Fab Finds: Indigo Baby
on Oct 21, 2009 in fab find I came across Indigo Baby while browsing a local magazine. This online store was created by 2 young moms who wanted to work at home so that they can spend quality time with their babies.I discovered a lot of pretty interesting and quite unique stuff...

BGONE Insect Repellant Spray
on Sep 19, 2009 in bioneem insect repellant I just found out a few days ago when I ordered my 3rd batch of Bioneem products that the The GreenCow Company has a new product, the BGONE (Bioneem) Insect Repellant Spray. This one is oil-based and comes in a 50 ml spray bottle which is convenient w...

Organic Insect Repellant
on Sep 14, 2009 in bioneem insect repellant I learned how to make an organic insect repellant a few days ago after watching Channel 2's Umagang Kay Ganda so I decided to share it with you.This is what I remember:1. Place water in a plastic container ( 1-2 glasses).2. Put one onion (cut into ha...

Dengue Prevention
on Sep 12, 2009 in childhood illnesses dengue bioneem insect repellant There are a lot of cases of Dengue Fever or Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever these days. There is still no available vaccine against Dengue so here are some helpful tips to protect ourselves from the dangerous female Aedes mosquito:1. Remove all sources of s...

Red Flags In Development
on Sep 1, 2009 in growth and development Here are some RED FLAGS in a child's development that parents should keep an eye on . If these are noted on your child, a consult with your pediatrician is recommended.MOTOR DELAYPoor head control by 3 monthsHands fisted by 4 monthsUnable to hold obj...

PAIN-AWAY For Your Child's Vaccination
on Aug 26, 2009 in immunization Regular visits to the pediatrician can be traumatic to some babies and kids. This is because they associate these clinic visits with their routine immunizations. The pain caused by the injection is what scares them the most so often times they cry ev...

Newborn Screening
on Aug 16, 2009 in childhood illnesses newborn screening Newborn Screening is simple test done in the hospital prior to your baby's discharge. This is a test to determine if your child has a congenital metabolic disorder or "inborn error of metabolism" which may not be apparent at birth. Some may...

The Terrible Twos
on Aug 4, 2009 in growth and development At two years of age, kids begin to assert their independence. When they are not able to do or communicate what they want, they end up having temper tantrums. Tantrums may range from whining, crying, screaming, pounding the floor or even breath-holdi...

How To Handle Picky Eaters
on Aug 3, 2009 in picky eaters Children who are picky eaters can be burdensome to mothers. Here are some tips on how to handle picky eaters:1. Vary the color and texture of foods served on the table. Usually the more colorful the food, the more interesting to eat. You can also us...

FAQ: Allergy
on Aug 2, 2009 in childhood illnesses disease treatment allergy medicine An allergy is an untoward physiologic event where there is an acquired specific change in the reactivity of the host, mediated by an immune mechanism. To simply put it, an allergy occurs when a person is abnormally sensitive to specific substances (...