Products that are good for several things at once save time, space and effort. One favorite item of mine is Weleda Calendula soap. It’s a regular bar of soap, but in our house it has served three important purposes.

When I was pregnant, and for the first two months post-partum, I developed several horrible full body rashes. Itchy, miserable… I shudder to even recall the torture. This soap was suggested to me by an herbalist at a local natural body product shop, and I have to say it definitely was soothing. It didn’t cure the rashes (that unfortunately required prednisone) but it did make me feel better.

Once the baby was here, I noticed the soap was labeled for use with babies. Sure enough, it is great on my son’s skin, and works really well for a shampoo as well. As a bonus, it smells great.

So there you have it - balm for rashy moms, soap for newborn, and nice-smelling shampoo for baby’s hair. All for a reasonable price considering it is a very long-lasting bar! - Leigh G.