Like me, first time moms feel overwhelmed by questions, fears and not knowing what to expect. That’s where birthing classes come in handy as they really help calm worries and answer many questions. Here's a birthing class that includes several sessions and consists of lectures, discussion, and exercises, led by Chiqui Brosas, 1975 Miss Universe … Continue reading Childbirth Class in the Philippines →

Nursing moms got sick too and just like everyone else, we need rest and to take medicines to get well. My OB, DocD complied this list. According to her, usually most drugs are safe to take during breastfeeding as this period is not as sensitive as during pregnancy period. Here's some of the basic drugs: … Continue reading Safe medicines for Nursing Moms →

The floating bookstore is back in Philippine shores. Back in 2009, it's MV Doulos, the world's oldest, active sea-faring passenger ship. We were able to visit MV Doulos' in 2009, in the last voyage in the country as it retired in 2010. The floating fair is now housed in MV Logos Hope. It's a bigger … Continue reading Biggest floating library →

Here's a  class for those who are into extended breastfeeding and those who are planning to do it on a long term basis. Sign up and get tips on how feed a toddler and much more! Here's an invite form Medela Moms: Join a breastfeeding class that tackles the ins and outs of breastfeeding a … Continue reading Breastfeeding Class: Feeding a Toddler →

This month's Smart Parenting issue is the first parenting magazine I have read from cover to cover. The January/February is the Raising kids ages 0-6 years old Issue.   Here are my top 3 picks (informative articles I like) from the first issue of Smart Parenting for 2012: 1. Fall in Love all over again. … Continue reading My Top 3 Picks from Smart Parenting January-February 2012 →

We have been using the Philips Avent via cups for over a year now. We use these to store expressed milk, pureed baby foods and Gab's finger foods. Here's what we love about the Avent Via Cups: 1. Sturdy, stackable, air tight containers. The containers made of - are stable and can be stacked on … Continue reading The most used cup! →

We started Gab on finger foods when he was around 8 months when he knew how to pick up objects with his hands. He has 2 lower teeth that time so we started on the finger foods that he can easily munch on. We saw this Happy Baby Organic Puffs. It looks like cheerios but … Continue reading Gab’s First Finger Food →

Gab is turning 1 on the 21st and we are excited for his first birthday celebration. We have started planning for the event two months back.  We will be celebrating it with the family in Bacolod. A “First” Birthday is a special milestone and needs to be celebrated. Baby's first birthday party is really a … Continue reading Preparing for Baby’s First Birthday →

Calling all moms to be! Join the class and be prepared to give your little one the only best food a mommy can give. Here's an invitation from Medela Moms  for the breastfeeding classes at the Medela House. Prepare well for a journey that will last months or even years. Empower yourself with knowledge - … Continue reading BreastFeeding Class at Medela House →

We love to travel. We have confirmed domestic flight bookings for this month and another one in September. This year we have plans of traveling with Gab, may be spending Christmas out of the country before he turns two. As much as possible, we want to visit places without the hassle of getting visas. Next … Continue reading No Visa, No Problem! →