Good Clean Fun with Cussons Mum & Me Little Explorers

Cussons have recently launched a lovely range of kids' bath time products, Mum & Me Little Explorers, to make having a bath more fun. Freddy was sent some to try out.  He is currently a little bit in love with his bath time and loves experimenting with new products, so he was quite excited about being the chief tester of the Super Soft Squidgy Soap and the Bath Crackles.

Super Soft Squidgy Soap [£2.49 – 200ml]

"Let their creativity flow at bathtime and have fun with the Super Soft Squidgy Soap that can be shaped and moulded into anything their imagination wants. The gentle formulation is hypoallergenic, dermatologist approved and contains Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E, helping to leave their skin feeling soft and smooth."

The squidgy soap is a fun, mouldable soap which can be used to make fun shapes whilst you relax in the bath.  It is white and Freddy liked pretending he had snowballs which he threw around!  It resembles shaving foam, and has a mild, pleasant smell.  It did leave some scum around the top of the bath water so whip your little ones out when you pull the plug to avoid them dunking their freshly washed hair into the scummy dregs that accumulate in the bottom of the tub.  Yes - that's what Fred did!  Other than that, the product is a lot of fun and kids get clean as they play. Perfect!

Funky Fizz Bath Crackles [£1.00- 30g]

"Add some magic to bathtime with these exciting bath crackles that pop and bang as they hit the water, before changing the colour of the bathwater as they dissolve. Your kids will love them and so will you as they’re hypoallergenic and dermatologist approved."

This is like Space Dust for the tub!  The water fizzled and crackled around Freddy which made Freddy giggle.  The effect was quite shortlived but a lot of fun while it lasted, great to encourage reluctant bathers into the tub. They did have a bit of a chemical smell, but as they hypoallergenic and dermatologist approved I didn't worry. It's another fun addition to bathtimes which Freddy approved of!

Our verdict: Good clean fun and excellent stocking fillers!

Making Bath Time Fun!

Bath Time With Ben 10 and Nemo

H&A are leading specialists in the field of children's toiletries, producing fun products that are sensitive to children's delicate skin.  The products are hypo-allergenic, mild and suitable for ages 3 and up, but best of all are based on some of the best loved children's characters which will guarantee a fun bath time for little fans!

We were sent a selection of Ben 10 and Finding Nemo products for the kids to try out.

We loved the colourful eye-catching packaging on the Ben 10 products which promise to bring an exciting alien invasion to bath times!  The Ben 10 Super Charged Bath Bombs come in test-tube shaped containers making them look very intriguing!  They turn your bath tub into an alien laboratory for colourful experiments.  Each of the three varieties fizz up and turn the bath water a different shade.  Getting clean has never been such fan for Ben 10 fans!  The Orb Magic Facecloths come in Heatblast and Spidermonkey designs.  The soft, high quality flannels are packed into balls and magically expand after being soaked in the water.  The Bath and Shower Gel makes loads of bubbles and is gentle and moisturising.  It has a gentle fragrance and kids will love washing in the alien foam!

The design of the Finding Nemo products is simply lovely bringing an undersea adventure to bath time.  The cute characters are so appealing and the kids will have a whale of a time splashing in the tub.  The Squashy Bath Squirter Nemo is a big hit with Freddy!  Children can squirt water in the bath and on themselves, building water confidence and adding fun to bath time.  But grown-ups beware...you will get wet!  The Magic Facecloth comes in a Nemo or Squirt design and expand into a lovely soft cloth that encourages washing.  The Bath and Shower Gel lathers up a treat creating gentle, playful  bubbles to bathe in.  The bottle features a swimming Nemo effect which is really cute.  The kids loved it!

Having a gel that is suitable for both the bath and the shower is good for the older kids who have progressed to showering but still enjoy the fun of character merchandise.  Kizzy was pleased to take her own Nemo bottle into the shower with her and said she liked the smell and the fact that it was so bubbly on her skin.

The Finding Nemo Bath and Shower Gel is available in Morrisson's at £2.00 for 500ml; the Squirter is £4.00 at Tesco and the Facecloths are £2 from Morrison's and Tesco.

The Ben 10 Bath Bombs are £1.25 in Sainsbury's; the Orbs are £2.00 from Sainsbury's, Boots and Asda and the Bath gel is £2.00 from Sainsbury's and Asda.

These are lovely bath products that would make great stocking fillers at Christmas for boys and girls (for anyone planning ahead!!)

H & A have a whole host of toiletries featuring favourite characters.  Find out more at www.handa-uk.com

Oxo Tot For Bath Time

I have reviewed some of the amazing, innovative products from Oxo Tot previously.  Whether you are looking for products to make feeding your toddler easier or if you want some great snacking items  Oxo Tot have the solution.  So when I was offered some of the bathing range to test out I was looking forward to seeing how they would live up to my high expectations!

