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Dolphin Organics Giveaway!
***GIVEAWAY OVER***
Last week I mentioned how much I love Dolphin Organics for cleaning and maintaining my very chubby baby. All natural ingredients, easy-to-read, no-nonsense labels and unscented for even the most delicate snowflake skin. Most of us have found out the hard way that even when a label says “natural” or “organic” it doesn’t mean that every ingredient is natural or organic. Dolphin Organics has nothing to hide, and nothing artificial. At all.
Dolphin Organics has been generous enough to offer a great giveaway to one of you lovely Baby’s First Year readers.
They’re not kidding when they say their label is easy to read. The whole bottle is practically designed around the ingredients.
How do you enter? Leave a comment below telling me what steps you take to keep chemicals off and away from your baby.
What’s included in the giveaway? (ARV $47.50)
1 full size bottle of shampoo and body wash
1 full size bottle of bubble bath
1 full size bottle of conditioner
1 full size bottle of lotion
all in an eco-friendly tote bag.
Giveaway open to US and Canada. Winner will be chosen at random from eligible comments on Wednesday, October 5th at midnight EST. Limit one comment per person.
Dolphin Organics can also be found on Facebook here and Twitter here. (A social media-savvy baby company? Yes, please.)
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78 Comments
Rachel commented on Sep 28 11 at 11:54 amI’m trying to be more aware of the ingredients in lotions/soaps/shampoos. I’m also trying to eat more organic/less processed food.
Emmy commented on Sep 28 11 at 11:56 amResearch, research, research and common sense.
buffyisadog commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:02 pmAfter doing lots of research, I choose products that contain safe and natural ingredients.
kara commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:05 pmI try to use organic cotton as often as possible.
Darlene Schubert commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:14 pmOne big way I have kept from having to lather my 4 children up with SPF or spraying them is by buying swimsuits/shirts with SPF already in them. What is great about that is there is also an indicator if it is too hot for them to be out in the sun. It takes the guess work out of the rays of the sun are at the highest levels.
When it comes to lotions, soaps ect. I look for organic products or products that are more wholesome.
Shannon commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:15 pmLabel reading as much as possible!
Kristy commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:24 pmWe switched to an environmentally safe laundry detergent that doesn’t have dyes or perfumes.
Jennifer commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:25 pmWe take our shoes off when we come in the house, wash our hands frequently, use homemade or natural cleaners, make our own organic baby food and research baby care products before purchasing.
Gretchen commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:33 pmI end up applying my organic / chemical free products on my girls, but my “stuff” is EXPENSIVE and it would be nice to have something that the girls can have for themselves and that I still feel good about them using.
Stephanie Potter commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:35 pmThe biggest thing we do is that we exclusively use cloth diapers!
Angela commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:39 pmWe learned to read and UNDERSTAND labels!
Leta commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:47 pmRead as much as possible and try to make the most well-informed choices I can.
Talia commented on Sep 28 11 at 12:59 pmCloth diapers, and when you read a label, if there’s anything you don’t understand, look it up from a RELIABLE source.
Jessica commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:09 pmRead, read, read. I can’t be to informed about ingredients that change all the time. Even when you think they are the same as the last bottle you purchased.
Erica Mueller commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:21 pmOh yay! I was just at Kroger looking for something gentler for Baby’s skin and the best I could find was J&J’s natural line. I don’t trust them. But, it’s what I bought cause it was the best they had…
Sary Stroll commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:21 pmCloth diapering, eating organically (whenever financially possible!) and reading labels!!
Brandy commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:23 pmMy husband and I have done our best to educate ourselves on how to read labels and understand what all the ingredients are. I also plan on making food for my little girl so that I will have control over what gets in to her little tummy!
Shawna commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:48 pmI keep my baby in a bubble! Just kidding . . . .kinda . . .
