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Advice: Three Products - Safe, Easy, and Naturally Good for Your Family. 014AdviceMDMomSunscreenWe are always interested in products that will make family vacation travel healthier, easier, safer, and stress free. We all know that using sunscreen is essential ,and keeping your kids hydrated without a sugar overdose is a must so we are sharing a few products which do just that – make things easy, safe, stress-free, and healthy - meaning more fun without effort.

MD Moms’ Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes. When winter hits and families head for the slopes, packing sunscreen with gloves, hats and jackets may not be top of mind. But the American Academy of Dermatology stresses the importance of wearing sun protection during winter, because snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays. In fact, the risk of sun damage actually increases while playing winter sports in the mountains because there isn’t as much atmosphere to block those rays.

Luckily there is a safe, easy solution for parents looking to maximize their family time in the snow – and minimize the hassle of coating their tykes in a thick layer of sunscreen – MD Moms’ Babysafe Sunscreen Towelettes. As part of the first personal care line for babies developed by pediatrician-moms, the “Baby Silk” wipes come saturated with a gentle, sweat-proof, broad spectrum SPF 30+ physical sunscreen that protects against UVA and UBA rays. Each wipe is hypoallergenic and contains just enough sunscreen to cover baby from head to toe. Bonus points: Parents also have discovered that the towelettes offer the right amount of sunscreen to protect their own exposed faces and necks or the faces and necks of older children who insist on doing things for themselves. Toll-free 1- 888-MD MOMS2 (1-888-636-6672) or go to www.mdmoms.com

Bethesda Sunscreen Soap. 014AdviceBethesdaSoapI think using sunscreen daily is as important as teeth brushing yet not as easy to do with kids so this product makes perfect sense at home and on vacation whether protecting the skin from the sun while at the beach or on the ski slopes. Bethesda also partnered with All One® Multi-vitamins, providing its Sunscreen Soap with 50 + vitamins and minerals to give the skin a radiant and healthy glow while supporting overall skin health. In fact, more than one-third of the body bar is purely vitamins and minerals. Ideal for young as well as sensitive skin the soap is all-natural, non-oily, and hypo-allergenic.  All Bethesda soaps contain the “Power Four” basic ingredients - whole leaf Aloe-Vera gel, healing balm of Gilead, glycerin, and chlorophyll adding anti-inflammatory, hygroscopic, immune boosting, and moisturizing to each bar. 

All that said the soap is simply pleasant to use. The scent is fresh with a hint of citrus. It is creamy to the touch and lathers well making it worth a try for busy moms who care about sunscreen protection and family skin care on the go. It is not the solution for a long day at a waterpark where serious sunscreen applications will be needed more than once.  Bonus points: This product is small, and not liquid, so it is the perfect item to throw in any luggage or carry-on when travelling to ensure that you and your family are receiving sun protection wherever your travels take you.  Bethesda Sunscreen Soap is available online at www.bethesdakincare.com or call toll-free 1-800-915-9716.

Is your juice Froose? We just learned about another cool product which makes parenting easier. Most children crave fruit juice and we all know too much of anything sugary does not make for a pleasant situation. Kids can get hyper from sugar which makes any situation more stressful and when away from home can destroy the fun of a family trip. Now, there is new whole grain juice that will keep kids hydrated and satiated longer. Yup, the whole grains are in stealth mode within tyke size packaging ideal for on-the-go-mode. 

Seriously, Froose is a whole food beverage that makes a delicious and nutritious alternative to juice, naturally low in sugar and a good source of fiber. It's made with organic brown rice, yet tastes great to kids (and adults). The spunky flavors include Playful Peach, Perfect Pear, and Cheerful Cherry. The flavor quotient is high so switching from sugary juice will be seamless. The obvious benefit Froose juice is completely organic, nutritious, low in sugar, and provides the fiber, vitamins and complex carbohydrates for bone and muscle growth. Need to know: Each box contains just 6 grams of sugar. Compare that to your regular juices that probably pack more than 16 grams of sugar for the same 4-ounce container. One of the main ingredients is a natural sweetener - organic brown rice syrup. Bonus points: Froose® is not only made from organic ingredients, but it’s gluten-free and kosher certified. And Froose is not just for kids – try the Cheerful Cherry.  To get more information go to www.froose.com or toll-free 1-888-338-4631.

Product images provided by each company; comments by Nancy Nelson-Duac, Founder/editor FTF. Copyright 2010.
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