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This gentle guide starts with planning your pregnancy and then takes you on a week-by-week journey through a holistic and healthy pregnancy, an active birth and the precious early months of being a parent. With chapters dedicated to caring for a newborn and looking after yourself both before and after birth, it offers personal insight, instruction and advice from Holly and Samantha who specialize in pregnancy yoga, massage and active birth. The Natural Baby covers all you need to know before, during and after your pregnancy: *how to prepare for pregnancy *a week-by-week description of your baby’s growth *exercise and complementary therapies *natural remedies *how to have an amazing birth experience *tips on breastfeeding *naturally nutritious weaning *home-made organic beauty preparations for the mother *delicious and healthy recipes for before, during, and after pregnancy
What the critics say about ‘The Natural Baby’: “Samantha and Holly empower parents with the information & wisdom to help them make the best choices for their families... They have the perfect set of complementary skills and knowledge to write about natural parenting...Here is a book that will act like a best friend.” - Melissa Corkhill The Green Parent magazine “Absolutely brilliant! I wish I’d had it when I got pregnant.” - Katie Hill My Green Pod Magazine “With practical, helpful advice on every aspect of life as a new mum” - Naomi McElroy The Irish Daily Star “The only baby book you’ll ever need” - Sparkles & Stretchmarks
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hose of you who are familiar with my book ‘The Natural Baby’ will know of my feelings of the importance of limiting your exposure to chemicals in pregnancy and when your baby is tiny. We have curated this collection
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of products to help you find chemical free, ethical and eco products to see you through your first few years as a new parent. We have selected
wonderful natural beauty products that are not only completely safe to use throughout pregnancy but are also highly effective. We sought out maternitywear that is as chic as it is comfortable and fabulous organic baby clothes to keep your little one healthy. We found the most gentle and soothing natural products to use on your new baby’s delicate skin. By making these choices you are giving your baby the best possible chance in life. We know that you will love the products within these pages as much as we do. NMM Pregnancy & Newborn Essentials 2018
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Beauty Ermana
Ermana Natural Skincare offers a range of gift sets presented in a beautiful botanical box. Their Soothe Mama gift set containing a Soothe Mama Oil and Balm is perfect for expectant mums. Available online at John Lewis ermana.co.uk
Beeutiful Frankincense Body Butter. 100 per cent natural, handmade using local beeswax Beeutiful Frankincense Body Butter has a rich firm consistency that locks in moisture whilst providing much needed hydration to stretched pregnancy skin. Expectant mums have been singing the praises of this body butter that soothes, hydrates & alleviates the itch of a stretched tummy. www.beeutiful.co.uk
Green People As your body changes during pregnancy so can your skin care needs. You may experience sensitivities, dry skin, even acne. Green People’s organic skin care is naturally balanced, gentle on sensitive skin and perfect for use during pregnancy. Choose from skinbrightening exfoliators, nutrient-rich moisturisers and pampering facial oils and discover the ultimate pregnancy glow. www.greenpeople.co.uk
Fitzjohn Skin Care
Hand and Nail Cream. A silky, non-sticky Hand and Nail Cream that helps replenish and protect every new parent’s hands from frequent hand washing. Your hands will feel soothed and comforted with the nourishing cocoa butter, protective organic olive oil, healing vitamin E and essential oils. Get 20 per cent off with code MUMMA20. https://fitzjohnskincare.com/
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Jersey Honey Naturals Range
For mums who want to limit their exposure to toxins during pregnancy. Crafted from nature’s finest ingredients, Jersey Honey Naturals range is a fabulous way to protect and restore your hair and skin, while avoiding the sorts of ingredients that can cause damage. At the core of their products is pure Jersey honey, their ‘super ingredient’. Why do they call it super? Because independent research shows that Jersey Honey has a significantly higher percentage of antimicrobial properties compared to five leading brands. So why is this important for you and your baby? Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap and other personal care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and environmental allergies, according to new research. Jersey Honey understands these risks and so they remove all harmful ingredients. No DEA, parabens or palm oil and they are SLS free. They do all the research so you can relax and enjoy this special time. Holly Daffurn Editor-in-chief, Natural Mumma Magazine said “I’m still using your shampoo and conditioner since the product review and I absolutely love them. Beautiful products that are gentle enough to use every day and leave my hair soft and shiny.” https://jersey-honey.com NMM October 2017
