Category: Health and Beauty
Reader Recommended: Baby Products for Eczema Relief
Tracey from Halifax, has a 19 month old daughter and has been dealing with eczema since she was 3 months old and has shared her recommendations. Pure Potions Skin Salvation – “I found this on the internet as I’d exhausted all the creams and potions from my GP which were actually aggrevating my daughter’s eczema. [...]
Gwdihw
Natalie writes… Whilst shortlisting ideas for Christmas presents (I really need to start shopping soon), I stumbled across Gwdihw over at Lapin and Me. Gwdihw, pronouced ‘Goody Hoo’ is a Welsh balms brand started by Rowena Mansfield who has been harnessing the healing properties of local herbs and plants in Anglesey for over 20 years [...]
Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter
Natalie writes…My friend who had a baby six weeks ago was raving about Mama Mio’s Tummy Rub this past weekend. She says she hasn’t a single stretch mark (lucky thing…) which may or may not be down to the cream, but she also said after never moisturising, she does it religiously because this cream feels [...]
Hot Offer! 3 for 2 on Boots Mediterranean Range
Natalie writes… I shall be hotfooting it to my local boots today as they have a 3 for 2 offer on their fab range of Mediterranean skincare products which includes body washes, body butters, and their much revered maternity massage butters. At £5, their Honey Olive Neroli Maternity Massage Body Butter is an absolute steal! [...]
Neal’s Yard Remedies Mothers Balm
Stretch marks are one of those things that we all seem to be trying to avoid. Keeping your skin well moisturised is one of the ways to keep them at bay. Neal’s Yard make yummy skincare products which are luxurious on your skin as well as being free from harmful chemicals. Mothers Balm is free [...]
New online maternity store: Cecily Plum
Claire writes… Just opened is a brand new website, Cecily Plum, which sells a gorgeous range of maternity clothes, accessories and more! Started up by a mum, Jo, who struggled to find quality basic maternity and nursing clothing, Cecily Plum is aiming to provide all of this and more for pregnant and new mums. I [...]
Coping with Sweat During and Post Pregnancy: Mitchum
I have never been a sweater so when I found myself pregnant and clammy, and a new mum with sweaty Betty issues, I tried about 10 different deodorants, both sprays and roll on’s, including organic, and the only deodorant I recommend is Mitchum. Apparently it gives up to 48 hours of protection (why you would [...]
Natalia Gift Sets
These gorgeous gift boxes are filled with 100% natural organic aromatherapy products for mums-to-be, new parents and babies. They each include a mix of massage oils, bath soaks, blends of essential oils, an organic cotton flannel as well as a guide to massage. You can choose from the following range: Blissful Baby Box – £27.50. [...]
Mama Mio Gift Sets
Brenda writes… If you have a friend who has recently become pregnant or fancy treating your and your bump to some plush cosmetics, Mama Mio have a range of gift sets that are perfect for mums-to-be. Mama Mio Congratulations Kit (1st Trimester) – What an excellent gift to receive from friends or family once you [...]
Shea Alchemy Beautiful Baby Moisturiser
BabyGeek writes…. When I heard my Aunt Emma was making beauty creams in her kitchen I was intrigued. She has joined forces with her best chum Sally who came up with Shea Alchemy – possibly the best creams in the world. Shea Alchemy create handmade, natural creams based on wild Ghanaian Shea Butter with no [...]
Review: Elle TENs Machine
BabyGeek writes…. My due date came and went. Days (and weeks) passed and still no baby so I occupied myself with filling my hospital bag. I hardly used any of the contents but it made me happy to have it. One item which was in use long before we got to hospital was my Elle [...]
Huddle and Bliss 48 Hour Mama and Baby Bag: The ultimate hospital bag
Brenda writes… If you adore WHITE, then you will adore this eye-watering expensive mama and baby bag, that aims to stylishly provide you with all the practical essentials for your labour and hospital stay for you and your baby. The luxurious white leather bag, which could be used as a weekend bag afterwards, comes with [...]
Bun in the Oven TM gift pack from Mambino Organics
Brenda writes… This utterly scrumptious American company have got an all natural range of mommy products. Created by Maki Maodus one of LA´s top Aesthetician’s, their products are just what us mommy’s need to keep us going. My favourite is the Bun in the Oven TM which I would recommend would make a fab gift [...]
Puffa Pouch
Brenda writes… Calling all you parents of kids with Asthma. Is your kids inhaler naked? Never fear you need to invest in a Puffa Pouch. The Puffa Pouch is made from a washable material which is essential when dealing with kids for keeping the inhaler clean but it also prevents your child from losing the [...]
Mummy and Me Gift Hampers
Claire writes…. I came across these gorgeous hampers for new babies, from Mummy and Me Hampers, and just had to tell you about them! They have a range of sizes and prices starting at £49.99 for an Essentials Snuggle Time hamper which includes a hooded towel, blanket, massage oil and shampoo. At the other end [...]
