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Disaster Preparedness for Young Families amid “The Big One”

happypinaymommy — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 16:05:24 +0000

Amid the scary possible scenarios, the best thing to do is to be prepared. (Photo Credits)

“The Big One” or the high intensity earthquake that is supposed to hit Manila and nearby provinces continues to generate buzz over social media. And although, Phivolcs has already denied issuing any warning about an exact range of time when this earthquake could take place, it said that it is still best to be prepared.

For us moms with young children, a strong earthquake gets all the more scary because we do have little ones to think of. How can we ensure their safety, how do we ensure that they will have enough to eat, and that they will still have clothes on their backs until we get help?

In my opinion, the best thing that we can do to prepare our families for disaster are the following –

General tips on Disaster Preparedness for Young Families:

Have a family plan. even if it is just you and your husband and the kids, make sure that your husband will know where to find you guys and vice versa in case he is at work, or you are at work when an earthquake takes place and there would be a need to evacuate.
Set aside a budget for disaster preparedness. The disaster kits, go bags, extra provisions in the car and in the pantry, emergency cash, plus some gadgets definitely do not come cheap. Set aside a budget for family disaster preparedness so that these supplies will remain intact.
Practice. If you have school-aged children, it is best to make your children aware of what to do in case there is an earthquake especially if it happens while they are in school. Talk to their teacher and ask if they have emergency plans in place and if they have earthquake drills in school. Assure your school-aged child as well that you or someone from your family will come for her in case she gets stuck somewhere in school.

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Invest in tags. Some parents make their children wear bracelets with their mobile number for emergency. For evacuation and emergency purposes, I think it will be best to have children wear an info bracelet or a dog-tag like necklace that contains the child’s name, your name, your contact information, blood type, and allergies if any.
Harness technology. There are GPS watches for kids that can be very helpful during crisis situations (like this). Some do not even cost more than Php1500.00 and if you ask me, this will be totally worth it if you have a school aged child. There are also solar powered chargers in the market today that can be used as flash lights, and charging port for your electronic devices (check out this solar powerbank).
Pack your go bag. The main items in the go bag should be care of mom and dad, and the older kids should have some for themselves too (yes, even your preschooler). Light snacks, medicines, flashlights and other light items can be placed in their bag to maximize the family’s main bug out bag. (Here’s a link to my post on what a go bag should contain especially for families with babies and young children). Of course the go bag itself has to be durable and easy to carry (like this). Also, revisit its contents every six months for those that are about to expire. Make sure as well that you are can carry the weight of your bag. An over-packed bag may hinder your chances of safely surviving a disaster.
Stock your car with essentials too. This will be especially helpful if the big one occurs while you guys are on the road. Simple snacks, change of clothes, and other bug out / emergency items can be in a duffel bag in the trunk. Also, make sure your car has enough gas all the time, has a reserve tire, and all the necessary tools, plus extras like cables and portable air compressors for inflating your tires (like this).
Your house should have some stock food and water too. This will be very helpful in case you are just at home, you do not need to evacuate BUT all the food and supplies stores have already closed shop. Make sure you have stock food that will not need refrigeration that could last you up to a week. Same goes with toiletries. Order extra water containers if you need to.
Make sure you have cash too. In this cashless age, cash still remains king especially during emergencies. Have cash handy at your home in case you would need to evacuate.
Send a softcopy of all your valuable docs and files in a secure email. In case the documents that you have gets lost, then these soft copies will all come in handy. same goes with your photos, create a back up, store in an external drive (this one is shock proof) and bring it with you in your bug out bag — or store it in the cloud or any secure online storage.
Knowledge will always translate to power. Familiarize yourself with maps, where the fault line is, where the safe places are, and where you can evacuate safely. A compass could help to so orient yourself on how to use one. Follow the social media accounts of Phivolcs (here’s their FB Link), NDRRMC (Here’s the social media page link), your local DRRMC, PAGASA, Meralco (or your electricity provider), MMDA (if you are in NCR), The Red Cross (here’s their FB Link), as well as that of your local government and your trusted news agency.
Relearn how to function without technology or high tech gadgets. That non-smartphone bar phone whose batteries can last for two days, has a flashlight and FM radio can save you and your family. Get one if you have already disposed yours (here’s one that is also waterproof!). Get a candle because your flashlight will soon lose batteries. Have a transistor radio with you if possible as well. Do not forget to bring in fans or abaniko too, especially since your young ones will need it. Have a hardcopy of important phone numbers and addresses of emergency contacts, family, and friends. Have a transistor radio at hand (here’s one that is under P500.00).
Invest in a recommended baby or toddler carrier. Have this by your door or next to your emergency kit because this can literally be a lifesaver. Even if your toddler already knows how to walk, she may not be able to do it quickly. Ring slings are the most affordable and are very light and easy to pack, Soft Structured Carriers on the other hand are very helpful and reliable when it comes to emergency situations. Let baby wearing help you. Check out our section on babywearing to help you choose the right carrier for your family.
Keep medical needs in mind. If you have an asthmatic child, you may need to have a portable nebulizer. Also have enough medicines in the house and in the go bag especially for maintenance meds and allergies.
Be conscious of special needs within the family. If you are pregnant, know what to do as well to keep you and your unborn baby safe. Same goes if you live with elderly, or someone who is sick. Have enough of their supplies, and have a plan on how to evacuate them.
Don’t forget about your pets. Extra food, and leash are the important things they will need. Make sure they are with you when you evacuate.
Do not discount self-defense. Preppers cannot emphasize enough that it is very possible to meet someone willing to commit a crime in order to survive dire situations. Do not get caught flat-footed. Get at least a pepper spray for your family (get one here).
Physically prepare for it. Exercise. Make yourself healthy. Your kids will be relying on you to get to safety and the greater your endurance, the higher the possibility of surviving a major disaster.
Pray and rest your anxious heart. If and when you have prepped everything but when the actual disaster takes place and you can’t seem to carry your bug out bag, know in your mind that your family’s safety is the most important, and that we cannot bring any of these earthly possessions in the after-life.

