Keeping newborn skin moisturized and fresh is one of the most challenging aspects of being a new parent. Here are five tips for sealing in moisture on your newborn's skin.

Have a squirmy little one or tricky toddler who is less than excited when it's time to brush teeth? Here are some of our favorite tips to keep babes occupied during that recommended two minutes of brush time (we know, might as well be FOREVER). Click HERE to shop Tubby...

By Alie You’ve asked, so we’re answering: Can I put Tubby Todd lotions on my face?? Yes, go for it! We wholeheartedly approve! We didn’t realize it was one of our best-kept secrets — many of us who work for Tubby Todd (myself included) have been using the Tubby Todd...

As the days get shorter, the temps get chillier, and the winter wind gets, well, windier... Sensitive skin can get drier and itchier! Winter can be brutal on the skin and can cause a great deal of discomfort, especially for little ones who are prone to dryness and other sensitivities. But, never...

Cute as a button and perfect in every way...with a few weird skin flakes. Does your baby or toddler or older kid have cradle cap? It's totally normal and easy to treat. With the help of Baby James, we've outlined four easy steps to help your baby's cradle cap with Tubby Todd's...

This year we shared lots of insider info on some of our very favorite ways to use TT. We've rounded up six of the highest clicked Tubby Tips to recap 2020 as we head into the new year and get ready to share even more! 1. Customize While You Moisturize...

So we've pretty much accepted the fact that our kiddos will never be as perfectly clean as we'd like them to be. They're always getting into everything—touching, grabbing, and of course putting their hands straight into their mouths (seriously, WHY). Give yourself a little mama peace of mind with our...

Winter is coming and that means dry skin! We know just how rough cold weather can be, especially on little ones who are prone to sensitivities. Here are a few of our favorite tricks for keeping little ones smooth and soft throughout the entire year. 1. Layer products We recommend...

As part of our Earth Week celebration we reached out to green mama extraordinaire Angeliquea Di Nino of @raisingthefree for some tips and tricks to help any family be more earth conscious. Angeliquea and her family started an incredible journey last year when they sold most of their possessions to...

Pregnancy! Week by Week with Andrea—Week 11 This week in our episode of Pregnancy! Week by Week with Andrea, we’re talking about pulling yourself out of a pregnancy funk. In this episode, Andrea shares four tips and tricks for finding joy at any stage of your pregnancy, like planning a...

By the time your child is in preschool, he or she may take a washcloth from you in an attempt to "help" you wash them.  It's about this time that you can begin to teach your child to bathe themselves.

By Koseli Cummings / Flow charts by Jana Laidlaw Cummings We get asked a lot when and how to use everybody's favorite Tubby Todd products, so we made a handy dandy flow chart for quick reference. Our Basics Bundle has everything you need to keep Baby fresh morning til night.

If you’re in search of a natural diaper rash cream that’s safe for cloth diapers, look no further! Our unique All Over Ointment is a versatile, magical product that’s safe for both disposable AND cloth diapers. In order for cloth diapers to work properly, the fabric needs to be breathable,...

By Koseli Cummings Few things carry the weight of picking the perfect name for your baby. But how do people do it? Did you name your baby after an exotic vacation, your literary hero, or an adored family member? Or did you discover the name in a traditional baby book?...

By Alie Does your little one burst into tears at the mere sight of a hairbrush? While we all ADORE long locks on a toddler, by the end of the day it can be a tangled, knotted mess. But beauty doesn’t have to come with pain — our natural detangler...

By Alie Halloween is almost here! I’m excited to see pumpkins on every porch, bundle up in a warm sweater, and have a legit excuse to eat more chocolate. But as a mom, I dread spending $40 on a store-bought Halloween Ninja Turtle costume that will only be worn once...

By Alie When your baby’s skin is breaking out, it can be frustrating to figure out WHY. We have found that many times the culprit is your baby’s bath products — when you switch to a natural, plant-based cleanser, that pesky rash clears right up. But sometimes the rash persists!...

