Nature’s Gate Mineral Kid’s Block SPF 20 is super efficient without all the harmful chemicals found in many other sunscreens. It contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which works to scatter light rays  instead of absorbing them. It’s great for sensitive skin and it’s fragrance free. Active ingredients include calendula, marshmallow and chamomile and aloe extracts. It’s also paraben free.

For those water enthusiasts, there’s Aqua Block SPF 50. It’s water resistant and has broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and it won’t run in your eyes. Chamomile and shea butter hydrate and rosemary soothes.

The Kids Block SPF 30 is a fragrance free sunscreen especially for sensitive children’s skin. It contains aloe extract and chamomile which are very calming and soothing.

One of Nature’s Gate’s new additions is the super fun Kid’s Block SPF 30 Giggleberry scented sunscreen which kids will love! It contains kola nut extract and bisabalol for their anti-inflammatory properties and chamomile for its soothing benefits.

All sunscreens and sunblocks are paraben free and have not been tested on animals.

Q Collection Junior™ creates beautiful, fun and whimsical baby and childrens furniture which are safe and toxic free. The whole line follows tight environmental standards and the company’s main objective is to remove all harmful and toxic elements from their product line.

The Cielo Changing Table was designed for superior indoor air quality. No polyurethane or formaldehyde is used. The finishes are water-based, non-toxic and contain no VOCs. It is constructed of solid wood and is packaged using renewable, biodegradable materials.

The Solare Armoire is a fun and whimsically designed storage chest, perfect for baby clothes or children’s toys. It too contains no toxic chemicals, uses water-based finishes and is constructed of solid wood.

If you’re looking for a clean, clear drinking water solution for you and your baby, read on about the Santevia Water System.

The Santevia Water System cleans and purifies regular tap water, making it healthier to drink and more cost effective. It uses an eight stage filtration and re-mineralization system which also adjusts the pH level to mildly alkaline.

The five-layer toxin removal system produces water that is contaminant free and blocks bacteria, germs, parasites and particulates.

Santevia is a long contact filtration system, it’s gravity powered which means no electricity or plumbing, it’s portable and fits in a 1 foot square box and it requires no need for single use plastic water bottles.

The container is made of BPA free, food-grade plastic so there is no need to worry about leaching.

Dimpleskins Naturals is an awesome all natural baby product for minor cuts and wounds, for cradle cap, sniffles and diaper rash. Each product is manufactured by hand and uses only pure, organic ingredients.

No need to worry if the product is ingested, as some parents have wondered, because all ingredients come from vegetable and plant oils and are non toxic.

One of their popular products is Bum Bum Balm. It is zinc free because most of Dimpleskins customers use cloth diapers and find zinc difficult to wash out. It contains pure, unbleached, Canadian beeswax which provides a nice barrier on the skin as it protects from moisture buildup.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, pure unbleached Beeswax, organic Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic Calendula Oil (infused in Sunflower Oil), Cocoabutter, Vitamin E Oil (derived from pure Soybean oil), pure Lavender essential oil.

Sweet Cheeks Body Balm is a 100% natural moisturizing balm for chapped cheeks or can be used on any other dry skin patches.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, pure Beeswax, organic Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Cocoabutter, Vitamin E Oil, pure Lavender and Vanilla essential oils.

Sniffles Rub is great in the winter months when little ones are more susceptible to colds and viruses. Eucalyptus lemon feels so soothing and warm when rubbed on the chest, back or nose to relieve congestion.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, pure Beeswax, organic Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Cocoabutter, Vitamin E Oil, essential Oils of Myrtle, Eucalyptus Lemon and Rosemary.

Dimpleskins‘ most popular product is Boo Boo Goo which is fantastic on bug bites, eczema patches and any other scrapes and scratches that need a healing hand.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, pure Beeswax, organic Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, organic Calendula (infused in Sunflower Oil), Cocoabutter, Vitamin E Oil, pure Lavender, Geranium and Tea Tree essential oils.

The Cradle Me salve is great for cradle cap since it contains special oils that help to soften, moisturize and lift cradle cap scales. Once applied, leave it on for several hours to allow it to absorb. Later, remove scales with a soft baby brush and shampoo the hair clean.

Ingredients: Palm Oil, Olive Oil, Cocoabutter, Apricot Kernel Oil, Vitamin E Oil, essential oils of pure Lavender and Patchouli.

