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We have been using Le Baby hair for the last couple of weeks and have found that it does help with styling our little ones hair. The tube may be very small (only 2 oz.) but a little goes a l-o-n-g way. Only a drop is need. We found that out the hard way when we used too much it made the children’s hair greasy.

I noticed that when I styled our daughter’s hair by curling the ends under, Le Baby hair gel did a fair job of holding the style without using hair spray, which I liked since I don’t like having to use hair spray on the children.

As far as unruly after nap hair goes, it really does work at getting those knots and tangles out. Again, only a pea size amount will do the trick.

Another little tip is not to store the tube upright because when you go to open it the gel flows out fast and furiously wasting much! So it is best to store laying on its side, not top cover.

Le Baby hair gel is a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. Retail Cost: $9.95

The 411 On Le Baby Hair Gel:

Hypoallergenic No harsh chemicals

No parabens No sulfates

Not tested on animals Fragrance-free

Thickens baby-fine hair Tames frizzies & fly-aways

Moisturizes Softly holds curls

Keeps hairstyles in place Never leaves hair stiff or sticky

Resources:

www.LeBabyInc.com

Previous giveaway here on The Fashionable Bambino – http://www.thefashionablebambino.com/2010/02/01/le-baby-inc-hair-gel-for-babies-children-giveaway

I have been to alerted to a hair styling product just for babies, children and anyone with sensitive skin. Le Baby hair gel is hypoallergenic, contains no parabens, no harsh chemicals, no sulfates, and is not tested on animals. Le Baby, Inc. says their product tames the frizzies and the fly-aways, thickens baby-fine hair, moisturizes, and softly holds curls. This is the product to keep your child’s hairstyles in place and never leaves hair stiff or sticky. I hope to get my hands on some sooner or later, but if any of you try Le Baby hair gel before I get to, please drop us a line ok?

“Today’s fashionable parents think of their children as extensions of themselves,” says Tami Dimmerman, mother of two and creator of Le Baby Inc., a hypoallergenic hair gel designed especially for babies, kids and anyone with sensitive skin. “Today’s modern kids need to look just as fashionable and stylish as their cool moms and dads. Hairstyles have become a way of self-expression for kids and remind others that they have their own personalities.”

Meet the Creator – Tami Dimmerman

Tami searched for a product that would tame and style her daughter Chloe’s fly-away hair without aggravating her eczema or irritating her sensitive skin. She hoped to find a safe, gentle and effective gel without harsh chemicals or potentially harmful ingredients. Unwilling to settle for what was in the marketplace, Tami spent months experimenting with different all-natural formulas until, through animal-free testing, she found the perfect combination and solution.

Tami continues, “The children’s haircare market has become a big industry. Where once a baby care routine involved a simple bath and powdering, parents and caretakers are now looking for products that pamper babies both physically and mentally. I wanted to create a worry-free product that helped moms and dads create fun hairstyles; and keep their kids groomed while feeling good about it. ”

I think most children have fun taking a bath and relish feeling squeaky clean. What they probably even enjoy more is when we wrinkle our nose and sniff them saying, “Oh you smell so good!” and we give them a great big hug after they are out of the tub in fresh pajamas! Well, I just wanted to let you know about two amazing holiday bath sets being offered from Cozy’s Cuts for Kids and the So Cozy brand of hair products for kids. Rachel Weissman and Alex Toys have joined together to create two adorable and affordable bath time sets just in time for this Christmas season.

Alex Toys for So Cozy Creative & Clean Bath Set ($32): Don’t let your little one rub-a-dub in the tub without this perfect combination of bathing essentials and bath-friendly toys. Each set contains an assortment of So Cozy and Alex Toys treats that let your little ones unleash their creative sides in the bath.

This includes: So Cozy 8oz Shampoo, So Cozy 8oz Conditioner, Detangling Comb with Hook Handle, Three Rub-A-Dub Draw in the Tub Crayons, Two Bath Paints, Color Your Tub Bath Fizzies (one set contains 50 tablets) Mesh Toy Bag.

The second kit is the Rachel Weissman Holiday Hair Kit ($28): Give this stylish set to the glamorous little girl in your life. The ultimate chic set for any budding fashionista, the kit includes So Cozy Styling Cream and two Rachel Weissman hair clips designed exclusively for SoCozy.

