From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

July Product Roundup

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Esstentials you need for the summer

Quit Bugging Me! Natural Insect Repellent Spray
4.5 oz, $9.45
Which is worse? Your child being bitten by disease-carrying insects or spraying your child with harsh, harmful chemical repellants? Well, with Jason Quit Bugging Me! Natural Insect Repellents, you won't have to make that choice. This natural insect repellants is a safe, natural alternative that prevents bugs from biting and provides fast, soothing relief from previous bites. A natural combination of geranium, soybean and coconut oils repels mosquitoes, gnats, horseflies, and black and biting flies while keeping skin soft and smooth. It's DEET-, PABA- and paraben-free. Safe for kids 6 months and older. Purchase at www.planitgreenhome.com.

KINeSYS KIDS SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
1 oz, $6.99 / 4 oz, $18.99
As the sun gets more powerful during the summer months, protecting your kids' skin is even more important. KINeSYS offers a gentle kids formula that sprays on easily and dries fast. It boasts microSPRAY, a nonaerosol, ultra-fine mist that is alcohol-free and dries with no residue. A Mom's Best and iParenting award winner, KIDS SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray is oil- and fragrance-free and water-resistant. No parabens, preservatives, nanoparticles, nuts, nut oil, gluten, dairy, egg, soy, sulfites or colorants have been added. Visit www.kinesys.com to purchase or for a list of nearby retailers.

Mookimoo Sleepwear
$21.95
Created by a stay-at-home dad and his wife when their 18-month-old daughter started a ritual of removing her clothing at naptime and bedtime, Mookimoo Sleepwear is designed to stay put so your little one can focus on sleep rather than removing his or her jammies. Mookis have the zipper on the back and are snug-fitting to avoid a suffocation hazard. They also help prevent wet, messy beds from diaper removal. With the "sleepwear that stays put," both parents and children will sleep better. Purchase Mookis at mookimoo.com.

Evenflo BabyGo High Chair
$49.99
This portable, lightweight chair gives mom one less thing to worry about when heading out to the beach, grandma's house, a summer cottage or a favorite outdoor café. A five-point harness keeps kids 4 months to 3 years old safe and secure, while the laminated seat pad makes for easy cleanup. The collapsible chair takes just seconds to set up -- and fold up -- weighs less than 10 pounds and fits into its own integrated carry bag, so it won't clutter your car or weigh down your beach bag. This chair meets all ASTM standards and is JPMA certified. Purchase at Babies 'R' Us or Toys 'R' Us.

Mom's Best Naturals
$2.49-$3.49
Looking for a fresh-tasting organic alternative to traditional cereal without breaking the bank? Mom's Best Naturals offers a wide variety of healthy cereals, including Honey Nut Toasty O's, Honey Grahams and Oats & Honey Blend, and focuses on families' needs by keeping the prices as low as possible while providing natural products with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, hydrogenated oils or high-fructose corn syrup. In addition to caring for families, Mom's Best cares for the Earth, too. Packaging is made from recycled paperboard, and the company buys 100 percent of the electricity consumed by the production of its natural cereals from Windsource, a network of wind turbines that generates electricity for regional use.

Surf Shack Baby
Bring out the inner surfer in your little one this summer with Surf Shack Baby, a locally based online store featuring a collection of surf- and island-inspired apparel primarily for infants, toddlers and kids up to size 7. It specializes in novelty onesies, tank tops and T-shirts with original designs that reflect the beach and surf lifestyle. The site has matching sets for moms and dads, making Surf Shack Baby the perfect gift for parents of surfer babies. Collections include "Just Stoked," "Sweet as Guava Jelly," "Surf Royalty" and "Born To Surf." Purchase at www.surfshackbaby.com.