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Beauty MIA Cosmetics With a pure dedication to making innovatively-formulated beauty products healthier, MIA Cosmetics Paris will always offer you products with the latest fashion colour trends, respecting the environment and animal life. All of their products are formulated under the principle of eliminating the most toxic and harmful ingredients regularly found in beauty cosmetics, instead they have added a combination of natural ingredients that provide great health benefits and pose no danger to the environment. In other words, they are all about avoiding harmful chemical, pollutants and animal cruelty. Their mission is to promote wellbeing, offering high quality beauty products at
affordable prices, for those who desire a healthy body and happy mind. Their vision is to be pioneers and develop new lines of beauty cosmetics and personal care products, based on technological advances that allow us to benefit from botanical extracts and vitamins, with fashion colour trends in mind they continue to expand their product range to meet their customer’s needs. MIA’s values - Passion Responsibility Honesty Respect https://www.mia-laurens.com/uk/
Willow
Sorbet Glow. The new natural age preventative skincare with Gatuline Expression® proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. Certified organic, no microbeads, not tested on animals, sustainably sourced, and made in the UK. This range allows women to feel skin confident at any stage of their lives. www.willowbeautyproducts.co.uk
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Pure Lakes
Skin can change during pregnancy and because Pure Lakes skincare is natural it works well on even the most sensitive skin. “All of our products are safe to use during pregnancy and made using gentle, plant based ingredients, and, having used Pure Lakes products throughout my own very recent pregnancy, I speak from personal experience!” Claire McKeever, Director of Pure Lakes. https://www.purelakes.co.uk/
Silvan
Made with 100 per cent natural ingredients, award winning Mama’s Balm is rich in organic shea butter, plant oils and calendula. With ultra nourishing papaya and mandarin to heal and protect, its multitasking properties soothe stretch marks, dry patches, nipples and babies bottoms. Registered with the Vegan Society and certified cruelty free with Leaping Bunny. www.silvanskincare.com
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Relax and indulge with Nourish London’s luxurious vegan and organic special duo for Natural Mumma. Containing Nourish London’s Relax Hydrating Serum (30ml) and Probiotic Multi-Mineral Repair Mask (30ml), it delivers minerals essential for skin repair to pamper you to perfection. Save £10 when you buy the two with code MUMMA https://nourishskinrange.com
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Baby Beeutiful
Baby and Botty Balm. Handmade Beeutiful baby products are formulated specifically for baby’s delicate skin. Perfect on dry patches, sore spots and even cradle cap Baby Balm hydrates and protects baby’s sensitive skin. Multi award winning Botty Balm contains geranium and roman chamomile to soothe the nappy area whilst pure beeswax and cocoa butter provide a protective barrier to lock in moisture. www.beeutiful.co.uk
Green People
Organic Babies Newborn Collection. The early introduction of harsh toiletries onto babies’ delicate skin may be a factor in the UK’s rising rates of childhood eczema. Babies have thinner and more absorbent skin than adults, which means they have a less effective barrier against the chemical toxins which can be found in many products marketed for babies. With this in mind, Green People introduces the Organic Babies Newborn Collection, containing all the essential skin care that new parents need. It features award-winning natural and certified organic products that gently care for delicate young skin with pure plant botanicals and no skin irritants or chemical toxins. www.greenpeople.co.uk
Sophie La Girafe