Disaster preparedness should never be mistaken for paranaoia. Do not be affected with those that say you are over reacting to the news. Even if it is not an earthquake — fires, and urban flooding remain to be a threat that may require evacuation. At the same breath, hold off re-sharing alarmist social media posts from unverified sources. It will just be best to stay prepared all the time.

Yes, disaster kits as well as extra supplies, plus your time preparing these require time and money, but it will always be worth it. Choose to have peace of mind.

So there you have it, I will be updating this post as soon as I come across with more information on disaster preparedness for young families. Please drop by my facebook page for feedbacks, comments or suggestions.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

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Where to Rent Baby Carriers in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Fri, 20 May 2016 02:36:52 +0000

Here’s Where to Rent Baby Carriers in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

Baby Carriers, especially SSCs or the Soft-Structured Carriers are quite expensive and not all families can easily afford one.

Luckily, there are shops that rent out SSCs like Tula, Jumpsac and the like so that parents, especially moms, can get the feel of owning an SSC Carrier even before they finally purchase one.

So for moms out there who may want to try out a Tula, or any SSC for that matter, here is a list of–

Where to Rent Baby Carriers in the Philippines:

Wear your Baby PH – Is a “local LENDING/RENTAL LIBRARY of ERGONOMIC Baby Carriers.” The page DOES NOT rent-to-own nor sell baby carriers, instead it is created to help Filipino parents make a better and more informed decision before buying a baby carrier. Its owner, Mommy Camille is a Babywearing advocate who wants to share the love and benefits of babywearing to parents and their babies, hence she made the pioneering decision to start a carrier rental page. Check out Wear Your Baby PH here.
Baby Carrier Rental PH – Is an FB-Based SSC Rental service. They Rent out Tula (P250.00 per week), Girasol (P200.00 per week), Ubba Wrap at P150 a week, and Lenny Lamb at P250.00 per week. You will then have to pay a deposit on top of the rental fee, the amount of which will depend on the carrier. Of course the deposit is fully refundable if you return the carrier in the same condition you got it. Shipping fees may apply. Here’s a link to their FB page.

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Rent-a-Tula PH – is yet another baby carrier rental page, this one specifically dedicated to the much loved Tula. According to their pinned post, the rental is at P750.00 per month, plus a P2,000.00 Security Deposit plus applicable shipping fees. The deposit of course is fully refundable upon returning of the carrier in good condition. Here’s their FB Page.

ERRATUM/UPDATED: July 14, 2016: Apologies to the owner of Wear Your Baby PH — Their FB Page apparently just lends/rents out carriers, and makes reviews/tests. Please see updated shop description above.

