Mother Sparsh Baby Water Wipes Product Review

These days market is flooded with numerous baby care brands. Every brand has something specific to offer. No stone has been left unturned in the baby care industry. When it comes to choosing a product for my kids i get a panic attack. There are so many brands offering the same kind of a product but just with a small twist. Before buying anything for my kids i do my research not only on the product but also on the brand. I don't want any harsh chemicals to touch my babies skin and irritate them.

We all mothers would agree that a pack of wet wipes is a mommy's best buddy. Don't you guys agree that wet wipes have a special place in our handbags and in our houses. They are a multi-tasking product. They came handy in every situation. Till now I was ok with buying wet wipes of any brand because for me cleaning was the primary use. I never gave much thought on what ingredients went into them.

Before couple of months My Twin A suffered from severe diaper rash. I was travelling during those days. Therefore, a pack of wet wipes was a saviour for me. I tried changing his diaper rash creams even the brand of diapers that i was using. Upgraded the size of his diapers thinking that rashes would heal, and he would not get them back again. But nothing helped. I finally took him to a doctor and That's when I came to know that the chemicals in my wipes were the main culprit. This came as a big news for me.

I started my research on the ingredients that went into the wipes and i was shocked to see the list of harmful chemicals that they were made of. My doctor insisted me to use only water and cloth to clean my baby. This was only possible when i was at home. But my question was how to manage when I am out and about with my baby and need clean him on the go. All I wanted was to find a brand that makes products that are gentle on baby's skin and their main ingredient was water. And my search stopped on Mother Sparsh.

About the mother Sparsh wet wipes: 

As the name says MOTHER SPARSH, touch of a mother. They make products that are mild and gentle on baby's skin. Mother Sparsh wet wipes are made with 98% water. This was exactly what I was looking for. These wipes are not made of polyester but on the contrary they are made from 100% Viscose fabric. This meant that I was finally using water and cloth while cleaning my baby.

Features of the product:

• 98% water wipes
• Paraben free
• Alcohol free
• Hypoallergenic
• Ph Balanced
• Made with 100% Viscose Fabric
• Skin friendly natural fabric
• Biodegradable wipes
• Prevents diaper rashes (clinically proven)
• Non-soapy and non-greasy

Ingredients:

Packaging:

Mother Sparsh wet wipes comes in a plastic pack which contains 80 wipes. It comes in a typical peel off resealable sticker packing.

What I like about mother Sparsh wet wipes: 

• These are made with 98% water and are free from harsh chemicals which makes them even more loved. 
• The material if the wipes in thick as compared to other brands. It makes it easier to clean the baby. 
• The wipes are moist and not dry which helps in cleaning the baby properly. 

What I don't like about mother Sparsh wet wipes: 

• The peal of plastic opening can be replaced by a flap plastic opening. 
• The stickiness of the peal off opening vanishes in couple of uses due to which the wipes starts drying. 
• It's very difficult to take out one wipe at a time. 

Price:

The pack of 80 wipes are priced at Rs 195

Availability:

These are easily available online as well as offline.

You can get your hands on them from

• Amazon
• Flipkart
• Firstcry india
• Snapdeal

My verdict:

I genuinely like mother sparsh wet wipes. They are very mild and chemical free. I would genuinely recommend to everyone to give it a try atleast once and see for themselves. I garuntee you would love  them too. 

Ratings: 4.5/5

Disclaimer:

I received this product from the company as a PR Package for review purpose. I have used them for couple of days before coming up with a review. The product was sponsored but not my views.

Berrytree India - Organic Clothing product review

We mothers become too protective when it comes to our little ones. We are worried and concerned for all the things that are connected to our little munchkins like what feed, finding baby products that are safe for their delicate skin, what type of clothes to buy, etc etc the list would be endless. I take ages to zero down on any product that I am going to use on my munchkins. I am that crazy mother who checks all the ingredients that goes inside that product and double check that they won't harm my babies. I always, always prefer brands that are made with organic ingredients because I know mother nature would never harm their babies.

What organic clothing means.

Organic clothing is clothing made from materials raised in on in or grown in compliance with organic agricultural standards. Organic clothing may be composed of Cotton, Jute, Silk, Ramie, or Wool.

Why Organic?

