Babo Blog
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...
Sunscreen 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...
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)...
I Love Country Living Magazine
Posted on April 25 2011
I was enormously surprised and flattered to have Country Living Magazine feature me in their May issue. I have always admired and loved the magazine – and so it was really touching to be in it. Certainly this photo was taken before my pregnancy set way in! The photographers and...
Babo’s Choice Award: Top 10 Child and Family Friendly Pools in NYC
Posted on March 17 2011
The Babo Botanical Bunny scoped out the best spots to splash in NYC rating the cleanliness, classes, staff, family swim time and all around excellence. Explore them for yourself and make sure to be equipped with the Babo Botanicals' Sun & Sport hair and bodywash to wash away the negative...
What Inspired Me – As seen in Happi Magazine
Posted on March 16 2011
Happi Magazine was kind enough to feature Babo in an article. I love this beauty trade magazine - it's a real industry favorite which I still read religiously. I hope you enjoy the article!
NYC Fashion Week With Steven Alan
Posted on February 15 2011
Fashion week in New York City kicked off last week. My very good friend, Steven Alan, a wonderful designer who is quite the sensation among Hollywood celebrities, like Katie Holmes and Ashton Kutcher, presented his fall 2011 collection at the Chelsea Piers. He has a store right near where I...
A Scent that will Lull you to Sleep
Posted on January 12 2011
Now that it’s often freezing and chilly in many parts of the US (we just had our second blizzard in NYC last night), a nice, hot bath, followed by a massage is great for both mom and baby. I love taking baths with my children – and I love a...
Baba-Razzi at Doodle Doo’s
Posted on December 28 2010
A fun filled afternoon at Doodle Doo’s, the best children’s salon in New York City. Located in quaint West Village, Doodle Doo’s stylists, owner Dana and Manager Jaime are absolutely the loveliest to be around. The amazing salon is filled with top notch green toys for children and has a...
Family Farm Outing
Posted on November 21 2010
My kids and I had a great day visiting a friend’s farm in North Stamford, Connecticut. So many vegetables were ready to be picked and it's mid November - this farm was full of organic carrots, parsley, radishes, broccoli and cabbage. Rush and Seka, now 3 ½ and 2, had the...
Painting Pumpkins & Apple Picking
Posted on October 27 2010
Fall is my favorite season. I just love the way New England’s cool, fresh air lends itself for hiking and the leaves turn the most vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. I also love apples. Apples are my very favorite fruit because of all the different varieties. Gala, Cortland, Empire and...
My Trip through Bolivia's Plantations
Posted on September 08 2010
This August, I traveled to Bolivia to visit a friend who was teaching music. I hadn’t been down to South America since I lived in Paraguay during my Peace Corps experience 12 years ago. The trip was amazing – the exquisite beauty and vegetation of South America is incredible. It...
One Less Worry For Moms – Preventing Head Lice At Camp
Posted on June 25 2010
Just to humor you, check out this funny South Park video on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFu-tfFZCDM. Now, let’s start the summer off without our kids getting lice – imagine that, a lice free summer! I came up with a lice preventative line because what ruins playtime more than receiving the awful...
Babo on ABC News: Dr. Greene Speaks about Limiting Toxins in Children
Posted on June 17 2010
I was so excited that Dr. Greene chose Babo as a healthy and safe choice for moms on ABC News. Dr Greene is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of many books on raising babies green – a few most recent books are...
Farm in the City Event
Posted on June 01 2010
I had a great time at the Babo Botanicals-sponsored Farm in the City Fair at the 14th Street Y on May 23. Everyone who attended had lots of fun with the on-site carnival games and potato sack races. There was delicious food and snacks at a farm stand. Some participants...
The Many Faces of Babo
Posted on April 14 2010
I have to say one of the most fun aspects of owning Babo has been meeting so many wonderful people along the way - from the most dedicated team of botanists, who develop the products, to my new best friend, Swanny, the Grenadian UPS man whom I see daily now....
Remembering Peace Corps on Earth Day
Posted on April 10 2010
Earth Day always reminds me of one of the dearest, most formative experiences of my life – one that reinforced my commitment to serve others and nurtured my love for natural products. On July 20, 1995, I received a letter from the Peace Corps that announced, “Congratulations on your...
From Barn To Bath
Posted on March 22 2010
How exciting after two years to see Babo Botanicals come to market. My children went with me to the farm to help fill the bottles and package them (or rather my kids watched me work and played with the other children on the farm). In the country it was a...
What Goes on Children’s Bodies Should Be as Natural as What Goes in Their Mouths
Posted on February 17 2010
When I read that my Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was advocating a bill – the Safe Baby Products Act of 2009 -- to ensure safer personal care products for children, it reinforced my belief that mothers like me need alternatives for our kids. Of course I grew up using our...
