droolicious : lotions

The Belly Gets the Attention, But the Feet Need the Love

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:26:00 GMT

Wouldn’t it be nice if all those belly-touching strangers would give foot rubs instead? Belli Pregnancy Foot Relief Cream offers a pampering experience with peppermint, tea tree oil and shea butter to soothe and cool those probably swollen tootsies. If momma’s become a nervous nelly, Belli Pregnancy products are “teratology screened,” which means the company searched medical research articles to exclude ingredients with links to birth defects or other problems with pregnancy. Now just put those feet up and relax.

Available in 6.7 ounce tubes for $18.

Time for Belly Rubs!

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

As bellies get bigger, so does the fear of stretch marks. Despite the promises, the only preventive measure seems to be moisturizing ... again and again and again and again. For an all-natural rub, try the Plum Island Soap Co.’s Momma’s Belly Butter, a thick cream made of an olive-oil base mixed with sweet orange, lavender and peppermint essential oils. A six-ounce jar costs $16.75, and orders come with a small sample of one of the soap company’s other goods.

California Baby Calendula Cream Hits the Dry Spot

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:08:00 GMT

The Droolicious crew have been fans of California Baby for awhile, and the love grows as we dig deeper into its product line. As you can tell from our recent humidifier obsession, we’re battling dry skin. Seriously, seriously dry skin. If you’re feeling our itchy pain, check out California Baby Calendula Cream. The fluffy cream features calendula -- aka marigolds -- to help heal and soothe irritated skin. Parents review it favorably to treat eczema, cradle cap and plain old dryness. It’s like an old-fashioned salve minus the petroleum-jelly texture.

Available at Drugstore.com for $12.09.

Cold Wind is a Big Meany

Cathy Hale — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Playing outside in the cold, especially if it's windy, can be brutal on baby's skin. Heal chapped cheeks (even the ones in the diaper) with soothing Baby Bee Skin Creme. It has lots of Aloe Vera in it to soothe and heal delicate skin quickly. I like it because it doesn't sting when you apply it. I've used other lotions in the past and my kiddos have cried because it stings. No tears with Baby Bee! It's also phthalate and paraben-free. Moms, what cream do use to winter-proof your baby's skin?

7 Days of Skin Care: Burt's Bees Gift Basket

Erin Behan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Our baby has been a Burt's Bees baby from the beginning, and we've been rewarded with no diaper rash, no skin reactions or conditions and--very importantly--a very pleasant smelling baby. Everything in the Burt's Bees line is made from natural ingredients, meaning you don't have to worry about rubbing chemicals all over your little one. A great way to try the Burt's Bees line is with the gift basket ($24.99), which includes the Baby Bee Buttermilk Lotion, the Dusting Powder, Apricot Oil, Diaper Ointment, Shampoo and Wash and comb. It gets the two thumbs up in our household.