So, there you have it. I am sure there are other places where you can rent baby carriers in the Philippines. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Leaving you with a video on Tula Baby Carriers:

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Where to buy Ring Slings in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Sat, 14 May 2016 06:27:21 +0000

Here are some of the shops that sell Buy Ring Slings in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

Ring Slings, like any other baby carrier, help the mom a lot when it comes to caring for a baby. It allows her to foster bonding while attending to chores and errands. It frees up her hand during travel, and when attending to the needs of the household, and her other children.

It is one of the most affordable types of baby carrier that can be used from birth up until toddlerhood, and can be worn in many ways. It is also very compact that it can be kept in the diaper bag without occupying too much space.

If you are considering to babywear, and you are looking for shops or places where you can buy Ring Slings, then this post is for you. Here’s —

Where to buy Ring Slings in the Philippines:

Next 9 – Is an online shop that sells Ring Slings. This is where I bought my very first ring sling. Here is a link to their shop.
CEO Emporium – Is an online shop that sells baby carriers like Tula, Wraps, and of course Ring Slings. Check out their collection here.

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Department Stores – Some department stores retail ring slings just like SM, they carry the brand Bloom, and sometimes Mamaway.
Babymama – In an online shop famous for selling efficient breast pumps and other breastfeeding accessories. Babymama also carries Ring Slings in their online store. They have the following brands: Next 9, Nanay At Ako, Mamaway, Shadrach’s Collection, and QB. Check out their website here.
Nanay at Ako Boutique– Carries affordable ringslings in nice prints, they even have batik prints which are perfect gifts for when you go visit a mommy-friend abroad. Prices go as low as P799.00. Check out their FB Page here.
Shadrach’s Collection – Features ring slings in various prints and fabrics. They have Handwoven slings, plaid slings as well as plain colors. Most of the slings I saw cost P1,500.00. Here’s a link to their FB Page.
Quality Brand – QB Collection – Has Ring Slings as well as woven carriers. Bright and nice colors. Some of the slings I saw in their FB Page cost around P950.00. They do hold clearance sales though so watch out for that too. Here is a link to their FB Page.
Lazada – As of posting their Ring Slings are on sale at less than P500.00, check it out here.The choices are basically in plain colors, and the brand is called Ring Sling Baby Boom, and is made of Muslin Cotton.
Bao-Bao Babies –Carry Next 9 Ring Slings. Here’s a link to their FB Store.
UPDATED Sept 04, 2016: Cudsly.com: Sells Kali Baby ring slings starting at P1,150.00 per piece.
UPDATED Sept 04, 2016: Shopee.ph — find different sellers of ring slings in this newest selling and buying platform. Use vouchers, take advantage of discounts, and enjoy free shipping on some products. Download their mobile app or shop in their website here.

So, there you have it. I am sure there are other places where you can buy Ring Slings in the Philippines. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Leaving you with this video on how to properly use a ring sling:

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Where to buy Woven Wrap Baby Carriers in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:47:53 +0000

Where to buy Woven Wrap Baby Carriers in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

Babywearing provides a whole lot of advantages for both mom and the baby. And the good news is you have a lot of options out there on what type of carrier should you use, and what is best for you and your little one.

For those of you who have already decided on what type of carrier to buy, and chose Woven Wrap Baby Carrier, then this post is for you.

I have earlier wrote about where you could buy Tula Baby Carriers in the Philippines – you may read it here. As well as Lenny Lamb SSCs – read this other post here.

So now i have decided to compile a list of online shops that sell both local and imported woven wraps.

Here is a list of online shops where you can buy Woven Wrap Baby Carriers in the Philippines:

Little Yeoh Trading – They have Lenny Lamb, Kokadi, Natibaby, Pellicano Baby, Kokai, Didymos, and Oscha woven wraps. They have pre-order schedules, as well as on hand items. Check pricing, availability and pre-order schedules here.

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Ubba Woven Wraps – This FB shop sells woven wrap from weavers of the Ilocos region. Check out their on hand items here.
Love Renshel – This fairly new FB store selling locally sourced fabric for Woven wraps sell very colorful wrap prints. If im not mistaken their latest wrap has been woven by women of La Union. Check out their shop here.
Little Snuggie Baby – This FB Group sells woven wraps which include Didymos and Little Frog. Check their pre order schedule here.
UPDATED: May 16, 2016: MommAmazing and King — Is an FB-Based seller of imported baby carriers which include Woven Wraps like Pollora Wraps, Almitra Tattva, and Soul Slings. Check out their FB Page here.
UPDATED: MAY 16, 2016: Kastle Handwovens — Sells proudly Filipino made Woven Wraps from the Northern Part of the country. It is a perfect gift for babywearing friends abroad too. Check out their FB Shop here.

