Baby Jungle

And here it is – the last but most definitely not the least! In fact, I think this one must be my favorite.

1. I swore to myself that with the next baby my very first purchase will be the swaddling blanket just because it can literally do magic! Tila was crying a lot (and I mean A LOT!) for the first three month but one thing that helped her calm down was wrapping her up tight in a thin blanket. My favorite swaddling blankets are from La Langerie but you should also check out the ones from aden+anais and MoochicBABY

2. Do invest in a good changing bag mummy – don’t think about it, you’ll be dragging around that “baby” for about 2 years at least! I love the Il Tutto bags and Tribe

3. There are too many cute blankets to only go for one and you need more anyway. The one on the picture is from Warm Pixie (lambs wool) but you should also see the ones from Klippans Yllefabrik, Ferm Living, gorgeous cashmere and fine wool mix from Garbo&Friends and these darling bobble blankets from Rocket and Bear – what’s your favorite?

4. I fell in love with this bonnet the first time I found it on Etsy but why only have one when there are so many more just as cute like this one from Misha and Puff

5. The carrier should be used from about 4 months on but Ergobaby also makes special infant inserts with which you can carry your baby from the start. You can’t go wrong with Ergobaby it’s definitely one of the best on the market!

6. I think these Pacifier clips are just genius! Once your baby is done with it you can use it as a memento on your wrist – yes when you take down the clip it converts into a bracelet! From Fashion Loves People

7. I love having both the carrier and a wrap and I have my eyes set on these French ones called Je Porte Mon Bebe – their color combinations are crazy! And just look at the daddy on the photo – he looks darn good with that baby in a wrap! I want one! Wrap I mean!

8. Most parents use sheepskin since it makes a great soft and warm thing for lying your baby down on but I think these are even a better alternative! Organic Noonies are made from 100% organic materials and just as fuzzy and cozy as the sheepskin. And they look super cute! Ps. There are also the “non-organic” Noonies at a little more affordable prices

9. Finally, your baby will need some clothes probably. And if there are the perfect clothes for the first few months of your baby’s life it’s this tubic cotton bodysuit with snaps and sleep suits both from Petit Bateau. Undoubtedly two of the most practical and quality pieces on the market!

A special thanks again to the girls from Babyccino Kids and the Peggy from Paul & Paula for helping me with the list!
 

I have two swaddling blankets from La Langerie already and I absolutely love them. The perfect combination of dusty colors, simple but cute prints and super soft organic materials is something I can’t resist.

And recently I decided Tila also needs their bibs. She’s a big girl now and I think these look so much better on her than the usual ones she has had ever since she was a baby.

These are actually cotton cloths that can also be used as bibs when attaching two pacifier clips on. Besides the cute look I also love the fact how simple they are to change and wash plus this material seriously gets softer with every wash!

A set of 10 cloths and two clips costs €100 but you can also buy the cloths and pacifier clips separately.
 

I’ve mentioned The Wooden Horse Etsy boutique quite a while ago when I first spotted this gorgeous vintage inspired swing but their range has expanded quite much since then and you can only imagine how gorgeous all the other products are!

The swing is still my favorite but I also really love their whole baby range – the organic wooden rattles are just brilliant and absolutely beautiful. And how adorable is the laptop? Or the vehicles and the puzzles? And did you see their pushchairs? Oh the list just doesn’t stop… I want everything. For Tila of course. And my imaginary baby. I would only borrow a thing or two every once in a while.
 

Oh these kinds of things make me squeal on the inside – the last part is a lie according to my boyfriend. When we have another baby (nope, still nothing to announce yet!) I want these instead of so many baby clothes that I could easily have triplets and not worry about another piece for at least a year. And you don’t have to worry about getting me to many pairs! There’s never too many shoes in my world!

This is story is a little different than the others. Usually they start with a mommy or mommy and daddy team etc. but not this one. Janaina is one very talented individual that draws inspirations from Brazil where she was born. But her true love, the muse for all of her creations is her now 7-years old niece Chloe. Ever since she was born she felt the desire to teach her everything she knows and to create the most incredible handmade pieces for her and at the same time carry on some of the traditions in her family.

Today they are a team. While Chloe is sewing her own little bag at the same time on the other side of the worktable some of the most incredible things are coming to live under Janaina’s hands. And they help each other with tips on designs and colors. This must be one of the sweetest teams I’ve ever heard of.

Each piece is completely handcrafted in limited quantities and with the finest of materials. And if the most darling baby booties aren’t enough there’s also a whole range of unique alphabet stuffed animals and a few more baby accessories.

