In the Philippines, there's still a lot of work to be done to normalize breastfeeding and give nursing mothers safe spaces to express their milk and feed their babies, especially in public places like malls and parks.
That's why padede moms like Angelica Panganiban get creative in finding ways to breastfeed. Recently, the actress and mom of one shared how she and her fiance Gregg Homan was able to breastfeed Bean in a park in Taiwan.
"Strike anywhere," Angge wrote in her caption. She explained, "Malapit na kami mag away ni [G]regg kakapilit niya sa akin na pwede ko upuan yung stroller para makapag-padede na ko. [Di] kasi ako makapaniwala, but yes, kinaya kami ng bebe."
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In the comment section, her followers testified to how breastfeeding is indeed low-maintenance, yet has big benefits for both the mom and child.
One user said, "Yes breastfeeding is very convenient strike everywhere talaga, no more feeding bottles to wash and carry. No panis smell. Good job, Mommy."
Another one said, "Super healthy ng milk mo, kaya naman super healthy baby mo."
One mom could relate to Angge's dilemma, "Same here, minsan pa nga sa mall hanap lang ng mauupuan pra magpadede. Wala nang hiya-hiya kahit kanino basta magpadede lang."
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Where to buy Angelica Panganiban's baby stroller
Meanwhile, some of Angge's followers and even Bean's ninong Direk Lauren Dyogi commended their sturdy stroller, where she was sitting.
"Tibay ng stroller," the director said.
Another mom said, "Same po tayo. Yan din reason kaya binili ko si Yoyo."
To those who are curious about what Bean's stroller is, the exact model is a YOYO² 6+ set with YOYO Bag.
According to the shop's Instagram, the rated weight for the stroller is 22 kg for safety standards, however, it can hold more due to the quality and can be used as a seat just like Angelica did.
According to the Warble PH website, YOYO² is durable, foldable, extremely strong and light, thanks to its high-quality materials. It is made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and fiber-glass reinforced technical plastics, which makes the stroller strong enough to last for several generations.
It costs P34,999.50, and it comes in black or white frames, and in nine colors: black, grey, taupe, peppermint, toffee, aqua, ginger, red, and air france blue.
Product specifications:
- Comfortable seat cushion
- 5-point harness
- Multi-position reclining backrest
- Canopy window for keeping a constant eye on your child
- Zipped back pocket to store essentials close at hand
- Anti-UV fabric (UPF 50+) treated with waterproofing
- YOYO² protects your child up to a weight of 22 kg (48.5 lbs)*
- *YOYO² is certified for 22 kg (48.5 lbs) under European EN 1888 standard.
Buy it on Lazada here, or on Shopee here.
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