What is baby jelly?
It is a safe, natural product, created to protect delicate skin by locking in moisture, leaving it soft and smooth. Calendula-infused oil and skin-loving ingredients have been used to formulate our baby jelly. It is petroleum-free and is a safe and pure product for little ones, and suitable for sensitive and delicate skin, too.
What do you use it for?
With ingredients like grape seed oil, castor oil, beeswax, organic macadamia oil, organic olive oil, calendula flower extract. Our baby jelly can be used for pretty much anything you can think of and it’s not just for babies! Since we came home from the hospital with our baby boy I made it a habit to leave the tin of jelly out in the living room where it is accessible to everyone. Doing this has made me quickly realize how versatile this product is. Think dry lips, scrapped knees, bum rash, and the list goes on.
Here is my list of ways I used it in only one week.
- Lip stick remover
Valentines Day has just passed which of course included an adorable lipstick kiss photo shoot for my little guy. My baby wipes, soap, and water failed me when it came to washing it off. While wanting to be as gentle on his skin as possible, I reached for my jelly and you guys – it was like a magic eraser! In two seconds I had all of those kisses wiped off with just one swipe. Magic. - Bum rash and bum protection
Of course an obvious use for this product but deserving of a mention. I find it is better used as a barrier to prevent rashes but it will help with the mild ones. The calendula definitely plays a part in soothing the skin here. - For the hair
If your baby is a back sleeper then you might be familiar with the fuzzy rats nest of hair on the back of their heads. I tried out the jelly to moisturize and protect the frizz from further damage and hoping for some regrowth in the process. This is a new experiment but I will say his hair looked much healthier the next day. This would also be useful to use on your own hair ends, like you would a hair oil. - Lip balm
My entire family uses this as lip balm when passing by the tin. And yes, rules were enforced on day one that only clean fingers go in the tin!!! I should add wind burnt skin in here, these Saskatchewan winters are so rough on those little baby cheeks even in the mild temperatures we’ve had this year. The few times I’ve noticed his cheeks looking dry, it was gone after one use. - Cradle cap
Yes, it works.
Section out their hair so you can get the jelly directly on the scalp. Gently use your nails, scalp massager, or hair brush to massage the scalp. While massaging you will notice the dry skin begin to lift. Leave on for a few hours or even overnight if your cradle cap is thick/stubborn. It may take 2-3 washes to remove the jelly from the hair. - Cuts and burns
We ran out of Polysporin months ago and it has yet to make its way back on the shopping list. It has been replaced with the jelly and it is honestly just as effective in creating that barrier. This is true for cuts and burns (thanks oven). - Cuticle oil
This one just sort of fell on my lap (in my hand?) Once the jelly was on my hands from all these uses, I of course rubbed the remainder into my hands like lotion. This unconscious practice has noticeably benefitted the health and moisture of my nail beds.
Before this time in my life I never thought much of baby jelly but now I believe we will have this product in our home well past the newborn and baby stage and will certainly be at the top of my baby gift ideas list.
Made in small batches by Ontario company, Anitako Organics.