And if you’re looking for a shower gift idea, Dimpleskins sells a great Baby Bundle Gift Set that includes trial sizes of Sweet Cheeks, Bum Bum Balm, Cradle Me and Kiss Me Baby Lip Balm.

Ok, so this has absolutely NOTHING to do with organics but I couldn’t resist sharing this awesome find.

Babies Go is a collection of popular songs reinterpreted to soothe and/or entertain babies. Most of the songs will sound familiar so not only will the music be a great introduction for little ones to the world of contemporary music and culture but it’ll also be a nostalgic experience for parents.

Some of the popular CD titles are Babies Go Madonna, Babies Go Coldplay, Babies Go Elvis, Babies Go Rolling Stones, Babies Go Carpenters, and the list goes on!!

These CDs are great for long car rides or during tummy time or winding down before bedtime.

Here’s the playlist for Babies Go Coldplay:

In My Place
Trouble
Fix You
God Put a Smile Upon Your Face
Clocks
Warning Sign
Don’t Panic
The Hardest Part
Speed of Sound
Yellow
Swallowed in the Sea
Politik
The Scientist

Babies Go Madonna Playlist

Take a Bow
Crazy for You
Dear Jessy
Hang Up
Express Yourself
Nothing Fails
Don’t Tell Me
Love Profussion
La Isla Bonita
Like a Prayer
Secret
Live to Tell
Ray of Light
True Blue

Babies Go Bob Marley Playlist

Is This Love
Buffalo Soldier
Get Up Stand Up
I Shot The Sheriff
No Woman No Cry
Roots Rock Reggae
Jamming
Waiting In Vain
Three Little Birds
Turn Your Lights Down Low
One Love
Could You Be Love
I Know A Place
Stir It Up

These fun toys from Prince Lionheart are a must-have for your little toddler. They are best suited for ages 1.5 to 3 years + and up to 50 lbs.

Each come in 2 different sizes and there are 4 patterns to choose from: the wheely bug, wheely cow, wheely bee and the wheely mouse. All four Wheely Bugs are available at Earth Baby.

Here are some of the special features!

• Totally new concept to encourage gross motor skills while having heaps of fun
• Bright, soft, friendly, and unisex design
• Two sizes:  Small 15″ L x 9″ W x 8 ¾ ” H (seat) for 1.5 yrs + & Large 18 ½ ” x 11″ x 10 ½ ” for 3yrs +
• Tough PU covering, resistant to accidents and is easy to clean
• Padded with a 1” layer of soft sponge - inner body core of non-compressible foam
• Entirely non-toxic and contains no PVC
• Weighs only Small: 4lb, Large: 5lb
• Constructed with only the highest quality components
• Design Patented and Trademark Registered
• Multidirectional castors, no more getting stuck against obstacles
• Children love the easy, unlimited mobility
• Researched and developed in child care centres (designed for “industrial” kid use)
• Certified tested to ASTM 963, CE EN71, JP ST05, AS/NZ ISO 8124
• Intended for use on smoothe floors, ideal for indoors, runs quietly
• Recommended rider weight no more than 50lb
• Plywood base made from renewable plantation timber

To view other Prince Lionheart products, click here.

Teething is part of every babies’ natural development but it can be very frustrating, painful and distressing for babies and their parents. Teething symptoms include red cheeks, excessive drooling, ear pain, diarrhea, constipation, fever, a desire to chew, sleeplessness, painful gums and irritability.

Teething can start as early as 4 months and can continue on until around 26 months. Many parents accept the fact that it must run its course but sometimes teething can be so uncomfortable and distressing for young babies that you just want to offer some relief.

Camilia, from Boiron, is a safe and effective over-the-counter homeopathic preparation for symptoms of teething. It works fast to relieve pain and inflammation and it will not cause upset stomach like other common pain medications do.

Camilia has no risk of overdose, no contraindications, no known side-effects, no drug interactions and all ingredients are approved by Health Canada.

If you’re looking for a safe line of organic skin treatment products, try Badger Balm. Badger Balm uses only organic ingredients, extra-virgin oils, waxes, butters, herbal extracts and essential oils. They contain no chemicals, parabens, synthetic ingredients or GMOs.

If you’re pregnant or a nursing mom, Badger Balm products are totally safe for you. A skin patch test is always advisable though.

The products are also safe and effective for children. The Anti-Bug Balm uses all natural ingredients including essential oils known to have insect repellant qualities. Active ingredients include citronella oil, cedar oil, lemongrass oil, rosemary oil and geranium oil.

