Monday, November 23, 2015
Bath time is a fun time- baby gets to soak in nice warm water with mom or dad making over them, getting to play with special bath toys and of course, bubbles. When they're finished, they're cocooned in a soft warm towel and snuggled in your arms.  This is such a great way to bond with your baby!
Several years back, a friend let me know about the potentially harmful chemicals in a popular name brand baby bath soap, which concerned me.  I never thought about chemicals during bath time with my baby before.  It really opened my eyes to look into every element I introduce to my child.  We've been through several changes in our family this year, removing toxins and making more ecologically friendly decisions.  To learn more about our experience, visit the Make it Green in 2015 campaign page.
In textiles, brominated flame retardants (BFR's) are often added to reduce flammability.  These chemicals have been linked to reproductive problems (1), birth defects, cancer (2) and have little proof backing up that they actually provide any benefit in a fire. "80 percent of the baby items tested were found to contain flame retardant chemicals" (3) including baby tubs, bassinets, car seats, towels and clothing.  After a bath, when skin is the most porous, the effects that this chemical can have on your little one are frightening.  Using chemical-free, organic towels and clothing can significantly reduce exposure to BFR's and help your family live a healthier, greener way.
I decided my family definitely needs better, but I only came up with a handful of manufacturers when I searched for organic bamboo baby towels.  So you can imagine my excitement when I found Little Lily Bamboo, ran by Jade Steckly, a WAHM based out of Dawson Creek, Canada.
Here's a little introduction of Jade from Little Lily Bamboo, "I started my business 6 years ago. I had been looking for a business of some sort to start, but didn't think I could do anything. A friend expressed a need for good quality kids washcloths one day, and I saw an opportunity. After some research, I settled on using bamboo fabric and taught myself to sew over the next months. I quickly moved into towels and swaddling blankets, once I had sourced just the right fabric. My kids motivate and inspire me. I also have a few friends who love my products, and help brainstorm new ideas. I'm also addicted to online fabric shopping, lol!"
The Etsy store is impressive, to say the least.  Not only can you tell how passionate she is about providing children with the most natural, comfortable and safe bath time products, she also wants these products to be personable to you.  I just love the adorable, fashionable printed accents on the hooded towels!
The package comes beautifully wrapped with a card stating benefits of bamboo and all business information.  These towels are made with an eco-friendly organic bamboo and organic cotton terry blend that has a slight stretch.  Bamboo is antimicrobial and hypoallergenic, great next to a baby's sensitive skin.  This fabric is UNBELIEVABLY plush, it's the most luxuriously soft fabric I think I've ever touched! Bamboo can hold up to 3X it's weight in liquid, making it super absorbent.  Bamboo is also a sustainable product that biodegrades.  
The edges are serged, but where the hood attaches, it is turned and topstitched. With a double layer of the organic bamboo/cotton blend, it's very warm and comfy.  The inside of the hood is layered with one layer of organic bamboo, to help wick away moisture from baby's hair after a bath and the outside is a cotton knit pattern- I am reviewing the neutral stars, which is great whether you're expecting a boy or a girl!  The Little Lily Organic Bath Set includes a baby sized towel that is 30x30 inches AND two serged 8x8 organic bamboo baby wipes.
My daughter is 26 months old and it still wraps around her!  When baby #4 comes in May, I'll update with a pic of him/her in it then!
After drying off, it barely even feels wet!  We hang it up and reuse it next bath time without worrying about germs accumulating since it's antimicrobial!  Karebear loves this towel, she snuggles to it and I think every baby will feel like a million dollars wrapped in this after bath time! 
What's my favorite thing about Little Lily Bamboo Organic Bath Set?  The fact that the niche for organic bath towels is so small that right now it's easy to support a WAHM/small business is probably my most favorite.  That's rare these days!  However, we adore this towel so much so that everyone in the family now wants one!
Is there anything I'd change about this product?  Not at all.  It's perfect.
I give Little Lily Bamboo a 10/10!

