New Bath Toys by Boon

Scrubble

Have you seen Boon's new bath products? The scrub set is my favorite. It makes me think of sea anemones and coral, but in a not-painful way.

Splat & Waterbugs

These just look like fun, plus they are BpA, Phthalate, and PVC-free.

Oopsy Daisy Beautiful Baby

My daughter has no hair. Ok, I'm exaggerating, but really, she is almost three and she still has less hair than her older brother. It really doesn't bother me (it is low-maintenance!), but last night she cut a few chunks out of the top of what she did have. Considering how slow the hair growth has been, my husband and I found ourselves joking that she set herself back 2 0r 3 years.

Anyway... Even though she is lacking long luscious locks, she still gets food and all sorts of sticky things in her hair and needs to be cleaned up, even if it isn't bath time. Oopsy Daisy Beautiful Baby is an all natural hair care line and their Rinse Free Baby Shampoo has me intrigued. Just apply and lather up like regular shampoo, then towel dry and your child is once again clean and presentable. This could be a lifesaver when out for dinner with a messy eater.

Aaaah Toilet Paper Foam

I wish I could say that potty training was one of the easiest things I've ever done. The initial training part wasn't that bad - it is the occasional issue that comes up 2 years after we said goodbye to diapers that is doing me in. One frustration is wiping and making sure my little guy gets himself completely cleaned.

Dry toilet paper isn't always effective. We've tried keeping flushable wet wipes around, but wipes are for "babies" so they never get used. I was recently told about Aaah Toilet Paper Foam, a foaming cleanser that lightly moistens toilet paper, and I think we might have found a solution to our problem! One little squirt and things get clean. Sure, it is a bit unconventional, but if it helps us through the rough spots (I'm not quite sure if I want to acknowledge a pun and whether or not is intended!) I am happy to keep it around.

Try a travel size for just the cost of shipping and handling here.

The Bug Pod

Ladybugs seem to be my mind today, and the timing couldn't be better because Boon has a new bath time Bug Pod, available this month. Its predecessor, The Frog Pod, is so great for keeping the tub organized, and the ladybug is just as cute and helpful.

Dwell Studio

There is SO much eye candy over at Dwell Studio...

like this diaper tote...

and these bib and burp sets...



and I especially love these very practical hooded towels {that come in a ton of great patterns}.

babyGap Home.

New arrivals include strollers, books, bath products and toys - Check it out!

{I'm digging their bedding!}

Shampoo Rinse Cup

I would totally use this shampoo rinse cup when I bathe my daugther. Even though the shampoo doesn't burn her eyes, she definitely does not like having water splashed in her eyes. I can't blame her... neither do I.


via The Little Window Shoppe

Mermaid Towel

What is it about fun towels that makes them so irresistible?

My pirate-loving son would never leave the pool or put his pajamas on after his bath if he got a hold of this towel!

Gwgihw - Cheeky Cherub Balm

Gwhihw {pronounced "goody-hoo"}, Cheeky Cherub Balm is all natural - containing aloe vera, calendula petals, comfrey leaf and lavender oil. These herbs work together to help alleviate chafed and irritated skin, work wonders on diaper rash and help with cradle cap as well as dry skin patches. It is the perfect multi purpose balm to throw in your diaper bag.

* Sweet Ruby Giveaway*

Let's face it, every mom has spent countless minutes looking for our child's binky or favorite toy. That doesn't have be the case any more! Sweet Ruby has darling binky clips and matching blankets that are sure to save us busy moms some time.

Sweet Ruby's security blankets have a ribbon snap on them so you can attach a small toy, binky, or attach the blanket to a carseat, stroller, or cart so it is always within reach. They also have unique hooded towels and alphabet onsies.

In celebration of Mother's Day, Sweet Ruby wants us to have more "ME" time and is offering ONE busy reader a Binky Clip, Hooded Towel and a Matching Blanket of their choice!

Thank you Sweet Ruby!

To enter, leave us a comment telling us your favorite Sweet Ruby binky clip style or favorite Sweet Ruby item.

*Please leave your name with the comment, we will get contact information after you win.

*Duplicate comments or comments without a name will be ignored.
*One entry per person, please.

*Giveaway will be open for comments until Midnight PST on Mother's Day, Sunday May 11th.

*Winner will be picked at random and announced Monday Afternoon.

*Winner must contact us within one week of the giveaway closing or a new winner will be chosen.

*Aveeno Anti-Aging Set Giveaway*

I have always been a fan of Aveeno for my children and for my basic moisturizer. I recently discovered Aveeno's Anti-Aging line and it is fantastic! And let me be brutally honest for a moment: My children are causing me to age faster than I might like, so I am thrilled to know that I have some thing to help combat this problem.

Because we would like to help you out a bit too,

We have an Aveeno's Anti-Aging Moisturizing Set
($60 value) for one lucky Mother!

To enter, leave us a comment either telling us your favorite anti-aging tip or tell us just exactly why you feel you are aging quicker than you should (Leaving your kid's names would be completely understandable!)

*Please leave your name with the comment, we will get contact information after you win.
*Duplicate comments or comments without a name will be ignored.

*One entry per person, please.
*Giveaway will be open for comments until Midnight PST on Mother's Day, Sunday May 11th.