Safe on Baby's Skin:

We can’t stress enough about how delicate their skin is. It takes a while before their skin develops resistance to harmful chemicals and the harsh environment. Which is why we see a lot of rashes. Organic Cotton is naturally, heavenly soft. It’s chemical free and allows the skin to breathe freely.

Farmers Friendly:

When we buy Organic Cotton, you support the well-being of a handful of farmers that have understood the importance of organic farming. These farmers put in numerous hours of strict labour and patience to produce a fantastic crop that is clean, sustainable and chemical free.

Environment friendly:

Organic Cotton is grown using traditional farming techniques thereby making it a more environmentally friendly and a sustainable product.

Sustainable

It is believed that nearly 20% of all water pollution comes from making non-organic clothing.

Lasts Longer:

Organic Cotton Clothing, can last up to 5 times longer, and it gets softer each time you wash it. Giving your baby the ultimate comfort.

Awareness about organic clothing  has spread like a wild fire among parents therefore there has been a flood of brands offering organic clothes specially for kids. Market as well as social media is flooded with brands that offer organic clothes. Everyone has something or the other to offer to mommies like me who are already investigating on varied brands. It had become very difficult for me to narrow down on one specific brand. That's when BERRYTREE INDIA came to my rescue.

About Berrytree India

Started as a baby food start-up, they have come quite a long way in just a short while. Today, they have an extensive list of products especially designed for your kids.

Without any adieu I went to their website. (I already had stalked their entire Instagram page though). I was so happy to see a good variety of clothes specially for boys. 

They have huge variety of products to choose from

·        Rompers

·        Onesies

·        Nightsuits

·        Frocks and Tops

·        Easy pants

·        Sweatshirts

 
Finding good and classy yet comfort clothes for boys has always been a big challenge for me. I directly contacted their team on Instagram and they politely answered all my queries. They were very kind enough to send me an organic cotton romper for my kid. In no time I received a cute romper. 

I have already used it several times before i could come up with a review.

I received : Berrytree Organic Cotton Baby Romper in Red Strips  (click here to buy)
Size: 12 to 18 months
Price : Rs 1000

A big yes - 

• The fabric is supper smooth and soft.

• The colors used are totally organic and it would harm babies delicate skin.

• They have cute variety of prints to offer for both boys and girls. 

• You can find a cute outfit for your little munchkin

• Even after washing their colour didn't fade and the fabric is still super soft. 

• I received the romper in size 12 to 18 months but trust me guys it can be worn by my babies till they are 24 months.

• Fit of the rompers is out of this world. I find it easy to dress and undress my kids because they have a side opening which doesn't hurt my kids even if they are lying down on their tummy.

A big No - Con's

I didn't find any con's as such with the product. The only thing according to me which can bother other parents is the price point but its justified by the quality of the product you get.

My verdict

I highly recommend this organic clothing brand to others as they are worth the investment and you are also saving the environment by going organic.

Rating: 4.5/5 (0.5 less just for the higher price point)

Availability :

You can buy them from:

Berrytree India website 

Firstcry.com

Amazon.in

Guys there is a sale going on on their website go check them out and grab a great deal. (Click Here)

#AtoZchallenge A - Acceptance

A- Acceptance (What a Mother Wants)

Being is a mother is such an overwhelming experience. Whether you are a first-time mommy or a mommy of two. Motherhood comes in various part and parcels. Once you become a mother everything in life seems to change. Forget about the changes with things and everybody else around you, you as a person change completely. You are no longer you. You grow up suddenly. You know there is a little human who is totally dependent on you.

Motherhood doesn't come with a manual. You learn everyday with your experience. It's like a trial and error experiment. Either you become successful or you fail, but even from the failure you learn something new out of it that's the charm of motherhood. As a Mother I always trust my instincts when it comes to the style of parenting and deciding what's good for my kids. A mother is given gazillion advices from the elders from the family, relatives, friends and sometimes even strangers. I believe It's always good to take advice because you never know when what information comes handy.

Today's time is all about new age parenting. A mother would never do any harm to her kids. As a mother I prefer doing what I want and how I want. The last and final decision lies in my hands. New age or modern parenting styles are some how not acceptable to many specially the elders (some not all). Whatever a mother does is always questionable by many and even judged. All a mother wants is to be accepted for what she is, how she is.

