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Butterbean Sunscreen is BACK & better than ever! May 10 2015
Butterbean is my favorite natural sun block to use for our family.I never have had to worry about harmful ingredients and have been able to rest at ease knowing that not only the owner of Butterbean, but also that the EWG (Environmental Working Group) have researched and tested the sunscreen!
And this year's batch has some awesome improvements:
Here is a direct link to the EWG Skin Deep Database where you can see all of their published findings about a wide selection of skin care and specifically sun protection products.
Why I chose Butterbean Sunscreen:
1. "0" rating on the Environmental Working Group
When it comes to EWG ratings, 0 is a good as it gets! I am a minimalist kind of gal anyway and need not fret over ingredients I cant pronounce. Give me sun protection with no chemicals. Butterbean delivers!
Mineral sunscreens like Butterbean sit on top of the skin to block & scatter UV rays where chemical sunscreens absorb into the skin and there in lies my beef with readily available sunscreens on the market.
excerpt from Butterbean's website:
Chemical sunscreens absorb into the skin to impart protection. This is the reason that chemical sunscreens must be soaked in for 15 minutes before swimming. There are often multiple chemicals included in order to provide a full spectrum protection. One active ingredient in many chemical sunscreens is oxybenzone. The US Center for Disease Control found that 97% of Americans have this chemical in their blood. This ingredient has been proven to disrupt normal hormone functions and should not be used on babies or children as it may disrupt their developing systems. Additional chemicals in sunscreens break down into free radicals or carcinogens.
2. Ingredients I Can Identify
Simplicity can go along way and when it comes to ingredients I love that I can not only pronounce but identify the ingredients in the product I want to use. I find this true for myself but even more so for my children.
Butterbean's active barrier is zinc oxide which is a physical barrier that is "photo stable" (not wearing off an hour after application in light/sun)
Butterbean Sunscreen Original Ingredient Listing:
Active Sunscreen Ingredient:
Non-nano Uncoated Zinc Oxide 22%
Inactive Ingredients:
* Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil , *Butyrospermum Parkii (Fair Trade Shea) Butter, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), *Olea europaea (Olive Fruit) Oil, * Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)*Certified Organic Ingredients
3. Common Sense Advice
Butterbean being an all natural sunscreen also states to use common sense in combination with their product, for example: When out during mid-day use other methods of sun protection in conjunction with Butterbean or any other mineral based sunscreen. Smart and Simple. No claims that they can't stand behind. Quality ingredients and a quality product that I can stand behind!
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I also like that Butterbean is local (to me) and that I how I got to know the brand so well. Now I love sharing the love of Butterbean far and wide!
Butterbean also has an entire line of products including a more spreadable sunscreen called Simple, Good Sun: An SPF Sport Stick, SPF Lip Balm, and Natural Bug Repellant!
Check them out and let us know if you have used Butterbean products what you think!
Meet Patch! Newest Limited Edition Print from Cotton Babies! May 07 2015
Meet Patch!
Take Flight with Patch : The latest release from Cotton Babies!
Just like a butterfly, the newest Genius Series print, Patch, is intricate and ethereal. With a monochromatic color scheme, filled with different shades of Dazzle, Patch resembles a monarch's wings through a kaleidoscopic design. Influenced by the work of American Entomologist, Edith Patch, this graceful, captivating motif will take your little one to new heights.
When she was a child, Edith Patch won a contest for an essay on monarch butterflies. Passionate about bugs and ecology, Patch tried to get a job in entomology, but was repeatedly rejected because she was a woman. Through persistence and dedication, she was later hired by Charles Woods of the University of Maine, where she earned her master's degree, later completing her Ph.D. at Cornell University. In 1930, Patch was elected the first woman president of the Entomological Society of America, a time when few women were in the field. Throughout her long, devoted career, she never lost focus of her love for science and the natural world, which now lands her a spot in our Hall of Genius.
Smart Bottoms Now Available at The Natural Baby & Giveaway! April 30 2015 37 Comments
Smart Bottoms are flying off the shelves everywhere! We love getting all the latest from our new favorite brand! They have an amazing lineup of cloth diapers and ingenious accessories to compliment your natural parenting lifestyle. Smart, Adorable, Functional!Introducing Smart Bottoms at The Natural Baby! March 23 2015
A dear friend and customer of The Natural Baby had suggested I check into Smart Bottoms as her love for the brand has continued to grow as she got into a groove of which diapers she truly enjoyed for her littles!
So I am excited to announce that beginning Saturday March 28th, at MommyCon Atlanta, The Natural Baby will begin carrying Smart Bottoms!
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MommyCon Atlanta: Getting Ready! March 13 2015
So the time has come... MommyCon, the natural parenting convention dedicated to bringing modern parents together to discuss, connect and build community, is coming to Atlanta this year!Naturally, on March 28th The Natural Baby will be showcasing at the Holiday Inn Perimeter and will be loading up all that we can fit! We also will be having a nice show special if there is anything you would like to...
Coming Soon to The Natural Baby! December 15 2014
As we approach the end of another great year I felt it important to let all of our followers know what has been going on and what is on the horizon for The Natural Baby coming for 2015 and beyond!
First, let me start by thanking all of those families who have welcomed us and helped us grow, especially in the past 2.5 years. We are beyond thankful to call you our dear friends and are always happy to...
Cloth Diaper Deals for Black Friday through Cyber Monday 2014 November 28 2014
So the time has come! Let us all give thanks for these modern cloth diapers that we are about to receive and all the diaper changes & precious babies that will come with them. ;)Here is the lineup for our 2014 After Thanksgiving BLOWOUT Salefor Black Friday, Small Business Saturday through Cyber Monday! We are so excited and hope everyone will find something that suits their needs for this holiday...
