We’ve been huge fans of aden + anais since we each first laid our hands on our aden +anais muslin swaddles when our babies were born. Many swaddles later, we were delighted to hear that the same brand that is synonymous with high-quality products for babies and toddlers had also released their mum + bub skin care and laundry care ranges. Both product ranges are free of all the nasty things you don’t want touching your baby’s (and your own!) skin (like phthalates, petrochemicals, and lots of other icky stuff).
We took each of the new products from the laundry and skin care ranges for a spin and here are our findings (giveaway at the end!):
mum + bub skin care
soothing ointment
Christine: I nearly jumped with joy when I saw that “pawpaw” was the focal element of this range. Pawpaw is an ingredient used in many of the skin care that I grew up with and loved in Australia. It’s renowned for its soothing, cleansing and protective qualities for skin. A little goes a long way with this ointment—I’ve been using the tub for three months and have barely made a dent in it. I love using it as a lip balm, but I also use it to treat minor cuts, insect bites, and even wind-burn. On Cheese, I use it as a diaper ointment, or if she has minor grazes, and also as a lip balm! (She likes to copy her mama.) Available in two sizes (3oz tube, $15.95; 6oz tub, $28.95).
hair + body wash
Christine: I love using this hair and body wash on Cheese. A small squirt in the hand covers her completely, foams up well, and gets her squeaky clean. She smells fresh (must be the inclusion of Australian Sandalwood in the ingredients) and her skin feels silky afterwards. The wash is moisturising, tear-free, and can be used to wash and condition hair as well. Comes in one size, (12 oz bottle, $15.95.)
ultra-gentle lotion
Alexis: I was sold on the smell of the lotion alone, but when I used it on Little J after his bath I found that it was also rich without being sticky. It absorbed right into his skin. Little J has sensitive skin and is prone to eczema but he has done really well with this lotion — his skin is soft with no rough patches. Plus, it is cheaper than some other comparable “natural” high-end lotions that I have used on him. I also like that it was formulated with a dermatologist. (12 oz pump dispenser, $15.95.)
laundry care
detergent
Alexis: The Laundress New York (a brand known for their gentle yet effective, eco-friendly, and toxin-free products) and aden + anais came together to develop this deliciously smelling and naturally derived line of laundry products. The result is nothing short of heavenly. I’ve always lusted after The Laundress products but have never had the heart to fork over half a paycheck for them. But ever since I had a baby, I’ve been paying extra attention to the ingredients in my products and how they affect my son’s skin (and yeah, paying extra dough for it as well). I love the way his clothes and mine smell. It is absolutely intoxicating, plus I know that we are not wearing any extra chemicals along with our summer wardrobes. I use a smaller amount than the label recommends for a regular load in my washer, and it still does the job. Eau de aden + anais! (33.3 oz bottle, $22.95.)
fabric softener
Christine: aden + anais recommend using the fabric softener with the detergent in every wash. I’ve been using it as directed and our clothes are definitely soft and smell amazing. The fabric softener is naturally-derived and free of petroleum, dyes, SLS and tallow. (16 fl. oz bottle, $16.95.)
chlorine-free bleach
Christine: I’ve been using this bleach in conjunction with the detergent and fabric softener, and I’ve definitely noticed that our white towels look crisper and whiter. The dirty marks from ice-cream-covered toddler hands have come right out. Nothing short of a miracle.
(16 fl oz bottle, $15.)
GIVEAWAY!
We love both ranges so much that we have arranged for one lucky reader to win an entire set of the mum + bub skin care and laundry care ranges, plus one signature “Monster Mash” burpy bib set. Total prize value is $145.70.
Competition closes midnight, Tuesday August 27, 2013.
Entry open to US mailing addresses only.
Fabric softener!
Fabric Softener and probably the lotion
Fabric softener!
Fabric Softener and probably the lotion
Fabric Softener!!! LOVE A+A products!
Fabric Softener!!! LOVE A+A products!
