What to Prepare on Your Baby’s First Swim

thumb_sWe introduced Atticus to his first swim when we visited Iligan because what’s a trip to the province without some water fun? But of course,  as first time parents, we’ve had some hesitations. Read more…

 

Our Baby Dove PH Experience

thumbnaildoveI couldn’t believe my eyes when I received a message from a PR firm saying that Baby Dove PH is gifting first time moms like me a free photoshoot session with Little Heartbeat Photography. So many things ran into my head. Is this a new scam?  Read more…

 

Atticus Turns One (Part 1)

bday2We planned ahead for Tikoy’s first birthday and dedication for about a year. Normally, child dedication happens soon after the baby is born, but in the interest of our finances and the time and effort to put together an event, we decided to have it coupled together. Read more…

 

Atticus Turns One (Part 2)

bday1My Neighbor Totoro is a Studio Ghibli film that Mark absolutely loves. Deciding that this will be the theme, we thought of having live plants and no plastic at the party. It was quite a challenging theme because Totoro merchandise are rare and expensive.  Read more…

 

What’s Inside Our Diaper Bag

thumbdiaperWe never realized how important having a well-prepared diaper bag is until we became parents. Surviving the day pretty much relies on it. What goes inside will depend on your baby’s age and how long you intend to be out. On this blog, we will share with you what’s in our diaper bag. Read more…

 

How We Got a Philippine Passport for Baby (2018 Edition)

thumbpassGetting a passport has always been a challenge for Filipinos.  Abi’s passport was expiring soon and she needed to renew it to reflect her married name. Fortunately, she can “ride along” when we apply for our baby’s passport. Read more…

 

Why We Use Cloth Diapers

thumbnail1While we were still pregnant with Atticus, we have had strong recommendations to use cloth diapers (CD) for a number of reasons: Disposable diaper technology today are better than ever—super soft, dry, 100% breathable, hypoallergenic, and even organic. Read more…