DermaMed Natural Healing Cream

Guest blog post by Lindsey Bost, mother of three.
I would like to review a product that made a WORLD of difference with our 3rd son. Its called DermaMed Natural Healing Cream for Infants & Children. Jacobi had an unknown allergy that caused his skin to peel off, crack and bleed and blister up. He would scratch his face so bad he would be bleeding all the time. We went to specialists, switched formulas, had steroid cream, we switched him to rice and almond milk...nothing helped. The one product that helped, and by helped I mean brought him serious relief, was this product. At 25.99 a jar, our son's skin improved miraculously. The problem did not go away until 6 months of age, but that cream got us there. I bought it at "Abundant Health" in Goderich. They carry a line of adult products as well. The jar is quite small but a little goes a long way. Anyhow, I just wanted to note this product as a miracle product for our family, and anyone with skin conditions.

Aleva Naturals 2 in 1 Hair and Body Wash

Deeeeeee-licious.

This self-foaming liquid smells like tea-tree oil, lavender, orange peel, and other yummy delights. It is both paraben- and pthalate-free (word on the street is that those are the Big Bad Ingredients, to be avoided at all costs). Before I found this product, I was using Burt's Bees body soap and (separate) shampoo bar; I liked them, but the bars were relatively messy and not great for travel. I love that this wash is in one bottle, and even though it was around $10, it has lasted really well (I think the self-foaming feature helps... I'm the kind of person who takes a ton of shampoo so that I get a good lather).

It is made in Canada and some of the ingredients are certified organic (but not all). Purchased, surprisingly enough, at my local Walmart. It was hidden on a high shelf above the Johnson & Johnson's empire. It also came with a little bonus tube of their Breathe Easy cream, which can be applied around the nose to help clear congestion in infants and children (I use it myself... love it). Company website here.

live clean Non-Petroleum Baby Jelly

I've been using Vaseline on my daughter's butt for 2 years.
...And? you ask.
WHY AM I PUTTING PETROLEUM ON THE MOST SENSITIVE AREA OF MY CHILD'S BODY??

The live clean products are plant-based and "natural" (whatever that means, but I'm hoping and guessing it's a better combo of ingredients). I haven't been using it that long yet, but what I can tell you is that it does exactly the same thing Vaseline does as far as lubricant/protective factors. The texture is a bit grainier, but there is absolutely no scent. Purchased from my local Zehrs grocery store.

Happy to have options. I'll be reviewing live clean's baby wash in the near future.