Courtney commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:54 pmMy little guy has super-sensitive skin, so this is something I worry about. We use all natural cleaners, detergents, body products. No dyes or perfumes. We cloth diaper. We don’t use wipes, just water on flannel cloths (too weird?). Made our own baby food up until he started eating regular food. Breastfed for 16 months. Feed him about 85% organic. We’re not perfect, but we try :-)
Robyn Smith commented on Sep 28 11 at 1:59 pmBuying organic foods, wash & lotions as much as possible!
Laura commented on Sep 28 11 at 2:04 pmWell I do a fee things but the most important changes are done one at the time. If i try to change all at once i get overwhelmed and it doesn’t work.
Rio commented on Sep 28 11 at 2:04 pmTo keep my baby away from chemicals we use cloth diapers, and give her as much organic food as we can. She is also still breastfed at 13 months old. Would love to win this!
robyn whysong commented on Sep 28 11 at 2:08 pmTO KEEP MY CHEMICALS OFF AND AWAY FROM MY CHILDREN I USE CHILDREN SAFE PRODUCTS AND I STILL STORE THEM IN THE HIGH CABINET IN MY BATHROOM..THE CABINET ALSO HAS A CHILD SAFETY LATCH ON IT SO THEY CANT GET IN IT EVEN IF THEY FIND A WAY UP TO THE CABINET.THEY CANT GET IN IT
Megan Templeman commented on Sep 28 11 at 2:39 pmThis is so hard but I am trying to be better. I bought only organic baby food with my first. This time I am more aware and am trying to be better on many other things.
Kristin commented on Sep 28 11 at 3:01 pmThe minute I found out I was pregnant I made some drastic life changes. From staying away from friends and places that allowed inside smoking, to the foods I ate and the everyday products I used. I researched everything before purchasing, including all the lotions and potions for my baby and myself. I love that there are so many choices out there today, and Dolphin Organics is one of my favs! From the affordable prices to no nonsense labeling, it makes me feel secure knowing that I can trust what I put on my baby. I always make sure to inform my friends and family about the things I want on and around my baby, and research-research-research what I buy and use myself!
Kelly commented on Sep 28 11 at 3:10 pmI research everything that comes into my home for my baby girl. From her formula, baby food, bath products, even her diapers. I want only the best for her. I also only clean my house and do my dishes with organic products that I know are 100% safe for her. I feel that taking the extra step to ensure her safety and well-being is what being a mom is all about. Why would you settle for anything less but the best for your little pride and joy? :)
Nichole commented on Sep 28 11 at 3:39 pmI will do my best to keep my baby away from chemicals by using safe products and safe foods. I will shop for products from places that have chemical free products and work extra hard at reading labels to be sure I’m only getting the safest products for my baby.
Stacy commented on Sep 28 11 at 3:46 pmMy baby had very sensitive skin and it’s hard to find good products for her. Using safe laundry soap, lotions and keeping her covered to avoid sunscreen and bug spray are a few things we do.
Cheryl commented on Sep 28 11 at 3:53 pmMy toddler has very sensitive/allergic skin, so I used cloth diapers when he was little, now he’s in pull-ups (the dayhome won’t allow cloth), and the only kind I can get that he doesn’t get a rash from have to be ordered in from the US (I live in Canada) for ridiculous shipping costs. Thank goodness he’s almost toilet trained.
Amy commented on Sep 28 11 at 4:17 pmI check everything product I can on the EWG’s SkinDeep website. Love it! And from there I try and learn what ingredients are the worst of the worst and avoid them in whatever I can. I wish they had a moblie app for those last minute trips to the store tho!
Kristen commented on Sep 28 11 at 4:32 pmBeing all natural and organic has become a passion since having our son. I have been switching over what we eat and all our everyday products to natural. My son has very sensitive skin and I have been on the hunt for the best product to use on him that wont make him break out in hives.
Plus, October 5th is my 26th birthday!!!
