Whether you have a baby, are expecting one soon, or know someone who is, Mashala Baby Organics has the perfect gift for you. I’ve been checking out their Organic Tradition Complete Infant Massage Set. Massage is an ancient form of baby relaxation and health that moms all over the world have been relying on for as long as they’ve had babies! Baby massage is used to soothe the newborn, relieve colic, heal dry skin on babies of any age, help babies sleep, or clear a stuffy nose or chest. The benefits are endless, but the biggest benefit is the bond that is built between mother and child as they spend a few quiet moments together.
Mashala Baby Organics is an impressive Canadian company that has quite a story behind it. It’s the merging of two sides of a family, both putting an importance on natural care for generations. The recipes, passed down from great grandmother to grandmother to mother to daughter, are the backbone of Mashala Baby Organics. Equally impressive are their all-natural organic products, which feature ingredients such as olive oil, holy basil (a favorite from my Old World roots as well), and chamomile.
The Organic Tradition Complete Infant Massage Set is certainly complete! It includes a 100% organic cotton infant massage pad, a muslin bag filled with four different massage oils, a special sign for baby’s bedroom door to let people know “Shhh! Baby Massage in Progress”, and a beautiful wooden bucket to store the massage oils in. I love the oils – they’re not strongly scented, which is very important for a small baby. Even the Gentle Vapor oil is mild; just enough for baby. This set is a $55 value, and I guarantee any mother who receives this one will be very pleased with it. It comes with full instructions on how to do an infant massage too, so mom isn’t left wondering how it all works.
Ready to enter? I thought so! Let’s get to it. In the meantime if you’d rather just go shopping, you can get a 40% off coupon (wow!) from Mashala Baby Organics. Simply sign up for their newsletter on their home page (left column), and they’ll send you a coupon code.
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I found these ORGANIC START™ Baby massage oils set and read all about the baby massage and oils
The ORGANIC START™ Baby massage oils set would be a great gift for the next baby shower I attend. Thanks for pointing me in this direction!
MASHALA BABY ORGANICS™ got its name from the congratulatory blessing -”Mashala!”- exclaimed (with a spit) in her Greek Macedonian tradition by grandparents and elders upon the birth of a child and to express satisfaction with a child’s growth and acheivements. In fact, this exact blessing is used widely throughout areas and across cultures where ancient civilizations once flourished.
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Ohh, I have three friends expecting, this would make a wonderful gift.
I like the fact that there’s no preservatives nor artificial fragances.
And I bet they smell wonderful!
Thank you!
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I really like that they focus on just one thing–baby massage. A lot of companies have their hands in everything but don’t do one of those things really well. This massage set is wonderful. What a great gift for new parents. And honestly, $55 is not that much for all of the stuff that comes with the set (plus that 40% off coupon…wow!).
I really like that they are adding appropriate mood music to their store. It goes well with the theme They should add a few book suggestions too, even if they are just linked into Amazon. I’d love to try the Calm and Comfort oil. Thanks for sharing this find.
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I love the Organic Start massage oils. Great.
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Love the Checkered Wood Massage Oil Barrel.
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I love how they have different ones for newborns and infants. I’m expecting in November and this would be a great way to bond with my little one. Thanks!
My sister is expecting next month and He will be my Godchild, I think this is the perfect gift to give to a NewBorn Child.
I think that it’s amazing that these are good for any age. I have dry skin and unfortunately passed that down to my newborn. It sounds great that we could both use this for our dry skin. I also thought that it was very interesting that you could use it for when the baby has fluid in their ears. It has so many uses. I’m just amazed!
I think Mommy needs a baby massage with the organic blessing baby massage gift set. I’ll have to get the pillow too and leave it outside my door. Baby massage going on.
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I love giving my little guy massages! Right after bath time we do it, then he gets put down for the night. He knows it’s part of the routine, and he really enjoys it too. I think this is such a great company! I always worry what I’m putting on him and strive to make his world as organic as possible, I also like that they are nut free – I like to keep his exposure to possible allergenics to a minimum until he is much older. The organic start baby masage oils set would be perfect for us! Thank you!
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I learned about Tulsi (Holy Basil) and that they import theirs from India for the massage oils. Sound lovely!
i like the Checkered wood massage oil barrel, much nicer than the bowl I use
I love this site! My daughter has very sensitive skin and I love the fact that the products are dye-free, hypoallergenic, etc. You hear so much in parenting mags about baby massage, but not where to find good products for it. Kudos for the find!
This is a great way to bond with baby. I like that massage instructions are included.
I like that they do not use artificial fragrance or preservatives. This would be perfect for either of my DILs….one gave birth last month and the other is expecting her first child. They would both appreciate this wonderful gift. Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
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We use plain organic sweet almond oil right now, but I like that they have specialized blends. I especially like Happy Hour (oops, I mean Calm & Comfort).
I like and want the baby massage oil • GENTLE VAPOR… colds are bad enough with a young child…anything that can help them, I am all for it.
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My favorite item on the site is the Embroidered cotton baby massage door pillow. Very cute.
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am i the only one who’s never heard of tulsi before??? and its been around for thousands of years…
massage is such a great way to bond with a child this would be a wonderful gift for anyone receiving it. i know we would love it for the baby we’re adopting in october.
Ilove the fact that there’s no preservatives nor artificial fragances . My sister is a true hard believer in bonding with the baby. She has a new born this would be a great gift! Thanks for the chance to win!
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We all love a massage so this is a wonderful way to start baby on the soothing, beneficial effects of massage, and to reinforce baby that parents are wonderful!
love the ORGANIC BLESSING™ Baby massage oils gift set
What awesome products…..great giveaway.
My husband and kids have serious allergic reactions to dyes, etc so we enjoy these products immensely
my fave is the vapor oil. i likethat it is all natural
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I learned a lot from the Baby Massage FAQ. Such as, it’s only safe to massage a baby with scented oils after they are a month old.
I love how the “MASHALA BABY ORGANICS™ • CALM & COMFORT™ baby oil” is helpful for colicky babies . . . what a lovely thought, for a natural remedy for such a common malady!
I found it very interesting that these products contain no artificial fragrances, dyes or preservatives, no mineral oil, it is hypoallergenic, and no nut oil. These seem to be really great healthy products, and I would love to be able to try them on my little one.
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the products are free of nut oil and are totally healthy and natural
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I looked at their site and loved the pillow and checkered massage oil barrell…so I love the whole starter set. Can’t have a great infant massage wihtout the oils too! Thanks for this great offer!
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I like that they do not use any artificial fragrances.
talk about timing! i was reading today how much our bodies absorb chemicals from products and i have a 4 day old baby! so this is perfect.
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A delightful site! Their products are organic and innovative! I like reading about “Tulsi”; Holy Basil,
the regenerative herb known to have been found around the tomb of Jesus. I am a Christian and this is something knew that I just learned. Please enter me my name in your delightful drawing. Many thanks…..Cindi
I found these ORGANIC START™ Baby massage oils.
I like the calm and comfort baby massage oil for my daughter. I saw they were on facebook so I joined. Great giveaway, thanks!
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Thanks again!
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I found it interesting that you can use the infant massage oil for ear drops. I would have never thought of it.
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I love the Infant Massage Pad.
I like the Embroidered cotton baby massage door pillow.