Johnson's & Aveeno Baby Review & Giveaway.

To say I was excited to receive the above package from Johnson's Baby & Aveeno Baby is an understatement. As a Mother of 2 little ones, we go through quite a lot of bath products. So receiving my favourite brands.... for free...to review...was kind of cool!

I've been a fan of Johnson's Baby products since Ella was born & I was thrown into the {competitive} world of baby products. There's A LOT of options out there that all claim to be the best for your baby. And a lot of options to meet all kinds of budgets & family needs. However, Johnson's has always been my pick, because it's affordable, it's trusted & it works! It also does what it claims to do :)

I was pretty excited about the Baby Bedtime collection....because I have 2 cherubs who aren't huge fans of sleep, so anything that says "clinically proven to help your baby sleep better" and is 'safe & natural'.....I'm on board! I decided to use this 3 step routine trial with Ryder.

First we bathed :) I added a few drops of the Bedtime Bath to the running water to create a bubble effect {hey, thats the best part about bathtime isn't it?? The Bubbles!!}. I then used a little more of the wash to clean him all over including his hair {not that he has much yet}.

He loves bathtime...and I was enjoying the smell of the Lavender rich creamy wash.

We then followed up with a leg & arm massage with the Baby Bedtime Oil, which also smelt divine & felt nice & silky. He loved the massage but like all fidgety boys, he'd had enough of lying still. So, a quick rub of the Bedtime Lotion on his tummy, back & neck and dressed ready for bed.

I always say that Ryder is so delicious....but after that 3 step routine, he smelt soooo good :)

I will admit that we honestly saw a different side of him after that. Normally by then, after bath, he's tired & had enough & wants to be carried, cuddled & then put to bed. But this night, he happily chilled in the baby swing & allowed us to eat our dinner while he happily watched on. A definite sense of calm about him :)

I'll be honest in saying that he didn't sleep any better that night.....but {no offence to Johnson's} I think it'll take more than lavender to get my kids to sleep deeply.....I swear they have 'energizer batteries' hidden in them somewhere lol :) However, we did notice he was definitely a lot more calm after the bath routine, during that night & the next morning! Excited about what tonight will bring with the continuation of the Johnson's Baby Bedtime products!!!

As for the Aveeno products, I'll be honest in saying that I haven't used much of them before. But VERY glad that we now have some to trial. We'll definitely be getting more. Ella's skin is quite sensitive. Most bath products, lotions & washing powders can give her instant eczema on her arms. So I stick to very mild products with her {usually Johnson's milk bath or plain baby wash}. However, Aveeno were claiming to be good for sensitive skin & dermatologist recommended.

I took a risk & used 3 of the products on the first night. The wash, shampoo & lotion. And all 3 were FAB! No reactions.....no eczema. Just fresh, clean, dreamy skin & hair. Tangle free hair also, which was a bonus!

I'm so happy to now have another natural, affordable option for Ella's sensitive skin. And although the products are advertised for 'baby use'.....I'll be using the Aveeno products too! They're divine!!

If you think you'd like to use these products.....Johnson's & Aveeno have said they will giveaway one of the exact packs I received to one Scissors Paper Rock reader :) Simply comment on this blog post, telling me which Johnson's or Aveeno Products you use & love most! One random commenter will be drawn on Monday night at 8pm 26th March 2012. The winner will receive the same 7 products I received....as pictured above. GOOD LUCK!!!Winner announced here on the blog....and on my Facebook page.

And thank you Johnson's Baby & Aveeno Baby...for the giveaway, and for making FABULOUS products!!