By Mindi Bullick  The mamas in our Tubby Todd Facebook Group have been talking about the best routines for babes at different ages. Since all little ones have different needs and preferences, there isn’t a one-size-fits solution to scheduling, but the samples below offer a rough idea of what your child might need at...

By Mindi Bullick  Seeing a toddler’s spunk and character is one of parenting’s greatest joys — unless, of course, it’s bedtime. If your Captain America goes Tasmanian Devil when the sun goes down, you’re not alone. Many toddlers fight sleep. And sometimes our best efforts to comfort and care for...

By Koseli Cummings Any other moms to boys ever wonder where to find cute boys' clothes? If there's any hope for t-shirts that aren't covered in Paw Patrol and Superheroes? I'm here to tell you there is! We went to our Tubby Todd Mamas Facebook Group for their favorites shops...

By Mindi Bullick Back to school means back to schedule…wake up early, make lunches, catch the bus, drive the carpool, do homework, run to practice, squeeze in dinner, back to bed. Making the transition from the lazy days of summer to the school schedule can be tough on all of...

By Alie Jones I love finding new uses for All Over Ointment—in addition to nourishing dry, itchy or eczema prone skin, my latest and greatest discovery is using it as a nightly face cream. (Yep, you read that right...use it on your face!) If you’ve got dry or combination skin like...

By Koseli Cummings Mamas, let's play a little game. If you could go back in time, what would you have put on your baby registry...?

By Mindi Bullick By the end of summer, many moms relish the structure and routines that come with back-to-school. I don’t. If it were up to me, making lunches and patrolling homework would float away on a hot air balloon and never come back. Maybe that’s why I procrastinate school...

By Mindi Bullick Teaching a toddler to behave like a respectable human being can be a bit like teaching a puppy to knit. With so much to discover around them and a perpetual store of explosive energy, most of them don’t have the bandwidth to spare for obedience and manners....

By Alie Jones As your baby grows into a toddler, her hair needs more attention and care. Longer hair is fun—it means tiny pigtails, bows, and luscious curls for baby boy! But it can also bring tangles and tears at bath time. So after an entire year of testing product...

By Mindi Bullick You asked, we answered. It's probably one of the most popular questions on our Tubby Todd Mamas Facebook Group for good reason. Should new parents spring for a $165+ baby bed that gets rave reviews?

By Mindi Bullick Toddlers tend to slow simple everyday tasks to a turtle’s pace: getting dressed, getting out of the car, eating breakfast. When my kids were toddlers, I found myself tempted to rush through the mundane “to dos” each day so we could get to the fun (or the...

By Mindi Bullick Few topics have gotten as much attention on our Tubby Todd Mama Facebook Group as the question of which sippy cup is best in the transition from bottle to breast. Some moms worry about easing their little love through the change, while others can’t wait for the...

By Mindi Bullick A great board book is the best—a gateway to the imagination that doubles as a chew toy. In summer, after long days of soaking up the sun, it can give you and your snuggle-bunny a chance to seek adventure from the blessed comfort of the living room...

By Koseli Cummings Is there anything better than a fresh bub straight out of the bath? We think not. At Tubby Todd, we're all about making the everyday mom moments special. Since you've gotta bath those babies, why not make it fun? We've got a couple tips on how to...

By Ali Spit up happens. Blowouts happen. And once your newborn is past the spit up stage, they enter the high chair stage, which is just as messy! (Spaghetti sauce everywhere.) Baby messes not only catch you completely off guard, but they aren't exactly easy stains to get out of...

By Alie // Images by Blythe Fike When you get to the point in motherhood where you’re literally lining kids up to be bathed, our Extra Tubby pumps become a bathroom necessity. I’m not exaggerating when I say they’re a total game changer! As a mother of three, my life...

Is it just us, or is it extra hard to have a fun birthday as a mom? It sneaks up, daily tasks add up, and you're in your hideous sweats when you remember you just entered a new decade and didn't do a *&^% thing about it. Here are a...

