Mothers Little Helper
Highlights:
Mother’s Little Helper – The book which was responsible for getting four brands of baby wipes recalled from supermarkets in New Zealand because they contained a banned substance.
This is a must-have book for new mums because it explains what chemicals, commonly used in baby products, to avoid, why and how.
It also gives 84 wonderful old-fashioned recipes for everything from making your own baby wipes to rice cereal and face lotion.
Studies have shown that some babies are born pre-polluted with more than 200 chemicals in their bodies, and in the US pediatricians are petitioning the government to ban some of the 80,000 chemicals in our environment that didn’t exist just 80 years ago.
This is a great gift for the baby shower and if you’re going to be a grandma, what better gift than sharing some old-fashioned, tried and trusted baby raising recipes?
“What a thoroughly useful, sensible and reassuring source of information for new mums …… I’m certainly going to make sure my daughter has a copy,” says Judy Bailey.
“Her honesty and humour is clearly heard in her words. I wish I had this book to read during my first pregnancy. What a wealth of vital information for all new mums,” says Lorraine Downes.
“This wonderful book is the perfect gift for new mums. Packed full of sensible advice and common sense, it’s like having a grandmother on hand at any hour of the day and night,” says Kerre Woodham.
Wendyl’s Baby Wipe Solution
Highlights:
‘- Each 500ml bottle contains nothing but water, preservative-free witchhazel and preservative-free rosewater.
– Witchhazel is antiseptic and soothing for inflamed skin, and we source a variety without added preservatives.
– Rosewater is a wonderful antiseptic and anti-bacterial and we source this from a New Zealand supplier who
adds no preservatives.
– This is wonderful as a refreshing face or hand cleanser as well.
Wendyl’s Baby Balm
Highlights:
When this product was launched there was great feedback from Mums saying it cleared up eczema type rashes and nappy rash in just two days, and from other women saying they now use it as a soothing face cream. Many new mums have said they get really confused when trying to work out what is best to put on their baby’s bottom between nappy changes because many of the creams available have parabens and other chemicals which can often aggravate the sensitive skin on a baby’s bottom.
So Wendyl's worked with Tricia Curtis who has been making balms for twenty years using plants grown on her farmlet in Puhoi or in native bush. A simple, time-honoured process of putting the healing essences of everyday plants cultivated in her garden or gathered from our regenerating native bush into a readily usable form.
The baby balm Tricia has made is a rich cream using the purest ingredients to soothe and protect your baby’s skin. But you can also use it as an amazing lip balm, and also as a deep moisturiser for your face. It’s ingredients are:
Olive oil – Rich in Vit A, Vit E anti-inflammatory and skin regenerative properties.
Beeswax – Anti-bacterial properties and contains Vit A; is skin regenerative.
Calendula – Fabulous healer, antibacterial, stimulates regrowth of damaged skin tissue therefore diminishing scar tissue formation.
Kawakawa – New Zealand’s own native plant is analgesic, soothing pain and stimulating skin healing.
Aloe Vera – Great for burns, protects and heals babies bottoms from the burns of acidic urine and diarrhoea so common during teething. Rehydrates skin, analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
Plantain – Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Helps maintain healthy environment on the skin.