From the Founder
Coral Reef Safe Sunscreens
Posted on May 30 2017
Are Babo Botanicals Sunscreens Coral Reef Safe? The sunscreen that washes off your body when swimming may affect aquatic life including corals. Common chemical sunscreen ingredients, such as oxybenzone, can bleach coral and damage coral reefs. Babo Botanicals does not use any of these harmful ingredients in our eco-friendly sunscreens...
The Difference in Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens
Posted on May 15 2017
Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens Maybe you've heard of the term 'Mineral Sunscreen' or 'Physical Sunscreen' Basically, they are sunscreens which work like a shield by reflecting and scattering UV rays to prevent them from penetrating or damaging the skin. The term 'chemical-free sunscreens' is commonly used to describe 'physical' or...
What To Pack For Summer Camp
Posted on May 01 2017
Summer Camp Packing Tips Another school year has passed. Another great camp season to start, so let’s get packing! Packing together with your child can be one of the most exciting treasures. But let’s first start with a great summer camp checklist. First off, don’t overpack. It will be...
Babo Celebrates Earth Day 2017
Posted on April 20 2017
EARTH DAY FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE
Save 30% on all orders through Sunday, 4/23.
Use code EARTH17
SHOP NOW!
Plus, check out our new behind the scenes video filmed at the New York Botanical Gardens:
Let Kids use Sunscreen In School!
Posted on April 18 2017
The debate continues – why is this even a debatable subject? Today Show Video: http://www.today.com/video/sunscreen-in-school-parents-push-for-kids-to-be-allowed-to-use-it-923483715505 As written in the Seattle Times, April 16, 2017 Washington state lawmakers are pushing forward with a proposal that allows students to use sunscreen at school without a note from a doctor and...
Babo’s New Biodegradable Natural Multitasking Baby Wipes (for Mom, Too!)
Posted on September 27 2016
Life gets messy with kids. And when ick happens, the last thing you want is to be caught without something to clean up with. Our new botanically-infused mom and baby wipes are serious powerhouses, while still staying true to our brand commitment of organic, good for your skin ingredients. We...
How Detangle Kids Hair Painlessly
Posted on September 25 2016
Knots SOS: How to Detangle Kids Hair PainlesslyDoes your child run in the other direction when it’s time to brush their hair? If so, you’re not alone. Ask any parent about their most frustrating tasks and detangling kids hair is sure to be at the top of the list. While...
How Often Should You Bathe A Newborn Baby
Posted on September 17 2016
Cleanliness is indeed important when there’s a new baby in the household (stockpile the hand sanitizer!), but what about newborns and bathing? Many parents think that washing the baby every day is essential to their good health and hygiene, but the reality is you don’t have to be turning on...
My New Favorite Sunscreen from Babo Botanicals
Posted on July 26 2016
by: Kari Crum – Alas 3 Lads This is not a sponsored post. I purchased the products mentioned in this post for my own personal use and loved them so much I wanted to share them with you! All opinions expressed are my own. It feels like we have been...
How to Pick the Healthiest Sunscreen
Posted on July 18 2016
by Grace McCalmon I’ll admit it: I like being tan. I like the way the sun makes me feel. This could be because the vitamin D derived from sunlight exposure has been associated with improved mood and an overall sense of wellbeing. It could also be because I have yet...
Baby Eczema Treatment
Posted on June 16 2016
Parts of this blog are taken directly from Webmd, a great resource. Baby Eczema is not only common, it’s also very treatable, and many infants outgrow it. Not sure if your baby’s itchy, irritated rash is eczema? These questions and answers can help you understand what to look for. What Does Baby Eczema Look...
Meeting Dr. Michael Balick, a Premier Ethnobotanist
Posted on June 02 2016
I have always been interested in the medicinal properties of plants. This is why in 2007, I started Babo Botanicals with a group of botanists. I felt few manufacturers were using natural oils, plants and minerals to solve skin, hair and sun issues. So when I got to meet Dr....
Babo’s Got You Covered This Summer
Posted on May 28 2016
Babo Botanicals is committed to making the best natural sunscreen that uses clear zinc oxide as the principal ingredient. One question that we get asked frequently is how do you make your zinc clear? We use a special coating of jojoba esters that wrap around the zinc, so when it...
The Best Natural Calming for Bedtime Relaxation
Posted on May 11 2016
Lavender is a flowering plant in the mint family. Its aroma has been shown in human studies “to slow down heart rate, slow blood pressure and put you in a parasympathetic state, which is a relaxed state,” says University of Miami School of Medicine scientist Tiffany Field, who has studied the effects...
We care what shampoo ingredients are IN the bottle – not just what is not.
Posted on April 22 2016
Today, there is so much written about what is NOT in a product. We believe though, that what is IN the bottle is just as important because a product has to perform well and deliver results. What are the best ingredients to formulate a true baby shampoo? Ones that are...