By Mindi Bullick Taking a little one on a road trip can be an adventure in itself. Here are a few great ideas from our Tubby Todd Mamas Facebook Group for keeping your most precious cargo content and occupied till you reach your destination. Make a fun timeline and hang it from...

By Koseli Cummings Do you love listening to podcasts too? We're kind of obsessed over here. Here are a few of our current favorites....

By Andrea Feelings. Man, there's a lot of them. Let's talk through how to release your feelings before freak out....

By Allie Every summer at my house — and probably yours, too — the spiders and ants come out.

By Mindi You’re just packing up sandwiches for an afternoon at the pool when you notice your tiny sunbather seems more lethargic than usual. She’s got a runny nose and her cheeks are bright red — tell-tale signs the summer cold has struck again.

As a mom, it can be tough making friends. Not only do your personalities have to complement one another, your baby's nap schedules have to, too. And where do you even meet other moms in the first place?! That's why Andrea, founder of Tubby Todd, created a private Facebook group...

By Mindi Bullick   Toddlers throw tantrums. No matter how many times we patiently outline reasonable alternatives, they seem determined to stick to their strategy of completely losing it whenever something goes wrong. If you have ever wondered, “What am I doing wrong? Why am I not getting through?” Don’t...

By Mindi Ahhh, the beach. Paradise, right? Just the smell of the salty sea air can bring your blood pressure down a few notches. But what happens when you go to pack up the car and see bucket-fulls of beach sand cascading onto your upholstery? Kill your beach buzz? Don’t...

By Andrea As Tubby Todd grows and I find it more difficult to do everything, it's actually been easier to say no to things. I go through this exercise to help me decide what to say no to....

By Mindi Having a baby often strengthens a couple’s love for each other. But there’s nothing like 9 months of pregnancy — followed by sleepless nights and sore bosoms — to kill a romance. Plus, with a new baby in the house, it’s easy to become consumed with caregiving. Making...

Walking around barefoot or wearing flip flops can really dry out your heels. Do you get dry, cracking, flaky, tough heels too? We've got a simple solution. Follow our steps for three days and you'll see amazing results. HEAL YOUR HEELS Step 1: Wash with Lavender and Rosemary Hair &...

Evenings stretching a little too long? Run out of activities to try to keep your kids occupied until bedtime? Tired of cleaning under the high chair? Feed your kids in the bath! Before you get too grossed out imagining your baby eating strawberry yogurt in the tub or your toddler...

As parents, we have to bathe our kids. Why not make it fun? You know we love bath time around here so we're sharing some of our favorite ideas for making baby's bath that much more fun, easy, and memorable. Big Bathtub 1) Let your baby or kids bathe in the...

We're all too familiar with that age-old question of how to take care of baby's delicate skin during the cold, long winter months. As mamas, we also need to know how to adapt that routine through the toddler years and beyond. Well, we've got a few tips for you today featuring...

Oh, winter. Some days it's just too cold to go out! But that's tricky if you've got little ones with lots of energy. If you're like us and you get a little stir-crazy and you're desperate for new things to do with your baby or kids at home, we've rounded...

Valentine's Day is almost here and we want to celebrate with our whole families. Instead of getting lost in a rabbit hole on Pinterest looking for V-Day ideas, we've come up with five very simple ideas that can make this Lover's Day feel extra special for you and your Cupid...

Just because it’s frigid out, doesn’t mean your skin has to chap, peel, chafe, or rash. Let’s fight winter skin together this year! We've invited a few trusted mama bloggers and Instagrammers from around the country to share their tips and tricks for preventing and healing itchy, dry skin. They...

Due to climate, weather, and altitude changes, it's easy for you and your baby's skin to become irritated while you're traveling. And for those with really sensitive skin, even using the hotel body wash once can cause a breakout—we know from experience. Our travel kit will help you pack lighter, and pack...

Our gal @janereaction is sharing three simple tips to make your holiday decorating kid-friendly, and full of fun memories for your little ones. 1. Change up their bedding! I love changing up my kids' bedding for the months of November and December. It's an easy switch that they notice big time and...