Love A&A to pieces and have really been wanting to try their skin care products! 🙂
Love A&A to pieces and have really been wanting to try their skin care products! 🙂
would love to try the detergent for my baby’s clothes. love that it’s natural and there’s no extra chemical in it. my baby has sensitive skin and I’m always aware of the ingredients in his cleaning products
would love to try the detergent for my baby’s clothes. love that it’s natural and there’s no extra chemical in it. my baby has sensitive skin and I’m always aware of the ingredients in his cleaning products
love the swaddles and am so excited when a company i love comes out with new products. thanks for the info…and this awesome giveaway! 🙂
love the swaddles and am so excited when a company i love comes out with new products. thanks for the info…and this awesome giveaway! 🙂
love their swaddles…and love even more when a company comes out with new products to adore! i’m excited to try the fabric softener. i miss it now that baby laundry is in the mix. 🙂
thanks for the info and the chance to win this awesome giveaway.
love their swaddles…and love even more when a company comes out with new products to adore! i’m excited to try the fabric softener. i miss it now that baby laundry is in the mix. 🙂
thanks for the info and the chance to win this awesome giveaway.
Lotion for sure
Lotion for sure
detergent is what I’d mostly like to try
detergent is what I’d mostly like to try
I’d love to try the laundry products. My daughter has very sensitive skin and there are very limited products that I am able to use for her
I’d love to try the laundry products. My daughter has very sensitive skin and there are very limited products that I am able to use for her
The Hair and Body Wash!!
The chlorine free bleach! I don’t use bleach but this more natural approach could do my towels some good!
The Hair and Body Wash!!
The chlorine free bleach! I don’t use bleach but this more natural approach could do my towels some good!
I’d love to try to lotion, my boy gets such dry skin in the winter I need to find something that is good for sensitive skin that works!
I’d love to try to lotion, my boy gets such dry skin in the winter I need to find something that is good for sensitive skin that works!
i would love to try the lotion…and all the other products!!!
i would love to try the lotion…and all the other products!!!
I would love to try the laundry products!!
I would love to try the laundry products!!
Fabric Softener!
Fabric Softener!
These sound like great products, I’d love to give them a try!
These sound like great products, I’d love to give them a try!
The lotion!
The lotion!
Super excited to try the whole line… And really excited for the laundry soap!!
Super excited to try the whole line… And really excited for the laundry soap!!
I’d really like to try them all! !!! But if I have to pick I’d say mum and bub!
I’d really like to try them all! !!! But if I have to pick I’d say mum and bub!
Laundry help please!
Laundry help please!
The lotion and the soothing ointment!
Love A&A
The lotion and the soothing ointment!
Love A&A
I love the soothing ointment!
I love the soothing ointment!
I would love to try the ultra gentle lotion.
I would love to try the ultra gentle lotion.
Would love to win this for my baby girl!
Would love to win this for my baby girl!
the lotion…we have such issues with irritation around here…and I like my babies not to smell like the hospital, and leave people saying….”what is that glorious smell on your child?”
the lotion…we have such issues with irritation around here…and I like my babies not to smell like the hospital, and leave people saying….”what is that glorious smell on your child?”
I cant wait for the baby wash and lotion, finally something great for your babies sensitive skin!!:)
I cant wait for the baby wash and lotion, finally something great for your babies sensitive skin!!:)
Thanks so much for this opportunity!
I think I would <3 <3 <3 this lotion!!!
Thanks so much for this opportunity!
I think I would <3 <3 <3 this lotion!!!
the fabric softener
the fabric softener
I most want to try the laundry detergent. It’s so hard to find a good one that works without the harsh chemicals.
I most want to try the laundry detergent. It’s so hard to find a good one that works without the harsh chemicals.
If I have to pick I’d say mum and bub!
If I have to pick I’d say mum and bub!
I’d love to try any of the mom & bub skincare products! Always looking for good products for my son’s, daughter’s, and my sensitive skin!
I’d love to try any of the mom & bub skincare products! Always looking for good products for my son’s, daughter’s, and my sensitive skin!
I can’t wait to try the lotion!
I can’t wait to try the lotion!
Fabric softner, I miss using it since the baby was born!
Fabric softner, I miss using it since the baby was born!
the laundry soap.
the laundry soap.