For more information visit www.SoCozy.com

I don’t know if you’ve heard yet, but Disney has a new movie coming out called The Princess and the Frog. It is Disney’s first new princess in ten years and she will be the first ever African American princess! How timely is that considering we have the first African American family in the White House? You’ve gotta admit that Disney is taking full advantage of this opportunity!

Most of the following information was provided in a press release sent to us by Tractenberg & Co. Thanks Caren!

The Princess and the Frog is a musical animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. A modern twist on a classic tale, the film features a girl named Tiana who dreams of owning her own restaurant, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

Their new film, featuring the voice talent of Anika Noni Rose, Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Keith David, Jim Cummings, Jenifer Lewis and Oprah Winfrey, film opens November 25, 2009, in Los Angeles and New York and hits theaters nationwide on December 11, 2009.

In addition to their new film, Disney in conjunction with Carol’s Daughter is launching a four-piece hair and body line celebrating Princess Tiana’s hard work, determination, natural beauty, and universal appeal. This collection is the authentic hair, fragrance and body care line inspired by nature to meet the needs of every princess-in-training around the world. The Magical Beauty Collection by Carol’s Daughter, inspired by Disney’s upcoming holiday film The Princess and the Frog.

“Disney is proud to collaborate with Carol’s Daughter to bring this wonderful line to life,” said Mary Beech, vice president and general manager, film franchise, Disney Consumer Products. “Princess Tiana gives women and girls a new role model, who exemplifies all of the qualities of a true princess, and the Magical Beauty Collection captures the essence of Tiana’s story of inner beauty and believing in your dreams.”

The Magical Beauty Collectionn by Carol’s Daughter includes:

Shampoo (“The Beauty Within”): Designed with a child’s delicate hair in mind, this cleanser gently removes dirt and residue without stripping hair of natural oils. The formula leaves hair silky smooth and soft to the touch. Renowned for its soothing, nourishing and calming properties, aloe leaf juice helps condition dry scalp and hair. SRP, $10.00

Conditioner (“Inner Shine”): This moisturizing conditioner provides long-lasting softness and shine, leaving hair more manageable for easy combing and styling. Sunflower seed oil cleanses as olive fruit oil and aloe leaf juice condition and hydrate. Protein-rich sweet almond promotes hair growth and adds luster while silk amino acids detangle for improved control and manageability. SRP, $10.00

Hair Detangler (“Dream Big”): This ‘wonder-product’ spray releases tangles while protecting hair against breakage, soothing tender scalps as it conditions. Aloe leaf juice nourishes and calms as cranberry fruit extract helps maintain a healthy, itch-free scalp. Lemon peel extract acts as a natural antiseptic, treating hair concerns while nourishing the scalp and adding shine. SRP, $10.00

Bubble Bath (“Sharing Means Caring”): This moisturizing bubble bath provides long-lasting bubbles that make bath time fun without irritation or drying delicate skin. The ultra rich formula cleanses and moisturizes skin with natural ingredients like aloe leaf juice. SRP, $8.00

Magical Beauty Collection Gift Set: Housed in a reusable tote, it includes shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath and a rose-shaped loofah sponge. SRP, $24.00

The Magical Beauty Collection by Carol’s Daughter is available at Carol’s Daughter Stores, select Disney Stores, Macy’s, Dillard’s, carolsdaughter.com and DisneyStore.com. Customers may also contact Carol’s Daughter at (877) 540-2101.

These new products would make great Christmas gifts for all those special little girls in your life!

You may also learn more about the movie here.

Each year in the U.S., nearly 13,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer–which sadly is the leading cause of death for children ages one year through adolescence. Today about 75% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors (up from >10% in the early 1950s), largely due to advances made by pediatric cancer research, which has led to essential treatment strategies such as multi-agent chemotherapy and combined modality therapy.

Research can and is making a difference, and philosophy invites you to join the fight against this deadly disease by supporting pediatric cancer research. From now through October 15, 2009, philosophy will be donating 100% of the net proceeds of their oatmeal raisin high foaming shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer–an organization created to raise awareness of and funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer through the concept of hosting local bake sales.

