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5 Things About Baby Skin That You Need To Know

I am very excited to share with you the 5 Things About Baby Skin That You Need To Know. To be honest, I didn’t know most of it until a few days ago during the launch of Belo Baby. I know I still need to learn a lot about babies and kids pero akala ko when it comes to caring for a baby, alam ko na lahat. When it comes to baby skin care, kaunti lang pala alam ko.

#1 Baby Skin is not like the adult skin

Baby skin is not fully developed unlike the skin of the adult. Baby’s skin is 20-30% thinner than the skin of the adults. Do you know the thinnest part of your skin? It’s the skin under your eyes. Just imagine how thin a baby’s skin is.

Baby skin is different from adult skin not just on the structure but also how the skin functions.

#2 Baby Skin is not as effective temperature regulator

One of the difference between the adult of the skin and baby skin is the ability to regulate temperature. Baby skin is not as effective when it comes to regulating the temperature. And because of that, baby is more susceptible to over heating or becoming too cold.

#3 Baby Skin is more prone to dry skin

Baby skin is more prone to dry skin because of its structure. Baby skin has less Natural Moisturizing Factor molecules that keeps the cells hydrated making the skin less capable of retaining moisture.

To keep the baby skin well moisturized, use baby lotion as often as possible, specially after taking a bath.

#4 Baby skin does not need to be washed often

Bathing can actually remove the skin’s natural oil and baby’s skin does not produce that much natural oil. Bathing often can lead to baby skin dryness.

Since baby skin does not need to be washed often, make everything bathing activity counts with your baby.

#5 Baby skin absorbs easily

Baby skin has fewer lipids (fats). Lipids serves as the solid barrier of the skin. This is one of the reason why baby’s skin is very sensitive. Their skin does not have an effective defense against damage. Given that, the skin of baby easily absorbs any thing we put onto it. When using any product for the baby, always make sure that it is safe for your baby.

Belo Baby Launch

When it comes to baby products that is perfectly safe to use for babies, Belo recently launched their new product line, the Belo Baby.

Being one of the top and most respected mommy bloggers, the #KumareBloggers were invited to be the one of the firsts to experience and try the newest product from Belo, the Belo Baby product line.

In developing Belo Baby product line, Belo R&D team were tasked to find the best natural, safe and gentle ingredients to put on the products. Cristalle Belo Henares were very proud in telling us that Belo Baby is clinically proven gentle on the skin for everyday use. They took meticulous care in choosing not only which ingredients to put in but also which to leave out. Crafted with care for the most delicate skin, for the most meticulous moms

What ingredients are included in Belo Baby and why?

Cocoa Butter

protects the skin from the outside
deeply moisturize the skin
relieves common skin irritations like rashes

Shea Butter

heals, protects nourishes and moisturizes skin from damage and dryness
naturally heals common skin conditions of babies like eczema and diaper rash
natural, gentle and soft

Sweet Almond Oil

has the ability to lock moisture into the skin
good exfoliator to help remove dead skins cells and stimulate development of healthier skin
safe for all skin types

What ingredients are not included in Belo Baby and why?

Formaldehyde
Tetrasodium EDTA
Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium Tallowate
Phthalates
Parabens
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Dmdm Hydantoin

These ingredients are known skin irritants and some are carcinogenic or cancer causing.

During the launch, Belo Baby ambassadors were also introduced, Nicole Hernandez De Los Angeles, Patty Laurel-Filart and Kelly Misa-Fernandez.

Belo Baby line includes hair and body wash, face and body lotion and a bar soap that is crafted with care for the most delicate skin, for the most meticulous moms

It also includes baby cologne that comes in 3 variants.

Belo Baby products is now available in all leading supermarkets, groceries and department stores. It will soon be available nationwide and even at your favorite convenience stores.

You can also buy Belo Baby online:

Suggested retail price for Belo Baby line are as follows:

Belo Baby Colognes- P79.75
Belo Baby Bar Soap- P79.75
Belo Baby Hair and Body Wash- P219.75
Belo Baby Body lotion- P224.75

It’s relatively cheap considering that is made from natural ingredients.

Learn more about Belo Baby thru their social media accounts:

Belo Baby Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/belobabylove
Belo Baby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belobabylove
Belo Baby Twitter: https://twitter.com/belobabylove
Hashtag: #BeloBaby

During the launch, mommy bloggers got to take home the complete line of Belo Baby (and Belo Essentials SunExpert products). I have been using it with Baby Marius for almost a week now. Product review (and a giveaway) soon!

Price of Painless Circumcision Philippines

My first born just had his circumcision yesterday. And since I posted his picture in my IG, people has been asking me for the Painless Circumcision Price. Wala din kameng idea actually, we just called a few hospitals and learned about the difference in the prices.

UPDATE! UPDATE! Last year, for my 2nd born’s tuli, we learned that SAA Medical Clinic actually charges 8500 for circumcision. The 2500 price range is promo only during summer months (March-April I assume). Sa tabi ng SAA is TriCity Hospital and dun na lang siya nagpatuli since the tuli there all year round is only 3500 Pesos.