Why Babo Botanicals Makes Gluten Free Shampoos, Lotions and Sunscreens
Posted on April 17 2016
At Babo Botanicals, we receive numerous emails from concerned mothers looking for gluten free body products for their children and themselves. While our products are topical, If a person suffers from an auto-immune disease, parents are concerned with anything entering a child’s skin that may contain gluten. We are committed to...
Sunscreens For Babies or Sensitive Skin
Posted on March 29 2016
1 in 5 Americans and 1 in 3 Caucasians will develop skin cancer over the course of a lifetime. More than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. A person’s risk for skin cancer doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns. What is...
Helmets, Goggles, Sunscreen. Protection on the Slopes.
Posted on January 15 2016
Many people may be headed to ski this this winter. Skiing sunburn is very common and as dangerous or more so than a beach sunburn. According to the British Skin Foundation, the amount of UV Rays increases 5% for every 1000 feet above sea level. And, water and ice are...
Sitting Down With Actress Zoe Lister-Jones on her GMO Action Thriller
Posted on November 17 2015
I was lucky enough to interview Zoe Lister-Jones, the formidable actress and co-writer of the movie Consumed. Zoe plays a distressed single mother, Sophie, who is in search of answers to the origin of her son’s allergies and sickness. Sophie suspects and then concludes that her son’s diet may be the source...
Love and Business Advice Taken From My 95 Year Old Grandmother
Posted on September 12 2015
My grandmother who I called Oma passed away this month at age 95. Her inspiration helped me develop into a business woman, an avid traveler and an entrepreneur. She once got a prestigious award in her hometown, St, Louis for “Creative Entrepreneurship” for the number of non-profits she developed and...
Honey Harvest Day!
Posted on August 17 2015
This past weekend, my family and I harvested 200 pounds of honey. This came from 4 hives. We harvest once a year. It is the most glorious day for so many reasons. We spend the day as a family – feeling so productive! The intoxicating smell of warm honey combined...
A Tribute to Burt, Founder of Burt’s Bees
Posted on July 14 2015
I have been reflecting on why Burt Shavitz, the face behind Burt’s Bees, impacted our world. Burt was an icon for natural, niche products whose core values remained consistent even after he became a millionaire. With Burt’s Bees, he had no agenda when he and his girlfriend, Roxanne, developed the...
The Mineral That You Need For Great Skin This Summer
Posted on June 30 2015
Zinc is a workhorse nutrient. Not only is it one of the most versatile and powerful minerals when it comes to its healing properties, it’s also found in every cell of your body. It’s crucial for your body’s functionality, growth and development, and helps to fight pesky viruses and bacteria....
Protecting Our Children’s Skin From Skin Cancer & Premature Aging
Posted on June 02 2015
My 5-year-old has what we like to call “sensitive skin.” It’s lily-white, soft, and so translucent, it nearly glows. She has a scar on her nose that needs extra care. And after 15 minutes of recess without sunscreen, she’s as red as lobster. At school, kids learn about brushing their...
How to Read “Preservatives” in Beauty Products
Posted on March 09 2015
With every news cycle, it seems there’s a new warning in the world of harmful ingredients in personal care products. Last month, The New York Times reported on methylisothiazolinone (MI), a preservative you might find in everything from baby care wipes to lotions to sunscreen to mouthwash. This ingredient has been known...
How Aveda’s Founder Inspired Babo
Posted on February 28 2015
Horst Rechelbacher died this past week at 72. Mr. Rechelbacher founded Aveda in 1978 based on Indian Ayurvedic medicine which he shortened into “Aveda.” His company transformed the personal care business into a more mainstream approach to natural, premium products. I remember experiencing my first Aveda product in 1994....
What I Wish Every Woman Knew About Doulas
Posted on January 21 2015
For those unaware, the dictionary-definition for a doula goes something like this: a doula is a woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may provide support to the family before and after the baby is born. I’ve given birth three times, and each birth was...
My Child’s Homework — Do I Help Or Not?
Posted on November 08 2014
Sometimes when I’m leaving work, I feel a slight anxiety. The anxiety is what will need to happen from the time I get home until MY bedtime? I go through the checklist in my head. Pick kids up from after-school activities. Check. Make dinner. Check. Give bath. Check. Make sure...
10 Ways to De-stress Dinner time With Young Kids
Posted on April 22 2014
How does dinnertime look in your house? I cling to dreams of family bonding and quality time, but lately, that’s just not the reality. My youngest child, recently freed from the tethers of his high chair, is up and running from the very start. His older brother and sister are...
An Interview with Skinstore.com
Posted on November 08 2013
Behind the Bottle A Q&A with the insiders behind your favorite brands. Kate SolomonFounderBabo Botanicals Babo Botanicals Several years ago, Kate Solomon started down a path that would ultimately combine her expertise in prestige haircare development with her passion for natural ingredients. She began working with top botanists to develop...
Babo Healthy Habit Ambassador Program!
Posted on November 01 2013
Babo kicked off an amazing ambassador program. We recruited moms who have been using and loving Babo. These ambassadors embody the values of babo – spreading healthy habits for the under 12 set. We have always said, “What you put on your body should be as natural as what you...
