We Found The Powder Influencers Are Using To Keep Their Kids Cool

The rainy season has come upon us but we're all still experiencing the dry, sticky, and hot feeling especially before or after a downpour. While it's troublesome to dress up our kids—should we wear pants or shorts, and should we bring a jacket?—it's also just as tasking to help them be patient about the hot and cold weather. As most parents figure: It's always best to be prepared!

Today's biggest influencers have been sharing a new product they're bringing inside their kids' bags and with a bit of sleuthing, we've found what it is! Camille Co, Blackman family, and Viy Cortez are just some of the parents who have turned to the age-old secret to keep kids dry during warm days: powder!

These influencer moms have been using Thailand-made Snake Brand Prickly Heat Cooling Powder (P165 for 140g) on their kids. Unlike regular powder, Snake Brand is "asbestos-free and safe for everyday use for both Sienna and me!" as Camille shares. 

Jeraldine Blackman, Smart Parenting's April cover mom, showed that she applies it on her entire family and not just the kids. She also wrote that she uses the powder for its "instant long-lasting cool especially on hot & humid days. It also really helps with excessive sweating!" Pro tip: Apply it when the child (or you!) has perspired to feel the powder's refreshing sensation.

How to keep kids healthy amid weather changes

Here are a few tips to keep your children healthy despite the change in weather:

• Wear layers your child can remove or put on, depending on the weather.
• Keep children hydrated.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Teach them the habit of hand-washing to keep other viruses at bay.
• Ensure that their body has enough time to rest and recuperate.

To know more about what a family needs to prepare during the rainy season, read this article.

Snake Brand Cooling Powder is available in Watsons and Shopee.