Sunday, 13 July 2014

The honest company



Free Trial: shipping cots SGD52
When I was around 5 months pregnant with Baby Arrian, I love to watch the youtube for new things for my baby. I especially love itsjudytime. I find that she is very pretty and the relationship between both spouses are great. I love their vibe. I also love watching these mummy bloggers as they shared really good stuff about baby (even tho it sort of cost a bit but I always emphasise on how its our last chance at having a newborn around). So I sourced for new baby products which I don't see when I was pregnant with the first one. It was mind blowing. It also doesn't help when i was on bed rest for one month. Being an asian parent esp. in Singapore, the baby products are really limited and also really expensive if you want to get the ones shown by the vloggers. But I was immediately hooked when I saw the honest company. First impression that got me hooked was the design and the fact that it is eco friendly. I wanted to do my  bit for GAIA. I have bought the charlie banana reusable diaper(which I have yet to use coz baby Arrian can't fit yet as he's on the tiny side plus the fact is I am just afraid). So I decided to go for the free trial that they offer. However, the products only ship to US and also canada. Therefore I have to sign up with Vpost and pay for the shipping fees to Singapore( which cost me around SGD52). I know it is a bit costly but I am genuinely interested with the products so I spend a bit more.
For the diapers and wipes discovery kit, you will receive:
  • diapers (7 count)
  • wipes (10 count)
For the essential bundle discovery kit, you will receive:
  • shampoo + body wash
  • face + body lotion
  • multi surface cleanser
  • healing balm
  • hand soap
So basically for SGD52, you will receive all that and also I actually ordered a packet of diaper which has 44 NB diapers (US13.95). I chose the diapers design for boys and it was so adorable. I love the texture of the diapers and I never regret spending that much money knowing that the diapers are made from safer materials and no animal testing were being done. Let me talk about the items that i received in both my discovery kit.

Diapers
  • Natural and gentle : sustainably harvested pulp, natural odour inhibitors and plant-based materials - NO risky fragrances, lotions and latex
  • Ultra absorbent : superior performance and moisture retention
  • Premium fit : cloth like feel, contour elastics and stretchy refastenable grip tabs.
  • Fashionable designs : choose from a growing selection of stylish prints.
Review: I used it on Baby Arrian when he was born. I love the feel of the diaper. It was smooth and plus points for fashionable mummies; the design are really fashionable( i just received moustache and chevron print for this month supply). Baby Arrian never had any problems with nappy rash( even though sometimes we overslept and changed his diapers 4 hours later). We also did not experience any leakage at all. The reason why I am highlighting these points is because there was a point when the delivery of the diapers took longer than expected so I changed him to the diaper brand that the hospital used. Baby Arrian was screaming one night and when I checked his bum was red (partly was because i changed his diaper only after 3 hours since the last change). I was so upset that he has to use nappy rash cream. Another day, he experienced leakage. These incidents made me fall in love with the honest diapers even more.

Wipes

  • Safe and gentle : cloth baby wipe that's ultra thick, all natural, biodegradable and plant based
  • Effective and sensitive : botanical ingredients and ultra soft cloth gently cleanse, soothe and nourish to promote healthy skin
  • Perfectly designed : to be the only one you'll ever need
Review : I simply fall in love with the texture and the thickness of the wipes. I also love how the thickness makes cleaning poo much easier. It is also not rough on the skin and as it also nourish the skin, I have no problem with nappy rash. Overall, I am satisfied with the wipes

Essential discovery kit


  • Shampoo and body wash : tear free, hypoallergenic, colour safe, vegan, biodegradable, pH balanced and naturally non-toxic
  • Face and body lotion : natural and nourishing lotion soothes and supports babies, natural oils leave skin feeling supremely soft and never greasy and lastly hypoallergenic
  • Hand soap : natural and nourishing, non-toxic, biodegradable and pH balanced
  • Multi-surface cleaner : repels dust naturally without leaving residue behind, natural, non-toxic, biodegradable and pH balanced
  • Healing balm : soothing protection and relief for sensitive skin and diaper rash, organic sunflower, olive and tamanu oils which nourish, moisturise and help protect sensitive and irritated skin, certified USDA organic formula which promotes healthy, supple and soft skin. 

Review: I used the multi surface cleaner to clean Baby Arrian changing table and I love how it doesn't smell nor was it greasy. I also used the face and body lotion on Baby Arrian and it helps with the skin peeling and leaves his skin smooth instead of scaly. Overall, I love how it protects and moisturise his skin.

After you have ordered and tried their trial kit, you will be enrolled as a member of the Honest company.You have 7 days upon the receipt of your trial kit to cancel your membership (please do note that the company is based in the US therefore you have to make an overseas call to cancel). if you choose not to cancel, you will be charged US $79.95/month for the diapers and wipes bundle and US$39.95 for the essentials bundle.
*please note that these prices are without the shipping cost from Vpost.





For US$79.95 plus SGD $110 shipping fees from Vpost: you will receive 6 packets of diapers and 4 wipes.


The stylish design on the diapers

I have received my first month of diapers supply and so far I have never feel short changed. I am not saying that you should spend that much money on diapers but as for me, I just feel bad knowing that a mountain of diaper are out there due to me. I decided to switch to the honest company due to it being eco friendly and hypoallergenic factors. As an iPhone user, I can log on their app to monitor their delivery date. If I still have the supply, I will be able to delay the deliver date.


This i s how the app looks like


The app is also useful in keeping track of your baby e.g when he last changed diaper, his last milk feed, his last sleeping time and also his next doctor's appointment.

*please do note that I am just sharing my experience with the honest diapers. It has work well for my baby. I hope it helps widen the selection of diapers for your babies and also help in saving GAIA. I may not be an extremist in being eco friendly but I am doing my part in some way or another.
















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