If you are interested in learning more about pediatric cancer research or in contributing to this vitally important cause, we invite you to visit the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer website and learn how to throw a bake sale of your own in four easy steps (planning, details, bake, sell). Or, support the cause–and give yourself a no-calorie treat–by purchasing your own bottle of Oatmeal Raisin bath gel from philosophy!

We’re giving away the full line of Kiss My Face Kid’s Collection products to 1 lucky winner!

The Kiss My Face Kid’s Collection is free of artificial colors, fragrances and SLS. They are full of natural and beneficial ingredients. The brightly packaged and kid-friendly graphics are sure to be a big hit with the little ones. The price range is $5.95 – $9.95 and are found in stores such as Target and Whole Foods.

1 lucky winner will receive:

• Self Foaming Shampoo & Body Wash
• Toothpaste without Fluoride
• Toothpaste with Fluoride
• 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
• Self Foaming Hand Wash
• Bubble Wash
• Detangler Creme
• Lip Balm Duo Pack, Orange & Grape
• A Whale of a Soap

I picked this awesome collection to giveaway because I personally love and use these products in my own home. Kiss My Face makes excellent products that are all natural and yet totally affordable. These are products you can feel good about giving to your kids. Instead of wondering what’s in the ingredient list, you can enjoy knowing that your little ones are getting the very best.

My daughter is almost 2 so she doesn’t use the Kiss My Face Kids Toothpaste yet, but she really enjoys washing her hands with the Self Foaming Hand Wash. The pump bottle is really easy for her little hands to operate and this makes getting clean a lot more fun!

Wanna Win?

All you have to do is enter your name and valid email address in the contest box below for a chance to win!

Details

Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail on or before May 16th. Contest open to residents of the USA and Canada! Must be 18 or older to enter.

It seems that the more sophisticated our body products become, the closer we must look at what is actually in them. We have gone from the days of plain old lye soap to products of every type catering to every group, young and old alike. The most concerning groups of body products are those targeted at babies and children. At a time when young bodies are growing and developing, our children are being exposed to countless chemicals – the result of which is still totally unclear. What is clear is that babies may be exposed to several products at bath time, several times a week, in addition to other chemical exposures in the home and environment. Those small exposures add up and may contribute to later-life disease.

The March 2009 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report, “No More Toxic Tub”, has just been released and the findings are disturbing. Not only are known cancer-causing chemicals such as formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane being found in products advertised as “safe and gentle”, but these chemicals are not disclosed on product labels because they’re contaminants, not ingredients, and therefore (unlike other countries) are exempt from labeling laws in the U.S. Manufacturers can easily remove the toxic byproduct, but are not required by law to do so.

Since we can not count on our systems to ensure ingredient safety, we must fend for ourselves. The mission of Ulew Natural Products is to find and offer safe cosmetics. Our products are the cleanest around. Good, food-grade, quality natural ingredients – including and especially our baby products. Help your children get a good healthy start in life!

Check out Ulew’s full line of baby products.

Read the full article, see the safety guide to children’s personal care products and find out what you can do here.

Rinse and Run Technology Keeps Dangerous Carcinogens Found in Children’s Shampoos Away from Face.

According to recent reports released by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, many children’s bath products contain chemicals that may cause cancer and skin allergies. Twenty-three of 28 products tested contained formaldehyde, the report says. Formaldehyde — considered a probable carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency, — is released as preservatives break down over time in a container.

For parents concerned about the potential risk, a product on the market, Lil Rinser, which utilizes “Rinse and Run Technology” to keep soap, shampoo and water out of children’s eyes, ears and mouths during bathing, can help further prevent exposure to toxins in shampoos. Lil Rinser was developed and patented by two fathers concerned about the risk of carcinogens in children’s shampoos and searching for a solution to their children’s bath-time fears.

“When we created Lil Rinser, we were addressing two real needs for our children with the same solution – by keeping keep soap, shampoo and water out of their eyes, ears and mouths when shampooing they were less traumatized by the process and they had less exposure to harmful chemicals,” said Marty Ciesinski, one of the creators and owners of Lil Rinser.

