Tag: baby care

Love & Relationships

April 1

Dads Prove Themselves Very Useful At Home During Quarantine

It's not a joke! This quarantine may be one way to achieve chore equality.

There's no office to go to or barkada get-togethers to attend and barely any errands to run. Moms and dads are both home 24/7, and many couples are adjusting to quarantine life smoothly, taking care of the household and the kids in
Baby

August 12

3 Reasons Babies Need Extra Protection in Hot Weather

A little sunshine goes a long way for your bundle of joy. Be careful not to overdo it.

Summer may be over in our part of the globe, but even in the wet season, the weather can be just as humid when it isn’t raining. The warm weather could take a toll on us adults, what more on babies who
Baby

June 13

Baby Essentials Shopping Guide at Smart Parenting Convention

All the things you can buy for your newborn and infants at the Smart Parenting Convention.

This year’s Smart Parenting Convention is happening on June 29, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 3. Can’t wait for the big day? Here’s a sneak peek of some of the newest, coolest, and most helpful
Real Parenting

April 21

Mom Writes Honest Poem About Dads Who Sleep Through The Night

You'll never guess how the dad reacted to having a poem written about his sleeping habits.

Every new mom has found herself in this situation: Awake in the wee morning hours attending to her newborn while her partner is sound asleep. If you’re breastfeeding, the only way to trade in the night shift is if you’ve introduced the
Baby

March 12

Lethargy Meaning and Causes in Babies

These are the signs and symptoms to look for when you suspect your baby is lethargic.

Nothing makes a parent more anxious than a sick infant and for good reason. Apart from crying, they have no way of letting you know about any pains or aches they may be feeling. You have to pay extra attention for any
Baby

March 1

Essential Oils for Babies

There are several considerations to think about first before exposing your baby to essential oils.

In recent years, aromatherapy, which involves using essential oils, has been gaining a lot of popularity because people who use it swear by its ability to ease headaches and tummy troubles, and improve sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety. Moms (and dads)
Baby

February 27

Gamot sa Sipon ni Baby

Ang mahalaga kapag may sipon si baby ay bantayan ang kanyang temperature.

Sinisipon at nilalagnat si baby? Huwag mataranta! Sabi nga ni Mommy Imee Fronda, “Hindi kasi talaga maiiwasan ang sipon at ubo.”Laging i-monitor ang temperatura ng bata. “Every hour ko chine-check temperature niya para agad ko maagapan ang nararamdaman niya,” sabi ni Jennifer
Baby

February 15

A Sex Toy Helped Ease This Baby's Chest Congestion

Just because something has a sexual purpose does not mean that’s the only thing it’s good for.

Parents always hope any sickness visit them than their baby, and it applies no matter the child's age. And if their child does get sick, they will do or try ANYTHING that will take away their kids' suffering. So who can blame
Baby

December 16

Smart Parenting Village Picks Best Diaper, Baby Wash, Stroller

We polled our moms on our Facebook group to see the brands they vote as the "best."

Our Facebook group Smart Parenting (SP) Village turns a year old this December 2018 with a membership of more than 26,000 parents (we have dad members, too!). Many conversations are happening on any given day, we have a hard time keeping up!What
Baby

December 6

Baby Pacifier Cleaning by Mom's Mouth

A new study suggests sucking on your baby's binky before giving it to him may help keep him healthy.

What's your first instinct when your baby's pacifier accidentally drops to the floor? You quickly pick it up, of course. Thenyou probably wipe the pacifier on your shirt or use a wet tissue. Some of wash it immediately under running water if
Baby

November 3

Baby-Led Feeding, Sleeping and Caring on Demand From Birth

A baby sleep coach says babies have a secret language from birth to 3 months. You just need help decoding it.

When my son slept his first 12-hour night at 2.5 months, I decided to share this "magic" with Filipino parents, and it was the beginning of my baby sleep coaching practice over three years ago. Since then, seeing what the baby human
Baby

July 17

How to Give Your Baby His First Bath: A Step-by-Step Expert Guide

Here's a quick guide to help you feel more at ease with giving your little one his first bath.

At our workshops, attendees always ask how often should they give their baby a bath. There's really no set number, but “it is recommended to stick to sponge baths until the cord falls off, usually between 7-10 days,” pediatrician Dr. Ina Atutubo tells SmartParenting.com.ph. You don’t need
Baby

July 9

Shopping Guide for Baby Essentials at the Smart Parenting Convention

The Smart Parenting Convention is almost here! Check out our newborn and baby shopping guide

This year's Smart Parenting Convention is happening on July 21, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the SM Megamall Mega Trade Hall 3. And we’re giving you a sneak peek at a few wonderful baby products you’ll be able to get on
Baby

April 13

Moms Swear Holding Your Colicky Baby This Way Will Soothe Him

It's great for calming colicky or fussy infants. It even works when babies have hiccups.

Every mom and dad wished hard at some point that there was a manual in parenting that he or she can consult 24/7. Unfortunately, that manual doesn't exist. Technology, however, has made it easy to discover tried-and-tested tips and tricks like how
Baby

April 13

Celebrity Moms Reveal They Never Leave the House Without This Essential

Find out what Toni Gonzaga, Pauleen Luna, Nikka Garcia, and more consider as their lifesavers!

A mom's daily life is hectic and exhausting, and celebrity moms are no different. So we are always curious about the one item they consider their ‘mommy lifesaver.’SmartParenting.com.ph got a chance to ask eight celebrity moms during Aprica’s launch of its "Nano Smart" strollers.
Baby

March 12

Should You Bathe Your Baby at Night? 6 Old Wives' Tales Decoded

Our baby sleep coach separates fact from fiction when it comes to baby sleep, colic, and more!

As a baby sleep coach here in the Philippines, I hear lots of old wives' tales (kasabihan or pamahiin in Filipino ) when it comes to baby care, breastfeeding, and of course, baby sleep! These ones below can affect how today's Filipino moms
Your Health

January 15

How to Deal With Back, Neck, and Wrist Pain From Taking Care of Baby

A few tweaks how you carry and pick up your baby can make a huge difference

Caring for a newborn requires quite a bit of physical work. Think of lifting, carrying, breastfeeding, pushing your baby's stroller and even changing his diaper. Overtime, these repetitive movements can put a strain on your muscles leading to back, neck, and hand
Baby

January 11

When to Give Your Baby's First Bath and How Often to Bathe Him

A new parent's essential how-to guide for baby's first bath

It is one of the many firsts you and your baby will be sharing together! Whether excited or a little nervous, here's a quick how-to guide to help prepare you for your baby's first bath. When to bathe your infantYour baby’s first bath
Your Kid’s Health

October 3

Take Your Baby to the ER If He Experiences Any of These Symptoms

Be able to spot the signs that your baby needs immediate medical attention.

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.Babies can’t tell you what’s wrong. Hence, knowing how to identify signs of a serious problem in infants is crucial knowledge for every parent. The U.K. National Health Service advises that
Baby

August 20

Baby Sleep Coach Lists 7 Sleep Mistakes New Parents Make

Baby sleep is can be such a mystery to many new parents. An expert helps us decode it.

We are not given an instruction manual when we welcome our little one into the world, a situation already prime for sleepless nights and a feeling of helplessness. And baby sleep can be such a mystery to many new parents and can

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