TRYING to be an eco-friendly parent isn't easy. But there are ways you can go green whilst also protecting your baby's skin from nasty chemicals used in many of our skin care products. Try our selection of safe, eco-friendly products, all made from natural ingredients. Keep your little angel pure from head to toe, bath to bed.
Organic Babies Nappy Cream Baby Balm
What about it? A rich, smooth balm for soothing nappy rash. It repels moisture, protecting bums against dampness. It's also suitable for anyone prone to eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
Details please: Naturally rich in healing Omega-3 & 6 and soothing Zinc Oxide balm. One hundred per cent natural, made without parabens, lanolin, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals and colourants.
Best used: Anytime as it can be used on all areas of soreness plus it's not just for babies.
Available from www.organicbabies.com, £9.45
Baby Bee Bubble Bath
What about it? A honey coloured bubble bath that gently cleanses baby's skin without causing irritation or drying. It's also tear-free to ensure a happy bath time. A drop of vanilla extract adds a subtle scent to help comfort your baby.
Details please: The bubble bath is made from coconut and sunflower oil. It contains only natural ingredients and free from SLS (which is a harsh detergent used in shampoo, bubble bath and toothpaste), phthalates and parabens.
Best used: In a warm bath to cleanse and calm baby before bedtime.
Available from www.burtsbees.co.uk, £9.99
Weleda Baby Calendula Oil
What about it? This glouriously smooth oil pours onto the skin like liquid gold. It nourishes the skin, locks in moisture and is great for a gentle baby massage. The oil absorbs into the skin quickly, leaving no sticky, oily residue and smells as comforting as a warm hug.
Details please: The golden calendula flowers are grown organically and the ingredients are 100 per cent natural. The Calendula flower is most famous for wound healing, reducing inflammation and as an antiseptic. Its also used to treat countless skin conditions from skin ulcerations to eczema.
Best used: For cleansing the nappy area and as an all over body moisturiser after bathing.
Available from www.weleda.co.uk, £8.95
Halo N Horns Baby Moisturising Lotion
What about it? A lovely non-greasy lotion that's gentle on the skin. With no dodgy chemicals, it's hypoallergenic.
Details please: Made with naturally derived moisturisers, plus vitamin E and sunflower oil to protect and condition baby's skin.
Best used: After a bath, massage the lotion into baby's skin to keep baby soft and squidgy.
Available from www.boots.com, £4.09