Two essential Sophie La Girafe Cosmetics products packed in a luxurious Gift Set. This Sophie La Girafe Baby Gift Set contains two Ecocert - certified natural products – a nourishing Body Lotion and a nurturing Hair &Body Wash. The products include high quality gentle ingredients, which make the products suitable for the most sensitive skin. A very practical gift for your loved ones – two best selling items in a lovely packaging. http://sophielagirafecosmetics.com
Ezape Naturals
This Chamomile balm is handmade and contains 100 per cent natural and 55 per cent organic ingredients. It is also rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients, helping soothe dry and sensitive skin. This versatile balm can be used all over the body but is particularly great for use on hands, feet and protecting babies’ delicate nappy area. www.ezapenaturals.co.uk
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Fifi & Friends
Fifi & Friends
100 per cent Organic Cotton Cleansing Wipes. This moisturising baby wipe freshens baby’s skin. Made with 100 per cent biodegradable organic cotton, it gently cleanses and is suitable for sensitive skin to keep them giggling. Single use on skin. 100 per cent Biodegradable. 100 per cent Organic Cotton. www.fifiandfriends.co.uk
Super Soft Baby Wash. This soft and mild body wash delicately cleanses even the most sensitive skin, ensuring soft and happy skin. Apply on damp skin with hands or soft cloth. Their collection is hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, and free from parabens, sulphates, silicones and wheat. The range includes organic aloe vera, organic coconut oil, avocado oil and sweet almond oil. www.fifiandfriends.co.uk
Cowshed
Your new baby has just arrived, they deserve to be pampered as well. Baby Cow Organics are designed to pamper, protect and soothe your baby’s delicate skin. Gift set featuring full size versions of the bestselling Baby Cow Organics products. Range contains meadowfoam oil to moisturise. Free from parabens and sulphates and suitable for vegetarians. Set contains: Baby Cow Milky Body Lotion (200ml), Baby Cow Frothy Hair & Body Wash (200ml) and Baby Cow Rich Massage Oil (100ml) www.cowshed.com
Cowshed
The meadowfoam oil in this gentle Baby Cow Organics Milky Body Lotion is known to be one of the most stable vegetable oils, making it safe and long-lasting - perfect for your baby’s delicate skin. Also contains organic virgin coconut oil and organic cocoa butter to keep baby’s skin soft and smooth. www.cowshed.com
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Babiroo
Organic baby essentials. For years parents have been increasingly concerned that their children may be vulnerable to numerous illnesses and allergies caused by chemicals and additives, and there is growing concern over children’s clothing. Babiroo is a brand that supports the global trend for all things green and ethical. Babies have immune systems that are not fully developed, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses. Babiroo use 100 per cent Egyptian cotton to ensure that your child’s health is not compromised. Only clothing brands which are GOTS certified - like Babiroo - can guarantee to be free from harmful chemicals. At Babiroo, they source their cotton from organisations which look after their labourers and manufacturers. Many cotton pickers from developing countries suffer from illnesses directly related to the chemicals they are exposed to. Health conditions such as respiratory issues, skin irritations and eye infections are very common. Babiroo believe in making a positive difference and giving something back. The ethos of the business is from the soil to the cloth. They also work with charities who feed a hungry child with every purchase from Babiroo. Their efforts have been recognised by The Venus Business wards for Devon & Cornwall as we made the finals for Green Business 2018. www.babiroo.co.uk
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Tommy & Lottie
Tommy & Lottie is an award winning, British, ethical and sustainable baby clothing brand. The clothing is made from excellent quality, chemical free, soft cottons. Well made clothing designed to last that is suitable for a girl or boy, easily handed down to another baby after use, helping to reduce textile waste and impact on the environment. www.tommyandlottie.com
Little Green Radicals When you buy a Little Green Radicals piece you will always be buying an organic product where no harmful chemicals such as chlorine bleach, formaldehyde or dangerous dyes are used. This means that their clothes are softer and better for babies particularly those with allergies or eczema. Because their cotton has not been broken down with chemicals, their clothing will last much longer and always washes incredibly well. https://littlegreenradicals.co.uk
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Maternity Mini & Me
