There Are No Perfect Moms, Just Real Ones!

I've been MIA from my blog since November. It seems to be the case every year as I got busier with Paper Chic Studio and the holiday season with 4 stores to supply to. Adding to that, my helper left mi-October which means I had to do all the chores and find a new routine that will work for me so I can still study with the kids and do other things. I had to sacrifice a few things and those were this blog, my work-at-home job and cooking.

Four months later, I still struggle with everything and I haven't really found a routine or schedule that I can follow. I still find doing chores overwhelming, so much chores so little time! There are days where I don't have the time to sweep our floors, too lazy to wash the dishes and there are days where I don't take a bath because I'm just too tired. TRUE STORY! Haha! And this is as real as it gets! There are no perfect moms, just real moms! There's no a guide book on motherhood, we learn from our experiences, listen to our mom's advice and get support from our friends. One thing I've learned early (during my breastfeeding days)  is to trust myself and that trust gave me confidence and strength that I can face any challenges that will be thrown my way.

Being a parent in this and age can be tough and Baby Dove gets us! From the brand that is recommended by many dermatologists, comes its newest baby, Baby Dove, to provide real care for our little ones.

This came in the mail last Sunday and the first thing I did was opened each one of them and smelled it. Haha!

I've been using Dove for the longest time, I've tried all variants and my favorite is the original blue one. I'm so excited to see that they've come up with a line for babies! Dove is one the trusted brands of women out there and I love their Real Beauty campaign which speaks about confidence and now they are extending the same confidence to us moms by providing the best care for our baby's skin.

Baby Dove is a premium line of baby care products that goes beyond mildness and restores essential moisture. It currently has 2 variants: Rich Moisture and Sensitive Moisture. Here's what I got in my basket:

 Baby Dove Rich Moisture Baby Bar - formulated with 1/4 moisture cream. It's hypoallergenic and and nourishing babybar.

 

Baby Dove Rich Moisture Hair to Toe Baby Wash is a tear-free and hypoallergenic baby wash and shampoo. I love multitasking products like this!

Baby Dove Rich Moisture Nourishing Baby Lotion is also hypoallergenic and a pH-neutral baby lotion. 

 Baby Dove Sensitive Moisture line is also hypoallergenic. It's gentle and fragrance-free! The Hair to Toe Wash replenishes essential for healthy-looking and hydrated skin and is compatible for eczema prone skin.

I cannot wait for my kids to try these new body washes and lotion! Other products available for Baby Dove (not in photo) are Rich Moisture Baby Shampoo, Rich Moisture wipes, Sensitive Moisture Baby Bar and Sensitive Moisture Baby Lotion.

For more information on Baby Dove, like the Baby Dove PH Facebook Page!

Meet Oilatum's Newest Baby Line: Oilatum Soothe & Protect

With our erratic weather nowadays, my kids' and my skin are starting to show dryness. While I have skin eczema, they normally don't have dry skin but with this weather, dry skin may be inevitable. It can really get frustrating and there are times when my kids don't want to put lotion because it gets sticky throughout the day and when the itching spell begins, ayayayay! I can't blame them because I know the discomfort they feel. We want our kids to be comfortable, free of dryness and itchiness and always be happy!

I recently attended the launch of Oilatum's newest products, the Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby line at Cafe Naya and I'm really happy that they came out with this line. Oilatum has been around for so long, I remember using the bar soap when I was in high school for my face because you know adolescence haha! But really, I used it on my face and my body as recommended by my dermatologist.

It was a small and intimate event attended by fellow mom bloggers and the program was hosted by new mom Isabel Oli-Prats. A few weeks before the event they asked me to send a photo of me and my kids and that picture was included in a wall at the event where I wrote an answer to the question "How do you soothe and protect your child?".

Here's Y looking for our photo.

And there's my answer! Na-ambush ako kaya hindi na nakapagisip masyado. Heehee!

The lovely Isabel Oli-Prats who doesn't seem to have given birth and looking so fresh!

They had a play area and arts and crafts corners for the kids while the mommas make chika with other moms and so we can also put our attention to the program. Thank you Spark It to your superb interns who entertained my kids and also for their patience!

R enjoyed the mini playground especially this ball pit!

While achi went for the arts and crafts section.

They also had Pouf Cotton Candy Art which we all find amazing and gave my kids sugar rush hahaha! Ok lang, enjoy naman sila!

Y and her Finding Dory cotton candy!

Serious sila sa cotton candy! Haha! I was looking for milk powder to make budbod the cotton candy... hahaha! That's how I like to eat it. Lolz!

A short but very informative talk about dry skin and how we should care for it was given by dermatologist, Dr. Cindy Jao-Tan. One thing that stuck with me was to put lotion while the skin is still damp not dry so the skin will absorb the lotion and all of its goodness. I always thought I should pat the skin dry! Eeeep!

Jon Lee, Head of Skin Health and Nutrision - GSK Consumer Healthcare Philippines

The new Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is clinically proven to provide immediate relief and long-term prevention for babies and children with dry and irritated skin. Oilatum has 50 years of proven scientific expertise and efficacy in dermatological skincare for babies.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect is developed with dermatologists and formulated with nourishing oils and moisturizers which replenishes the skin's moisture barrier. The current range features four products:

Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Moisturizing Lotion (200ml, SRP Php450) is clinically proven to help reduce occurence of dry, irritated skin in babies, even newborns. It contains nourishing mineral oils and moisturizers to help soothe and protect your baby's skin. This product helps prevent further dryness by nourishing the natural moisture barrier of the skin.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Bath Foam (300ml, SRP Php360) contains ultra gentle, effective cleansers for dry skin. Safe for everyday use, it helps to reduce the occurence of dry, irritated skin.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect Baby Shampoo (200ml, SRP Php300) is kind on the eyes and contains an ultra gentle yet effective cleaner for the hair and scalp. It also has a detangling and static control properties to better manage your little one's hair. It's suitable for everyday use, even for newborns.

Oilatum Soothe & Protect  Baby Head to Toe Wash (300ml, SRP Php400) helps reduce the occurence of dry and irritated skin with everyday use. Suitable for babies amd children, it contains an ultra gentle yet effective cleaner for the hair, scalp and body. This product helps prevent further dryness by nourishing the natural moisture barrier of the skin.

Oilatum Bar Soap is suitable for everyday cleansing for your baby's skin.

We only want the best for our kids, to see them happy and free of discomfort. Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is here to help break the dry skin cycle, providing relief and protection from irritants and other external aggressors. With Oilatum, my kids' skin is soothed and protected everyday! 

Fellow mom bloggers who attended the event!

Oilatum Soothe & Protect baby range is available at Mercury Drugstore, Rustan's Fresh, Landmark, Royal Duty Free and Rose Pharmacy. Soon to be available at Shopwise, Robinson's and SM Save More. For more information and tips from experts, visit www.oilatum.com.ph!