Springtime means new beginnings - and whether that's in the form of spring cleaning, a wedding, or baby showers, we've got you covered. This month, we'll be sharing our favourite uses for Eucalan when it comes to caring for little ones - and giving away fantastic Eucalan prizes so you can see for yourself just how versatile our no-rinse wash can be!
Eucalan is a wonderfully mild soap, gentle enough to be used to care for all your babies favourite things - we recommend Lavender for its relaxing aroma as well as its natural antiseptic properties. Read on for time-saving tips as well as your chance to WIN one of two prizes so you can see for yourself!
- Caring for Wool Soakers - Parents who choose earth-friendly cloth diapers will love Eucalan to use between lanolizing wool diaper covers. Not only does Eucalan wash and sanitize soiled covers, it helps prolong the lanolizing, keeping wool covers soft for baby! Click here for full instructions.
- Washing Stuffed Animals - Eucalan brightens and cleans favourite stuffed animals. A little elbow grease has to be used for particularly soiled stuffies, but its worth the effort when your little one cuddles up with their best friend again. Click here for detailed instructions.
- Cleaning Blankies and other items - Keep blankies and other items that are in close contact with baby clean and sanitary with our naturally antiseptic Lavender wash. Click here for instructions.
- Washing Nursing Bras - Nursing bras should be washed between every use to keep them clean and help them maintain their shape. Washing does not deteriorate bras; body oils, lotions and potions, milk from unexpected "let down" and simply wearing your bra contributes to fibre wear and tear. Washing keeps fibres clean and helps elastic maintain its original tension - click here for step-by-step instructions.
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Diaper Bag Essentials - Our stain-treating towelettes are an essential item for every diaper bag. It never fails, when you're dressed up and away from home, your baby will either spit up on your clothes or his/her own outfit. A Eucalan wipe kept handy in your diaper bag will save the situation! Click here for detailed instructions.
You don't have to take our word for it, though - we're offering two great prizes to our blog readers this month:
- 1 Eucalan Gift Pack (pictured below), containing four 3 oz. bottles of Eucalan in each of our three scents plus one unscented - great for travel or stashing at grandparents' house!
- 1 Getaway Gang (pictured above right), containing everything you need for on-the-go care: Contains 2 each of the individual use singles (eucalyptus,lavender,grapefruit,unscented), 4 wipes, 1 pack lint removers, 1 nail file and 1 sewing kit in a re-usable vinyl zipper bag. Fits perfectly into your diaper bag for busy parents on the move!
To enter, leave a comment sharing your favourite baby care tip OR why you'd like to give Eucalan a try! To double your chances of winning, you can also follow our blog by clicking the "follow" button on the right sidebar. We'll randomly choose two lucky winners on Friday, April 27. Be sure to follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook for more chances to win great prizes this month. Good luck!
I had no idea about Eucalan's baby uses. Would love to give it a try for baby #7. And for nursing bras?! Fabulous!
Posted by: Anne Marie | 04/13/2012 at 01:46 PM
ditto on not knowing about eucalans baby uses..would be great to include it in a shower gift :) i gave eucalan a try and love it! :)
Posted by: lorraine | 04/13/2012 at 02:57 PM
I was given Eucalan Lavendar as a gift a few years ago and I fell in love with it. Would love to try the other fragrances as well.
I had no idea about using Eucalan for babycare. I'll put a bottle of Eucalan in the next gift I give for a baby shower.
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Posted by: Suparna | 04/13/2012 at 03:45 PM
My favorite baby tip is to take baby socks (before you clean them) and pin them together using a safety pin. That way you don't loose a sock.
Posted by: Liz | 04/13/2012 at 03:47 PM
I don't have a favorite baby tip but I do love Eucalan. My niece is having a baby in June,so I may put some in her shower gift.
Posted by: patsy coats | 04/13/2012 at 04:23 PM
That is some really useful information. I bought a gallon jar recently and I am going to package a small bottle of Eucalan with all my baby gifts in the future.
Posted by: Rose | 04/13/2012 at 04:39 PM
I love the idea of washing snugglies with lavender euculan to induce sweet dreams.
Posted by: cguard (on rav) | 04/13/2012 at 05:21 PM
I would like to try Euclan for blocking wool items.
Posted by: Amy Vennett | 04/13/2012 at 06:14 PM
No babies here - but, I do knit baby items for the local hospital and for a reservation. It would be nice to wash these items in Euclan...
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Posted by: sara | 04/13/2012 at 10:30 PM
Wow didn't realize Eculan was so useful. I always kept the freezable tube style popscicle (think flavor ice) in the freezer for teething times. Very young ones can chew on them when they get slushy. Slightly older ones like to eat them and they work great to numb those sore areas until the pain killers kick in.
Posted by: Lotsofhermies on Rav | 04/13/2012 at 11:08 PM
I'd love to try Eucalan with the baby clothes I've been knitting for my friends' little ones!
Posted by: Barbara | 04/14/2012 at 01:24 AM
We're trying for baby #3 and now that I'm a knitter, I would love to try this
Posted by: Kenyetta | 04/14/2012 at 11:58 AM
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Posted by: Kenyetta | 04/14/2012 at 11:59 AM
I would never thought of using Eucalan to wash stuffed animals or on baby items. I will need to tell my nephew's wife, they are having a baby in June.
Posted by: Knittingdancer on Ravelry | 04/14/2012 at 07:24 PM
I'd love a chance to try the difference scents of Eucalan! thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: marianne | 04/14/2012 at 09:29 PM
I had no idea Eucalan was available in so many scents. Want to try them all!
Posted by: Lyndy | 04/15/2012 at 02:03 PM
With three grandbabies on the way, I might be persuaded to share. I know I'll be able to use it for the hand knits!
Posted by: lindaran on Ravelry | 04/15/2012 at 10:00 PM
Best baby tip...just go with the flow and expect the unexpected. Plus keep wipes and diapers in your purse, car, and every level of your home, because new baby explosions don't wait for anything!
Posted by: Angie S. | 04/16/2012 at 12:37 AM
I had no idea about using Eucalan for babycare. Bundle of joy arriving in August, just in time to try this product!
Posted by: Mary Ann | 04/16/2012 at 04:27 PM
I wish I'd known about Eucalan when my son was little! I'm excited to try it on my knits because it's no-rinse.
Posted by: yarnella | 04/16/2012 at 10:15 PM
For the older baby or young toddler, I suggest a pack of Post It notes for desperation airplane or road trip entertainment. Easy to clean up.
Love the scent of Eucalan. Thank for the giveaway!
Posted by: dkw | 04/18/2012 at 08:20 AM
My favorite baby tip is do something nice for yourself while your baby is napping. Don't spend that precious time folding laundry cause laundry can wait. Take care of yourself instead and read, nap, watch a show.
Posted by: Estella | 04/18/2012 at 11:15 AM
Love Eucalan Woolwash for all my hand knits. Lavender and grapefruit are my favorite scents.
Posted by: Christina Pridie | 04/18/2012 at 02:30 PM
I just finished knitting a few items to give at a shower. I plan to use Eucalan to wash, then block, the blanket and sweater. But will try to pick up a bottle to include with the gifts.
Posted by: enidb | 04/18/2012 at 03:10 PM
I use Eucalan on my baby items they are so not faded from normal detergents
Posted by: Victoria Barton | 04/18/2012 at 04:09 PM