Reviews

ChekHup Microground Coffee

Our toddler is more active than ever and tends to get sweatier during play time so it’s important to keep his back dry to keep him comfortable and away from rashes. Of course, the essential lampin can do the job but it does have a knack of getting rolled up in the middle, or getting Read more…

Orahex

Swaddies Stitch-Free Bed Mat

You can credit us for coining the phrase “the one bed mat you’ll ever need” for Swaddies PH’s Water Absorbent Bedmat. This miracle of a cotton gauze mat can serve as a baby mattress protector, potty training aid, and even offer back protection for post-operation and elderly care. Read more…

Surf Anti-Bac Fabric Conditioner

Tikoy has been eager to help out, so we’re starting to teach him simple chores such as refilling our water bottles, putting away his things on his own, and recently, how to fold his clothes. We don’t expect him to do a perfect job, and sometimes, his “helping” would make the work twice as much, but we don’t mind. We want to build the discipline in him, and it also helps develop his motor skills. Read more…

Nature to Nurture Bamboo Toothbrush

We’re transitioning Tikoy from his well-loved chewbrush into a standard one as his teeth require a thorough clean now that he’s eating a lot more. We tried kiddie brushes from other brands, and their performance saddened us. They tend to wear out quickly from Tikoy’s biting, and the bristles weren’t even soft, quite an ironic matter since kids’ gums and teeth need gentle care. Read more…

Edentista Dental Clinic

Metro Manila was still under GCQ when I started to experience some sensitivity on my teeth. I refrain from going outside the house unless it’s an emergency, and I thought that the ngilo could be something I can ignore. However, as the days went by, I realized that the ngilo started to include some pain (albeit manageable) but it was getting worse. So I decided to call for a dentist’s appointment Read more…

Don Simon Drinks

We recently tried a Spanish juice brand called Don Simon. When Mark told his colleague from Spain about it, he was surprised and asked, “Is it in the Philippines now?” Thanks to Espa-Fil Market, Don Simon juices, sparkling wines, and other drinks are now available in the country. Read more…

Ink + Stone Books

So we turned to Shopee in the hopes of finding good deals on books we’ve been trying to get, and lo and behold: we discovered Ink and Stone! It’s like a little secret we want to keep for ourselves, but obviously, we’re too happy with our experience that we can’t help but share it. Read more…

Safeguard Gentle Micellar

Growing up, Safeguard was the only body soap we know that offers 99.9% germ protection. We knew how most of their commercials would play out: a mom worries about cuts followed by an animation on how germs can do further harm. Suddenly, the mom’s conscience steps out and reminds her that others soaps won’t make the cut, and so forth. Read more…

Regatta Face Mask

We’re all going to be covered up with face masks for quite some time, why not don a nice one? Perhaps a lot would agree when we say that most people would buy anything with Regatta’s spiffy oar logo. The icon makes the difference! True enough, their newly launched face masks were sold out in an hour. Read more…

Colgate Bamboo Toothbrush

We previously tried to reduce our share of disposable toothbrushes in the landfills by using bamboo alternatives. Sadly, our experience was disappointing so we reverted back to the plastic ones, all the while feeling guilty with each replacement. But when we came across Colgate’s take on bamboo toothbrushes, we thought to give it another go. Read more…

Session Groceries

News of produce oversupply were all over the news last March 2019, leaving crops wasted, sold way below cost, and our farmers in debt. Our hearts broke as Iloisa Romaraog, co-owner of Session Groceries, talked about how our starving farmers go through a vicious cycle of debt and loss of sales for decades and were barely keeping afloat almost all their lives. Read more…

The Baby Project’s Back Towel

Kurin Water Cleaner

I think we can speak on behalf of most parents when we say that cleaning has taken a whole different light the moment kids came into the picture. We’ve never been as concerned with cleanliness and sanitation until our son was born. Read more…

Queen Baker Cookies

It’s the Christmas season and our feed is teeming with gift suggestions that are mainly dominated by cookies. It seems like the easiest choice because who doesn’t like cookies? It’s such a safe bet. But since the market is saturated by these nibbles in different forms Read more…

Swaddies PH Bedmats

We started to potty train Tikoy just a couple of weeks after he turned 2 years old. Tikoy was starting to give signals when he needs to go and so we decided to follow his pace. We had the basics ready: the training seat, beginner’s underwear, potty book, and most of all, a mop with Read more…

Sewphoria Bibdanas

Our son has been quite a drooler since his first tooth came out when he was just 6 months old. His saliva would pool and consistently soak his bib in less than an hour that we even brought this concern up with his pediatrician, and later, a specialist. Read more…

Tiny Buds’ Chewbrush

Introducing dental hygiene to Atticus wasn’t an easy feat. When his first teeth came out, cleaning them with a soft cloth and a dab of baby tooth paste would suffice but eventually, we needed a toothbrush that can thoroughly clean his chompers. Read more…

Ultrafresh Diaper

We were packing for a short trip to Cebu when I realized that ¾ of our luggage was taken up by Atticus’s stuff, especially his diapers. We would have opted to buy in the area but since we were attending a destination wedding, we’re not entirely sure if there will be any available. Read more…

OXO Tot

Abi was already researching homemade baby food recipes while she was still pregnant with Atticus. For her, teaching our baby how to eat well is one of the most exciting parts of his upcoming milestones, aside from the fact that she has always loved cooking. Read more…

Tiny Buds’ Tiny Garden

The three things that we consider when buying baby products for Atticus are that it is functional, has a minimalist design and definitely sparks joy. The first time we saw Tiny Bud’s Tiny Garden on their online store, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. Read more…

Hola Toy Vehicles

We learned early on that Atticus loved anything with wheels. He likes playing with his toy cars. Once, we caught him playing with the wheels of his stroller. So when we discovered Hola Toys last October, we knew we have found the perfect Christmas gift for our baby. Read more…

Nosh! Baby Munchables

Our friend introduced us to Nosh! Baby Munchables when Atticus had 4 teeth already and more were evidently coming out. For some reason, he doesn’t like his teether and so relieves his teething pain by munching on bread, fruits, Read more…

Hape Toy Wooden Bead Mazes

We must admit that we have not really been intentional in buying educational toys for Atticus during his first 12 months. He had about 3 rattles and a couple of plush toys and that’s it. We noticed that he would prefer the crunchy sounds of paper or plastic bags Read more…

Bakepertise

Don’t you just love how everything can be bought online? Take baked goods, in particular. You simply choose from an array of baked goodies, submit your order, transfer payment, and get them at your doorstep. Read more…

Cuts 4 Tots

It has been a common Filipino practice to shave off all of a baby’s hair by the time he turns one, believing that this will help to make it grow faster and thicker. Of course, shaving doesn’t change anyone’s hair volume, or rate of growth. It only appears so because it will grow out with a blunt tip. Read more…