We were sent the Whale Pail and the Tub Kneeling Mat, both designed to make bath time easier for parents.

The Whale Pail makes cleaning up bath toys fun.  The unique whale shaped pail has a wide mouth perfect for scooping toys out of the bath water.  The soft non-slip handle means it won't slip out of wet hands and makes it easy for little ones to use too.  Scooped up toys can be rinsed with clean water.  Holes in the side of the pail allow water to drain out and aids ventilation to dry the toys.  The translucent front lets you view what toys are stored inside.

The Whale Pail can be stored on the wall using the holder which suctions onto the tiles.  Freddy thought the Whale Pail was a great toy in itself.  The holes make it great for pouring water through, causing much splishing, splashing and laughter.  

After the bath, Ian used the Whale Pail to scoop up the numerous toys that we usually have to chase around the tub to fish out.  

He then rinsed them easily under the tap and hung the pail on the holder to drain and dry.  It was simple and effective and provides a great storage facility for all the bath time odds and ends that Fred plays with.

The Tub Kneeling Mat is constructed of three layers of thick foam that provides support for your knees at bath time.  Particularly valuable when you reach my age!!!  Made from durable, water resistant nylon it  is easy to clean.  Magnets keep it in the folded position for easy storage.  A convenient hanging loop makes it easy to hang behind the door or on a hook in the bathroom.

The mat is definitely comfy and supportive and infinitely preferable to kneeling on the cold, wet tiles or on a wad of damp towels whilst trying to bath your child.  I liked being able to hang it in the folded position on a hook where it dried nicely.  It definitely saved our knees and for that it gets a big thumbs up!

The Whale Pail is £20.43 RRP
The Kneeling Mat is £12.26
Available from Amazon.co.uk, John Lewis and Jojo Maman Bebe

Go Organic With Babe-Equip

Organic Toiletries for Babies and Toddlers

I am reviewing for the lovely online retailer Babe-Equip, the one stop shop for baby and toddler products.

Babe-Equip stocks a big range of products including a selection of Organic items, perfect for your little ones.  This includes the wonderful Organic Children and Organic Babies range of personal care products.

This range was developed by a mum determined to take steps to relieve her daughter's skin problems.  Filled with effective natural ingredients and no chemical nasties, the award winning range is ideal for your little ones!

I was sent a No Scent Body Wash and Shampoo (RRP £6.89), Sun Lotion (RRP £14.99) and Toothpaste (RRP £3.39) to try out with Freddy!

Wow Mum...it says it's Organic!!

Organic Body Wash and Shampoo

The Body Wash and Shampoo is lovely and mild and foams up well meaning a little goes a long way.  Chamomile and Aloe Vera makes it perfect for sensitive skin, or for children prone to eczema or psoriasis.   It is reassuring to use something so natural and pure on my baby's skin.  It protects against dryness and irritation and Freddy's skin felt lovely and smooth after washing.  Being a two in one product makes it very convenient at bath time.

Organic Toothpaste

The toothpaste comes in a Spearmint or a  Mandarin variety.  The fun flavours encourage children to brush their teeth, so whether your toddler is a fan of fruity or minty tastes there is one to suit.  The toothpaste is 100% safe and natural and free from SLS and fluoride.  It contains a protective anti-oxidants and removes plaque and helps reduce bacterial growth.  There is no danger of aluminium contamination from the tube.  There is no need to rinse so it makes teeth cleaning easy.  It really is the purest way to keep your little ones' teeth clean and healthy.

Daddy puts on the toothpaste.

Freddy likes the natural minty taste!

Organic Sun Lotion

The Sun Cream has an SPF of 25.  It has been voted as the best by Natural Health and Beauty Magazine!  It is so important to protect our children's skin from the harmful rays of the sun, and this product does so in the most natural way.  With 81.11% organic ingredients, it contains no Parabens, Lanolin, phthalates, artificial fragrances, petrochemicals or colourants.  It offers pure, non-greasy, water-resistant protection aginst UVA and UVB rays.  Rich anti-oxidants protect against cell damage and it is suitable for the most sensitive skin.  My 8 year old has eczema and so it is particularly suited for her skin.  It is recommended that you use a cupped palmful of the cream for coverage 30 minutes before exposure and re-apply every couple of hours.  It is suitable from birth.

The sun lotion goes on well and is quite thick.  You can see where you have applied it to ensure that you get good coverage.  We used it and it kept the children's skin perfectly protected...no burning or redness after being in the sun.  There was no reaction to using it, even on Kizzy's sensitive skin.   

