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I thought I’d kick off my Monday spot by posting about some fabulous baby care products I just discovered. I’m constantly on the lookout for safe, gentle and organic products to use with my daughter, but they’re unfortunately few and far between.

Terressentials is a USDA Certified Organic company that states:

“Terressentials isn’t like other companies. We only use ingredients that the USDA permits in certified organic food. We proudly list the ingredients of all of our products so you can scrutinize them and compare them to products by other manufacturers. Many of our products aren’t just “organic” by the USDA food standards — they’re 100% certified organic — every single ingredient is USDA certified organic.”

Their Baby Line includes Organic Baby Wash for little heads and bodies made from 100% organic olive castile. The 100% Organic Terrific Tush Treatment (pictured above) comes as a push-up stick for convenient, one-handed application, or as a cream in a 2 oz. jar. Check out their entire Baby Line here.

Terressentials is among the few companies producing baby products rated a “zero” (low hazard) by the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Safety Database. If you haven’t used this database yet, give it a try. Simply enter the name or type of products that you’re curious about (or currently using) in the search bar at the top, and you’re off and running.

You can check out answers to other frequently asked questions about Terressentials here. Happy pampering!

*Smarter Editor’s Note: Shop for more organic baby bath products.

Baby Gadget features super cute Speedy Snails! 

Parent Hacks shows us how to Make Your Own Port-a-Potty while on a camping trip.

Dad Talk gives details on Nestle’s recall of their 1-gallon jugs of Pure Life Purified Drinking Water.

This week on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog we covered:

Maybe if The Baby Borrowers TV show was around before those 17 teens made that “pregnancy pact” they would have thought twice about having a baby at such a young age just to be accepted by their peers.

Check out a deal on the super cute & fun Kushies Magnetic Build and Stack Play Garden.

Does your baby need some new sandals for the summer?  Check out some baby sandals found on Smarter.com that are on sale!

Check out the odd looking, but very comforting Kush for relief from breast aches & pains.

Get ready for Dawn!  She’s our new “Go Green” guest blogger!

Well, this week sure made up for the lack of many children’s product & toy recalls last week:

      Tire Swings & Girls’ Sandals Recalled
      Baby Cribs Recalled 
      More Cribs Recalled
      Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled
      Children’s Jackets & Hoodies Recalled

Children’s Jackets & Hoodies with Drawstrings have been recalled by Coolibar Inc. due to “strangulation hazard.”

“Immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket or hoodie to eliminate the hazard, or contact the firm for instructions on returning the garment to the firm for a full refund.”

Click here to read the full press release.

Say hello to Dawn our new “Go Green” guest blogger!  Look out for her on Mondays (starting this coming Monday) as she will be sharing “green” tips & “green” children’s product reviews.  

Dawn has one “spunky” 2-year-old daughter & a Masters’s Degree in Clinical Psychology.

You can find her personal blog at Psychmamma.wordpress.com.

Westminster Inc. recalled Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys due to “risk of fire.”

“Immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund.”

Click here to read the full press release.

Stanley Furniture recalled Cribs due to “entrapment hazard.”

“Immediately stop using the crib in the middle mattress setting, and adjust it to the low or high setting. Contact Stanley Furniture to determine if the crib is subject to this recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement crib headboard.”

Click here to read the full press release.

This would be great for a baby shower gift for the new mommy-to-be!  Many discomforts come along with being pregnant:  aching back, nausea, bloating, heartburn, swollen feet…swollen BODY!  A women needs all the relief from theses “side effects” she can get, while she patiently waits nine months for her precious new bundle of joy to arrive. 

The “Kush” is a “Natural Rest for the Breasts” because it fits perfectly between so you can rest comfortably on your side.  It will also help relieve breast discomfort while you nurse your baby.

If you aren’t pregnant the Kush might be great for breast pain during your menstrual cycle, or for proper spine alignment if you have back problems.

The Kush company knows that all breasts are not created equal, so there are instructions on how you should order your Kush.  For example, if you have breast implants you should order a B Cup Kush regardless of your actually bra cup size.

For more information, testimonials & to order click here.

Let your baby’s feet breath in the (sometimes unbearable) summer weather with a pair of these cute baby sandals found on Smarter.com on sale!  Smarter.com features baby sandals in styles for an active toddler or a fashionable baby:

See Kai Run Raeden Sandals: $34 Now: $24.99

Weebok Lillian Sandal: $22 Now: $12.95

See Kai Run Isaac Sandal: $34 Now: $29.99

Cool Wave Sandals: $19.50 Now: $9.95

See Kai Run Indria Sandal: $34 Now: $22.95

Shop for more baby sandals here.

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Jardine Cribs sold by Babies”R”Us recalled due to “entrapment and strangulation hazard.”

“Immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib.”

Click here for more pictures and the full press release.