Summer sunscreen for all!

 

If you are looking for a sunscreen that is free of paba, parabens, phthalates, synthetic dyes, nano-particles, petroleums, chemicals, propylene glycol, sulfates, paba and gluten….cruelty free…and uses certified organic and natural ingredients, look no further than the Oakland company, TruKid.  And now introducing their TruBaby and TruVillage product lines, so babies, kids and adults can all be pampered and protected!

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has awarded TruKids entire line of natural body care for kids the safety rating of 0-3.  The safest rating of all kids skin care lines.  See their website for more details:  http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2012sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

You will be supporting a local mom and company….go to the TruKid website for more information.

http://www.trukid.com

*Please note that babies, especially younger than 6 months, should be well covered and out of the sun. Ask your pediatrician about sun exposure and sun screen guidelines for your little ones.

**I am not compensated in any way for this post.**

Do We Really Need It All?

In the past 20 years, the baby gear market has exploded.

This is a pretty funny cartoon from the NY Magazine:  The caption is, “I just worry that we won’t be able to provide the same level of crap that our parents gave us.”

Dads in class

Here are some photos from an Oakland class last fall when the Dad attendance topped all records.  Thank you to all families for attending together and solo.

 

A Favorite Blog

One of my favorite blogs to read comes out of UC Davis.

As they say, “Starting a new family can be a wonderful yet stressful experience. Newborns, and even older babies, can seem mysterious and taking care of them may be a little scary. Fortunately, babies are born with the skills and desire to tell parents what they need. In this blog, experienced moms (who happen to be experts) will help parents understand why babies behave the way they do and share tips to help parents cope with the ups and downs of this new and exciting time of life.”

http://www.secretsofbabybehavior.com/