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Flexibath for Summer

With Summer fast approaching *crosses fingers* many of us will be travelling with our babies, visiting friends, going to festivals or heading off to camping sites to enjoy a well earned break.  Flexibath, the ingenious foldaway baby bath, offers a solution to the problem of bathing your baby away from home.  The bath folds completely flat so it is easy to pop into the car.  Traditional baby baths are so cumbersome.  Danish company, a Real Cool World, took three years to design a smart, practical product which offered an alternative to parents.  Flexibath was born and is now sold globally.  It fits easily into the smallest space making it ideal when at home or away!

The 39 litre capacity is suitable for babies up to the age of 4.  Freddy is 2 and uses the big bath with his sister, but if I was away from home it'd definitely do the job.  The innovative folding mechanism is really effective and the bath doesn't feel at all flimsy.  It is available in a whole rainbow of colours including the new purple one.  The surface is non-slip making it extra safe.

Flexibath have just launched bath toys to accompany the bath, which come with an attachable little shelf.  The soft to touch cups, funnel and jugs are made in the same material as the bath which is free from PVC, phthalates, BPA and other potentially hazardous materials.  They are safe, easy to clean at 60 degrees and environmentally responsible.  Plus they are colourful and fun!!

One other way to use the Flexibath this summer is to use it outdoors.  I filled ours with water and threw in some toys and Freddy and Kizzy spent ages splashing around.  Kids love water play.  You could use it at home in the garden or wherever you are on holiday to add another dimension of fun to playtime!  Then when they have finished, drain out the water (I used it to water my plants) and fold away the Flexibath to stow away.

The Flexibath retails for £29.95 and the toys are £13.95 available online from Flexibath.


*I received a Flexibath to test out with my Tiny Testers*

Morrck Splasha

Morrck products are designed to minimise fuss so we can concentrate on the fun things!  As a mum to a playful toddler this is definitely a philosophy I agree with!

I was sent a Morrck Splasha in Blue Stripe to test out with Freddy.  It is a supersoft towelling hooded wrap, perfect for the beach, the pool or for bath time.

My first impression of the Splasha was how soft it was. It was very velvety to touch.  I loved the oversize treasure pocket on the front which would be perfect for beach combing or for carrying your favourite rubber duck!  The Splasha is shaped like a bathrobe with poppers on one shoulder and down the side to completely close it up.  It is a good size with a spacious hood.

Unfortunately I can't test it on the beach...but I was able to use it after Freddy's bath!

It slipped on easily with its oversized sleeves, and the side poppers did up quickly and easily.  It made a roomy, spacious robe that Freddy looked very comfortable wearing.  He was so snuggly in it.  The sleeves gave him freedom of movement and the generous size kept him covered up to below his knees.  You can see how chilled and relaxed he was post bath in this little video!

The Morcck Splasha retails at £19.99 in sizes XS (1-3), S (3-5) and M (5-7).  They are available in Blue Stripe or Pink Spot.  They are 90% cotton and 10% polyester.  The Splasha washes up well and dries quickly so it is a perfect suitcase essential for holidaying with a little one.

Check out the full range of products at morrck.co.uk.

Munchkin at Bath Time

Munchkin knows that it's the little things that often make the biggest difference, which is why they have designed a range of fabulous products to make life as a parent easier and more exciting!

I was excited to be sent some Munchkin goodies to try out with my Tiny Testers Inside the Wendy House.  We were given Munchkin Sea Squirt bath squirters, a Safety Bath Duck and a Snack Catcher to try out.

The Sea Squirt bath squirters are  collection of five adorable sea characters.  They are the perfect size and softness for small hands to hold and squeeze.  Suitable for toddlers 9 months and older, they are perfect for bathtime or water play.  They provide an ocean of fun for your little squirts!  Kizzy and Freddy played  with them in a tub of water in the garden and had a "whale" of a time!!

The Safety Duck is an unique product that incorporates playtime with safety!  The adorable traditional rubber duckie has a White Hot Safety Disc on the bottom which tells you if baby's bath water is too hot.  Forget all that elbow dipping!  This is a foolproof way of making sure that the water is the right temperature.  It can be used from birth as a safety aid and will become a favourite bath toy as your baby gets older.  It is watertight so it won't sink, squirt or mildew.

This is such a clever idea and so straightforward to use.  If it says HOT then it is too hot...you can't misinterpret that!  This is one less thing to worry about at bath time!

It is great to see products that make bath time a safer and more entertaining experience!

Snack Catcher review to follow shortly!

Johnson's Baby Soft Bath...Rediscover Baby Softness!