*Winner will be picked at random and announced Monday Afternoon.
*Winner must contact us within one week of the giveaway closing or a new winner will be chosen.

New method line for babies and kids

I am a big method fan and love using their eco-friendly household products, conveniently available online or at your local Target.  Now method is coming out with personal care lines for babies and kids, available next week, and I am so ready for them! 

If you just can't wait to try the new line out, check out mod mom's fabulous method giveaway!

California Baby

It is kind of crazy to keep hearing about all the things that are being found in baby products and in the babies themselves. I've started reading the labels on non-food items and am excited to try California Baby Products, which are Phthalate-free and free of many other things I don't want on my or my kid's skin.

Buy California Baby here, or in a local Target or Whole Foods/Wild Oats.

Bath Time Toys...

Bath time is a much anticipated time in our home. My daughter loves the bath so much! She usually spends around 45 minutes just playing and splashing around. Therefore i am constantly looking for new bath toys to add to my collection {so she won't get bored of the same ole thing}. But there is ONE thing that she NEVER gets bored of... Munchkins Disco TUB LIGHTS! She can't get enough of them! These sea-shaped lights glow and blink as they float in the water…or use the suction cups to stick them on the tub wall.

{They come in packs of two at your local baby superstore or on amazon.com. [$6.99]}

Easy Wash...

Sick of telling your kids to wash their hands or fighting them to do it for them? Then Aquatopia's Easy Wash Dispenser is a MUST HAVE! It sits on a counter, sink, on the bathtub, on a dresser or a nightstand. Kids think it's magic and it gets the job done! No mess, no arguments, just as simple as a hand wave, the perfect amount drops into your hand! It's the perfect solution! Go get your very own at babiesrus.com {$19.99}.

COTTON MONKEY COUPON...

THE WONDERFUL COTTON MONKEY IS GIVING TUTUS & TURTLES READERS 20% OF WITH COUPON CODE "TUTUS" -- THANK YOU TO MICHELLE AND THE WHOLE COTTON MONKEY STAFF!

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE 100% ORGANIC BEDDING!

Cotton Monkey

I have home videos, of me as a child, running around after bath time with just a hooded towel... now, as a mother, after bath time with a 6 month old, i wrap a hooded towel around my darling and take her to the mirror. She sees herself and laughs and laughs as i pull the hood over her eyes to play peek-a-boo. I love hooded towels, especially when they are modern AND organic! So when i came across Cotton Monkeys child loving and earth friendly products, i could not pass it up! And since i have a girl, pink automatically stands out to me...

Cotton Monkeys Sweet Jane Hooded Towel {$56.00}
is a favorite of mine...

AVEENO Baby Set Winner

The winner of the AVEENO baby set is . . .

Vinnie (The Fellers)!

Email us at tutusandturtles{at}gmail{dot}com with your contact information (Aveeno giveaway winner in the subject line) and we'll forward it along!


Thanks to everyone who entered! For those that mentioned super dry skin or eczema, AVEENO does have a new eczema line, meant for children and adults, that should be very helpful! You can buy AVEENO at most large stores, but check this list if you want to find a retailer near you.

***AVEENO Baby Products Giveaway***

Winter weather can be so harsh on your and your children's skin, but fortunately we have great moisturizing products like AVEENO to keep our skin soft and under control. Their oatmeal-enriched formulas work fantastically, and when it comes to my children's sensitive skin, I swear by their bath wash and lotion. In fact, after discovering how well AVEENO worked for my first child, their lotion is the only hand and body moisturizer I buy for myself.

One lucky tutus & turtles reader can set aside dry skin worries for the rest of the winter, because ***we are giving away a full set of AVEENO baby products *** courtesy of AVEENO!

This set includes:

*Baby Wash and Shampoo *Calming Comfort Bath wash *Soothing Relief creamy wash *Soothing Bath Treatment *Calming Comfort Lotion *Soothing Relief Moisture Cream *Diaper Rash Cream

To enter this giveaway, leave us a comment with your name beneath this post. Good luck!





*Please leave your name with the comment, we will get contact information after you win.
*Entries without a name will be removed.
*Giveaway will be open for comments until Midnight PST on Thursday, January 10th.
*One entry per person, please.
*Winner will be picked at random and announced Friday morning.

Arbonne: NutriMinC RE9

We've highlighted Arbonne's Baby Essentials before, but this one's for all you pregnant mommies out there. Here's something for you to try to soothe that stretched out, dry, itchy tummy. I am 8 months pregnant, and living in the dry Utah winter isn't helping my skin hydration much. So, I have been using Arbonne's NutriMinC RE9 REactivating Body Serum followed by the REactivating Hydrating Body Lotion every day, and my skin feels so much better. In fact, the hint of stretch marks that I thought were beginning to appear don't seem to be there anymore (though this could just be my reluctance to accept the fact that I'm getting them!) Either way, my tummy doesn't itch nearly as badly, and the skin really feels much firmer and healthier.

For all of you non-pregnant ladies out there, I'd recommend the NutriMinC line to you too--even though I'm using it primarily for tummy relief, it's part of Arbonne's anti-aging line and will help improve your skin's hydration and elasticity.

To order Arbonne products, or if you have any questions about Arbonne, email Sarah at sarah.arbonne{at}hotmail{dot}com.