Kids Archive

What my kids are like, and how to raise your child/children in this day and age.

Pampers Go Galaw Challenge, New Pampers Baby Dry Review

It was supposed to be an event with Baby Marius, kaso the little boy was not feeling well, no choice but to attend the biggest Baby Dance Party with Pampers Go Galaw.

Pampers Go Galaw Dance with Toni and Baby Seve

Toni Gonzaga and Baby Seve revealed their Pampers Go Galaw music video where in the the steps showcased and highlighted what less lawlaw, go galaw is all about with the new design of Pampers baby dry. Moms and babies danced along with Toni and Baby Seve!

The event was super fun, nakakaindak ang Pampers Go Galaw jingle, made me wish na sana kasama ko si Marius!

Pampers Go Galaw Challenge

Kung naindak din kayo sa jingle ng new Pampers Baby Dry at gusto nyo manalo ng 100,000 Pesos, join the Less Lawlaw movement!

Is your baby 3 years old or younger? sobrang likot ni baby di ba? Laging lawlaw ang diaper? Akala ko dati it’s a normal thing.. and that it’s a sign na puno na ang diaper. HINDI PALA! Ngayon ko lang na realize how uncomfortable lawlaw diaper is to my baby. And that it can affect my baby’s development. Buti na lang I choose Pampers. With the right diaper, si Marius walks and even dance comfortably.

If you’re a Filipina mom 20 years old and above with a baby 3 years old or younger, you can join the Pampers Go Galaw contest from March 17-May 16, 2018!

How to join Pampers Go Galaw contest? Check out Rappler’s Go Galaw Challenge page.

NEW Pampers Baby Dry Review

Pampers gave us the Gift of Go Galaw Mornings box so we had the chance to take a closer look of what’s inside the New Pampers Baby Dry.

The New Pampers Baby Dry has 3 channels that helps para maging equal yung distribution ng wetness sa diaper. I know most of you will agree how usually the wetness is concentrated on the center part of the diaper. Yung part na “lawlaw” na di ba? And I know most of you can relate to the thought na yung lawlaw is indication na “puno” na yung diaper.

I am shookt with the new Pampers Baby Dry. Kase all the while, I was waiting for the lawlaw moment, hindi sya dumating ha. Nanay ko nga, akala maghapon lang naka “brief” si Marius and without diaper.

I’m super in love with the nipis factor of the new Pampers Baby Dry and yet it is super absorbent. Minsan iniisip ko, san nangaling yung absorbent na yun eh sobrang nipis nya. Well, it was answered, the new magic gel can do that, and with the addition of the leak channels, I am more than satisfied with our diaper.

Super glad that we choose Pampers. specially now that Marius is at his most likot moment. Galaw lang ng galaw without lawlaw!

Best Cleanser For My Active Toddler: BabyFlo Soap-Free Bath

Our little boy is getting more playful as the day goes by. Since our “porch” was made into reality, we have been spending hours on this area of our house:

Though I envisioned it to be pinterest worthy porch, it turned out even better. It became our tambayan and Baby Marius playground. Sometimes he’s inside the playhouse pretending to be a store owner. He gets all the stones he can from our mini garden and “sells” it as burger or doughnuts. He used his bike to transport all his goodies. And you can tell that his produce are all natural because he use his bare hands to get it haha. Most of the times, he’s with his ate playing (rolling) at the slide. He gets dirty really fast! And because of that, we need to bath him more than 2x a day na.

And he loves taking a bath, obvious naman di ba? Ako lang may ayaw. Feeling ko lang, too much taking a bath or exposure to cleanser is not good for baby’s skin.

A recent cleanser discovery, put my mind at ease. It’s a mild and gentle cleanser for all skin types, specially for sensitive skin. It’s not that Marius have sensitive skin but since he needs to take a bath more frequent, his skin needs all the love it can get from a cleanser.

What we have been using lately? Babyflo Soap-Free Bath

Initial reaction upon first use: Ay walang bula hahaha. Can it really do its job as a cleanser? Ay walang amoy! Bakit ganun haha

Bakit walang bula? Because it is soap free. Bakit walang amoy? It has no fragrance because all the possible components that could irritate baby’s skin delicate and sensitive skin is removed. All left are the ingredients that is safe for babies and effectively cleans the baby.

So how can I say that it is doing its job as a cleanser? It’s a clear sign that Marius skin is smooth and is not prone to itch. Parang sa face yan, when a cleanser is not doing its job, mas prone sa kati or pimples.

That’s a common misconception no? Presence of bubbles means better cleaning? Not all because for Soap-free cleaners, no bubbles, no fragrance, no problem.

So kahit 3x a day maligo si Marius, no problem sa skin dryness with Babyflo Soap-Free Bath because it’s gentle and won’t strip off the natural moisture of his skin.

