Lalabee Nipple Cream the Least Toxic on Skin Deep Cosmetic Database!

The top rated for least toxic nipple cream on the Cosmetic Database.

The simple reason I ordered this entire line of bath products in for mom, babe and child is the #1 rating for their nipple cream and the story of the owner battle with cancer. 

About Sara Johnson the Owner of Lalabee Bathworks

In her words..

My journey started in 2006 when I was pregnant with my daughter. Like all new moms I was concerned about toxins and finding the right organic and natural products for my new baby. I spent a lot of time looking for organic skincare while I was pregnant. It was a challenge to find anything that was truly organic (instead of the last ingredient) and affordable. Natural just wasn't enough, because it meant the ingredients could still have residual pesticide spray on them. I set out to make my own products and the result was amazing. The Bottom Balm really worked and after much convincing by my husband, I started Lalabee Bathworks in 2007.  Our company is constantly growing with our line in over eighty stores across Canada and new products added every year.

When I was nine months pregnant I was also diagnosed with melanoma. It is a truly sickening feeling to be given that news at any time, especially while pregnant. Having grown up with a nature loving Hippy Mom and living a healthy lifestyle, it really shocked me to be told I had cancer. Fortunately  the operation I had two weeks postpartum was successful and my daughter is cancer free. It is another reason why I put so much energy into providing organic and natural skincare, because I do believe we are what we eat and put on our skin. 

I'm so happy Sara is well and is devoting her time to keeping safe products available for kids, babies and moms too.

Find out more about the least toxic nipple cream

First Line drying Day for Us

I thought it was so great to finally get the diapers on the line for a little natural sun bleaching action and then it rain. One of those spur of the moment 5 minute pours on an otherwise gorgeous sunny day here  in Victoria, BC. Another load to go up today and I'm hoping that once I hang the diapers the sun will get over here and do it's thing. 

Made in BC Organic and Natural Skin Care Now at Abby Sprouts!

Lalabee Bathworks is a Canadian company that manufactures organic skincare for Mommy and Baby. All products are made in Kelowna, BC from 100% certified organic and natural ingredients. They even source local ingredients when possible to lighten the foot print of transportation. 

I've already started using the baby butter on Abby this week. She has this rough, dry, red skin patches behind her knees and it's about half gone in the couple days I've been remembering to put it on! 

Another Fave is the Gentle Baby Wash! 

I almost didn't get this baby wash and the bubble bath because they were packaged in plastic. Now Sara has come out with a 500ml glass bottled refill for the baby wash so please buy the refill when you can to save on plastic!

 

Oh Yes, I said bubble bath, Organic Sweet Orange Bubble Bath!

 

Organic Cotton Sun Hats Made in Canada (No sweat Shops Here!)

So, the quick version of the story is my mom demanded Abby have a sun hat sooner than last week with all the gorgeous, warm, sunny weather we've been having. OK, I'll admit, she's super fare and really does need one sooner rather than later. Anyway, we both searched in Victoria and online for a simple organic cotton hat- nothing!

Alas the maker of our fabulous nursing pillows, slings, and other things says she'll make me some, exclusively! 

So long story short there is some gorgeous organic cotton lined hats coming to Abby Sprouts shortly. The inner lining is super soft organic cotton and the outer prints are conventional cotton. All made in Canada.

Available in size 0-6, 6-12 or 12-24 Months. 

Just $14.95

Happy Almost Earth Day

While we are about twenty minutes away from the beginning of Earth Day on the West coast and I see many fellow organic minded, eco-conscious stores offering "Earth Day Sales" high and low but I think the point is going to be missed if we turn Earth Day into the boxing day equivalent for eco-friendly stores and shops around.

Instead of a 40% off water bottle sale or bakers dozen special, let's reflect on simple changes we can make today and continue with throughout the year. 

I don't think it's any big secret that consumerism is not going to save the planet but here's my list of what changes you can make easily.

• Stop buying bottled water
• Find a fave beverage bottle and use it
• Cloth diaper your baby (at least some of the time!)
• Compost in your backyard OR
• We use community composting to pick ours up
• Reuse, Repurpose
• Eat Organic on Earth Day (or everyday)
• Recycle your coffee bags, Styrofoam etc
• Plant something (1 herb pot or a whole veggie garden)
• Stop buying new plastic
• Eat less meat
• Consider your carbon footprint
• Shop your local farmers market- the season is upon us!
• Talk to your kids about their planet and our effects
• Never forget our children inherit the world from us
• Read stories
• Make natural play dough (no toxic dyes or scents needed)
• Use vinegar, tea tree oil and baking soda to clean
• Enjoy the day
• Get a cloth diaper demo
• Talk to your friends/family about the environment

What are your thoughts about Earth Day and how are you spending your day? Is it educational, eventful, or just another day on the calendar?

Government St. Sunday Market in Victoria, BC *First One April 18*

We just found out last night we'll be participating the the Sunday Market from 11am to 4:30pm in downtown Victoria, BC on the 1600 block of Government St. between Pandora and Fisgard.

We're so excited! I had the pleasure of meeting a few of the other participants last night and I think it's going to be a fabulous mix of products and people.

Abby Sprouts will be there to give cloth diaper demos, sell everything that's in stock!, giving exclusive market sales and booking cloth diaper or Abby Sprouts Parties in Victoria or around Vancouver Island too.

Hint Hint: ALL Melissa and Doug Toys are going to be on sale!