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Smart Steps’ Fresh New Look

December 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Earlier this year, I shared with you one of the brands I love when it comes to baby products and that’s Smart Steps. In case you don’t know, Smart Steps is a line of mild and safe baby laundry detergents and baby bottle and dishwashing liquids that are specially formulated for babies.

We’ve been using Smart Steps products since our son, Ziggy, was a baby. Now that we have Zander as well, we continue to use their products at home too. So, we were so happy when several days ago, a huge box of Smart Steps products was delivered to us. Yay!

As you can see above, Zander helped me during the unboxing. I guess he was as excited as I was, specially since the contents were mostly for him. (He’ll be sharing the anti-mosquito patches with his big brother and big sisters!)

I was surprised to see that Smart Steps actually has a new fresh look. Their new packaging reflects what their brand is all about – light, fresh, mild, and safe products made specially for baby’s sensitive skin. This is really super important to me because Zander has atopic dermatitis or eczema. That means we have to be extra careful to not expose his skin to anything that will cause his eczema to flare up.

Thebaby laundry detergents and baby bottle and dish washing liquids still have NO HARSH CHEMICALS that can dry and irritate baby’s skin. Improvements have been made to their packaging though to make it easier for Smart Moms to use.

To show their products versatility, they have renamed their baby bottle cleanser into Smart Steps Baby Bottle and Dishwashing Liquid. It is made from plant-based ingredients that not only makes it mild and safe for baby’s sensitive tummy, but it can also effectively strip off grease and soiled breast milk odors.

The Smart Steps Baby Liquid Laundry Detergent and Baby Fabric Softener now has an easy-pour spout that makes it more convenient to use.

Despite the new look, Smart Steps stays true to its mission of providing safe and affordable baby and child-rearing products for all Smart Moms. Their products are a staple in our household and we definitely love them.

Learn more about Smart Steps by visiting their website and following them on Facebook and Instagram.

MERRIES, Japan’s #1 Diaper Brand, is now in the Philippines

June 23, 2017 · 3 Comments

When it comes to choosing disposable diapers for our baby, Zander, we usually choose the brands we’ve already tried and tested before with our older kids. This is how we make sure that Zander will be comfortable and not irritated with what he’s wearing.

But while shopping for diapers these past several months, we realized there are many other diaper brands in the market today that weren’t available before. With all these choices now, it can be quite confusing for parents to choose which one will really be the best for their baby. One of these brands recently launched here in the Philippines is Merries Diapers.

Merries Diapers is said to be Japan’s #1 baby diaper brand for 10 consecutive years [#1 by brand in Japan Baby Diaper market in term of Sales Value share, based on research SRI data of INTAGE Inc., Japan from Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2016. (total of tape-type and pants-type)]. Merries diapers is gentle to the babies sensitive skin as the material is so soft from the inside and out while quickly absorbing urine before the skin gets wet, thus preventing rashes and leakage. With a triple layer air-through system (tape type) and airy waist channel (pants type) that releases the heat and moisture inside the diaper, Merries diapers keeps babies’ skin dry and comfortable as they play and sleep.

Why do smart moms choose Merries Diapers? Because it offers seven (7) features and benefits:

*Tape type features
· Soft Poo Leak Guard
· Color changing wetness indicators
· Excellent Absorbency and Long Lasting Dryness
· Exceptional Breathability
· Ultra Soft and Fluffy Surface that is gentle to baby’s delicate skin
· Soft reusable magic seal
· Merries Bunnies cute designs

We recently got a bag of Merries Diaper samples for our baby Zander to try. We got 2 pieces each of the Newborn (tape), Small (tape) and Medium (pull-up) sizes.

I was worried that we won’t be able to try any because Zander already wears large size diapers. But I saw that the medium size of Merries diapers is still suitable for babies who weigh up to 11 kilos. Since Zander’s weight is slightly less than that, we decided to let him try the medium size.

It was Zander’s first try to wear a pull-up diaper and I ended up really liking it. The fit was actually just right for him. I love that soft gathers on top fit snugly on his waist and held up really well even when the diaper was already full. There was also no leaking even when Zander did number 2. It was super easy to remove also by just tearing off the side part of the waistband. Plus, I also really love that there was a magic seal or tape at the back that you can use to seal the diaper tight before disposal. I’ve never seen that in any of the diapers we’ve tried on our babies before.

Try it out on your baby too! Merries diapers are available in Tape type for newborns to toddlers up to 14kg, and Pants type for toddlers and kids from 6 to 22 kg. You can even get a free small tape pack when you purchase 10 packs of Merries Diaper at any participating stores from now until November 8, 2017.