What I like about Babyflo Soap-Free Bath:

Marius can use it as much as he wants because it’s a mild cleanser and won’t irritate his skin
It is fragrant free (the daddy does not like fragrant cleansers)
It comes in a 500 ml pump and refill. I prefer using cleanser in a pump because I can use just one hand to get the product, while my other hand is trying to prevent Marius from taking a bath by himself hahaha
It’s relatively cheap but the packaging looks expensive. I love the contrast of white and blue and even the prints on the product. The 200 ml Babyflo Soap-Free Bath along with Babyflo Shampoo is I think one of the perfect gift that you can give as a baptismal gift.

Babyflo Soap Free Bath price range from Babyflo Facebook Page. Ang mura di ba? And comes in smaller bottles too. Oh di ba, hindi kailangan mahal ang pagmamahal.

Babyflo Soap-Free Bath

Babyflo Soap-Free Bath is available in Mercury Drug stores and supermarkets nationwide.

What I don’t like: It’s not top to toe wash, but we can always use Babyflo shampoo so it’s not an issue.

Bath time is really one of his favorite activity and since I no longer worry about skin dryness with Babyflo Soap-Free Bath, we can now both enjoy this activity.

Babyflo’s campaign, “Let Love Flow with Babyflo,” supports and encourages bonding between parents and babies; love that flows in a rewarding cycle of bonding and discovery. Kumbaga, it’s a family affair, that’s why they have the Arellano family as Babyflo’s first family endorsers.

Babyflo Soap-Free Bath was launched in 2015 and is distributed by PHILUSA Corporation (country’s leading distributor of quality consumer products such as cotton buds and cotton).

Babyflo is one of the trusted brands of Millenial Moms (and Xenials too, eherm) for baby needs (Source : Kantar World Panel, Nov 2016). Babyflo is also partnering with doctors, currently Babyflo Med Reps are covering covering 900 pediatricians in over 148 hospitals, clinics and health centers in Metro Manila.

Aside from Babyflo Soap-Free Bath, Babyflo bath product range includes:

Babyflo Oatmeal Bath
Babyflo Shampoo
Babyflo Baby Powder
Babyflo Cologne
Babyflo Gentle Buds (the only buds we know)
Babyflo Babywipes (which is a good quality wipes, makapal sya promise)
Babyflo Petroleum Jelly

All these Babyflo products are available in Mercury Drugstores and all leading supermarkets nationwide. For prices of Babyflo products, check Babyflo Facebook Page.

Popular Gifts For Teens

Teens, probably are the most difficult to please when it comes to Christmas and birthday presents. Sometimes, giving them what’s on the trend or any popular gifts are still unable to make them happy. We already have two in the house and they are a little bit different from each other. Although most of the times, our second son is idolizing his big brother.

Also must read: Kinder Joy

I am not an expert when it comes to teens but according to my first son, they are getting the presents they really wished for. So, to help you decide what kind of gifts you are giving to your teen kid, check this Popular Gifts For Teens List.

Popular Gifts For Teens

Musical Instrument

Perhaps due to the popularity of YouTube and song covers, teens suddenly wanted to be musicians. My son has his first Ukelele and he is enjoying it. We are planning to give them more musical instruments this Holiday but we are still undecided what type. A guitar might be perfect for our eldest as he is the one who has a strong endearment for music.

Gaming Phone

Who doesn’t love mobile games? Even our daughter loves playing games on her phone. A gaming phone is one of the best popular gifts among teenagers. Every teen we know has a gaming phone, maybe because it is really a necessity. Aside from gaming, it is easier o contact them especially when you are not around. But of course, you should set limitations when it comes to gaming and utilizing the Internet.

Headset

To pair the gaming phone, you should buy a headset and not just only an ordinary one. Try to invest in a high-end headset for durability and quality. You can also try Bluetooth headset for them to enjoy their games more. For teen boys, a wireless headset is a must and for teen girls, look for a fancy one.

Shoes

It is ideal to buy your teens good quality shoes. It is one of the most important accessories of a person, the kind of shoes you are wearing will represent your personality. So give them the best quality shoes, they will surely love a pair and will last longer than ordinary and cheap shoes. It doesn’t need to be so expensive, you can check reviews and the brand’s credibility. If you can, buy local and if you know a good brand, kindly recommended it too. Tip: teenagers love casual shoes and basketball shoes.

Book Series

Our kids love reading and we have a mini library in the house. My teens love reading book series and of course, their favorite is Harry Potter Books! Actually, the whole family loves Harry and we got a collection of the series. We are looking forward to collecting other series too. Maybe this Holiday, we will buy a new collection for them. It is a great way to enhance their imagination.

In choosing a gift for a teen, you need to remember to always involve them. Ask them what they want. For our kids, I ask them to make a lit of their preferred gift. Give us a few choices and we will decide which one to give based on budget and availability.