This blog post is a part of my A to Z Blogging challenge where in I will be blogging the entire month of April and sharing my views on Motherhood. what all a mother needs to be a mother (if you know what i mean). So, hang on with me in this entire month to know my views and share yours for the same.

Lets give them Wings to Fly.

 

Independence.. Freedom. These words meant so much to me while I was a young. Meaning of freedom kept on changing for me as I grew older. I am brought up in a strict family. My parents were very strict with us i.e. me and my sisters. I have always noticed that there were different set of rules for us and for my brother. That was something which was bothering me always. Though my parents were strict but they were not narrow minded. With passing of time we were given more liberty in taking our own decision. But still we were supervised all the time. Now when I have become a parent I understood their concern and worry.

The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. 

- Denis Waitley

I am a mother of two boys. Still they are too young to do anything. But it’s high time for us to decide what kind of parents we want to be. The ones that are always there for their kids or the ones, who want them to be on their own, decide what’s good or what’s bad for them. We (me and my husband) had already decided what parenting style we would be adopting in future for our kids. Being on the similar page is very much important for both the parents. One of us would be a cool parent and the other one would be a rigid one. (I hope you understand what I mean). If one of us has said no for anything the other would not go against that decision or question them (not at least in front of the kids). Mutual understanding between parents is the key.

We would let our kids be themselves. Nothing would be forced on them. We would keep everything under moderation. Supervision is a must. No one is safe these days. I know what I am talking about is something that we need to think once our kids are of certain age. But for now we would teach our children to do their things on their own. We would be making them self reliant rather than spoon feeding them. We want our kids to look upon as their friends. They should be able to come and discuss everything and anything with us.  

I believe Moderation to everything is the key. Being strict would never work with the kids. 

 

  Hosted By : MommyVoyage , TheMomSagas ForeverSassyMommy , TheReadingMomster

This blog post is a part of #LetsDiscussFreedom Blogathon. I would like to thank Alpana from http://mothersgurukul.com/  for introducing me. 

I would now like to introduce Charu from https://themomsagas.com/ and recommend you to read her views on the prompt, 'GIVING FREEDOM TO KIDS'.

FREEDOM - My version

FREEDOM. This 7 letter word has a lot of importance and meaning in itself. Meaning of freedom is different for everyone. After becoming independent from British rule we Indians were gifted with freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion,  rights against exploitation, cultural and education rights, right to privacy, etc, etc. As an Indian citizen we all are aware of all these rights and we all exercise them. We are fortunate enough that we have a government that has been providing all this fundamental rights.

What does freedom mean to me would be different from anyone else. For me freedom is a state of mind. I as an individual still do not feel free. I am fortunate enough to be born in a free society. I have not struggled a lot like others. For me freedom is being my own self. I still feel I am living in a shell. I am not able to be me. The only thing that is pulling me back from being myself is the society in which I live. I am still worried and bothered about what others think of me. What will others say? I have a fear. Fear of being JUDGED. 

“The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.” —Aung San Suu Kyi.  It’s me who has to fight and win against my fear. And the day I will win over my fears I will be free in true sense.

 “The best freedom is being yourself.” Jim Morrison

  Hosted By : MommyVoyage , TheMomSagas ForeverSassyMommy , TheReadingMomster

This blog post is a part of #LetsDiscussFreedom Blogathon. I would like to thank Alpana  from www.mothersgurukul.com for introducing me

I would now like to introduce Charu  from https://themomsagas.com/ and recommend you to read her views on the prompt, 'What Does  Freedom Mean To You'.

Improving language skills in children

Language plays an important role in a child’s development. It enables a child to communicate effectively with their family, learn at school, socialize with friends, build relationships with others and complete simple tasks such as talking on the phone and buying something from the shops.

As important as language is, it doesn't come easily to a child. The people surrounding them and their environment have significant impact on how a child’s language skills will develop. today's time demand kids to learn at least two languages Hindi being our national language and English being global language and the third language is the child's mother tongue.

By understanding a few simple techniques and strategies, these will ensure that a child’s language skills will improve during their early childhood which will give them the head start they need in being good communicators.

Strategies For Infants (0 - 12 months)

There are plenty opportunities within an infant’s routine where communicating plays a key role. talk to them during nappy changes, feeding times, bath times and play time, which enables an infant to be exposed to language. Use this time to converse with the infant as they begin to learn the basics of communicating. This is the best time of their life where they can learn multiple languages.