Merries Diapers are exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati, Rockwell, Shangrila, Ayala Cebu, Seda CDO and in Shopwise Festival Alabang, Sucat, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. To get more information and updates about the brand visit follow Merries at Facebook: Merries Philippines and on Instagram & Twitter: @merriesph.

Tiny Buds Opens their 1st Pop Up Store in Glorietta

May 29, 2017 · 16 Comments

Moms with babies, listen up! Some of you have probably read my blog post about Tiny Buds a few years back. Well, I’m happy to inform you that there have been new developments to the brand, the recent one being the opening of their first pop up store in Glorietta.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the brand, Tiny Buds is a natural baby care line well-loved for offering thoughtful natural alternatives to everyday baby products, such as a baby powder made entirely from rice, diaper cream that soothes rashes with berries instead of petroleum & even extra gentle laundry products made from coconut. Here are just some of them.

We’ve tried a lot of their products over the years and some of them continue to be staples in our household especially now that we have another baby again.

Anyway, last May 21, Tiny Buds celebrated a milestone as it opened it’s first ever mall location inside POP by Retail Lab on the 2^nd Floor of Glorietta Mall 3, which will be open until Feb 2018.

The pop up store serves not just as a home for all their natural items but will also be a place where parents can have an engaging experience every time they visit. Customers can try each item, learn about the benefits and even have their orders delivered to their homes for free!

Below are some of the families who graced the opening of the pop up store.

Jinky and Lawrence Boringot and family of Zyji

What’s really great though is that although the store is tiny in size it aims to make a big impact on the environment. As part of the Tiny Buds’ Save the World campaign, which started on the website www.tinybudsbaby.com, the brand pledges to donate a portion of all proceeds from the Pop Up Store & the website to support WWF’s Environmental Conservation Programs.

Tiny Buds believes that now, more than ever, being a responsible parent means making choices that are nourishing not only for your child, but also for the world they will grow up in. Each time a customer purchases an item on www.tinybudsbaby.com there is a corresponding number of Tiny Bud points donated. Every month, the points on the site represent how big the donation will be. In planting these seeds, Tiny Buds™ hopes to empower parents and remind them that every tiny step will impact the world and steer it towards a greener future.

Aside from the pop up store, Tiny Buds items can also be found in Baby Company, Robinsons, Mercury Drug, Rustans, Landmark, Savemore, Waltermart, Lazada, Shopee and more. Learn more about Tiny Buds at www.tinybudsbaby.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

What We Bought at the Baby Company Grand Baby Fair 2017

March 2, 2017 · 34 Comments

Last January 29, hubby and I, together with our two boys, trouped early to SM Megamall to purchase some baby stuff at the Baby Company Grand Baby Fair 2017. Baby products can be so expensive and so we really look forward to events such as this in order to take advantage of huge discounts.

This year wasn’t the first time we attended this annual event. But, it was the first time we were really able to make the most out of what our money could buy.

Let me share with you what we were able to purchase.

Mamas & Papas Baby Bud Chair

Our baby Zander will be eating solids soon and so we needed a chair for him. We didn’t want a typical high chair so we chose this one from Mamas & Papas instead. You can place and strap it on practically any chair, on a bed or on the floor. This is my most favorite find because I think the material is really sturdy compared to other similar chairs available that time at the fair. Plus, we got it for only Php 3,120.00 down from Php 3,900. Not bad, right?

UniLove Baby Wipes

We go through so many packs of baby wipes and so we really wanted to find a good deal on them at the fair. This is normally not the brand we use at home but the Buy 2, Take 1 deal on these UniLove Baby Wipes was hard to pass up because it only cost us Php 165 for the 3 packs. So, we got two sets. I’m happy to report that we ended up liking it and will not hesitate to buy this again next time.

Looney Tunes Nursing Pads

I’m exclusively breastfeeding Zander. Instead of using the washable type of nursing pads, I prefer the disposable ones because it’s more convenient for me. I go through a box of these Looney Tunes Nursing Pads every week so we were happy to see them on sale at the fair. We got six boxes at only Php 125 each. The regular SRP is Php 169.75.

Cusina Dishwashing Liquid

This is one of our favorite dishwashing liquid brands, especially because it’s safe to use for baby bottles. While Zander rarely uses bottles (he drinks expressed breast milk when I need to go somewhere without him), we still use dishwashing liquid to clean my breast pump as well as his toys. This was such a good deal because this set of three bottles only cost Php 170.00.