I would like to try The laundry detergent
I would like to try The laundry detergent
I would love to try the ointment! 🙂
I would love to try the ointment! 🙂
I’d love to try the lotion.
We absolutely love the lotions, but would LOVE to try to the laundry products as we haven’t been able to yet!
I’d love to try the lotion.
We absolutely love the lotions, but would LOVE to try to the laundry products as we haven’t been able to yet!
I would love to try them all. I have three babies and hope to get a chance to try them on all my babies. 🙂
I would love to try them all. I have three babies and hope to get a chance to try them on all my babies. 🙂
I would really love to try them all!
I would really love to try them all!
I desperately want to try the soothing ointment! 3 of 5 in my family have eczema!!
I desperately want to try the soothing ointment! 3 of 5 in my family have eczema!!
I’m looking forward to the Ultra-gentile lotion. My newborn is having a reaction to the commercial grade lotions and soaps. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m looking forward to the Ultra-gentile lotion. My newborn is having a reaction to the commercial grade lotions and soaps. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to try them all, especially the ultra-gentle lotion!
I would love to try them all, especially the ultra-gentle lotion!
I want to try the shampoo!!
I want to try the shampoo!!
i can’t wait to try the body was and the laundry products! it’s only fitting that our little one’s A+A swaddles get washed in mum + bub!
i can’t wait to try the body was and the laundry products! it’s only fitting that our little one’s A+A swaddles get washed in mum + bub!
burpy bibs are my favorite!!! and I’d love to try the lotion. 🙂
burpy bibs are my favorite!!! and I’d love to try the lotion. 🙂
I am excited to try the laundry products ! i havenot tried them yet .
I am excited to try the laundry products ! i havenot tried them yet .
Would love to try the Mum & Bub skincare!
Would love to try the Mum & Bub skincare!
Love Aden + Anais products and their story (plus they’re based in Brooklyn where I am). Thank you so much for offering this giveaway!
Love Aden + Anais products and their story (plus they’re based in Brooklyn where I am). Thank you so much for offering this giveaway!
What a great giveaway! Aden and Anais products are fantastic!
What a great giveaway! Aden and Anais products are fantastic!
Love this
Love this
I’m excited about the hair & body wash. I still haven’t found one I’m really excited about for me son.
I’m excited about the hair & body wash. I still haven’t found one I’m really excited about for me son.
That would be so great for my sensitive babies
That would be so great for my sensitive babies
I want to try their fabric softener the most! I still haven’t found one that works for sensistive skin and that is either fragrence free or smells okay. I’d love to give this one a go!
I want to try their fabric softener the most! I still haven’t found one that works for sensistive skin and that is either fragrence free or smells okay. I’d love to give this one a go!
The bib set looks great!
The bib set looks great!
Fabric softener…i heard they can be bad for you so I’d like to try a nice version.
Fabric softener…i heard they can be bad for you so I’d like to try a nice version.
I would love to try the lotion.
I would love to try the lotion.
i want to try the fabric softener!
i want to try the fabric softener!
I’d love to try the skin care line and the fabric softener.
I’d love to try the skin care line and the fabric softener.
I’d love to try out the detergent
I’d love to try out the detergent
Fabric softener, detergent and probably the lotion!
Fabric softener, detergent and probably the lotion!
The detergent and all the other products 🙂
The detergent and all the other products 🙂
I would love to try these products!
I would love to try these products!
The hair and body wash (sandalwood is super comforting to me!) and the soothing ointment.
The hair and body wash (sandalwood is super comforting to me!) and the soothing ointment.
I obviously am excited to try the entire line! Pick me pick me!
I obviously am excited to try the entire line! Pick me pick me!
I’m curious about the laundry goodies, seems so nice! xx
I’m curious about the laundry goodies, seems so nice! xx
Fabric softener!
Fabric softener!
So exciting! Thanks for picking me. Can’t wait to try the products.
You’re welcome! Enjoy! We’d love to see pics of you and your family enjoying your prize!
So exciting! Thanks for picking me. Can’t wait to try the products.
You’re welcome! Enjoy! We’d love to see pics of you and your family enjoying your prize!