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Childs Farm is here! And we love it.

Childs Farm is available in South Africa and we are thrilled. Childs Farm is the UK’s number 1 rated sensitive toiletry brand for kids and now we know why …

Childs Farm is here! And we love it.

This award winning British brand uses naturally derived ingredients to produce mild skin and hair care products for babies and children.  These gorgeous products are scented with essential oils (which I am completely obsessed with at the moment) and they all smell amazing. And when I say that ‘we’ love the range, that is exactly what I mean… both Cara and I have been using the products.

This got me very excited:

Childs Farm products are made using 98% naturally derived ingredients.

There are already so many nasties in most products that we use today that it’s great to find a brand that aims to use only natural ingredients to manufacture their products. You can read more about the ingredients in your Childs Farm products HERE.

Cara and I have sensitive, eczema-prone skin. Cara suffers from food allergies that effect her skin. My eczema is mostly caused by stress and contact with allergens (which include my dogs, but for them I’ll suffer anytime).

Childs Farm says this:

We’re one of the very few baby and child ranges to undergo clinical safety tests and controlled user trials so all our products are dermatologist and paediatrician approved as suitable for sensitive skin and safe for people who may be prone to eczema. In other words, you can use them with absolute confidence whilst putting the fun back into bath time.

Cara ‘s eczema has on occasion flared up because of skin care products so I tend to stick with the products that I know won’t irritate her sensitive skin. I’m happy to report that the Childs Farm washes and bubble bath don’t affect her skin negatively at all. And my skin loves the washes too and they smell amazing. I also love the fact that many of the products are multi-taskers.

Childs Farm South Africa

We also got to try the Strawberry and Organic Mint Shampoo and it’s a winner. It smells fantastic and it’s not drying at all. Our curls are quite chuffed with this shampoo.

Childs Farm South Africa

I am more than a little obsessed with body lotions and creams. My skin is very dry and I have to lather from head to toe at least once a day. The Childs Farm Baby Moisturiser is absolutely lovely and Cara and I have enjoyed every single drop  – yup, it’s all gone.

Childs Farm South Africa

If you are looking for skin and hair care products for your little ones that are suitable for sensitive and eczema prone skin, Childs Farm could be the range for you. It also helps that the packaging is super adorable.

Childs Farm is available from Clicks and Takealot and they range from about R85 to R100. Not bad at all. You can also visit the Childs Farm South Africa Facebook page for more info.

You can learn more about this fabulous brand at www.childsfarm.com.

xoxo

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Dust mite allergy: How to allergy proof your bedroom

I am basically allergic to everything that can’t kill you… dust, feathers, grass, cats… you name it. My dust mite allergy was particularly bad when I was a child. My poor mom worked her butt off as she was constantly vacuuming, dusting and washing bedding.

How to allergy proof your bedroom

Do you wake up in the morning sneezing and wheezing? You might be suffering from a dust mite allergy.

Dust mite allergy: How to allergy proof your bedroom

Microscopic dust mites are the primary cause of night-time allergies and even asthma. These critters thrive in your bed and pillows, where they feast off your dead skin flakes and pet dander.

That thought alone is enough to give you sleepless nights. If your dust mite allergy is keeping you from a good night’s sleep, the following tips will help you create an allergen-free environment.

  1. Wash your bedding regularly
    Your bedding needs to be washed often and preferably on a hot cycle. Sufferers of serious dust mite allergies need to wash their pillows, duvets and blankets regularly as well.
  2. Vacuum frequently
    Rugs, carpets and mattresses need to be vacuumed often as they are breeding grounds for dust mites. My mom vacuumed my bedroom every single day. It was such a hassle for her (love you mom!), but it made such a difference to the severity of my allergy symptoms..
  3. Curtains are a no-no
    Heavy (especially dry-clean-only) curtains are a haven for dust mites. If you need curtains in your bedroom, opt for light weight curtains that can be washed regularly. Or better yet, blinds that can be wiped down.
  4. Declutter your bedroom
    It’s best to keep knick-knacks to a minimum as clutter only gathers dust.
  5. Make your bedroom a pet-free zone
    This is a tip that I personally don’t follow as our fur kids sleep in our room. If your allergies are very serious though, you may want to consider keeping your pets out of your bedroom. Dust mites feed off pet dander (gross I know!) and sharing your bed with your pet can significantly exacerbate symptoms.
  6. Protect your bed
    The best defence against dust mite colonies from building up in your bed, is using quality mattress and pillow protectors. Covering your mattress with a dust-mite-proof mattress protector and encasing all pillows with dust-mite-proof pillow protectors is the ideal way to keep your bed clean and allergies at bay. We’re currently using Protect-A-Bed  mattress and pillow protectors and we no longer wake up with stuffy noses every morning. 

I hope these tips (thanks Protect-A-Bed!) help you get a good night’s rest.

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