Safer, Worry Free Bubble Baths
Posted on October 02 2013
Many parents ask today, “Are bubble baths safe for babies and small children?” It is a question I always get because in the old days, pediatricians would recommend that young children not take bubble baths. Think of all the fun they were missing back then! The reason was that harsh...
Why I love August
Posted on August 08 2013
We named our 3rd child Solzy August because we love this month so much. I love the tradition of doing the same activities each summer and reliving my childhood through their eyes. At times I find it hard to believe I am not that young child carelessly running through poison...
My Family Summer Trip
Posted on June 19 2013
Since I was born, my family has been coming to Martha’s Vineyard during the summer. What I love about here, is 41 years later, not much has changed. The erosion has been substantial along the coast line, especially in the last 5 years, but other than that, the same stores,...
Teaching My Kids About Bee Keeping
Posted on April 17 2013
When I was growing up, I kept bees with my dad in Connecticut. Later in life, I went to the Peace Corps and taught bee keeping in Paraguay to rural farmers. I have always had a deep passion for bee keeping for a number of reasons. They are fascinating creatures....
Developing a natural fragrance
Posted on April 06 2013
My first job out of the Peace Corps was working in fragrances and perfumes at Avon Products where I was an Assistant Manager. I helped developed fragrances for the global market and developed a nose as they say, smelling and evaluating fragrances. I got to work with huge fragrance companies...
Travel Tips for 3 children 5 years and younger!
Posted on March 19 2013
February vacation is next week. This afternoon, I will begin the packing for a week- long ski trip. We will be staying in Snowmass, Colorado, which is an incredible family destination all year long. But I’ve never met a parent that says traveling with kids is high on their list...
Meeting other Founders of Natural Brands I Admire
Posted on March 13 2013
Last week we were at the largest natural trade show. We had a wonderful babo booth and all our fabulous babo babes showing customers are great products. But the highlight for me was meeting all the incredible business founders from the best brands ever! Who was there? Here is a...
Why is Non-Nano Zinc Oxide the safest, most effective sunblock ingredient?
Posted on March 13 2013
What does non-nano mean in a zinc sunscreen? There are many words today that are buzz words – either meaning safety or scary. The average customer only knows that products shouldn’t contain these ingredients, but not fully understanding what these words mean. So, I’ve written this regarding non-nano zinc. Are...
NO MORE WRINKLES WHEN USING NO MORE TEARS
Posted on February 15 2013
A recent article appeared in Marie Claire Magazine on how baby products can be used as effective anti-aging tactics. The Article’s title is “No More Tears, No More Wrinkles.” The author states that after using Babo’s Moisturizing Baby Shampoo & Wash infused with Oatmilk and Calendula, her skin was “smooth...
A Comparison of Infant versus Adults Skin
Posted on January 25 2013
It is interesting to take a look at the differences between children and adult skin. An infant or small child’s skin is extremely sensitive, delicate, fragile and permeable. Newborn skin is 40-60% thinner than an adult. Its defense system is immature thus leaving the skin unprotected against external agents. It...
New Soothing Diaper Cream Packed with Great Natural Ingredients For Baby’s Sensitive Skin
Posted on January 18 2013
Besides our wonderful new natural diaper cream having oat and calendula to provide an optimal moisture barrier, it has Styrax Benzoin. Styrax Benzoin is the gum of the tree and is native to Sumatra. It has a fragrant vanilla like smell. It has been used for centuries as a disinfectant...
A note from Babo’s founder
Posted on November 02 2012
Dear Customers & Friends, As some of you may know, we are based in New York and our warehouse and customer care is in Sayreville, New Jersey, one of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Sandy. Our warehouse continues to be out of power and many of the employees have...
Borrowing from the diaper bag: Little Things can make a big difference
Posted on August 12 2012
I’m always amazed when people ask me if I use my own Babo products. Not only do I test all Babo products myself, but so do my children. After all, the products were really created for my own kids. If they didn’t work for my family, I would not make...
Summer 2011
Posted on July 20 2011
What a wonderful summer so far. Rush and Seka went to Audubon Camp to study plants and animals. Rush loves to go fishing and Seka is enjoying collecting flowers. She now knows the difference between bumble and honey bees. Little Solzy is growing up quickly. Already 2 months old. We...
Running a business from home
Posted on June 06 2011
I had my 3rd child on May 19th – a boy named Solzy. I’m thrilled to have a newborn in my arms again. So many people have asked me if I will be taking off work – a maternity leave of sorts. But given that I run a company now...
My Favorite NYC Apothecary- C.O. Bigelow
Posted on May 14 2011
On mother’s day, I worked at C.O. Bigelow talking to moms and dads about Babo, babies and NY life. I love spending a few hours there because everyone is so interesting who comes through the doors. The sales staff is also incredibly impressive and dedicated. Some of the sales consultants...
My Super Mom Team
Posted on May 08 2011
Happy Mother’s Day! I want to pay tribute to the fabulous team of moms I work with, that make Babo’s engine go. What a delight to be able to work with exceptional women who do a majority of work in the early morning or late night (post & pre bedtime)...
