Two Green Thumbs Up!

Recently we added another California Baby product to our growing green inventory, the Calming Everyday Lotion. Like the diaper cream and shampoo/bodywash that we already use, this lotion smells so yummy and good. Knowing we will be using lotion for a very long time--and on two kids instead of one soon--I decided to invest in the 1/2 gallon bottle. Now having received it and used a little of it, I am reassured that this purchase will last a long, long time. The lotion is so thick that you really only need a small amount at a time. It rubs in very nicely and makes Lily's skin smell and look so good. I actually have been using it myself, as well. I can't get enough of that fresh lavendar scent! I used some this morning, and there is still a trace of the scent on my skin...and it makes my skin feel very soft and smooth. My big belly likes to absorb some of this lotion too! So far, we have really enjoyed all our California Baby products, and I would definitely recommend them to you. Though Lily rarely gets diaper rash, the CB diaper rash cream has cleared up her occasional redness within one diaper change. We use the shampoo and bodywash too, but since Lily really doesn't have much hair yet, it is difficult to write a very credible review. Nonetheless, it does lather nicely and gets her squeky clean before bedtime.

A non-California Baby purchase of ours this summer was TruKid Sunny Days SPF 30 sunblock. Like many parents of young kids, we are at the pool a lot over the summer, and we have gotten a ton of use out of this sunscreen already. I really like the consistency of this product, and it goes on easily and absorbs quickly. When first applied, it leaves a very light, almost purple sheen on the skin, which confirms that she is covered. I have been using it on my belly as well, and I have noticed when I get wet I can see it on my skin and it really does stay on. I can see the water bead on the area where I've applied it. My only complaint is that it is pictured on their website with a pump (as seen at the right), and ours did not come with a pump. Instead, it has a flip-top that allows for squeezing, much like a shampoo bottle. Because of the thickness of both the product and the bottle, it is difficult to squeeze much out. While this is not a major problem, it is an annoyance. TruKid sunscreen comes in a small 4 oz bottle, so you may want to order more than one if you plan to use it on your whole family. The upside is that a little goes a long way.