Gone are the days of worrying about having the latest 'it' bag on your arm, for Mums, it is what's inside your handbag or babybag that really counts. This philosophy extends to the home as well. Whether it's a morning bath, an afternoon stroll or a bed time wash. Aside from makeup and mobile phones, with the children in tow Mums are expected to have the Mary Poppins-like ability to store everything in preparation for any eventuality with little ones, and maybe have a few treats for themselves too. Take a look at our top five recommendations for what mums should be carrying in their bags and keeping using in the house for their little ones and for themselves too.
1) Nelsons Tea Tree Cream
Nelsons Tea tree cream is a natural first aid antiseptic prepared using the purest Tea Tree oil from Australia. Carrying a compact tube of Nelsons in your bag will benefit clumsy mums, DIY dads and playful childen. Accidents happen and, with Nelson, which we found is great for minor mishaps such as acuts, scrapes and grazes and also good for treating sunburn and eczema. Nelsons Tea Tree Ceam is essential for every first aid kit but a real life-saver when you're out and baout with the children or when you're on a family holiday. We recommend this to all Parents for its effective all-rounder and natural qualities. It smells lovely too!
Available at Boots (click here) - £6.99 50g
2) Cussons Mum & Me Skip a Wash Dry Shampoo
This is one for mums. The Cussons Mum & Me range is an effective variety of products designed to help with the amazing realities of becoming a mum. The range addresses three key needs of mum and baby – sleep, skin and hair and has been designed to help with every stage of the journey – from bump, to new mum, to baby. This particular product is one for new mums who may find it difficult to find some ‘me’ time. Skip a Wash Dry Shampoo contains Rice Starch and Oat Kernel that quickly absorbs grease, leaving your hair looking refreshed and revived in-between washes. Other great products from the New Mum range include a clinically proven Stretch Mark Fader with an innovative roller ball applicator and Calm & Soothe Arnica Bath soak for the sensitive time after childbirth.
Availabel at Boots (click here) - £3.19 150ml
3) Earth Friendly Baby Chamomile Bubble Bath
Earth Friendly Baby’s rich bubble bath is made from an organic blend of botanicals for your baby’s sensitive skin. With organic chamomile extract to soothe and give a refreshing scent, the foam conditions your baby's skin to leave it soft and supple ready for mum to massage, dress and start a new day or to put baby to bed. Earth Friendly Baby is not only great for your baby, but its use of organic and no-nasty ingredients makes it perfect for Mums who suffer from sensitive skin. It leaves dry and tight skin feeling smooth and supple. Its watery consistency is a reminder that the product does not contain any of the additives used in regular bubble baths to make them thick. Perfect for your baby, but if you, too, love a bath with lots of bubbles and want to feel relaxed before bed then Earth Friendly Baby’s bubble bath is a good and long-lasting product to invest in.
Available at Boots (click here) - £3.33 (was £4.99) 370ml
4) Trilogy Helping Hand Wash
Helping Hand Wash combines the natural antibacterial properties of Elderberry and Burdock with natural vegetable oils to create a luxurious lightly foaming cream soap that is perfect for daily use. This is a limited edition must-have product from Trilogy to celebrate the company’s 10 years and has been produced in support of Child’s i Foundation (CiF) to help make a real difference to the lives of abandoned babies and vulnerable mothers in Uganda. The hand wash is delicately scented with Trilogy’s signature floral fragrance of frankincense, rose geranium and lavender, leaving your skin feeling soft, clean and silky smooth. Any mums or children suffering from skin problems such as eczema or dermatitis needn’t worry because the hand wash does not irritate but soothes your hands. It smells lovely and 100 per cent of the profits from your purchase will go to Child’s i Foundation – great reasons to buy!
Available at Boots (click here) - £13.50 300ml
5) Miamoo Baba Oil
Miamoo baba oil is a super moisturising baby oil that's completely free from parabens, petrochemicals, SLS, synthetic colours or fragrance. Specially created for everyday use, baba oil is also great for mummies-to-be to help prevent stretch marks. The oil is super moisturising and infused with lavender and sweet almond to soothe and protect your baby’s skin. It contains contains the natural active ingredients of sesame seed oil and Vitamin E which helps the oil sink into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. And, it's super versatile too, use it on its own, pour it in the bath or even add a few drops to the other miamoo products for deeper moisturisation and extra soothing effects.
Available at Boots (click here) - £4 125ml
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