Dr. Geary Recommends: Fall Finds

September 11, 2008

I rarely shop- as a pediatrician and mother of three I tend to shop on-line, late at night. So I am always searching and researching for the very best products and then I stick with them- especially when it comes to my children.

Y Waters1. : This new line of cleverly packaged drinks are organic, low calorie healthy drinks for kids. These drinks are considered “developmental drinks” because they provide the vitamins and minerals essential to a child’s healthy growth. They come in four “flavors”: Bone, Brain, Immune and Muscle waters- each containing nutrients to boost the natural function of your body. They taste great and are all organic- even the packaging is recyclable. www.ywater.us
2. Enjoy Life Foods: For all those children suffering from food intolerances or allergies, finally comes some fun, allergy-friendly chocolate bars for that special treat: I recommend the BOOM CHOCO BOOM choclate bars- they are the first ever dairy-,nut-,soy-,And gluten free chocolate bars. They are made without wheat, peanuts,tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish AND without casein, potatoe, sesame or sulfites. Hard to believe they taste this good. www.enjoylifefoods.com
3. BioGaia: I recommend Gut HEALTH by Bio Gaia, a probiotic, for many of my patients, and for good reason. They come in convenient powder packets that can be carried around and mixed in juice, applesauce, ice cream remininiscent of the old Pixie Sticks. There are also chewable tablets for those kids who want something to bite into. Gut Health restores normal bowel function, strengthens intestinal immunity, maintains intestinal health and prevents diarrhea. www.childrensprobiotics.com
4. Kitsel.com is a new clothing site I found for toddlers offering 100% cotton baby and toddler t-shirts from hip designers as well as diaper bags Baby Burp Cloths and Bibs, Sweet Shoes and all the essentials.
My youngest daughter loves the Rattle me Royalty T- and I would recommend this brand for any mother interested in their baby’s comfort and an easy wash. the t-shirt is 100% Certified Organic Cotton with No harsh pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizer used in the cotton. www.kitsel.com
5 vedaRX Console Ear drops: I have been working on these for several years and can now take pleasure in reporting the effectiveness of these all-natural drops for your child’s ear when they begin with a cold or complaints of ear pain. Using them at night, while thebaby sleeps, can drastically reduce the need for antibiotics, by absorbing the mucus and fluid within the ear, and offering pain relief. Since 85% of ear infections are usually viral anyway, these drops can help your baby make it through the three days of ear pain and avoid antibiotics if possible. www.vedaPURE.com