Maternity wear doesn’t have to be shapeless and dull. Mini and Me offer modern, comfortable and chic clothing solutions for mums-to-be. From pregnancy to parenthood this versatile collection will work effortlessly with your nonmaternity wardrobe, giving you easy style solutions. They offer a capsule maternity collection that will take you from no bump to nine months and see you through the tricky transition period once the baby arrives with confidence. Pregnancy isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t know what to wear. By investing in these timeless wardrobe staples you can enjoy comfort as well as premium pregnancy style. The Mini and Me collection is designed with you and your changing pregnant body in mind. Wearing clothes that fit you perfectly, truly makes a difference to how you look and feel, especially as your baby grows. Whether you’re looking for maternity tops, dresses or trousers, their collection of pregnancy clothing is suited for every occasion. They carefully select the finest fabrics to create each piece - ensuring that their clothes are effortless and easy-towear. Each collection is designed and manufactured in the UK. www.miniandmematernity.com
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XO Three XOthree are revolutionising the maternity wear industry with their stylish activewear. Created by mums, for mums, XOthree is made of the highest luxurious quality and is fast becoming a cult favourite for breastfeeding celebs. With sizes from XS to XL and a variety of designs there is an XOthree for every mumma. https://www.xothree.com
Thought
At Thought, they thoughtfully design women’s organic clothing that fits perfectly and feels great. Discover their contemporary collection of organic clothing from sustainable and eco-friendly sources, including bamboo, hemp, organic cotton and lots more. Bamboo is the ideal fabric to see you through your pregnancy, it learns quick, cooling you down or warming you up. It’s silky soft to touch. And it’s just as gentle on the environment too; growing fast and using minimal resources. www.wearethought.com
Elvis & Kresse Since 2005 Elvis & Kresse have been rescuing raw materials, transforming them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donating 50 per cent of profits back to charities. The Elvis & Kresse Messenger Bag is made from genuine decommissioned fire-hose and a has a reclaimed militarygrade parachute silk lining. Previously deployed in active duty for up to 30 years, fighting fires around the UK, the hose is perfectly robust and makes the ideal chic changing bag. www.elvisandkresse.com
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Nursery Kaufmann Mercantile Hanno The Gorilla Hanno and Hanno Jr are brave, strong and curious. Their powerful hardwood frames and elastic-band muscles can hold many poses, and their durable wood limbs make them almost impervious to breakage. The Hanno Family is named after a Greek voyager who is credited with discovering gorillas in the 6th century BC. Designed by David Weeks. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com
Hattie The Elephant The Areaware Hattie the Elephant’s powerful hardwood frame can hold many poses, and her elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make her almost impervious to breakage. An enduring classic that will withstand generations of play. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com
Ursa Minor Bear
Ursa Minor is a powerful hardwood bear whose frame can hold many poses. Its elastic-band muscles and durable wooden limbs make it almost impervious to breakage. An enduring classic that will withstand generations of play. Designed by David Weeks. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com
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Areaware Blockitecture City Building Blocks “Garden City� Build the world you want to see with Blockitecture, a set of architectural building blocks by designer James Paulius. Cantilever and nest twenty hexagonal blocks to create towers, cities and dwellings. Blockitecture Garden City, the deluxe set, adds pavillions and garden terraces to original Blockitecture forms. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com
Floating Fish Mobile A school of floating modernist fish informs this ultracool mobile. Handcrafted in Denmark, this wooden fixture adds chic style to the nursery, playroom or any room in need of a little design-minded fun. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com
Charcoal, White & Mink Check Mohair This Charcoal Windowpane throws consists of charcoal, white and mink checks and is made from the most spectacular mohair/wool blend. Created using exceptional quality mohair and wool, these throws make the perfect Irish gift. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com
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