Insect bites, tiny scratches and wounds, and the darn nappy rash — every time the baby would get any one of these, I used to get frustrated big time. I’m not big on medicinal creams or ointments. Natural is more up my alley, and I wanted to continue using natural stuff for the baby. Natural stuff that worked.
I was browsing the Indigo Baby site when I came upon the Jar of Hope. It’s a first aid gel made from blue chamomile essential oil. While I was familiar with chamomile as an herbal tea, I wasn’t aware of blue chamomile. Apparently blue chamomile has azulene, a healing and anti-inflammatory component. I liked that the Jar of Hope First Aid Gel was 100% natural. So I ordered 1 30 ml bottle for P380.
I first tried it on a mosquito bite Timmy had on his arm. Usually, a bite’s redness lasts for a couple of days. When I used the gel on the booboo, it pleased me to see the redness tame down much quicker. I’ve since used the product on Timmy’s little scratches, tiny wounds and nappy rash. So far, I’ve been very happy. I’ve even used the gel on my own little insect bites!
It’s very soothing, especially when the gel is applied cold. I keep my Jar of Hope in the refrigerator and take it out as needed. The cool gel eases the itchiness and swelling very pleasantly.
So hurrah for this natural baby product! My Jar of Hope First Aid Gel is definitely a keeper. It’s helped ease my itchy, painful worries and made Timmy a happier baby, naturally!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Eper
April 8, 2010 at 9:15 am (14 years ago)I hate insect bites!! I use Indigo Baby’s Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me. I love it’s smell! But it’s not cheap ha! The big refill bottle costs around 700 and lasts about 2 months (since you have to reapply it every 3-4 hrs).
Quino has diaper rash now (I feel like such a bad mama because I forgot to change his diaper one night). The doc prescribed Calmoseptine Lotion (a small pouch costs PhP36 in Mercury) but so far I see no improvement. My hubby bought Curash in Rustan’s the other week. Will give this a try after the other one runs out.
But I am intrigued by this Jar of Hope coz I’ve heard so much about it. Hmmm…is it effective for diaper rash? As in it’s gone in no time?
Bem
April 8, 2010 at 3:55 pm (14 years ago)yay for timmy and mommy. mukhang nice ‘yan a. ako naman i use tea tree oil para sa insect bites ng mga bagets. pero, parang like ko ‘to i-try.
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caryn
April 8, 2010 at 4:17 pm (14 years ago)uy, thanks for the tip 😉 i’ll ask my mom to get me a jar para ma-try ko sya
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Kay
April 9, 2010 at 5:15 pm (14 years ago)Where do I get this? Is it just online? I wanna get some for Brent and myself.
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armi
April 12, 2010 at 3:59 pm (14 years ago)Hello! I also use that product for my two boys. It’s really worth the buy – organic & effective
ree
April 12, 2010 at 7:36 pm (14 years ago)oh i love jar of hope! i used it til raine was about almost 2. works on bites, rashes, scratches and other booboos–even on my zits 😀 it’s a bit pricey though, as is their shoo fly (which i also love). i’ve been using cheaper organic stuff now like human heart nature, but perhaps when breeze, my next baby comes out, will get indigo baby again.
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Faye
April 13, 2010 at 5:02 pm (14 years ago)I love jar of hope too! I’ve been using this on Maia since she was just 2 months old. It works like magic on just about anything. Works well for mom and dad too! Hahahaha. we don’t leave the house without this lifesaver
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bursky
April 14, 2010 at 10:58 am (14 years ago)syempre napa-browse din ako kahit di ako mommy nor a daddy yet. LOL… parang ang sarap mamili ng kung ano-ano tuloy from them! effective din sana to kahit sa akin. i hate itchy pantal on me…
my sisters use yung nasa pink tube na cream. (it escapes me right now pero kabisado ko dati name nun eh!) for nappy rash. maybe i could get one (sa next sweldo?) so they could try this, too.
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