Kim commented on Sep 28 11 at 4:35 pmI try to use natural products on our girls. I’ve been getting their soaps and lotions from a farmer’s market in upstate NY (my mom sends them down to me). Besides being natural, it’s helping someone with their little business.
arely colin commented on Sep 28 11 at 5:34 pmcloth diapering, organic product, and research
Jill commented on Sep 28 11 at 7:33 pmI’ve been doing a lot of research about the bath products I use on my baby. The cosmetics database is a great resource!
Beth commented on Sep 28 11 at 7:57 pmWe try to use natural laundry detergent and bath products, as well as buy organic foods when we can- especially when it comes to the “dirty dozen!”
Mary commented on Sep 28 11 at 8:38 pmWe only use organic and made in the usa or.europe
Chelsea commented on Sep 28 11 at 8:58 pmI research everything before I buy and am constantly looking for new natural products for my baby boy!
Michelle commented on Sep 28 11 at 9:31 pmmy son has be using organic ever sence i hrought him home , i noticed his skin was very sencitive , my skin as well is bad with certin products. ever sence i switched to all organic products & foods my body his body , my skin & his skin is sooo much better. its not only good for us its good for our earth :)
Connie commented on Sep 28 11 at 9:44 pmNatural laundry detergent
Natural baby wash and lotion
And I try to use natural lotion on myself since I’m nursing.
Cloth diapers and coconut oil for her bottom
Ashley commented on Sep 28 11 at 10:13 pmWe use Arbonne baby products for the most part (although they get to be expensive so sometimes I use Johnson’s Naturals). I try to stay away from anything that has something I can’t pronounce in it!
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kathy commented on Sep 29 11 at 2:47 amI buy organic as much as possible and try to read labels.
Kim Q commented on Sep 29 11 at 8:54 amWe try to use organic products whenever feasible. And once we find something we love, we stick with it!
Kimberly commented on Sep 29 11 at 10:38 amI buy natural/organic skin care products for our little girl. I also check out all the products before I use them at ewg.org/skindeep to make sure I really know what is in them.
Erin commented on Sep 29 11 at 10:49 amResearching before I buy.
Kelly T commented on Sep 29 11 at 11:57 amI always buy organic
sarah davis commented on Sep 29 11 at 2:02 pmI’m expecting my 1st now. What I’m going to do to make sure that the baby isn’t exposed to chemicals is only feed organic baby food and make it myself as often as possible.
sarah at realtorsd.com
Britney commented on Sep 29 11 at 2:38 pmI’m not sure if this is already closed but here goes: Before my husband and I had baby, we didn’t care what we used. I tried to use as many sulfate-free and organics as I could, but frankly I went for what was cheapest sometimes. When we found out we were having little Monster things came to a screeching halt in my mind. I thought, “What do chemicals do?” And then I did research. And then I got terrified. Since Monster came home, we’ve used 100% organic or herbal everything. I do research on nearly everything that comes in contact with my daughter. It might sound excessive, but it’s so important to me that this world effect her as little as possible.
Linda Flores commented on Sep 29 11 at 3:11 pmThe steps I take to keep chemicals off and away from my baby is by cutting down on plastics, making sure the products I use on him are BPA free, and by using as many eco-friendly products as I can.
Leah Baird commented on Sep 29 11 at 3:36 pmcloth diapers, organic food, and just enjoy a happy chubby baby.
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Lillian commented on Sep 29 11 at 5:20 pmI am using glass bottles, eating organic foods, organic mattress, organic washes, etc.
jo commented on Sep 29 11 at 6:01 pmcloth diapering, making my own foods, glass bottles and food jars and really just reading labels.
Jules commented on Sep 29 11 at 7:04 pmCloth diapers, organic cotton, label reading, research and being as consciously aware as possible!
Chrissy commented on Sep 29 11 at 8:19 pmRead labels and try to stay informed!
Heather S. commented on Sep 29 11 at 8:28 pmI’m starting with what I eat and put on myself now that I am pregnant.
