Baby Things

When I wasn't a mother yet, the only things that I knew about baby stuff was diapers, baby powder, baby wipes & oil. :) But when we got pregnant, we started to know that are TONS of stuff for babies. Like I didn't know that babies has lotions & face cream. I was expecting baby skin to be soft. But I was wrong, baby skin is so sensitive making them prone to dryness & rashes. We're using baby clothes soap & bottle soap, tooth wipes, teething gel, diaper rash cream and the list goes on. Whew!

Now even babies has enrichment class & playgroup. During my childhood, the kids just play around with their "kalaro" (playmates), siblings & cousins. They learn how talk, sing, dance & play by themselves with minimal supervision by parents. I'm not sure if its still the same in Philippines. But since were here in SG, I notice that babies & infants tends to be shy around people besides their parents. Even for my daughter who is so lively & playful at home. Now she is attending Kindermusik. It was first class for the Village Dew Drop Term. I think she is improving as she played with other babies & beginning to acknowledge her teacher as another adult that will play and teach her new things besides us. Were not really kiasu parents, as the Singaporean says it, but we only want the best for Iya. But for now we think this will suffice her need for social activities. :) And of course, we are still here for her to be the most willing & loving parents! :)