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43 comments:

  1. I loooove bamboo!! It's super soft and I appreciate the antimicrobial and hypoallergenic qualities. Right now, we just use a regular old towel from Walmart. Slowly but surely, we will be switching to all organic and natural based products.

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  2. I love bamboo! It's so absorbant!

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  3. Sounds like a good product and cares about the environment and good for baby too.

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  4. bamboo is amazing! so soft and warm

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  5. Amazing quality, cute fabric, and it being economy friendly...amazing!!!

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  6. I can only use bamboo for cloth diapers as my LO is so sensitive! This would be perfect for us <3.

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  7. We're pretty good about not using harsh soaps on our babies but we've never tried bamboo towels before. I really want to though.

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  8. I love bamboo products. We have a set of bamboo sheets that I absolutely love! I haven't tried organic bamboo towels before though.

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  9. Looks amazing and so soft! I have heard alot about them but have yet to try them

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  10. I have been using little lily bamboo items for the past 6 years now and they are the best!! We have wash cloths and hooded towels and swaddlers and we are still using the ones that are 6 years old alongside the new ones. I agree completely that thy are the thickest plush baby towel you can find. Jade is a wonderful mama and has exceptional customer service and products.

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  11. lovely set,would be something that I would love to use with the grandkids

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  12. I'm sure my daughter would love to try a super soft and absorbent bamboo bath towel!

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  13. I have not but I have heard that bamboo is just absolutely amazing!!

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  14. I was blessed to receive an organic cotton bath set at a shower. They were so soft, my LO loves to be wrapped up in the towel after his bath.

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  15. I have not yet used but I have herd it is supposed to be amazing and I would love to try!

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  16. I haven't tried any of these products and I'd like to one day.

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  17. I use an organic cotton towel for my baby's bath, but as I only have one, I'm looking for more! And these look so soft and luxurious and well made, thanks for the review!

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  18. i love that its no chemicals and organic so much better for our babies

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  19. I did not use organic towels for my children. I would love to gift these to my daughter who is expecting her first.

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  20. I love this, I have a friend that is having her first baby and I am going to buy her a set.

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  21. I would love to try these towels out. Bet they are very soft.

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  22. I've never used bamboo towels before, but i'm currently pregnant, and really want to go eco-friendly for this baby!

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  23. I've never used bamboo towels for my kids but I'd love to start. We are going green in our house in different ways.

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  24. What a great product -- we use a lot of bamboo products, clothing is a MUST in our hot summers -- never thought of towels!

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  25. I would love to have these for our 4th little one who is due in a few months.

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  26. I have never had organic cotton or bamboo towels for my boys. We own organic bamboo and organic cotton diapers and wipes and love their absorbency and softness.
    Kari Barone

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  27. we have a lot of random kid products made from bamboo including diapers but don't own a towel. they sound soft

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  28. I'd love to try this and see the difference...

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  29. I'd love to try this and see the difference...

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  30. Yes! We have organic bamboo washcloths and organic cotton towels....only the best for my baby boy! ;-)

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  31. We've never used organic cotton our organic bamboo towels before. We should be though, we have very sensitive skin in this family.

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  32. I've not used organic towels before. We have some organic sheets but towels would be awesome.

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  33. I've never used organic towels. Would love to try them!

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  34. I love the idea of bamboo towels. I've never tried organic cotton or bamboo towels before.

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  35. I love the idea of bamboo towels. I've never tried organic cotton or bamboo towels before.

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  36. I have not used bamboo towels before, only cotton. I have some fluffy bamboo flats that I love and I bet bamboo would make an awesome towel.

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  37. I've never tried bamboo towels before but I have tried organic cotton before.

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  38. Bamboo towels! Wow! They sound like a great product to look into for my baby.

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  39. Bamboo is so amazing and so soft. These would be great for children.

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  40. This bath set looks very nice. Thanks for sharing!

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