DADDY TIPS: Toddlers and iPad, iPhone Use

I have to admit that I have exposed Gab to the iPad and iPhone from the day he was able to see. I got excited that I kept on downloading every app that I think will be useful for him as he grows up. Will he be addicted? A recent article from Telegraph talked about … Continue reading DADDY TIPS: Toddlers and iPad, iPhone Use →

Gab has Pittakionophobia… And It’s My Fault

Gab has Pittakionophobia and that is because I unintentionally planted that fear in him. What is Pittakionophobia? It's the irrational fear of stickers or sticker labels. Remove Daddy Please Gab doesn't want to touch stickers, tapes, post-it and anything that sticks. He avoids it like a disease. He doesn't want to get near it. He … Continue reading Gab has Pittakionophobia… And It’s My Fault →

5 Tips for Teaching Baby Sign Language

Since Gab learned his first five baby signs, we have been encouraged to teach him more and he loves the new signs he is learning. Here are some tips to successfully teach your babies and toddlers some baby signs. Gab signs for BIRD 1. Start simple. Pick the simple signs to teach your babies. The … Continue reading 5 Tips for Teaching Baby Sign Language →

Does Gab Need His First Haircut?

Gab is so cute with his curls. Quennie and I like to keep it that way. Lately, I find his hair to get messy easily. I think a few month from now, Gab needs his first haircut. I think Gab needs a haircut soon. Quennie thinks a lot later. So when is the best time … Continue reading Does Gab Need His First Haircut? →

Doctor’s Advice in Introducing Solid Food for Baby

During our last visit, our doctor recommends that we start introducing solid food for Gab. She mentioned that Gab is ready for solid food and left us with these guides in selecting and giving Gab his first gastronomic experience. Gab is showing signs that he is ready for solid food. You can check the simple … Continue reading Doctor’s Advice in Introducing Solid Food for Baby →

Gab and the Disposable Diaper vs Reusable Diaper War

Disposable diapers shoots up our grocery bills. Not to mention, they are not environmentally friendly since they fill up a lot of landfill space and degrades very slowly. So we recently ordered reusable cloth diapers. But other say these are not environment-friendly as well. Oh... Gab started on Drypers from the hospital. We sticked to … Continue reading Gab and the Disposable Diaper vs Reusable Diaper War →

Is Baby Gab ready for Solid Foods?

Gab is going to be six months old this month. At this age, many pediatricians recommend to start introducing solid foods to babies. How do we know that a baby is ready for solid foods? Mayo Clinic offered a simple guide to assess if your baby is ready for solid food. Can your baby hold … Continue reading Is Baby Gab ready for Solid Foods? →

Top 3 Happy Songs for Baby Gab

Quennie would often beg me not to sing. She prefers to see me dancing than hear me singing. It's that bad. 😛 But for some reasons, I am able to soothe Gab when I sing. Gab is a bit choosy though. He has some favorites. Song #1 - "Tomorrow" from Annie This seems to be … Continue reading Top 3 Happy Songs for Baby Gab →

Printable Checklist When Travelling with the Baby

If you plan to travel with your baby, here is a simple checklist that you can download and print. Quennie and I have a similiar checklist for the baby when we brought Gab in his first travel to Boracay. This will be a handy checklist to be sure you are travel-ready with your baby. You … Continue reading Printable Checklist When Travelling with the Baby →