Pigeon Organics Romper (In Elephant Silhouette) £20.70 / PUL birth to potty nappy with rayon insert (in Animal Print) £12.99 / Pebble Frog Hat £14.00 / Earth Mama C-Mama Healing Salve £34.95 / Peppa Cuddly Woodland Friends (Felix Fox) £24.99

So what were we sent?

Bebe Loco Baby Skin

First up was a lovely big pot of Celtic Herbal Nappy Cream. With Chamomile and Calendula this is the consistency of beeswax and smells absolutely heavenly. Crammed full of pure natural vegetable oils and carefully blended Chamomile and Calendula essential oils, there are no nasties whatsoever in this cream. Simply put, it’s a soothing and 100% natural barrier cream to fall back on when Sudocrem just isn’t doing the job.

During this time when antibiotics and teething are doing extraordinary things to her nappies (I’ll leave it at that) - she’s in a constant state of discomfort and sleeps with her bum held high in the air to minimise rubbing and chaffing whilst she rests. It’s heartbreaking really as she’s usually such a happy soul. I’ve found this cream delivers a long-lasting burst of moisture to her damaged skin and stops her nappy sticking to her bum and worsening the irritation. Much like Vaseline, her skin remains supple and lubricated until the next change.

Nappy Vream Babe Loco

Sure, sometimes she’ll need the antiseptic properties of Sudocrem to bring down the inflammation, but I know Heidi hates it. When we pop this on to her bum instead, she smiles so I know it’s mild, gentle and refreshing for her. The mix of chamomile, calendula, Vitamin E, sweet almond oil and coconut oil is calming and soothing and the redness has certainly eased since using it.

Not limited to bums, I’m also popping it on particularly sore-looking spots of eczema on her body, and cuts on her face whilst she’s clawing at her mouth. It’s also great for minor burns and cuts for the rest of the family.

At just £6.50 for a huge pot, it’s very hard to argue that this doesn’t deserve a spot in baby’s change bag. You can buy yours from Bebe Loco HERE.

Bebo Loco Massage

Next up, the Celtic Herbal Baby Massage Oil is just as mild on baby’s skin. It’s one of the most simple, uncomplicated and understated massage oils I’ve come across on the baby skincare market, relying on common sense and quality organic ingredients to suit the most sensitive of skin.

An infusion of sweet almond oil, calendula, mandarin, lavender and chamomile is a wonderfully indulgent mix of calming essential oils to relax baby during times of stress. These ingredients have been carefully selected for their homeopathic properties; Lavender has long been regarded as a sleep aid, and chamomile is great for relieving anxieties and calming troubled tummies. Throw in moisturising sweet almond, and calendula to soothe the skin and baby will smell delicious and stay perfectly hydrated until the morning.

Nightly massage is also a great bonding experience for mum and baby and one I wholeheartedly endorse. Given poor Heidi is so poorly at the moment, our nighttime regime has taken on even more importance. She knows that her mummy is there and aware of her pain, and takes real comfort in just having me lavish her with attention. Massaging with such a yummy oil is prolonging her fragmented sleep and letting me recover in-between the bouts of terrified screaming too.

Priced at a very reasonable £8, you can buy yours at Bebe Loco HERE.

To see more of this very special eco-baby collection, head to BebeLoco.co.uk or say hello on Twitter and Facebook. Oh and to see the tots and I, and experience the quality of Bebe Loco’s products up close and personal (and grab 10% off everything!), head down to Reading for the BabyExpo this weekend!

 

 

Dec 17 2013

A Halos N Horns Love Affair

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We’re big Halos N Horns fans in this house. Wayyyy back in the heady days of August 2012, when Dexter was just 4 months old, I won a blogger competition and received the entire range. The bottles were nearly as big as him!

We started with the baby range (baby bath and lotion) and were seriously impressed with how gentle they were on Dexter’s skin. We had to bin all our equivalents from Johnsons’ Baby as they dried his skin out and left him blotchy. Halos n Horns were gentle, hydrating and smelt heavenly. One bottle of baby bath lasted us nearly 8 months so at just £3.00 (ish) a bottle from ASDA we’re talking exceptional value for money.

Even at 19 months, we still lather his skin with the baby lotion as it leaves his skin peachy smooth. I’ve also been known to pinch the odd bit after shaving my legs as it stops them drying out. We’ve had the odd disaster though and I certainly wouldn’t recommend using the bottles as a distraction tool for bum changes… (tee hee).

Now he’s older, he’s started using the body washes, shampoos and detanglers. The entire range smells good enough to eat and the scent lasts for ages on Dexter’s hair. If I haven’t had a chance to wash his hair in a few days, I can still bury my face in his mop!

When I heard it on the grapevine that Halos N Horns have recently improved their Zingy Orange Hair & Body Wash - I couldn’t wait to give it go. I’m not disappointed (but then I never was!) - it smells of freshly squeezed oranges and those retro favourites, Refreshers! It goes without saying that the formula still holds true to the Halos N Horns values and contains no allergens , SLS or parabens. This makes it gentle on eyes, sensitive skin and eczema sufferers.

Here at Halos N Horns, we believe that you wash your little angels to get rid of nasties, not put more on. That’s why we’re committed to removing as many of those dubious chemicals as we can.

The only thing that could make these products any better at all would be to see them stocked in Tesco. I’m assuming there isn’t an exclusivity clause with ASDA as Ocado and most leading pharmacists stock them - so come on Tesco pull your finger out!

Here’s to another 5 years (or so) of Dexter smelling amazing, and raising another Halos N Horns newborn!

If you;d like to know more, head over to the website for the Halos N Horns backstory, stockists, fun stuff for kids, and some great help sheets on baby massage, hair washing and toothbrushing. They’re on Facebook and Twitter too so why not head on over and say hello.

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