All three of my children suffer from eczema and extremely dry skin. I’ve noticed that as they have gotten older, the eczema has gone down in its severity. But because of their sensitivity, I try to be as cautious as I can with the soaps and lotions that I use on their delicate skin.
When we were approached by MACLAREN about their new beginning line, I was thrilled. I was not only delighted for the chance to use the products on myself and my three children, but I was excited for the chance to share the beginning line with you.
I know that as mothers, we love products that are gentle on our children’s skin, especially our precious newborn babies. It’s always wonderful when the product is also all natural and certified organic.
Last night I bathed my three children in the calming bath milk for baby. “A pure blend of organic oils, infused with Lavender, Geranium and Mandarin.” I loved the hint of lavender and orange together. It was definitely very calming.
I also used the soothing delicate soap to wash their little bodies. The gentle soap “with the moisturizing properties of Jojoba, soothing quality of Aloe and the calming aroma of Lavender,” left their skin feeling so very soft. Goodbye dry skin. As I toweled my five-year-old daughter off, she even commented on how soft her skin was.
I am also impressed that their products are dermatologically tested on sensitive skin and that they do not use synthetic perfumes, artificial colors, petroleum derivatives, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Parabens, TEA, DEA or animal ingredients. MACLAREN is also against animal testing.
MACLAREN has their slogan right, “What a mother wants, what a baby needs…..”
We would like to gift one of our readers with a MACLAREN beginning gift pack which includes calming bath milk, protecting nappy change balm, absorbing dusting powder, cocooning massage oil, comforting room mist, and an organic toy, retail value $109.00
We also have a second prize of a beginning Travel Kit For Baby which includes cocooning massage oil, calming bath milk, protecting nappy change balm, absorbing dusting powder, soothing delicate soap, comforting room mist and a celebration natural wax candle. Retail value of the Travel Kit For Baby is $25.00.
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I am always looking for gentle products for my highly sensitive little boy.
I need this for my daughter- she has terrible eczema.
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I always used aveeno for my son’s dry skin, but this sounds like it would be good to try.
What wonderful products!
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Way to go Maclaren on another great product line! We love their strollers and this skincare line for kids sounds really great!
how awesome
Lavender and Orange are my FAVORITE! Mmmm
We are always battling dry skin around here, and I feel awful seeing my son uncomfortable from it! There products sound wonderful!
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I would love this! i have a little one and another on the way.
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MAN, do I need this for my son. He’s got horrible eczema.
All three of mine have horrible eczema (and other skin issues.) Would love to try this product!
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Something I’d like to try on my kids.
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I would like to try MACLAUREN products. Skincare for little ones is very important.
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This would be a great gift for my friend’s baby shower next month.
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I’d love to win this!
My son also has very sensitive skin and I would love to try Maclaren’s Beginning. Thanks for teh giveaway!
Wow, this sounds great! We’ve been battling eczema for several years and are still looking for a good solution.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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My great niece is having a baby. This would be a nice gift for her.
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This would be wonderful.
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Sounds wonderful, thanks!
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This would be a great gift for my cousin!
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I’m very excited to try this product -I have very sensitive skin!
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I’d love to win!
I use aveno for dry skin
What a great giveaway–thanks!
I would love to win these great products.
Thanks for the giveaway.
This would be great!
WOW! These items sound great and I love the fact they are organic.
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Our entire family has allergies and eczema. This would be nice to have!
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My son has super dry skin…all kinds of bumps. Thanks for sharing such valuable information.
Oh, I’d love to win this for the mom of the baby I am carrying (a surrogacy)!
Thank you SO much.
Oh wow this would be great! They have wonderful products!
This will be a great gift for my grandchild
A soak in the bathtub sounds real good right now.
I would love to win this! Never heard of this brand
my daughter has such delicate skin this would be great
The MACLAREN beginning gift pack sounds perfect for my three and five year old granddaughters. I know their Mom is always on the lookout for soothing and calming products for them. So I’d love to win it for them:)
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I could so use this for my daughter. Thanks for the chance.
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These sound like excellent products.
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These produts look great. I have to watch with my eczema so I think they would be wonderful.
This would make a great gift for a friend who’s expecting:)
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Nice prize…what a great gift it would make
I would love this for my son!
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I would love to win! Thanks for the chance!!
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Thanks for the tip, my DD has horrible eczema, it’s always nice to find products that might work for her.
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Would love to surprise my daughter with this at her baby shower.
great products!
THis would be a great gift for my mom! She is a massage therapist and loves this kind of stuff.
I would love to win for my mom she has eczema
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Either of these kits would make a great addition to baby shower gift for my cousin’s new wife who is due next Spring!
I have a brand new baby girl that could use this. It would be awesome!
this will make a great baby shower gift
I’ve very concerned about exposing my little one to chemicals. I’d love to give these a try.
I have a brand new grandson and I’m expecting a granddaughter
Lovely prizes. I’d like to try these products with my kids.
This would be great for a daughter who has sensitive skin
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This would be so perfect for my oldest daughter who is expecting our first grandbaby soon.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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This stuff sounds great!
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My son has severe eczema. I would like to try it.
Lots of babies due in my family/amongst friends. This would make a very nice gift!
What an amazing prize for mother and baby!
great stuff
After reading about MacLauren products, I am sure they are something I want to try.
Great prize for my expecting friend!
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I would love to win this for my daughter.
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Sounds like really great products
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I could use this for my daughter.
I love the design of the products, the clean labels are even calming! would love this thanks!!
I would love to win this great set. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Would love this for my baby.
Thanks for the chance to win some great stuff for baby! the calming bath milk sounds awesome!
what a great giveaway -t hanks for the chance. I have dry sensitive skin and I think my snoogs has inherited it somewhat
These sound like wonderful gentle products to use on a little one’s skin. I’d love to be entered. Thanks so much.
We are also a family with sensitive skin issues and I would love to try this on my little one who is due this winter. Thanks!
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This would be wonderful for my little boy who has eczema. I’m always trying to find appropriate skin products for him!
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These products look like they would be very good for my baby. Thank you for having this giveaway.
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I have very dry skin, I hope to win so I can try this product out.
we need this, sooth and nurture
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This would be great for my 19 month old.
My kids both have eczema and this would be great for them.
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Oh I’d love to win this for my little grandson!
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I hadn’t heard about this new line, would love to try it. Thanks for sharing the info!
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This would be so great to win. We just found out we’re having our first baby so this would be great stuff to have!
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We have eczema issues too so this would be great
This sounds like a great product.
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The soothing delicate soap & room mist sound like heaven!
I would love to win this!
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Love when you can buy a set to try everything out!
This would be perfect for my little twins!!
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My daughter and I both have sensitive skin. I would love the chance to try this product!
I am a mother of four little girls who have very sensitive skin. This product could work for us!