AmyG commented on Sep 30 11 at 6:57 pmI try to use organic products whenever I can
kim commented on Sep 30 11 at 9:48 pmSounds like aan good product tome!
kim wilschek commented on Oct 02 11 at 9:53 amless is more
JT Taransky commented on Oct 02 11 at 6:11 pmmainly, baby only gets things on his body that are considered “food grade” like apricot kernel oil, corn starch, baking soda. I make my own diaper wipe solution with dr bronners, apricot kernel oil, witch hazel, lavender essential oil and boiled and cooled water.
Liliana Cruz commented on Oct 03 11 at 6:44 amBy reading labels and buying organic.
Tina commented on Oct 03 11 at 2:08 pmUsing and buying organic products is important for everyone today. One of the main ingredients I try to avoid is High Fructose Corn Syrup. The other day I was reading BBQ sauce labels & only found 1 national brand that did not use HFCS!! I found a great tasting organic brand. Cost a little more, but really great taste
Judy commented on Oct 04 11 at 1:14 pmI’ve always been nutty about the soaps/lotions we use, and always steer clear of nasties. Also use herbal bug spray…we go organic when we can with food and veggies
melanie commented on Oct 04 11 at 2:25 pmTo keep my son away from chemicals we use cloth diapers. He is only five weeks old and i have so far only purchased all natural baby wash. melaniecalcut@gmail.com
Rebecca Shockley commented on Oct 04 11 at 5:15 pmI read Labels and I call the consumer with questions about ingredients, no hesitation. I also do research online
Jen N. commented on Oct 04 11 at 8:06 pmI recently purchased a steam mop to clean my floors without chemicals. My DD is scooting all over the floor and I can’t have her come in contact with the harsh chemicals I used to use to clean with!
Wehaf commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:04 pmWe stick with unprocessed foods as much as we can!
Chloe commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:36 pmI try to clean with only natural ingredients so she isn’t getting into yucky stuff
Becky commented on Oct 04 11 at 9:50 pmWe are just starting to incorporate limiting chemicals and have switched to organic soaps and using vinegar and water to clean!
pam commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:39 pmI use soap my aunt has been making for years. It’s so good her Doctor asks for it for her patients that have Psoriasis.
Heather commented on Oct 04 11 at 11:51 pmCloth diapers, organic produce, grass-fed meat when we can afford it, non-chemical sunscreens and bug-sprays, natural and organic body care products, and lots and lots of research before we try a new product. My oldest has a nut allergy, so we have to be extra careful because lots of “natural” products use almond oil. I’m excited to see that these don’t!
Leah B commented on Oct 05 11 at 10:32 amI am trying to read more labels – and my little girl has some sensitive skin so we are really trying to stay on top of it!
Tammy commented on Oct 05 11 at 11:58 amWe currently use Burts Bees & Aveeno natural products. I also buy organic, natural baby foods or make my own. I use cloth diapers & natural soaps. We are making a concentrated effort to reduce the chemicals in our cleaning supplies too.
Dana Lockwood commented on Oct 05 11 at 12:07 pmWe quit using harsh chemicals around the house and really watch what we buy!
Carol commented on Oct 05 11 at 2:25 pmI try to research what products I use. My kids all have sensitive skin.
Crystal commented on Oct 05 11 at 5:42 pmI read the cosmetic database from the environmental working group…a wealth of information right there :-)
amy mai-lam commented on Oct 20 11 at 4:43 pmI use ALL organic baby products including organic baby food. Washing hands, two baths a day (one in the morning and one at night), I don’t go to restaurants where fumes are all around or anywhere as a matter of fact. I always read the “nutrition and facts/ingredients” on the back, to make sure there are no harmful chemicals of any sort.
Shawnna commented on Oct 23 11 at 4:35 pmiv never tried dolphin products but im very careful wich priducts i do put on my son and these sound great
Heather commented on Jan 27 12 at 4:25 pmMy babies have sensative skin. Want to use as few chemicals as possible!
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