How to Encourage Language in Infants

• Pause when talking – or even when you are asking a question, just like you would do when taking to an adult. This will help the infant develop the understanding of taking turns in conversation.
• Encourage listening skills – make a variety of sounds from different parts of the room. Each time you make a noise wait for them to turn around and look to where the sound is coming from.
• Read stories – always read with feeling and expression. Alter your voice tone to engage the infant into the story.
• Chat - talk and comment about the things you see when you are outside or inside. Point out the colour of the grass or the size of the bus, talk about what you are doing etc.
• Name objects – like everyday objects. Researchers have shown that infants can understand a lot more then we realize. By naming everyday objects an infant may be able to pick up on the names of objects. Ask questions such as “where is the ball” and watch their eyes. If they understand they will begin to look for the object that you named.
• Picture Cards / Books – show individual named picture cards, naming each picture as the infant looks at it. Only do this for a couple of minutes each day since you don't want to overload and they may lose interest quickly. See Flashcard Printables
• Copy sounds – when an infant begins to make sounds, copy them. This will encourage an infant to make more noises and different sounds and is the beginning of conversations.
• Discuss routine – talk about the everyday activities that the infant is involved in such as feeding times, play times etc.
• Use actions with words – wave as you say “bye bye”, when giving them their feeding bottle say “drink”, when lifting say “up” etc. This encourages an infant to relate language to what they see and do.
• Sing songs – this will encourage an infant with their communication and develop their attention skills..

Strategies for Babies (12 months and beyond)

During this stage, babies will begin to use language in a more recognizable way and would have become even become more social. Language skills increase as a baby starts saying their “first word”. A first word could be a familiar name of a member of the family (mama or dada), a common object or even something that is said constantly around the home. For instance one of my twin started saying 'No papa' (with action) learning from his favorite rhyme. 

How to Encourage Language in Babies

• Noisy toys and books – will support a baby’s attention, interest and listening skills.
• Sing nursery rhymes – this will enable a baby to remember and understand words, get introduced to similar sounds and connect actions to songs. 
• Talk about what you’re doing – simply describe the tasks you complete throughout the day with the baby. For example: if you’re washing your hands say something like “mummy is washing hands”. This will enable a baby to connect words to what is happening around them.
• Name object baby sees – toys, clothes, everyday items, parts of their body and more. A baby will begin to memorize a word the more often they hear it.
• Repeat words – as a baby tries to say words support them by repeating it back to them also name items they are pointing at to begin expanding on their vocabulary.
• Read books – when reading the story, describe what is happening in the pictures. Name objects, colours, shapes, characters, places etc. 
• Encourage short sentences – this can be done by expanding on what the baby says. For example, if baby says “milk”, you can say “more milk” or “milk please”.
• Be patient – sometimes you may not understand what a baby is trying to convey. Encourage them to use gestures when talking to gain a better understanding of what they are saying.

It’s just amazing to see how many words a child picks up during their early childhood... yes it's true once a child begins talking, that's the end of it... they never stop! Try and encourage language skills by implementing some of the strategies that have been suggested.

Spinach and Beetroot smoothie

I have recently started having smoothies to fulfill my small hunger cravings and trust me you would thank me for this latter. 

Spinach is rich in vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin A, riboflavin, folate, niacin, vitamin E and vitamin K (this is what google had to say). Whereas, beetroot is rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium. All these nutrients make both of them as super-food for you as well as your babies (after becoming a mum I always see what all i can feed my baby along with me). If you are someone who doesn't like eating spinach and beetroot than do tryout this smoothie.

Ingredients :

• Few spinach leaves (thoroughly washed) 
• One medium sized beetroot

Procedure :

• Cook both beetroot and spinach in a pressure cooker for few minutes until the beetroot is soft and finely cooked.
• Once cooked Grind them in a mixture grinder/blender
• Add water to bring it to a consistency of a smoothie or as per the requirement.
• Adding salt is optional.

Note: 

If your kid doesn't like the pulpy consistency you can strain it and bring it to liquid consistency.

Kids will love the taste as the beetroot is sweet. This can be served during 11am or 4 pm snack time.

Try it for you and your little one.