We parents are constantly on the lookout for more, new ways to keep our children in their best health. So when I learned that Seventh Generation, the maker of green cleaning products and diapers, was coming out with a line of baby bath and body products, I signed up to learn more.
Seventh Generation baby bath and body products are the very first complete line of USDA-certified biobased baby care products. They contain absolutely zero synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens — all ingredients of concern to our kids’ health.
Instead of chemicals, the products are made with natural ingredients that come from plants and minerals, like extra-virgin olive oil to moisturize and protect. And for children with gluten allergies and sensitivities, the products are the only completely gluten-free line on the market.
Seventh Generation sent Alice a box of their new products, and we have been loving them (Charlie and Eve have been bathing and moisturizing with them, too, big kids though they are). All the products are gentle on my kids’ eczema-prone skin, tear-free and leave them smelling clean and natural. I love that after our samples are gone I will be able to continue to find healthy, affordable products for my baby and older children in easy places like Whole Foods and Giant, rather than having to hoof it to a crunchy co-op or spend more than I was already paying for regular drugstore children’s care products.
As a Seventh Generation review blogger I also had the opportunity to learn some baby massage tips from world-renowned infant massage expert Tina Allen. Some gems from her briefing with bloggers:
- Blending infant massage into a bedtime routine will help babies sleep — important for parents’ sleep but also essential since most infant growth and development take place during sleep.
- When massaging your baby, use long, fluid strokes on the limbs or back. Anything that might feel relaxing to you will feel relaxing to them.
- You can also do massage throughout the day, a few little strokes here and there, they cumulatively add up. By the end of the day, all of the relaxing hormones build up and baby will be ready for sleep.
And here’s a helpful vid for us all from Tina.
If you live in the New York area, be sure to check out the FREE Seventh Generation Baby Massage Fest on Thursday, Nov 8 10:15am to 11:30am at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
You will join Tina Allen and Seventh Generation celebrating natural parenting with a 45-minute hands-on baby massage class for newborns (3 weeks old or more) and young babies. Seventh Generation will also share tips on how to help parents identify and remove unnecessary chemicals from baby’s bath time. Email RSVP to cgormley@cerconebrown.com
Seventh Generation is also going to gift Seventh Generation Baby product baskets, identical to the one I received (approximate retail value $50 each) to TWO lucky A Parent in America reader families!
To be entered to win, simply leave a comment with your favorite way to keep your kids healthy.
Disclosure: I received product and compensation for my review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Comments
Jenny Kang
i try to buy organic whenever available
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Cindi
What a delightful prize package giveaway!
My children tend to get lots of active play,
eat healthy, drink lots of water and I do
purchase and research many organic
products ( clothing, food, skincare, etc.)!
Many thanks to you!
Cindi
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Meredith
We try tobuy organic food (organic cookies are totally a health food, right? and) wash hands frequently. Toddlers dont seem to need much encouragement to run around so we try to get her outside and get out of her way!
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Amy @Baby Nosh
We do daily vitamins and buy organic when we can. Looking forward to trying out 7th Gen with our older boy and new one on the way!
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Robin (noteverstill)
Lots and lots of movement- both for the exercise and so they fall asleep well at night!
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Jeanne
I like to keep them running around outside…playing as much as we can everyday after daycare or school!
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Ursula
My favorite way to keep my babies healthy is to get them to sleep about 9-10 hours a night!
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Karen
We keep our boys healthy by making sure they wash their hands frequently, eating as healthy as possible and getting about 11 hours of sleep per night.
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Ceej
Currently pregnant with my first, but trying to eat as healthily as possible, take my vitamins, stay active, and not take any large spills (I’m pretty klutzy).
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Carrie
I sneak veggie purees into the kids’ food as often as possible to get them extra nutrients.
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Erika
Good nap and sleep schedule plus lots of hand washing!
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Milton
We keep our children as healthy as we can by getting some kind of exercise daily and eating as many organic foods as we can.
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S White
I keep my family healthy by making sure we wash our hands throughout the day, going outside for at least 30 minutes a day, and buying organic fruits and vegetables as often as possible.
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aimee @ smilingmama
Oh, I’d love to try these! We try to keep our kids healthy with lots of outdoor time and lots of fruit. I wish I could say lots of veggies…but…that’s an on-going battle!
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Macey
We find fun things to do indoors when it is cold, and bundle them up like crazy when we play outside. We wash hands constantly
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Heather
We are outside as much as possible and we eat locally sourced foods as much as we can!
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Jessica
I breast feed to keep my baby’s immune system strong. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Nicole-Lynn
Providing a child with a safe, clean home is very important, as well as good hygiene and also a nutritious diet.
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
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Ashley C
Definitely washing hands as much as possible!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
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Rebecca
Sleep, nutritious foods, and lots of playtime!
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sara
I try to be consistent~
I also make homemade food and buy organic ingredients.
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Delora
Best way to keep them healthy is with a healthy diet. The body nourishes itself from within.
delorap@yahoo.com
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domestic diva
I feed my kids healthy foods.
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Joyce@MommyTalkShow
My favorite way to keep my son healthy is to wash our hands as soon as we come home.
I miss breastfeeding him because he was so much healthier then
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Julie
I keep my kids active
watch their sugar and fat intake
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@Noel_rocs
I keep him healthy through small choices like routine handwashing, daily vitamins, lots of love& hugs and I use natural products for him. We love Seventh Generation cleaning products. I’m so happy to hear about this new baby product line 😀
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Kathleen
I don’t have any kids yet, first is due Dec.26. But I will certainly keep plenty of whole foods and chem free products in the house. I adore Seventh Generation products. My mother in law bought us a variety box of laundry, dish detergent,etc,etc last Christmas…the quality is top.
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Tessa H.
Eating real food and washing hands!
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HEATHER
MY KIDS AND I LIKE TO MAKE HEALTHY HOMEMADE FOOD TOGETHER.
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Lilyana Cruz
I try to keep it as safe as possible, eat healthy, including fruits and vegetables, you wash your hands and avoid sweets, it is too small to give, we are entering winter and keep warm, especially when we left home!
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