UPDATED/ERRATUM July 15, 2016: Edited the post to remove Wear Your Baby PH from the above list of shops that sell Woven Wraps. Wear Your Baby PH is a “local LENDING/RENTAL LIBRARY of ERGONOMIC Baby Carriers.” The page DOES NOT rent-to-own nor sell baby carriers, instead it is created to help Filipino parents make a better and more informed decision before buying a baby carrier. Its owner, Mommy Camille is a Babywearing advocate who wants to share the love and benefits of babywearing to parents and their babies, hence she made the pioneering decision to start a carrier rental page.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy Woven Wrap Baby Carriers in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more. Again, I included the links of the stores so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. Hope you can tell us about your babywearing experience! If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on how to use a woven wrap:

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Happypinaymommy.com’s WAHM of the Week #8 Mommy Jelly Lagman-Victor

happypinaymommy — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 06:58:54 +0000

Happypinaymommy.com’s WAHM of the Week#8 : Mommy Jelly Lagman-Victor

Happypinaymommy.com’s Work-at-Home Mom of the Week has a long list of happy and satisfied clients, as she makes available super nice and affordable accessories for soft structured-carriers (SSCs). She is of course, a baby-wearing mom to her adorable baby girl, Audrina and she finds so much bliss in being a wife and a mother.

Without further ado, let me introduce to you:

Happypinaymommy.com’s Work-at-Home-Mom of the Week: Mommy Jelly Lagman-Victor of The Baby Depot Manila

Ask any member of The Baby Depot Manila (TBDM) Facebook Group and they’d say that this FB Group is one of the happiest and most enjoyable they have joined and this is because Mommy jelly makes it super, super lively with her sharing, games, and of course, online friendship.

Of course, the baby-wearing mommy members are all waiting for the latest designs and stocking of TBDM’s accessories for Soft-Structured Carriers or SSCs, plus other products like bandana bibs, and Audri dresses.

Before getting married, Mommy Jelly worked abroad. When she became a wife and a mom, she decided to stay home. Her entrepreneurial heart though tugged at her, so while parenting 24/7, she established TBDM, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Sharing with you excerpts of our conversation with Mommy Jelly:

HappyPinayMommy: When did you decide to be a WAHM?

Mommy Jelly: I have always been an entrepreneur at heart. But technically, I became a WAHM since May 2014, 3 months after giving birth to my daughter, Audrina.

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HPM: What made you decide to be one?

Mommy Jelly: I am an independent and enterprising person. Even while I was still studying in college, I was already working for a market research company. At the age of 20, I left my home and family to start a new life as an OFW in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Those were some of the best years of my life. I decided to come back to the Philippines when I got engaged to be married. Being a wife and mother is bliss! But I missed earning for myself, so I decided to put up an online business selling locally sourced fabrics and stuff for babies bought from the US. Now TBDM has grown and transformed, selling more products and reaching out to more customers.

HPM: What is the greatest challenge you have faced in relation to being a WAHM?

Mommy Jelly: The greatest challenge? Definitely time management! Haha. Admittedly, I’m not great in time management and having a clingy, curious and active toddler plus a new day job makes having a schedule to stick to impossible. I am mostly without help in running my online business, so my day and nights are crazy busy!

HPM: What advice can you give to those who may want to become a WAHM?

Mommy Jelly: It may sound cliché, but stick to something you love. Whether it be sewing, baking, teaching, etc, focus on something you will enjoy doing. I love babywearing and collecting carriers so I got the idea of making and selling accessories for soft structured carriers (SSCs). Up to now The Baby Depot Manila is primarily known for our inexpensive but quality SSC accessories. Which leads me to my second piece of advice, don’t be obsessed with making money. Of course you have to earn something, you are running a business after all. Price your items fairly. Be genuinely nice to your clients and treat them as friends, not merely people who patronize your business.

Mommy Jelly on her products: “We are known for our quality but affordable SSC accessories. They are functional and adorable. Suck pads protect the straps of your SSC from your little drool monsters. Babies just love to chew on the straps so our suck pads are a must! The slip cover also protects your Tula (we only make covers for Tulas) from spills and stains. At the same time they change the whole look of your carrier. It’s like getting a brand new Tula for a small fraction of the price!”

