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As we head into summer, we have been on the lookout for this summer’s best picks for packing your diaper bag. Filled with eco-essentials that make traveling both near & far with baby on board a breeze, here are Tiny Green Mom’s 5 top diaper bag essentials!

Sophie the Giraffe

Sophie the Giraffe
Keep your sweet baby entertained on long outings with Sophie the Giraffe! ​Handmade exclusively in France, Sophie the Giraffe​ ​has been the go-to teether for parents across the world since 1961. She is made from 100% natural rubber and painted with food grade dyes so babies can chew and squish to their hearts’ delight​. We love how easy she is to clean, too!

BabyGanics sunscreen stick 2

BabyGanics Pure Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Keep this handy, spill-proof SPF 50+ sunscreen stick in your diaper bag for when you are out and about in the sunshine with your little one! Made with plant-based and certified organic ingredients, Baby Ganics’ Pure Mineral SPF formula provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and glides on smoothly for easy application. It is non-allergenic and tear free, and does not contain PABA, phthalates, parabens, fragrances or nano-particles. A perfect solution for moms on-the-go!

Bloom Baby Wipes

bloom BABY Wipes
Tuck a pack of these biodegradable, natural baby wipes in your backpack, diaper bag, purse or in the car for diaper changes, sticky fingers, inevitable messes, and more! bloom BABY has made extremely soft, hypoallergenic and biodegradable baby wipes that “Mom” is loving – they don’t leave a residue or break apart in your hands. Plus, if you purchase a box of wipes, a convenient wipes pack for on-the-go is included in the box! Bloom Baby Sensitive Wipes are currently available in Sam’s Club (in-store and online) and on Amazon.

Green Goo Baby Salve

Green Goo Baby Balm
Keep this convenient balm in your diaper bag for easy-to-use application on babies and children! Made with 100% natural ingredients, Green Goo is safe to use on newborns. Green Goo Baby Balm is a gentle and soothing homeopathic salve designed to moisturize your baby’s sensitive skin while helping soothe a broad spectrum of baby skin irritations, comforting sensitive skin. This homeopathic salve helps to naturally relieve diaper rash, cradle cap, eczema, psoriasis and dry skin. We love that the non-breakable tins and stick are a no-mess solution for keeping on hand in a diaper bag!

Weleda Baby On the Go

Weleda’s Baby-On-The-Go Travel Kit
With the warm weather right around the corner, this travel-ready kit is ideal for parents trying to plan their weekend getaways sans the stress and hassle of packing every baby product necessary. The kit features a carefully formulated selection of calendula-infused products – Diaper Rash Cream, Body Lotion, Body Oil, Body Cream, Face Cream and Shampoo & Body Wash – which are ideal for delicate baby skin (and can even be used on mom’s sensitive skin)! Plus they’re all housed in a small bag that can easily be thrown into a backpack, diaper bag, carry-on bag, or purse! We are big fans of calendula – it truly is a little miracle worker on sensitive skin!

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Mom” has been a fan of Weleda products for years, and their new Baby Derma White Mallow Collection is a must if you have babies or children with sensitive skin. “Mom’s” toddler has allergies and eczema, causing her skin to break out often, so this delicate skin care line is now one of the first lines of defense against dry, irritated skin!

This 100% certified natural collection is excepted by the National Eczema Association, harnesses the power of organic white mallow, pansy and precious plant oils to calm irritated skin and strengthen its natural protective barrier – perfect for mom, baby or little ones! We love that organic white mallow and coconut oil leaves the skin soft, smooth and hydrated, no matter what the weather!

Baby Derma White Mallow Collection includes:

HI-RES Baby Derma Body Lotion

White Mallow Body Lotion

This mild, delicate and unscented lotion is made from 95% organic ingredients, gently moisturizes and relieves itching from dryness for overall healthier-looking skin.

HI-RES Baby Derma Face Cream

White Mallow Face Cream

An extremely gentle face cream made from 97% organic ingredients that nourishes and calms delicate skin, creating a protective barrier from harsh environmental elements. Skin is left feeling pleasantly soft and supple!

Weleda White Mallow

White Mallow Diaper Rash Cream

Mom” is always on the lookout for a better diaper cream! This soothing cream works wonders – effectively protecting little ones from diaper rash by maintaining the skin’s moisture while alleviating itching and dryness.

The Baby Derma White Mallow Collection is available at Whole Foods Markets and usa.weleda.com.

*Company generously provided samples and images for this piece.*

Here’s an eco-fabulous gift any woman on your gift list this season will love – the new Indulgent Body Lotion Kit from Weleda! Featuring the four rich, luxuriously soft new lotions, including Weleda Citrus Replenishing Body Lotion, Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Lotion, Wild Rose Pampering Body Lotion, and Pomegranate Regenerating Body Lotion, this is the perfect present to pamper Mom, Grandma, your best friend, or your favorite office pal! It makes an appreciated and lovely gift.