First hospital we called: Cardinal Santos where tuli is 3500 Pesos. I assume it is painless and laser cut.

Second one is a clinic in C Raymundo Pasig, SAA Medical Clinic. Circumcision is bloodless daw and painless. Painless tuli is one of our major concerns, kawawa naman ang bagets kung mala pukpok na tuli ang mararanasan nya hehe

We called in the morning and we had a schedule after lunch. We were at the clinic past 1 and we’re out in less than an hour. The circumcision procedure took less than 30 minutes.

This photo was taken after the procedure. And he’s smiling!

So yes, SAA Medical Clinic* painless circumcision procedure is really painless, except for the time when local anesthesia is injected (that according to my son). It is also blood-less since the procedure was done using laser (cut was German cut).

Painless Circumcision Price

Painless Circumcision Price/laser circumcision cost for SAA Medical Clinic is 2500 Pesos. Give them a call for schedule: (02)576-3354

For post circumcision care, you need to buy a few stuff:

Antibiotics
Pain reliever
ointment
Sterile Water
Gauze and tape
Betadine
Cotton and cotton buds

For the post care, gumastos ako ng 1500 Pesos… so in total, we spent 4000 Pesos for his circumcision.

Post Circumcision Care

The patient needs to take a bath daily, clean the wound after taking a bath.
The wound should be wrapped after cleaning for 5 days.
Continue cleaning after 5 days until the wound looks dry.
Nangangamatis is usually a normal occurrence. Don’t panic.

He just cleaned his wound earlier with the help of his daddy.. and so far everything looks good. I’ll update you pag gumaling na.

*SAA Medical Clinic is located at 757 C Raymundo Ave, Maybunga (near PureGold and TriCity Medical Center)

TULI UPDATES:

April 13- 5 days after his circumcision:

Totoo pala na hindi dapat babae ang naglilinis ng bagong tuli.. hindi dahil mangangamatis ang bagong tuli. Female have no idea on the physiology of the penis. Hindi gaya kapag kapwa lalaki ang naglilinis, alam nila kung saan masakit or kung paano hahawakan ang penis na hindi nasasaktan ang bata.

Also.. the hardest part (and the most difficult to watch/ hear) eh ang pagtatangal ng gasa. It would be better kung may katulong na maglilinis on this part. Ang isa dahan- dahang aalisin ang gasa while the other one pours sterile water on it.

Spice Up Your Artsy Life With Your Kids

You know how much I love spending time with my kids. One of our favorite activities is doing arts and crafts. Our friends from Pepper Manila suggested stamping and provided us with some stamping ideas and stamping tools:

Stamping is the process of making designs on paper (or another medium) by pressing an inked, raised surface on it. We use it all the time when marking documents (“RECEIVED”) or as an easy way to get our signature on something. But stamps are decorative, too. Grade school teachers have stars and “Very Good” stamps on hand all the time to encourage students.

These rollers make stamping statements on your letters and postcards even easier. PhP 100.

Stamping is something that you and your kids are overly familiar with. So why not turn it into a fun activity that is both entertaining and educational? It is an easy yet ultimately fun activity for families who wish to spend their time together without spending much.

Stamping ideas
Get a sheet of kraft paper and have the kids stamp repeating patterns. You won’t only be making personalized wrapping paper, you’ll also be teaching them order and repetition (or at least proper spacing).Or using individual letter stamps, have them spell out their names and make their own name stamps. Use it to mark their books and other school stuff.

You can also do a creative stamp challenge. Place all your stamps in a box and have the kids draw five pieces each. The challenge is to come up with a creative design based on a chosen topic (robots, Disney characters) using only those stamps.

Cost-effective hobby
Stamping yields different end-products that you and your kids will surely love. So bring out your notebooks, fabric wallets, wooden magnets, and start stamping designs on them to personalize your favorite stuff.
Stamping doesn’t only give you a unique opportunity to bond with your kids but also provides an avenue to nurture their artistry and unleash their creativity. They will be challenged to think of ways to add color and design to usual stuff, making them learn to blend colors, mix and match shapes and appreciate even the smallest details.

These 1.5 inch heart stamps with floral patterns add a decorative touch to any note or scrapbook page. PhP 90 for a set of 4.

This hobby need not be expensive. Sure you need to buy stamps and ink and paper supplies, but (1) you’ll be making stuff that you can actually use (if you do it right) and (2) they’re really not that expensive. Craft shops and online stores like peppermanila.com offer inexpensive hobby supplies that won’t cost you your kids’ tuition. Fifteen pesos gets you a pattern stamp that you could use to turn a simple fabric to a nice placemat. Or you can splurge and get a few hundred pesos worth of letter and roller stamps.

It’ll take all your willpower not to buy them all. But keep in mind: this is for the kids.