The packing list can go on and on when you're taking your first trip with your baby, and there's never enough room to bring everything. So we've edited the list and rounded up our favorite products to bring with you:

Tubby Todd can be used safely for yourself AND your new bundle of joy. And best of all, you can feel totally safe using them from day one because there are absolutely no toxins, gluten, parabens, sulfates, artificial fragrances, artificial colors, or bpa in any of our products. Here are three of...

Mama, you and I both know hospital bag space is a premium! There's a lot to pack for your baby's delivery and only so much room in your overnight bag. Space is limited, and there are only so many bags your husband can carry from the car into your birthing center...

Recently we've packed up the minivan and hit the road with all three kids in tow! Traveling with a young baby is really awesome and really difficult; they'll still sleep anywhere, but they also need the most attention! Here are my favorite essentials to make traveling with your baby easier:

So many of you have asked for natural sunscreen recommendations for your little ones, and we're happy to share! Here's a roundup of our 2016 favorites for the summer:

  HEATHER MOORE  » @_heather_moore » heather-moore.com   Penelope never had particularly sensitive skin, so when Quinn was born with severe eczema, we were in for a shock. We lived off steroid creams for his first year of life. Every product that touched his skin caused blistering flair ups and made him absolutely...

Tubby Todd smells good, and is good for you! There's no clean-cut definition of what a "natural" fragrance is, but we promise our fragrances are as natural as they come. At Tubby Todd we follow good manufacturing practices to make sure every ingredient is cleanly sourced, animal cruelty-free, and natural.   Our...

Coco-glucoside is an all-natural surfactant and foaming-agent derived from coconut oil (coco-) and fructose, or fruit sugar (glucose).  In our Bubble Bath, coco-glucoside produces billions of safe, foamy bubbles for your little ones to enjoy. Its secondary job in our products is to support its coworkers...

One small squeeze is all you need to create a rich, dense lather with our wash! Unlike so many natural products that are watery and diluted, our Hair & Body Wash is concentrated so a small drop goes a long way and your bottle will last for months. (You're welcome.) For the...

  We have begun an initiative to inform and educate our customers about the ingredients used in our products.  We use all natural ingredients that are safe for your children, from the tiniest of newborns to ninety nines.  Today, we're talking about Honeysuckle extract.  It is a natural, plant-based preservative that...

  Cradle Cap is essentially baby dandruff — rough, scaly patches of skin on your baby's head. Rest assured, it isn't harmful, but it certainly is annoying to deal with on your baby's scalp. (And it can really put a damper on those newborn photos, right?) Cradle cap can last for months...

Beeswax is one of the main ingredients in our fragrance-free All Over Ointment. Just like the name implies, it is a completely natural ingredient made by bees! It's essentially purified wax from the bee's honeycomb, and is made by melting the honeycomb in water, straining it, and cooling it down. It is...

  Kids love our recyclable box just as much as we love what's inside! Our BASICS Bundle comes with all six Tubby Todd products, and is packed in our signature cardboard box that's ready for hours of doodling. Because we're all about good clean fun, when you're done with the...

Sometimes we find ourselves trying too hard to create a picture-perfect, instagram-worthy childhood for our kids. That's all good, but it should at least be EASY! Here are some of our favorite simple ways the Tubby Todd Family shows love for our kids while they're doing our favorite thing — taking a bath!

MARY LAUREN  » @marylauren » headedsomewhere.com Since trying Tubby Todd for the first time, we haven't used anything else on Ezra's sensitive skin. I love that every product is 100% natural and made with essential oils that I know are great for my little guy's skin. The lavender hair and...

Tubby Todd helps keep your little ones fresh & clean from morning til night! Our BASICS Gift Set helps tackle spit up, diaper rash, spaghetti disasters, and everything in between. Here's our favorite ways to use each product throughout the day:

  Clearing up eczema is no joke! Our family has tried so many products and none of them worked for Walker's sensitive skin. We created Tubby Todd with sensitive-skinned babies in mind, and surprise — it's also proven to be a great solution for a lot of families! Our BASICS bundle has six natural...