For over 70 years Johnson's has been an iconic brand in our homes.  We trust it for use with our precious babies, and now more and more of us are rediscovering the luxury of babysoftmess for ourselves!

Enriched with the pampering benefits of moisturising Baby Lotion, Johnson's Baby Soft Bath is mild and soap free, and creates a rich lather when swirled into running water . It leaves skin smelling babyfresh and feeling babysoft.  The iconic fragrance is predominantly rose and jasmine and it smells gorgeous.  It has the No More Tears stamp of approval, the guarantee of its mild and free formula.

How to Create the Perfect Soft Bath Experience

1. Make time for some Me-Time...even 10 minutes a day to wind down and digest the day's information can leave you with with a clear mind and a calm head.
2. Run your bath and add Johnson's Baby Soft Bath to create a rich, luxurious lather.  Sprinkle over rose petals if you are feeling decadent!
3. Sip a cup of camomile tea to relax the nerves and boost the immune system. (Failing that a glass of wine would do the trick!)
4. Light some rose scented candles to complement your bath perfectly.
5. Step into the bath and place pieces of cool cucumber over your eyes for 10 minutes to reduce puffiness.
6. Relax and surround yourself in the luxurious softness and indulge yourself.  Once you have found your peaceful state of mind, step up and wrap yourself in a warm fluffy towel.
7. Notice your soft silky skin and emerge ready to take on the world!

I was sent a 500ml of Johnson's Baby Soft Bath to try for myself.  I don't often indulge myself with baths, usually grabbing hurried showers when my toddler goes to sleep.  So I pencilled myself in for some pampering time with the help of my lovely husband!  He even ran my bath and popped my towel on the radiator!  I locked myself away and sank into a tub full of bubbles.  It was bliss!  What had I been missing out on!  I emerged feeling silky soft and smelling babyfresh....exactly as promised!

Johnson's Soft Bath is suitable for babies and for delicate skins....but it also wonderful for us mums!  Rediscover Baby Softness for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

So iconic I made it into Pop Art!!!

Priced at an economy busting £2.99 for 500ml, Johnson's is affordable luxury for the whole family!  

Bath Time Fun with Boots

Freddy absolutely hated bath time up until a few months ago.  They used to be a battle, but now they are a source of fun!  He splashes in the water, getting covered with the warm, bubbly water.  It is so important that the products we use are suitable for our little ones.  We've enjoyed trying out a lot of different bath products and tonight it was the turn of Boots Baby Sensitive Range.

Developed in consultation with a leading dermatologist, it is the mildest, gentlest product for baby's skin.  They leave skin feeling soft and smooth and stop irritation before bed time.  They are 100% colour free, fragrance free, hypo-allergenic and dermatologically tested.  They are mild enough to use from birth and are suitable for sensitive skin.

Boots sent us the Sensitive Moisturising Bath, priced at £1.99 for 400ml.  It provides gentle and caring cleaning.  When added to water it gave dense, small bubbles giving a creamy consistency to the bath.  It was fragrance free so left no perfume on Freddy's skin.  He splashed everywhere but didn't mind it going in his face and eyes.  His skin felt soft and he smelt fresh and clean.

Our daughter suffers from eczema and has flare-ups on her arms and legs.  She bathed in the Boots Sensitive Moisturising bath and it did not inflame her skin at all.  This is a real plus for us because she loves to relax in the tub, but it is difficult to find completely fragrance and colour free products that give bubbles but do not aggravate her.

Boots also sent us the Moisturising Baby Lotion and Baby Oil in this range.  They are perfect for moisturising baby's delicate skin.  Again these products are also good for Kizzy's sensitive skin.  And at £1.99 are a really cost effective option.  Also available is a Head to Toe Moisturising Wash and a Conditioning Shampoo. This is an excellent range at a really affordable price.  Worth checking out if you have an eczema sufferer in the family!

The Boots Fun Animal Sponge is a man made sponge that is specially made to be ultra soft.  We were sent a super cute blue elephant to try.  It has a really squidgy, soft texture and feels gentle as it glides across the skin.  It goes hard when dry, then softens up again in water.  At £2, it is a good cheaper alternative to natural sponge.

Boots also stock a fun range of Corine de Farme Disney Winnie the Pooh products that are ultra sensitive and created to be soft, soothing and safe from birth.  They leave skin soft and moisturised.   Each product has a cute picture of Winnie the Pooh with his Hundred Acre Wood pals on, which is sure to delight little ones!  Priced at £2.69 they are exclusive to Boots.


It's no surprise that Boots have been voted the UK's Top Family Brand, with their wide range of products to help parents at every step of their journey with their babies and children.  With a huge range of products especially for bath times, Boots make bathing baby safe and fun!  Check out the website for current special offers on toiletries.