Baby Butter – Calendula and Evening Primrose

This unfragranced butter contains shea, calendula and evening primrose oil to soothe patches of dry or irritated skin. Jojoba’s liquid wax provides a non sticky barrier to gently protect making it ideal for a baby’s bottom, around the mouth for teething dribble, to soothe skin made sore by runny noses and on the cheeks to protect against the elements. With a delicious, gentle, natural coconut aroma.

Without

Without oils high in oleic fatty acids which may not be compatible with a baby’s delicate skin, without beeswax – perfect for your babies face as it won’t block the pores and without essential oils.

Massage –To help prevent and treat nappy rash it can be beneficial to let your baby spend some time without their nappy (and a good way to include some time on their tummy). After a little airing try including some massage for the bottom – the body’s biggest muscle! You can use Baby Butter to help protect and soothe the area before putting their nappy back on. Using your fingertips massage all over the buttocks in small circular movements, avoiding any sore areas.

Within

Ingredients: Butospermum parkii (Shea) butter*, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil*, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil*, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil*, Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose) oil*, Calendula officinalis (Marigold) flower extract*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E from sunflower)

*from organic agriculture  99.5% Organic of total. 100% natural origin

Nutrition – Moisturise your baby’s skin from within (and boost brain and nerve health at the same time) by including sources of essential fatty acids from the age of six months when weaning. Flaxseed oil, rich in both Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids, is an excellent addition to the diet, particularly if your baby is vegetarian and will not be eating fish. Buy this oil in a dark bottle, keep refrigerated to protect it and do not heat. One teaspoon a day is sufficient. Add to warm or cold cereals or blend into natural yoghurt sweetened with fruit puree.

Massage for baby

For the baby receiving and the person giving, massage has numerous benefits. Most important of these is strengthening of bonding through interaction. Others include relief from wind, colic and constipation, relaxation and improved sleep and stimulation of the immune system.

Massage can be enjoyed any time of day but make sure you are both ready, your baby calm and alert and you not feeling rushed. Avoid massaging when your baby is hungry or unsettled, has a temperature or seems unwell and over skin that has cuts, sores, recent bruising or is inflamed.

If you have any medical concerns always check with a health professional.

Lay your baby on a soft towel and a waterproof mat in a warm room with comfortable lighting, then all you need is baby massage oil and you’re ready to go.

Try to make eye contact, speak and, if you like, sing to your baby as you massage.

Whenever you massage always make sure your baby is happy for you to do so. Always watch and listen to their reactions and if they’ve had enough give them a break or leave the massage for another day.

To find out where you can attend a local baby massage course to learn a full routine contact the International Association of Infant Massage.