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My Mama’s Love Bio
About My Mama’s Love
I am Leslie, the owner of My Mama’s Love. I am married and have a beautiful daughter; we live in the Pacific Northwest. I’m originally from Spokane, WA.
Don’t let the name fool you, My Mama’s Love products aren’t just for kids. While they are safe, non-toxic, and free from chemicals, they are incredibly effective–even on adult skin.
My Mama’s Love was born out of my frustration in trying to find products that healed my daughter’s persistent skin problems–diaper rashes, eczema, dermatitis herpetiformis, and itchy skin. In addition to being ineffective, I found that even the products touted as “All-natural”, “Hypo-allergenic” or “For Sensitive Skin,” contained fragrances, petroleum and chemicals. When I found solutions for my daughter’s skin–by doing my own research– I made a commitment to help others by manufacturing them and making them available to everyone. I made a commitment to keep them affordable, clean, allergy friendly, and chemical and preservative-free.
At My Mama’s Love, we love helping families find relief from skin ailments and producing products that are worry-free. The last thing I’d ever do is put a chemical on my child’s skin. Therefore, you can rest assured that you’ll never find a single chemical in any of the products My Mama’s Love produces. I sincerely believe there are effective, natural alternatives to every skin ailment.
Because I feel the etiology of my daughter’s skin issues are allergies and chemical sensitivities from an overburdened, overly toxic body, I’ve also committed to doing my part to make a difference. My Mama’s Love uses Organic, fair-trade ingredients and does everything possible to contribute to the healing of our planet. We use recycled or reused packaging and our containers are mostly glass and aluminum, as opposed to plastic. We are constantly looking for ways to help make My Mama’s Love a part of the solution.
With warm regards,
Leslie McCann
Fearless Leader — Mothering Magazine
I recently sent a box of products and lengthy thank-you letter to Mothering Magazine. I thought I’d share with you why Mothering is so special to me.
When I first had my daughter, I had it all planned out. I knew exactly how things would look–I read about it! She’d sleep through the night at 3 months, she’d nurse on schedule, she’d sleep in her own bed. I was going to be in complete control. Of course, I would have my pre-baby body back by 3 months too, but that’s off-topic.
Well, along came baby and boom, crash, errrrrr! Hmm, she has a mind of her own. Not sure I remember reading about that! Now what? I was letting her sleep with me. I was nursing non-stop and on-demand, I was holding her all the time. OH NO, I was spoiling her! But if I didn’t she’d cry, she wouldn’t sleep and she seemed to need to nurse non-stop. I felt like a failure! I felt scared! I was ruining my baby!
At an appointment to see a lactation consultant, after a long sob in the bathroom, I discovered a Mothering magazine. Some angel had donated them to the clinic. I grabbed one, and being the overachieving parent I desired to be, I read everything on parenting I could get my hands on. I devoured it. Slowly, but surely, like being hit by a train going in slow-motion, it dawned on me … there are OTHERS like me out there! They have a name for what I’m doing, it’s called attachment parenting. It’s called co-sleeping, it’s called trusting yourself and your child. You mean, I’m not crazy? You mean, I’m not alone? You mean, nobody is going to call CPS on me for letting my baby sleep with me. WHAT? I love you!
I quickly ordered a subscription and pretty much every back issue I could get my hands on. Suddenly, my instincts had a voice. My gut felt freed. The knots were gone! It felt amazing! While what I was doing felt right, it went against every “professional” opinion I’d ever read about. I just assumed I was wrong!
Since that day, I’ve felt confident, assured and safe to be the parent that I am meant to be. I feel right listening to my daughter and to my heart. It is to date the most life-changing thing that has happened to me. I am so grateful to Mothering magazine for their dedication to journalism, parenting and supporting moms.
- Summer Loving Kit
This kit includes four summer essentials every all-natural family should have on-hand: bug repellent, lip balm, burn ointment and an all-purpose salve for heat rashes, itchy skin, bug bites, scrapes and cuts.
- Bug Off Me
Summer is coming and with it come lots of bugs. Spray Bug-Off-Me on your clothing or skin to repel mosquitoes, fleas and other biting insects. All-natural, organic and free from any harsh chemicals. Made with organic essential oils and water – that’s it!
4 ounces