Olilo is based in the US but also offers international shipping which evolves somewhere between $35 and $40 (about €27 – €31) depending on your location
 

I’ve struggled to find the perfect face cream since ever! Not ever, just about 12 years though. My skin type is combination and also pretty sensitive. I often get red spots and my cheeks and nose are almost always dry and my forehead gets pretty oily especially in the mornings. Not any more though – thanks to my good friend Maja (pronounced Maya).

After I complained to her how I can’t and can’t find a good organic face cream that works for me she suggested I try Melvita, which is relatively new here in Slovenia. So I paid them a visit and left with about five different testers. I liked them all but one of them really stood out. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I woke up without a shiny forehead and a beautiful, nourished, silky soft and smooth and almost perfect skin after using their Extraordinary Day Cream. I have also tried the serum but the cream is much better, at least for me.

I rushed back the very next day and bought the whole 50ml bottle hoping it would do the same magic as the tester. And I can honestly say that after about a week my skin looks better than ever and my forehead has never been so clear – even in the morning! Plus it’s that time of the month when I should be dealing with brake outs but (hope I’m not jinxing it now) not even one darn zit! Ha!

So this was my ode to my dear face cream – yes, I’m that excited. Over a face cream. Sorry for that.

Another thing I noticed that works really well for my face is sea-salt solution. I ran out of cleansing water a few months ago and used the plain sea-salt solution. Have never gone back – works even better and is as natural as a “cleansing water” gets!

What about you – do you have some (preferably organic) products or secrets face (or other parts of body) rituals that you love and couldn’t leave without? I heard Green People have some great stuff. Anyone using their products? Please share, would love to know.

Ps. You can make your own sea salt solution right at home by boiling 500 ml water, adding 4.5g of sea salt and wait to cool. Voilá!
 

Did you know that aden + anais recently added a line of fitted cot sheets made of, yup – muslin? Even though it says it fits standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140 cm x 70 cm I had to try one out on our Leander Junior bed that is 150 cm long and guess what – it fits perfectly!

They already have them in most of their cutest prints and just like with muslin swaddles, they get softer with every single wash!

I hope we can expect something like this from the most darling La Langerie in the near future! Wouldn’t they look gorgeous?

A single sheet costs between €32 and €45 depending on material (classic, bamboo and organic) so not cheap at all but truly worth every single penny!
I bought mine from the Little Green Fairy (if you can’t find them on their site yet, just contact them) but you can also buy one from their site (EU and US).

Now we wait for bigger sizes…

Ps. for all you baby mommas, they also have chaning mat covers, did you know that?
 

Comfy cuts, coolest designs, easy-to-match colors and most important – organic materials! Or in one word: Gray Label (ok, maybe there’s two).
I absolutely love this new Dutch brand dedicated to boys and girls aged between 0 – 6 and their simple and timeless designs that can be dressed up or down. Lovely!

You can order directly from their own web boutique. Shipping costs €4,95 within Netherland and €12,95 for other EU countries.

I’ve been waiting to introduce you to this brand named after my favourite sweets (macaroons) Macarons for a really long time but didn’t want to tease you before collection is even available. Think luxurious and organic materials, fun but sweet designs, vibrant but soft colours…is that even possible? I guess so since they’ve succeeded to combine all that into one seriously gorgeous baby collection. Soon to be followed by one for older kid’s as well.

Their outdoor pieces are truly unique. They have developed a special fabric (IQ-fabric) which is boiled doubleface textile made of merino wool and organic cotton and allows clothes to protect from the wind while keeping the little ones warm even when temperatures drop below zero and at the same time to be breathable and hypoallergenic.

Prices can’t be really called modest but I do understand that part since the quality itself, materials and designs are truly one of a kind but what I would like to see change is their shipping charges – €19 across EU (and more for other countries) would definitely make me think twice
 

I’m a big, giant fan of baby swaddling. The first thing I’m buying when we decide on the número dos is a bunch of swaddling blankets. Swaddling is proven to be one of the best, most gentle and natural ways to comfort newborns. Even more than the pacifier itself – yes, that’s right.

Up till now I have been swearing on Aden + Anais swaddles only because I had a chance to try them out and couldn’t find any others worth comparing.

But now I have found this French brand La Langerie that designs a range of products dedicated to newborns so their aim is to provide only best quality and materials, meaning that fabrics used are made of organic fibres, colour prints and dyes don’t contain any heavy metals and cosmetic products are free of alcohol, parabens and silicone.

