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

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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