Why do we love the new Indulgent Body Lotion Kit at Tiny Green Mom? Each scent is crisp and clean, and the lotions leave your skin feeling extremely soft and radiant. Plus, each lotion offers an unique formulation for different skin types.

You can find Weleda products at your local Target store, or you can purchase online at Weleda.com. Full sizes (pictured above) of each lotion are available, as well!

*Company generously provided samples and images for this piece.*

Two lucky winners will be chosen to win the eco-fabulous Almond Cleansing Lotion by Weleda for gently cleansing parched summer skin! Luxuriously soft, this soothing organic cleanser leaves the skin refreshed and clear.

Product Features & Benefits

• Hypoallergenic and fragrance free
• Formulated specifically for sensitive skin
• Made with organic almonds cultivated in Spain
• Gentle sweet almond oil hydrates your skin and delicately protects against drying
• The essential fatty acids in almond oil restore your skin’s natural balance and protective barrier
• Organic sweet almond oil and plum kernel oil are among the key ingredients
• Dermatologically tested
• 100% certified natural from NaTrue

Weleda products are available at Whole Foods, select natural health food stores and at usa.weleda.com. Select products are also available at Target.

From June 18th – June 30th, you can enter to win daily on Tiny Green Mom!

First, leave a comment below to let us know why you would love to win the Weleda Almond Cleansing Lotion Giveaway!

To obtain extra entries:

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The Weleda Almond Cleansing Lotion Giveaway ends on June 30th, 2012 and is open to the US only. Please leave your email address in each comment, and make sure to leave a separate comment for every each and every entry that you make so that they will count for you!

Thank you! “Mom” at Tiny Green Mom can’t wait to announce the winner of this fabulous giveaway!

Anti-aging facial care at its’ most pure and natural, Weleda’s Pomegranate Firming Facial Care collection will help to keep your skin looking radiant and youthful! Proven to prevent and reverse the signs of aging, the collection is comprised of organic pomegranate seed oil and packed with high-level antioxidants, flavonoids and essential fatty acids to help protect skin against damaging free radicals, while simultaneously supporting its regenerating process.

The entire line is absolutely amazing – “Mom” is a huge fan of Weleda products, and this organic anti-aging collection has really proven effective. Not only do the products moisturize the skin, but they help the skin to regenerate using organic pomegranate juice, which is chock full of antioxidants.

Mom” especially loves the Firming Eye Cream, which is light enough to wear both day and night, and protects the sensitive and delicate eye area from the elements.

The Weleda Pomegranate Firming Facial Care Collection includes:

  • Pomegranate Firming Serum ($45)
  • Pomegranate Firming Day Cream ($33)
  • Pomegranate Firming Eye Cream ($33)
  • Pomegranate Firming Night Cream ($37)

To learn more about Weleda products, to locate a retailer near you, or to order online, please visit usa.weleda.com.

*Company generously provided samples and images for this piece.*

Simplify your daily beauty routine with Weleda’s New One-Step Cleanser and Toner, which cleanses and refines your skin in one simple step! Ideal for normal to combination skin, this lovely lotion smells fabulous as it cleans and tones without drying out your skin.

Mom” is a huge fan of Weleda skincare products, and this new One-Step Cleanser & Toner did not disappoint! Easy to use – just place on a cotton round and wipe over the skin before applying your moisturizer. The light citrus fragrance, which has been derived from pure essential oils, perks you up in the AM, which is a bonus! In addition to toning, the One-Step Cleanser & Toner can be used to effectively remove make-up, as well.

To learn more about Weleda’s One-Step Cleanser & Toner, as well as their extensive skincare line for face and body, please visit weleda.com.

*Company generously provided samples and images for this piece.*

Mom” is a HUGE fan of calendula, especially when it comes to tender baby skin. This newest product just making its’ debut from natural skincare company, Weleda, is made with a formulation of sweet almond oil and Biodynamic® calendula flower extract, creating a rich, soothing cream to protect against the elements.

Designed for babies and adults with sensitive skin, the Calendula Weather Protection Cream is made to shield facial skin and lips when outdoors in the wintertime. Long-lasting, the cream absorbs well and is not greasy – it glides on smoothly and offers maximum protection and relief from stressed skin. “Mom” loves that it also offers protection from a common baby phenomenom – drool!

Coming to a Whole Foods Market near you starting in March 2012, you can learn more about Calendula Weather Protection Cream and the other all-natural products offered by Weleda at Weleda.com.

*Company generously provided samples and images for this piece.*