HPM: Who inspires you?

Mommy Jelly: My clients turned friends inspire me! Hearing or reading words of appreciation from them makes me want to do better. Totally warms my heart knowing that they are satisfied by our products. Being around young entrepreneurs inspire me too. I work with a group of smart, intelligent people under 35. Their success inspires me to reach for higher goals.

HPM: How does your husband/partner support you?

The love of Mommy Jelly’s Life: Her supportive husband

Mommy Jelly: I am blessed to have such an easy going and supportive husband. Honestly, he doesn’t have much say in the business I run—it’s all me. But I’m so thankful that he puts up with all the mess in the house. Our house is transformed into a stockroom/warehouse filled with fabrics, clothes and other products, but he doesn’t complain! For Christmas I’m going to ask for my own mini warehouse where I can store my goods. I hope he will give in, haha!

HPM: Can you tell us how your usual day/week goes?

More than just SSC accessories. Mommy Jelly offers other baby-related creations. “The AUDRI dress is also another one of our bestsellers. Named after my daughter Audrina, I get them from a neighbor supplier. They’re made of premium cotton fabric and are beautiful to wear when going out but also very comfortable to wear at home. I have sold thousands of Audri’s in the past few months and I am proud to have created a brand name that stuck. Some of our newest additions to our product line are our bandana bibs and BIG bibs. Made of locally sourced but imported 100% US designer cotton, they again combine cuteness and functionality. Very affordable at P80 and P100 respectively.”

Mommy Jelly: On days when I have to go to work, I wake up at 5AM to get ready. Need to leave the house by 6:30AM to beat the morning rush to my office in Quezon City (I live in Rizal). Work, squeeze in Facebook, work, answer TBDM emails, and work til 5PM. Drive back home. Reach home at around 6PM. Yaya leaves and I take over. I feed Audrina, bathe her and breastfeed her to sleep. Then I work on snapping and packaging our SSC accessories, packing orders to be shipped the next day or answer inquiries. I usually sleep at 12MN. I also source for fabrics and other materials and supervise production. But despite the busyness with online selling and working by day, I have an active social life. I enjoy going out with my college barkada, my girlfriends, my mommy friends and of course my family. Needless to say, I don’t have an idle minute to spare!

A happy mommy still makes time for friends. Mommy Jelly and her girlfriends.

Like in our past WAHM of the Week Features we also asked around about Mommy Jelly’s products, and definitely her clients are raving about her products.

Mommy Blossom for instance, super-super adores TBDM Products. “I so love TBDM mainly because of 1) Quality and affordable products 2) seamless and quick transactions 3) very kind seller. She has become really successful over the last few months (or maybe years), but she keeps her feet on the ground. She is still the same kind, accommodating mompreneur as when I first ordered from her a few months back. She has her heart on the right place, helping other people in need, even hosting and donating for raffles for a cause. These are the things that keep us coming back for more!”

Mommy Blossom with Baby Ace

Another happy TBDM Client is Mommy Iya. “I’ve always been a hoarder and TBDM allows me to buy a lot of things for my baby without hurting my pocket. The seller, Jelly, is also nice and understands how expensive baby stuff are and she makes sure her merchandise are priced reasonably. The designs are all adorable and eye candies. Also, you’ll love “hanging out” in her group because her games are unique and definitely fun. She sure knows that every mom deserves a break.”

Mommy Iya, and Baby JJ, whom she’s been babywearing since he is two months old.

Mommy Tricia on the other hand is one of the many, many happy TBDM Members. She actually won a Tula Carrier. “If it weren’t for The Baby Depot Manila’s raffles, then I wouldn’t have a Tula carrier by spending only one hundred pesos! It is also heartwarming how Mommy Jelly is being able to help other mommies in making income by letting them resell some Audri dresses.”

Shown in the photo is Mommy Tricia’s Husband, Weinmann, and their son six month old baby Ciann in a Tula Brave.

Mommy Julie Anne Ramirez on the other hand is a proud TBDM fan. “The Baby Depot Manila is a place for everyone. It’s a lively page both for working at home moms and stay at home moms. When I first knew the page, I thought the items being sold were expensive but I was wrong. I was able to purchase my Tula set at a very reasonable price. I am a repeat and will always be a repeat customer because I am so satisfied with the service and the product. It got me interested to be one of her many ‘suki’ when I learned that TBDM is not just mainly about profit but also about helping the people behind it. It’s like when you buy at TBDM, you also help the family of the sewer, the ‘boy’ and many of her helpers too.”