Goon Premium Diapers (Medium)

This is not normally the diaper brand we use for Zander but I’ve heard such good reviews of this Japanese brand that we decided to try it out. It didn’t hurt that they offered a good deal during the fair too. This pack of medium sized ones (38 pcs.) only cost Php 299.00, down from Php 420.00. We bought four packs of this and we haven’t consumed everything yet as of today and it has been a month already since the fair.

Smart Steps Fabric Softener

While we still had stocks of baby laundry detergent, we were running low on fabric softener so I decided to buy two of our favorite brand, Smart Steps. It only cost Php 100.00 each.

Bloom Nursing Top and Dress

I’m always looking for nursing clothes because I never feel I have enough. Haha! But clothes can be quite expensive so I normally only buy when there’s a sale. Luckily there were lots of nursing clothes on sale at the Bloom booth. I was so excited to try their nursing line because I was happy with the maternity skirt I bought from them when I was pregnant. At the fair, there were racks of nursing clothes at 50% off so I bought a top (white) and a dress (blue). The top was on sale at Php 280.00 while the dress was sold for Php 770 only. Such great finds! These two are actually favorites of mine now because the quality of the material is great plus the nursing access is discreet too.

We were really, really happy with everything that we bought. But we were happier when we computed our purchases and they reached a total of Php 7,000+. That made us happy because those Baby Company Mom Card holders who were able to buy at least Php 5,000 worth of products were given a swag bag full of baby stuff and I really, really wanted it.

Here’s what’s inside the swag bag that we got.

There’s so much stuff inside! I kept some of them for Zander and gave the others to a nephew of ours.

Overall, our Baby Company Grand Baby Fair experience this year was a really worthwhile one. For those of you who missed it, don’t worry because you can still go next year. Just try to go early to avoid the SM Megamall traffic. We arrived at the mall right before they opened at 10 am and were out of the fair by 11:30 a.m. Because we were early, we were able to park our car easily and also avoided the long lines at the fair.

Also, if you’re planning to bring your baby, it would be best to babywear instead of bringing your stroller so that it will be easier to shop. If you’re a breastfeeding mom, you’d be happy to know that the organizers also had a nursing area for nursing moms at the fair too.

If you’re on the market for baby stuff, the Grand Baby Fair is really the place to find the best deals. Looking forward to shopping again at the fair next year!

Philips Avent Celebrates Today’s Moms

June 8, 2016 · 16 Comments

Today’s moms face many new challenges, which makes our lives as mothers even more difficult. Because of these challenges, we need solutions and partners that will help us make the right choices from pregnancy to playground and this is what Philips Avent aimed to accomplish through an activation dubbed as “Today’s Moms: The Joys and Challenges of Motherhood”.

The week-long celebration, in partnership with Baby Company, culminated in a free admission event at SM Makati featuring the Philips Avent Studio – a showcase of Philip’s diverse range of healthy lifestyle technologies for moms and their babies and toddlers. The aim was to equip moms with lifetime parenting tools and guidance with the use of healthy and innovative solutions from Philips Avent.

True enough, I was able to find Philips Avent’s product range of baby bottles, breast pumps, and other baby feeding and health accessories in the various display booths. Some were even on sale!

There was even an expression board where guests posted colorful sheets of paper sharing their fulfilling motherhood experiences.

Aside from that, guests were also able to enjoy free hairstyling makeovers and healthy refreshments such as this delicious and refreshing banana shake that I got to try.

The event was very educational too since Philips Avent invited speakers to educate guests regarding various topics on effective motherhood while promoting the wellness of their young children. The first speaker was Dang Arias, Chef Instructor at the Metropolitan Occupational Science and Technology Institute, who shared healthy homemade baby food cooking tips using the Avent Combined Steamer and Blender (not on the picture though). I just find the product so amazing because you can use it to steam fruit, vegetables, fish or meat and the simply lift and flip the jar over to blend it. Easy!

Chef Dang also made these yummy carrots cake bites for us to try.

The second speaker was the managing director of Baby Signs Philippines, Sharon Agoncillo, who talked about how parents can communicate with their babies even before they can talk. This was my second time listening to her presentation and I love that she’s always so animated!

Lastly, one of my favorite bloggers, Frances Amper Sales of Topaz Horizon, shared tips on how moms can still stay chic and positively beautiful even as they go about their mundane daily tasks.

It was indeed a fun and informative afternoon for us moms!

For more information about Philips Avent’s full range of products, log on to www. philips.com.ph.