New Product Releases: Thirsties, bumGenius, GroVia, ErgoBaby & More! November 05 2014
It's the most wonderful time of the year... No. It's not your favorite holiday yet, it is post-ABCkids Expo. The time of the year when all of your favorite cloth diaper and baby brands debut their latest designs and product releases! (it might just make your head spin!)Here is our TOP 10 LIST of products we CANNOT WAIT to stock our shelves with for our eager families! :)
1. Planet Wise New Prints:
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Welcome to our New Platform! September 14 2014
We are so excited to launch our new website and blogging platform!
There are many new and exciting things always in the works at The Natural Baby but be sure to interact with our posts so that we know you saw it!
Thanks for staying tuned!
Cloth Diapering with Multiples September 07 2014
MEET KIM & HOW SHE GOT STARTED WITH CLOTH DIAPERS
With a two year old boy showing no signs of interest in the potty and two babies on the way, I was determined to figure out this cloth diaper thing. I went to the one shop in Louisville (at the time) that sold cloth diapers, bought a few, and tried them on the no-where-near-potty-trained 35 pound, 26 month old. Problem was, he was already too big...
Spence and Marie Limited Edition Prints from Cotton Babies! August 21 2014
Say ahoy to Spence!
Meet Kim: Cloth Diapering with Multiples! August 08 2014
Meet Kim! Consultant for The Natural Baby located in the Louisville, Kentucky Metro Area who is mom to three!Get to know Kim and her journey to cloth diapers in her 2 part introduction!
MEET KIM! AN INTRODUCTION
Hello cyber world! My name is Kim. I'm a mid-thirties mama of 3 little ones. I'm a music teacher and business owner in the real world and a wanna-be hippie/green mom at home.I grew up in a...
The Bedtime Ritual July 21 2014
It is now, as I sit at my laptop at 11:08pm that I find myself with a laptop in one hand and a wired toddler, awake in the other: playing a game and totally fighting sleep.I wonder if the urge to fight sleep and going to bed stems across all children, especially during those spurts of growth and activity where their tiny brains cant fight with that little bit of sleepy dopamine trying to help them...
Limited Edition Prints from GroVia! June 27 2014
We at The Natural Baby have fine tuned our senses and are ready to pounce for these adorable patterns from GroVia Cloth Diapers!
Meet Wild Animals and Up & Away which are only here for a limited time! Catch them while you can at The Natural Baby.
Update on Baby-Led Weaning @ 21 months June 01 2014
I am so happy to say, we finally have a good eater on our hands! She is much happier now that she is finally totally independent in her eating! HOORAY!
Her most shining moment happened just this week. One morning, 21 month old Carolina woke
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Leading by Example: 5 Lessons in Parenting by Example May 02 2014
I find myself a normal, everyday woman and mother, trying to make do. But what does mean it to be a woman these days, anyway?
I try to juggle life as it comes, try to make plans, and try to make the best life possible for our family and for my children, our future. I have studied and seen first hand how early childhood is so critical in a child's development into a positive brimming,...
The Anatomy and Breakdown of the Pocket Diaper April 29 2014
An Overview of Pocket Diapers
Pocket Diapers are a great addition to any cloth diapering routine and they definitely have features that make them a definite win for growing babies and ever changing families! (pun intended!)
One-Size Pockets have made a HUGE impact in the cloth diapering community for their flexibility from young to old and day to night.
While some often are perplexed by the...
Call Me Mommy : A Lesson in Self-Doubt March 19 2014
Whenever I feel down or inadequate about being a capable mother, I always remember some helpful comedic relief from my childhood.
In the Disney Movie "Rocketman", a space vehicle becomes trapped on Commander Gordon during a storm on a mission to Mars. The main character and comedian, Fred Randall tells Commander Gordon that a mother's instinct and strength is amplified when someone calls you mommy....
Audrey is Here! Limited Edition Print & Giveaway! March 18 2014
Audrey Hepburn is coming to cloth diapers! Check out the latest Limited Edition print to debut from Cotton Babies!
The Natural Baby will be fully stocked for this ICON of cloth diapers to arrive and just in time for spring! Get your sunglasses ready!
bumGenius and Flip Diapers are going back in time to the classic, trendsetter and her timeless, signature shades!
Meet Mariette and Her Decision to Cloth Diaper March 16 2014
Mariette's Decision to Cloth Diaper
The Gift of Breastfeeding After Childbirth March 14 2014
In this series I hope to discuss all things "after-birth" including menstrual cycles, fertility, breastfeeding as well as product reviews and giveaways! What topics would you like to see discussed?
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Meet The Natural Baby: Part 2 : Meet The Intern! March 11 2014
Hello! My name is Khira and I am currently the intern at the Natural...
Do You Baby-Led Wean? : Part 1 : Baby Steps with Solid Foods March 11 2014
Maybe you've heard the latest new trend in feeding your baby and possibly you haven't yet. I'll save most of the details into the origins of Baby Led Weaning for later.I want to first share my experiences with feeding our two children as they have grown. For reference, they are now 3 1/2 and 18 months.
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Meet The Natural Baby : Part 1 : Meet The Owner! March 08 2014
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My name is Allison and I have a confession. I'm cheap! :)
I suppose its a great way to explain how I came to initially latch on to the concepts of breastfeeding, babywearing, and most importantly, cloth diapering, and why I am the Owner of The Natural Baby today!
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