Badger Balm also has a line of baby products used to treat skin irritations, cradle cap and diaper rash. They contain chamomile and calendula which are very safe herbs traditionally used to calm and soothe babies, and ideal for baby skin care.

For toddlers and kids who have troubles sleeping, the Night-Night Balm is here to rescue for the kids but also for the exhausted parents! Chamomile is used to calm and unwind, lavender is for relaxation and mandarin and spearmint create feelings of safety and comfort. It is most effective when rubbed on temples, neck, lips or wrists. This is a fantastic natural sleep aid for kids.

For new moms and babies, Badger Balm carries a beautiful gift box containing 3 tins of balms: the sleep balm, baby balm and evolving baby balm (to help with stretch marks and wrinkles). This is a great gift idea.

One of the best products Badger Balm carries is their super powerful sunscreen. The Environmental Working Group’s Safe Cosmetic Database has deemed Badger’s sunscreen one of the world’s safest! In a study of over 900 common sunscreen products on the market, Badger was rated in the top 1%!! Why is it so great? It doesn’t come off when you sweat or swim, won’t drip in eyes, allows your skin to breathe, is strong and effective and has low to no irritating ingredients! Active ingredients include micronized zinc oxide, extra virgin olive oil, golden yellow beeswax, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, wild african shea butter, CO2 extract of seabuckthorn berry, and essential oils of lavender, moroccan blue tansy, ylang ylang, lime and sweet orange! Yummy! Good enough to eat

Bagder is also a super green conscious company that pride themselves in energy conservation and environmentally aware choices for their products and for their company. Any product that comes packaged in a plastic tube is phthalate free.

The Complete Organic Pregnancy, by Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu does not read like a medical manual but rather like solid advice from an experienced friend. The book is divided into three sections - “transforming”, “growing”, and “living”. In these three sections, the book breaks down life before, during and after pregnancy and focuses on such topics as food, environment, wellness, fitness and of course, beauty.

The Complete Organic Pregnancy does not try to scare new moms about the environmental concerns in our world but rather explains in a clear and concise manner what the risks are associated with various chemical exposure and product use. It also contains several personal essays from experienced parents.

Everything you want to know about organic food, plastic toys, baby bottles, cloth diapers, baby care products, household cleaning products and labor (natural or epidural) can all be found in this book. No need to search the internet for hours on each topic.

This is a must-read for all new moms and new dads! Pregnancy is not just about nagging mom to take her prenatal vitamins, eat well and keep active. Everything mom does during pregnancy affects her little baby and it’s up to dad to also be conscious and aware of lifestyle habits. Many air pollutants are found right in our own homes and can be eliminated by choosing non-toxic paints, using eco-friendly cleaning products, removing off-gassing carpets and over-all purifying the home of all the harmful chemicals that would be absorbed by mom.

If you or someone you know is pregnant, pick up a copy of this book! You’ll find it a wealth of ‘green’ knowledge!

Once your baby has arrived, you will have very little time to yourself. But, new moms need to look after themselves and make sure they eat healthy, feel healthy and energetic and tend to some areas of soreness and concern after a long pregnancy and labour. Here are some tips to help you as you adjust to becoming a new mom.

1. Essential fatty acids have been found to reduce the risk of depression. Make sure to take a supplement of fish oil or flax seed oil every day.

2.  Try eating 5 meals a day to even out your energy level.

3. Post-natal workouts are really invigorating. Try enrolling in some mom and tot classes like yoga.

4. Working out after you breastfeed will help to make your breasts feel less full.

5. If you have sore nipples, try soothing them with a warm wet washcloth or try massaging the tender areas.

6. Continue taking folic acid and prenatal vitamins. If you’re breastfeeding, your baby will continue to receive these vital nutrients.

7. If you had stitches during labour and still have some sore patches, try soaking in epsom salts to soothe the wounds. Epsom salt contains magnesium sulfate which can help draw out toxins from the body and can reduce swelling and relax muscles.

8. If you’re not getting a full nights sleep, try to nap when baby naps. It’s important to get as much sleep and rest as you can.

9. Many women wonder when it’s ok to have sex after pregnancy and labour. Don’t feel pressured. Start when you’re ready and try positions that will not place any pressure on your sensitive areas.

10. Most importantly, enjoy the company of others. Try joining a new parent group and share your new experiences with others.