So, knowing all that and the fact that their swaddling blankets also measure 120x120cm persuaded me to try them out. I’m even thinking of getting one now for Tila since we’re still using them as summer blankets and on longer car trips.

Oh and I almost forgot the most important thing – they look adooorable! Love the muted tones and simple yet sufficient prints.

The rest of their collection consists of cosmetic products, cotton cloths and pacifier holders and if you combine the latter two you get one very cute bib! Love it.

You can shop directly from their own online boutique or over at KidsLove Design store
 

Ok Brits, Danes, Swedes, Germans, Austrians, and I don’t know who else but certainly not French, I am totally jealous of you for having H&M Home available in your country!
I am completely smitten by the Kids’ and Baby Room collections plus most of fabrics are supposedly organic! Like beddings, blankets and baby towels etc. And everything at even more affordable prices than expected!

I do pray it’s only a matter of time before it gets available here in France as well – please, please, please, oh pretty please with two cherries on the top!!! I have already chosen a bunch of things! And I’m not even going to look at the kitchen range…
 

I have been eyeing this fresh brand Indikidual for some time now, recently got to try it out through AlexandAlexa’s Be Our Buyer shopping event and all I can say is wow! I love the comfortable designs, the incredibly fun prints and my kind of fabrics – organic of course!
Their aim is to design comfy and practical range of clothes for children between 3 months to 7 years that allow layering, mixing and matching without sacrificing fashionable and expressive looks.
In children’s clothing market there’s a bit of a gap in unisex, comfy but fun clothing that kids can easily wear on the playground and look adorable while having fun but brands like Indikidual are definitely filling it nicely.

You can find your nearest of most favourite retailers here but I just noticed one of our favourite ones My Little Square got their first pieces for the upcoming season
 

Colourful, fun, organic and completely and utterly cute baby rattles and toys made of materials such as organic cotton blends and renewable bamboo fleece! Plus natural fillings which is something that’s very hard to find in soft toys these days, don’t you think? Don’t get the point of having a toy made of organic whatever when it’s stuffed with polyester or something of the sort! But ok, still better than nothing I guess.

But don’t worry – Ecoleeko toys are filled with natural Kapok Fibre (obtained from a fruit tree and feels a lot like cotton but much more fluffier) and even sewn with organic cotton thread!

Shipping to Europe costs about €6
 

Here it is – the giveaway! Short and sweet: remember the Green People’s toothpaste (which btw I LOVE so much I’m never ever changing)? Well, they’ve decided to donate a couple of products from their Organic and Scent Free Baby range. Don’t tell anyone but you don’t really need a baby in order to use the baby products – I totally use them too!

So the Baby Oil and Baby Wash&Shampoo it is and if you comment below to let us know you want it you automatically enter the contest. Now, if you share it via any kind of social media like Facebook and Twitter you get an extra point. And if you decide to start following the Green People you also get a big loud cheer and another point – but make sure to let me know about the last two, will you?

Like usually, I’ll give you a week – so until Monday, 2nd July.
And only opened to EU this time.

This contest is now closed! The winner is…drum roll please…Marianne K! Congratulations!
 

This toothpaste from Green People came in the mail for Tila about two weeks ago and we absolutely love it! She’s crazy about the sweet mandarin taste and I love the fact it’s completely natural and made of organic ingredients, without any kind of chemicals like fluoride, phthalates, sorbitol and other unknown nasties. There’s also no artificial sweeteners, colourants or other awful stuff that most of other baby and children’s toothpastes have.

So there’s no need to rinse either, as it’s completely safe to swallow! As a matter of fact the newest research show that it’s better not to rinse as this will only prolong the effect of the toothpaste.

Another thing I love is that the tube contains 50g of toothpaste and you truly only need to use a tiny bit as it foams and spreads perfectly! There’s also the Spearmint & Aloe Vera taste and both can be used with babies and children. Love! And I’m so getting one for me and the papa too!

You can get it from Green People for £3.50 (about €4) plus shipping to UK £3 or free if it’s your first order and £7 (€8.50) for the rest of the EU
 

Sometimes, when I have a spare moment or two (sooo sooo rarely but soooo soo darn appreciated) I like to snoop around Etsy. And this is exactly how I found this lovely boutique Little Korboose. Completely gender neutral (ok maybe moms with little boys will appreciate me a tiny bit this time), non-tacky and utterly and irresistibly cute! Plus clothes are made of organic cotton.

Shipping to EU goes from about €3.50 to €15.50, depending on the size of item