Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Pampers Sound Sleep, Sound Development Campaign

Pampers recently launched the Sound Sleep, Sound Development campaign, in partnership with the Mother & Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP). Pampers Brand Manager Camille Aquino shared, “This campaign aims to educate moms on the importance of complete night-time sleep for babies. We acknowledge that when baby sleeps through, night after night, it is a key step in baby’s development,”

To help mommies better understand what complete night-time sleep means for babies, Pampers sets up an interactive exhibit in Megamall Events Center last Monday. The exhibit features 4 booths that showcases our baby’s dreamworld and what is happening when they are asleep. It also provides key information for mommies to better appreciate the importance of complete night-time sleep to babies.

Yours truly together with Mommy blogger Frances Amper-Sales opened the exhibit with a very light discussion about our kids and sleep. We talk about the challenges we faced when putting them to sleep as well as how to ensure that our babies have a complete sleep. Frances and I are both breastfeeding moms and we both agreed that it’s the “dede” that can surely put them back to sleep.

When I was asked what is the most memorable sleep moment for me, it’s when they start sleeping through the night. Eh di ba ang saya nun! Mas mahabang tulog para kay Mommy! Well, a complete night is actually more beneficial to babies than the mommies. Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine Dr. Luis Rivera Jr. reveals what complete sleep does for babies and MCNAP President Alicia Estiller also agree that complete night-time sleep is very important to baby’s development and growth.

But from my experience, even though they are already sleeping through the night, minsan pag may discomfort, nagigising talaga ang mga bagets kaya I always make sure to keep them at the most comfortable as possible. And yes that includes trusting a diaper that can last through the night.

Looking back, I never really had a hard time putting my kids to sleep, except for my oldest son who experienced colic during his first few months. It was a battle putting him to sleep and more battle keeping him that way. A slight noise and he’d be awake and crying. Then I heard about WHITE NOISE. And I was like, seryoso? akala ko white lie and meron.. meron din palang white noise!

Ano nga ba ang white noise?

Alam nyo ung radyo pag walang signal? or ang TV pag tapos na ang palabas? Yes that dzzzzz sound that we hear!

A study has been made and the result was more than 3 times of the number of babies in studied fell asleep with the use of white noise. I can attest to that as it really helped us in putting my colicky baby to sleep longer. Pampers also believes in the use of white noise. You can red more about Why Babies Love White Noise here.

How about you mommies? Have you tried using white noise with your baby? If not, do you think it’s a good aide for babies to sleep? Please tell what you think at the comment section 🙂

Happy Grandparents Day Mudra!

Sabi ng mga friends ko, hindi naman ako ang pinupunta nila sa bahay ko eh, kung hindi ung nanay ko.. oh well.. eh di sige sa inyo na nanay ko.. OY JOKE! no way that I will trade my mom to anything or anyone else. We are the luckiest to have her as our mother but our kids are even luckiest to have her as their grandmother.

Eh ikaw ba naman ang mag ka lola na magaling na magluto, magaling pa na tour guide! Our travels will never be complete without her. O eto ang pruweba:

Lola Lakwatsera ang peg ni mudra di ba? But more than that, she really is the sweetest grandmother. She’s not living with us but every time she comes here to visit, the kids are happy and excited. Lagi yang may ubong at alam na alam ang kiliti sa mga bagets.

At ngayong araw, dahil Grandparents Day, siya naman ang kikilitiin namin at papasayahin! Jollibee Chicken Joy party later today!

Maki celebrate na rin kayo and bring your grandparents to Jollibee.. ang bulong sa akin eh grab an 8-piece Chickenjoy Bucket and get 2 pieces FREE! Bongga di ba!

You can also give tribute to your lolos and lolas by sharing your Wala yan sa Lola/Lolo ko stories at Jollibee Facebook Page.

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o eto na si mudra together with her apos, a Jollibee chicken party indeed!

Sail through Maternity, without Maternity Clothes

As soon as a woman falls pregnant, amidst the excitement of bringing a new life into the world, several thoughts are directed at what clothing will last them through their pregnancy and their growing bump. While there’s a whole host of fantastic maternity clothing on the market, some at affordable prices through supermarket ranges such as George, sometimes, it’s nice to buy clothing that can last during and after pregnancy to get the maximum amount of wear out of your new attire.

As the autumn and winter seasons approach, now is the time to stock up on any warm clothing that your summer wardrobe may be lacking. Choose items that will fit your pregnant figure while also doubling up as post-pregnancy threads; for this, you don’t have to head for the maternity range. Be clever about your choices and you could pick up some fabulous items from the main collections.

Cardigans

Women’s cardigans are a fabulous addition to any autumn wardrobe, whether you’re pregnant or not, and the design of many women’s cardigans from George at ASDA will allow them to be worn with bump and without.

Choose a cardigan that’s longer in length – the Moda Ribbed Cardigan for £12 from George would be perfect; its open front means that regardless of bump size, it will suit your growing figure without stretching out of shape.

Maxi Dresses

These are an ideal wardrobe addition, even as the weather changes towards milder temperatures. Team with a cardigan or shawl and you have a perfect outfit for an evening meal or even a daytime look. While a standard maxi dress may not fit during the last months of a pregnancy, it will certainly accommodate the early stages to save you investing in maternity threads too soon.

Opt for autumnal colours, such as a deep, flattering burgundy, and choose a dress that is flowing rather than figure-hugging, which will brush past your growing bump to give a seamless look.

Jeans

Most ladies will choose to invest in some maternity jeans at some point – whether it’s the under-bump or over-bump design is up to the individual. However, if you’re a little strapped for cash and want to try and utilise standard jeans for as long as possible (investing in a new pair that you can wear afterwards, perhaps?), you could always purchase a waistband extender which helps to extend the waist of your jeans and trousers as you grow.

Coat

It’s a shame to spend a lot of money on a coat that’s designed solely for maternity use – especially as many winter coats can be quite expensive. Rather than spending on a maternity coat that you’ll get minimal use out of, buy an A Line, wraparound or cape style coat that can double up as a maternity coat during pregnancy while it can also be used afterwards, too.

You shouldn’t feel pressured into heading for the maternity rails as soon as you start to show. Be sensible, choose affordable items and use versatile, standard clothing wherever possible, to avoid spending OTT on maternity items.