Baby's First Vocabulary Words

December 25, 2013
At early months, Chesska  knew only mama, papa, tete, baby - just to name some, but as days, weeks, and years passed,  she had already learned lots of words, which I am very proud of.  How fulfilling, right? Like all babies/toddlers, Chesska's means...
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Foods to Help Relieve Baby Constipation

December 10, 2013
Hello mommies! Hope you're doing great. This week, I notice Chesska is not pooping regularly - means she moves her bowel every two days, which I find unhealthy. One time, I caught her in one corner, holding at the sofa,  and straining so...
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Mini-Vacation at Davao Eden Garden and Nature Park Resort

November 23, 2013
Due to our tedious work and busy life, my husband and I thought of a cozy vacation to treat ourselves once in a while and to dedicate our time exclusively with our daughter, Chesska. Why not we'll spare our vacation at Eden,  we...
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2nd Birthday Plan - KFC or McDonalds?

October 26, 2013
How time flies! It seems like it just happened yesterday when Chesska was a baby, and soon in January, she will be turning two.  Chesska's first birthday was just held at our home, and from our experience, it was so tiring. So my...
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When should I start brushing my baby's teeth?

September 10, 2013
Chesska’s first pair of teeth started to sprout when she aged five months old, and more and more teeth were appearing gradually as she got older. Since she also started nibbling solid foods, there were some food particles which stuck between her teeth...
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Bibibons- a nutritious finger food for Babies

August 13, 2013
Perhaps most of you have come across this in TV ads ,"Bibibons" , a 2-in-1 biscuit nibbler and cereal for 6 to 24 months old babies. What makes "Bibibons" interesting to me is that,  it can be a "finger food" for teething babies, ...
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How Triking Benefits my Child

July 23, 2013
Babies grow faster than we'd like to think. As they grow older, they have milestones to discover and achieve to develop their gross motor skills,  by engaging them through stimulating and age-appropriate games and activities. ...
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Climbing and Scattering Phase!

July 13, 2013
One quiet afternoon, I saw my 18-month-old baby inside our room, knocked down on her pillow, looked tired,  after pulling out all things inside our cabinet. Our room is completely scattered and messed up! It's like, it was hit by a typhoon, signal...
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My First Breastfeeding Experience

June 30, 2013
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); January 14, 2012, I gave birth to a cute baby girl, named Chesska. Since she was a breech baby, I delivered her via CS-section.  (Ouch!) Normally, babies born in hospitals have to undergo Apgar Test and Newborn Screening...
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Toddlers Driving You Crazy? 4 Ways to Handle their Behavior

June 26, 2013
One of the challenging behavioral stages of our children is to surpass their toddler years. A mother’s patience is tested during this span of years – one to three. Most common but less adorable behaviors of toddlers are hitting, biting, hair pulling, interrupting,...
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How to cook Mashed Potato and Mashed Squash?

June 14, 2013
Baby from 6 months onwards must be given fresh, natural, and indigenous foods.  In addition to breastfeeding, I gave my baby natural foods such as papaya, banana, watermelon,  mashed potato, and mashed squash, etc. I do not rely too much on instant food...
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5 Smart Ways a Mom Can Save Money

May 25, 2013
Maternity check-up, hospital bills during delivery, vitamins, and supplements before and after pregnancy for a mother’s health maintenance are one of those essential expenses spent in the early stage of motherhood. What's next to this list? Well, expect more expenses especially in bringing...
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Camp Holiday Beach Resort in Samal

April 12, 2013
Are you planning for a classy getaway that fits to your budget? If your answer is yes, Camp Holiday is a perfect venue for any occasion without spending much. It is far different than the other resort,  simply for its mesmerising ambience which...
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Baby’s Immunization Before One Year Old

April 05, 2013
Immunization program differs in the availability, here in the Philippines, our Government offers free immunization of selected vaccines for infants. I went to the Health Center of our Barangay for Free Immunization if the vaccine is available rather than going to private doctor,...
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Baby's First Mumbling Words

April 05, 2013
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Do you feel happy when your baby started to mumble? Of course, it’s a YES, our feelings are mutual. My baby girl Chesska began to mumble in the mid 3-4 months by simply expressing "okoh". She started to mumble...
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Ten Reasons Why Babies Cry

March 08, 2013
Crying is normal for babies for a reason. It is the only immediate communication a baby can do. In the early weeks, it's hard to recognize yet what your baby is telling you, and you may feel distressed and panicked when you hear...
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5 Strategies to do Chores While Baby is Awake

March 08, 2013
Could you ever wash the dishes, do the laundry, cook food, or clean the house while your baby is awake? Yes, you could,  if you'll use your common sense. Just like a game of chess, plan wisely to make your pieces cooperate and...
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Newborn Baby’s Checklist: Things I Prepared Before ‘A Baby's “HELLO!” World’

February 14, 2013
Don't wait for “last-two” minutes to complete the things you need before delivering a baby. Based on my mom-to-be experience, I seldom went to malls after I gave birth to my unica hija.  So it is convenient to prepare all the things you...
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My Newborn Sleeping Pattern

February 07, 2013
My newborn baby sleeping pattern especially at early weeks was very odd. She slept as much as 16-18 hours at daytime and stayed awake more for the rest of the night which interrupted my sleep. It was very rare if she slept a...
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My Baby's Developmental Milestones

February 06, 2013
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Something caught my attention as I watched my 12-month old baby playing.  She held a box and filled this with small toys. Few minutes later, she took the toys out, and when the box was empty, she filled...
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1st Birthday Stress-Free Tips

January 18, 2013
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Plan Ahead Plan at least two or three months before the birthday party to avoid “last minute” preparation that leads to messy outcome. Keep in mind that this is a party for your baby, not for the...
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What to expect when a baby starts teething?

January 18, 2013
We cannot really tell when can a baby possibly start teething, however, there are signs that will help us to determine when she's on the way. Regarding my baby’s experience, she started teething as early as 5 months old. Her first pair teeth...
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Ways to Treat Newborn Baby Rashes

January 11, 2013
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Most babies are vulnerable to rashes because of their delicate skin.  However, it can be prevented if we keep baby clean.  My newborn baby had also experience rashes due to weather temperature- too hot that made her sweat...
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