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Organic Baby News, Issue #010 -- Loving Your Baby's Feet
February 06, 2009
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Organic Baby News is the free, monthly newsletter distributed by Organic Resource, the practical guide to organic baby care.

Happy February! The theme this month is Loving Your Baby's Feet. Valentine's Day is approaching and you've probably got the other parts covered with love, but don't forget about your little one's feet.

In This Issue:

Organic Baby Business of The Month:
Heart and Sole

The Organic Baby Business of the Month is Heart and Sole, the foundation created by the owners of Robeez soft sole baby shoes.

Heart and Sole provides shoes for disadvantaged children world-wide. Since it was founded in 2003, the company has donated more than 160,000 pairs of shoes to children that would otherwise go barefoot.

Most recently, during the 2008 Season of giving, the foundation partnered with Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) to distribute more than $250,000 in Robeez footwear to infants living in poverty.

To learn more about Heart and Sole and or support the worthy cause visit Robeez.com.


In light of this month's theme, I couldn't resist sharing this sweet photo submitted by Tara, one of our mommy readers as part of her review of Robeez Heart Boots.

Did you know you can submit reviews about your favorite organic and non-toxic baby products on Organic Baby Resource? They make you eligible for great prizes and help moms and dads like you pick the best products for their babies.

Product Review of the Month:
Bobux Toddler Shoes

Is your toddler on the move? If so you're probably looking at shoes with a more substantial sole for outdoor walking - yet you don't want them too hard right? Bobux, makes a line of natural rubber shoes that are just perfect for this phase. We bought a pair and share our experiences with them on this page.

Saying "I Love You" with a Baby Foot Massage

A foot massage can be a relaxing treat after a soothing bath. It can add warmth and circulation to your baby's cold feet and it can work to calm a fussy teething little one. If your baby is three months and older, follow these steps and watch your baby smile:

  1. Put a small amount of your favorite organic baby massage oil in your hands. Olive oil will work just fine if you don't have one.

  2. Lay your baby on his (or her) back and hold the his big toe and the little toe with your forefingers and thumbs. Gently spread the toes open - like a fan.

  3. Take one of your baby's feet in both of your hands. Massage the sole. Then press around the base joint from where the toes emerge.

  4. On the same foot, take each toe and glide it through your thumb and forefinger, pulling gently.

  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on each foot as often as your baby likes while singing, talking or laughing with him.
Do you want to learn more about the art of infant massage? The Book of Baby Massage: For a Happier, Healthier Child will introduce you to the many benefits of infant massage and show you how to apply your loving touch from your baby's head to his toes.

Contest Corner

And the winner is...

Congratulations to Danielle Ellis from Morgantown, WV. She and her baby will enjoy the certified organic baby skin care gift basket and the mommy's Deluxe skin care gift basket from Natures Paradise.

February's Giveaway

Do you have some cleaning to do? EcoStore USA wants to help you do it "without the nasty chemicals. One lucky winner will get a prize package from Ecostore USA that features the following products.

  • Laundry Liquid
  • Pure Oxygen Whitener
  • Laundry Powder
  • Dishwashing Detergent
  • Dishwashing Liquid
  • Citrus Spray Cleaner
  • Lemon Rinse Aid

    • As a subscriber to Organic Baby News you already have one entry, however visit the contest page to find out how to boost your chances of winning.

    Name The Newsletter Contest

    This eco-friendly diaper cake from Grow In Style.com is still up for grabs. All you have to do is come up with a fresh and exciting name for this newsletter. The winning submission wins the prize.

    Here are the Rules:

    1. Name ideas must be original and not known to be the title of any other publication.

    2. The selection of the name is at the sole discretion of the publication's editor.

    3. In the event that no name is chosen from the pool of submissions. The person who submitted the most ideas will win the prize.

    4. The contest will conclude on February 28, 2009.

    5. Submit your newsletter name ideas using this form. Good Luck!

    Special February Promotion

    Is building an online business on your list of goals for 2009? Is earning a decent income from home while spending more time with your children a dream of yours?

    If the answer is yes, you'll want to check out the Site Build It! Valentines special.

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    Hurry the promotion ends Thursday, February 14th.

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    Until the next time,

    Erika
    Organic Mom and Publisher
    http://www.organic-baby-resource.com

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