Typically, small children get extremely upset in the tub or shower when shampoo, suds and water get into their eyes, ears and even into their mouth. Thus, it is no surprise that children fear hair washing and parents are less than thrilled at the chore. Lil Rinser creates a watertight seal, whose soft rim contours gently to fit a child’s head. Adults merely need to press it gently against the child’s forehead and above the ears to create the water tight seal and then pour an unlimited amount of water onto the child’s head while holding the Lil Rinser gently against the child’s forehead. The soft rim channels the water away from the face and over the head and hair. A convenient and comfortable soft grip handle allows parents to hold the Lil Rinser in place.

Made of firm, yet flexible plastic, Lil Rinser is one size fits all, so parents can purchase just one for the household. It is offered in four fun color combinations – yellow with blue, turquoise with purple, green with orange and purple with dark purple — so kids can choose their favorite colors.

You can get the Lil Rinser Splashguard on Amazon.com and on www.lilrinser.com. It will also soon be available at Target.

For more information about the product or to purchase, visit www.lilrinser.com.

drugstore.com has unveiled a brand-new fashionable collaboration with in demand designer Jenni Kayne. Get the Jenni Kayne designer bag FREE filled with samples of products for baby & mom when you spend $75 at drugstore.com. While supplies last.

Beauty.com has garnered quite a following for its fabulous collaborations with top fashion designers, and now for the first time, sister site drugstore.com is partnering with fashion designer and new mom, Jenni Kayne, who designed a chic, portable bag filled with eco-friendly products for mom and baby. The stylish Mommy Bag, available for a limited time exclusively at drugstore.com with a purchase of $75 or more, is a roomy canvas pouch that Jenni created as a compact yet practical alternative to a more traditional diaper bag.

Kayne, who welcomed her first child Tanner late last year, wanted to create something large enough to store products for a quick outing and small enough to stash tidily into a stroller or slouchy handbag. The washable, durable bag has elasticized pockets for bottles and snacks and offers a reliable way to keep baby travel basics separate and accessible. “When I was pregnant I was looking at diaper bags and thought there should be more options for busy new moms,” says Kayne. “Diaper bags can be so cumbersome and sometimes when you’re going out for a walk or need to run a quick errand with a baby, a giant bag doesn’t make anything easier.”

This functional, fashionable design by Jenni Kayne is one of many unique incentives for customers to save time and money by shopping on drugstore.com for their health, beauty and household products. Moms will receive the stylish Mommy Bag while taking advantage of the convenient bonus features on drugstore.com including automatic shipping and 5% back, helping them in managing a busy schedule and more time to enjoy with their children.

The Jenni Kayne Mommy Bag is valued at over $50 and comes filled with full and deluxe-sized samples for Mom and Baby, many from the drugstore.com Green and Natural store:

Philips Avent Silicone Orthodontic Pacifiers, 0-3 months

Philips Avent 4oz/125ml Bottle BPA-Free, 0-3 months

Burt’s Bees® Baby Bee® Buttermilk Lotion

Belly-bar™ Vanilla Dreams Milkshake

Belly-bar™ Baby Needs Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Toffee Crisp

Seventh Generation™ Diaper

California Baby® Calendula Cream

California Baby® Super Sensitive™ Shampoo & Bodywash

Earth’s Best TenderCare® Chlorine-Free Diapers & Wipes

Earth’s Best TenderCare® Chlorine-Free Baby Wipes Resealable Travel Pack

Susan Brown’s Baby™ Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer

The option for the bag pops up at checkout when you reach the required minimum of $75.

Get a free Jenni Kayne designer bag filled with samples of products for baby & mom when you spend $75 at drugstore.com. While supplies last. SHOP NOW!

What: Kuster Bath Toy Store in Cream and Mint

We have the Cream and Mint one and everyone in the house loves it. My daughter empties it into the bathtub when it’s filling up with bubbles and when she’s all done with her bath, she lets us know by throwing her toy over the side of the tub, into the Kuster Bath Toy Store bucket.

I love it because it houses all her bath toys in one safe place and lets them drain easily without a mess. It’s just the perfect bath time accessory and everyone should have one! At only $25, it makes a perfect Christmas present!

Price: $25

Where: amazon.com and kuster-usa.com