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A+D Diaper Rash Products Winner!

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Thanks to everyone who entered the A+D Diaper Rash Products giveaway. Did you know that A+D offers two distinct products to meet your baby’s specific needs – one to prevent diaper rash every day, and one to treat occasional rashes? It’s true – customized protection and relief for that oh-so-precious tender tushy.

And a big Woot! to everyone who commented with their “Must Have” baby items! Looks like many mamas love their swing, padded changing pad, glider and of course, a quality diaper cream! I can’t believe I forgot to add a glider to my list – I sit in it while nursing Reid about 8 times per day!

Up for grabs is A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF A+D PRODUCTS! (That’s 3 tubes of A+D Diaper Rash Ointment AND 3 tubes of A+D Diaper Rash Cream).

And the winner is… tevange! Congratulations!

Please send me an e-mail with your complete contact details, so that I can have the prize sent to you right away. Thanks to everyone who participated, and to A+D and Mom Central!

Buttocks Paste by Panta Winner!

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Thanks to everyone who entered the Lena Loves… Buttocks Paste by Panta giveaway. (Somewhere in the world, a little boy is giggling because I said “buttocks.”) I’ve been finding new uses for the product: mild skin irritations, sunburn and contact dermatitis from laundry detergent. This is definitely a miracle cream!

Now if you are planning to use it on your little one’s tush, you can be confident knowing that the product is paraben free and does not contain fragrance, borax, or sodium lauryl sulfate.

Up for grabs is a Buttocks Paste Diaper Bag full of goodies! (Value $75) You’ll have your choice of blue or pink, and will receive a diaper bag, change pad, 6 super soft receiving blankets, a mini teddy bear, and most important, three (3) jars of Buttocks Paste by Panta!

Here we go… the winner is Nancy Ghuman! Congratulations!

Please send me an e-mail with your complete contact details, along with your colour preference for the diaper bag. Thanks to everyone who participated, and to Panta!

A+D Diaper Rash Products in Canada!

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Another quality product makes it’s way north of the border – A+D Diaper Rash products are now available in Canada. Did you know that almost every baby may experience diaper rash at some point? Yep, the odds are discouraging. What is encouraging, however, is that we’ll now have access to one of the best selling products aimed at preventing and curing the unwanted irritation.

A+D offers two distinct products to meet your baby’s specific needs – one to prevent diaper rash every day, and one to treat occasional rashes. I received both the diaper rash ointment and diaper rash cream to test. Since my house is currently a rash-free zone, I passed the items on to Lila, a friend who runs a home daycare. Let’s break it down:

The goods: A+D Diaper Rash Ointment can be used at every diaper change to help prevent diaper rash from occurring, especially at bedtime when exposure to wet diapers is prolonged. It is specially formulated with vitamins A, D and lanolin.

The feedback: Lila liked the thick, gel-like consistency and praised it’s protective quality. Both babies who were offered the ointment stayed free of diaper rash for the 7-day test period, even though one had been prone to bouts of rash in the past.

The goods: A+D Diaper Rash Cream is specially formulated with zinc oxide, the #1 pediatrician-recommended ingredient for the treatment of diaper rash. It spreads on easily, providing thorough coverage for fast, effective treatment and long-lasting protection.

The feedback: A little cream went a long way to soothe crevices that displayed signs of impending rash. Lila told me to make sure I indicated that she LOVED THE SCENT, ease of application and staying power of the product. Her only complaint is that I did not introduce this cream to her sooner – it makes her Top 10 list of things she has on hand at the daycare.

So it got me thinking – what are my Top 10 must have items? In no particular order…

1. An effective diaper ointment and/or cream, of course. It’s essential to have on hand, because you definitely do NOT want your little one to suffer even a minute if they don’t have to. Lila recommends A+D products!

2. For nursing mamas, the Medela Freestyle breast pump. I don’t think I could live without it. Not only did it help establish my milk supply, but it allows me to express a full feed in a matter of minutes. A double electric pump rules.

3. For bottle feeding mamas, Born Free bottles. They are the only bottles that made sense when I had Ryder (he was born around the same time the whole BPA issue came to light) and the only bottles Reid will accept when he’s not on the breast. LOVE them.

4. A wipes warmer. We do everything we can to keep our little ones warm and toasty – so why wipe their delicate bum bum with a cold wipe? YOU try cold, wet toilet paper and see how you like it. Plus, wipes warmers do a great job of keeping the wipes moist and fresh.

5. A stylish diaper bag. I waited to long to join the ranks of the fashion forward mamas. If you’re going to give up Coach, make sure you’re replacing it with something that makes an equally bold statement. Plus, chances are that diaper bag will be on your arm for YEARS. Don’t cheap out.

6. A good thermometer. When your child is sick, you will take his/her temperature obsessively. Like, every hour. Sometimes twice an hour, especially if they already have a fever. Invest in a quality thermometer which provides accurate measurements quickly.

7. An automatic bouncer. Mimicking the swaying motion of a mother’s arms, I don’t think I could have survived the first few weeks without it. And now that Reid requires less sleep, it’s his favourite chair to bounce, chill and otherwise observe the world. I like the Bright Starts Ingenuity Automatic bouncer.

8. Sleepers. You can never have too many, especially in the first few months when babies pee, poop and spit up all over their clothes. Sometimes Reid’s explosive #2’s creep out of his diaper, necessitating several changes per day. And there’s something wonderful about a baby who’s all cuddled up from tip to toe.

9. A quality baby monitor. No need to get fancy with HD video and surround sound; one that clearly detects noise is sufficient and will allow you to be in another part of the house without having to check in every 5 minutes. With Ryder, I barely used the monitor in the first few months because I was too paranoid to let him out of my sight. I know better now, and Reid is monitored (pun intended) from afar every chance I get.

10. PVR. This one’s for you, mama. It will allow you to watch your favourite shows at a time that suits you; entertain you in the middle of the night (infomercials at 4:00am do nothing to keep me alert); and you’ll be more willing to give up Y&R for The Backyardigans, knowing that you can catch it later on. LOVE PVR.

Is your must-have item not on this list? Do tell!

One Canadian Listen to Lena! reader will have the chance to win A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF A+D PRODUCTS! (That’s 3 tubes of A+D Diaper Rash Ointment AND 3 tubes of A+D Diaper Rash Cream).

To enter, simply leave a comment telling us what your own “must have” item is for new babies. I’ll draw for a winner at the end of next week. Please note that you can enter this giveaway on multiple blogs, but you can only win once.

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I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Canada and received a Mom Central gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate. The opinions on this blog are my own.