My Top Picks for Kids

Many of my mom friends have been emailing me for recommendations on baby/kid products, so I've compiled a list of my favorite ones below.  I have lots of other recommendations on baby products beyond this so if anyone has any questions, please let me know.  Hope it's helpful!

Baby Shampoo/Bodywash
For infants, I love Angel Baby Shampoo & Bodywash since it's really natural.  California Baby Calming Shampoo has also been a favorite and is great for toddlers.

Baby Lotion
I don't believe in applying moisturizer for the sake of it.  But when we have needed it, we like Erbaviva's Baby Lotion, a light and fresh lotion with an herbal scent.  For something more heavy-duty, we like California Baby's Calendula Cream for dry/red spots; it clears any rash right up. 


Diaper Rash Cream
Burt's Bees Diaper Ointment is a zinc-based, healthy diaper rash cream that really works.  It's also good for other dry skin issues.  Another favorite of mine is Arbonne's Diaper Rash Cream.

Sunscreen
We've used California Baby No Fragrance SPF 30 Sunscreen for a few years now. The reformulated product is a bit runnier, but I prefer that to the thick mineral sunscreens on the market that are hard to spread.


Diapers
Earth's Best Diapers diapers were the best in terms of wetness protection for us, even compared to regular brands.  For overnight, we now use Seventh Generation Overnight Diapers since they came on the scene last year. 


Wipes
Whole Foods 360 Unscented Wipes are my favorite baby wipes, they don't have a scent or strange smell (which I experienced with a few natural wipe brands) and are safe enough for little faces.  They are a little bit soapier than traditional wipes but this has never bothered me.

Cleansers
I use Dapple's Surface Cleaner for Highchairs, Toys & More for my son's highchair and tray and use it multiple times a day.  It acts like a soap and water wash and thoroughly cleans safely and effectively.  I also used Dapple's Baby Bottle and Dish Liquid for the first two years of my son's life to wash bottles, dishes, utensils, pump parts, pacifiers, everything!  Now we use Seventh Generation Natural Dish Liquid for all our dishes.

Laundry Detergent
You don't need a specific 'baby' laundry detergent, just a safe and gentle one with no artificial fragrances, such as Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent.  For stubborn stains, a friend and fellow green mom recommends pre-treating the stain with dish liquid or/vinegar and baking soda prior to washing.