Proud TBDM Fan: Mommy Juie Anne’s Tula Accessories, and her Baby’s bibs are purchased from TBDM

Mommy Malay is another proud TBDM “suki.” “Here’s why I highly recommend TBDM: 1. Cute prints – TBDM’s SSC accessories makes my Tula have a more stylish look. The suck pads serve as fashionable teething pads as well. 2. Audri dress – Na-cu-cute-an ang lahat ng nakakakita sa LO ko while she is on a Audri dress. It can definitely be used pa for a long time (currently as a dress for my 7-month old LO, and then as a pretty top in her toddler years) 3. Reasonable price – P300 for 6 pieces Audri dress.. definitely a good bargain! 4. Games, games, games –If may pa-game si Ms. Jelly, my mindset is I NEED to join. Though I have not won YET, very worth it naman ang effort and time mo because you get the TBDM items as a prize 5. Very Fast transaction – I usually get my package only one day after I send info on payment.”

Mommy Malay with her seven month old baby Sofia. The photo on the right shows her wearing a very cute audri dress, which makes her look all the more adorable.

So there you have it. Hope you have all been inspired with the WAHM story of Mommy Jelly, as she shared with us her experiences in running a business as a work-at-home-mommy. If you have a Work-From-Home-Mom that you would want to be featured, please feel free to head on over to my Facebook Page and leave me a message. Please hit the like button too so you could receive updates from Happypinaymommy.com directly on your newsfeed.

A happy homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy!

Leaving you with a video on Tula Baby Carriers:

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Where to buy Tula Print Fabric in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:52:48 +0000

Wondering where you buy Tula print fabric in the Philippines? (Photo Credits)

If you are a crafty babywearing mama, and you are looking for Tula print fabric, then this post is for you.

I have compiled a list of some online shops that sell Tula print fabric in the Philippines. Just like in my past posts on tula accessories, and Tula Print Cloth Diapers the shops i will be enumerating are online-based.

Anyway, here is where you can buy Tula Accessories in the Philippines:

1. Mackenzie – Has a vast and wonderful selection of Tula fabrics. Check out her Facebook Store here.

2. DJs Cloth Diaper Fabric – Carries Tula Fabrics. Check stocks and availability in her Facebook Page here.

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3. Peewee Mama – Has on hand Tula Print Fabrics as of posting date. Check out her page here.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other Fabric Stores where you may buy Tula Print Fabric in the Philippines. You may check out this post on Fabric Stores for your DIY Projects so you could get updated on their latest offerings. On my part I will be updating this post as I discover more. Again, I included the links of the stores so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on DIY Tula Teething Pad Project:

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Where to Buy Tula Accessories in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:27:28 +0000

Where to buy Tula Accessories in the Philippines. (Photo Credits)

If you are a babywearing mama, and you are looking for accessories for your Tula Baby Carrier then this post is for you.

I have compiled a list of some of the shops and WAHMs that sell or sew Tula Accessories in the Philippines. My earlier post even shared with you where to buy matching cloth diapers for your Tula.

Anyway, here is where you can buy Tula Accessories in the Philippines:

1. Mackenzie – Has various Tula Accessories that are for sale. Check out her Facebook Store here.

2. Myook Butts – Mommy Jaclyn, the WAHM behind Myook Butts can make Tula Accessories for you. Check out her FB Page here.

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3. Butt Talks – Mommy Josanne, the seamstress of Butt Talks Cloth Diapers can make custom made Tula Accessories for your babywearing needs. Join her Facebook Group here.

4. Bum Icon – Makes super nice Tula Accessories! Check out her page here.

5. Peewee Mama – Can custom make Tula Accessories for you, she has a lot of nice fabrics on hand! Check out her page here.

UPDATED! 6. The Baby Depot Manila — This online shop sells super wonderful SSC Accessories. Check out the FB page here.

7. Sew Sweet Baby — Maekes super nice SSC Accessories. Check out her page here.

8. F & R Babies — This local WAHMs also create wonderful accessories for your baby carrier. Check out her FB Page here.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other Local WAHMs and Online Shops where you may buy Tula Accessories in the Philippines. You may check out these series of posts on Local WAHMS so you could get updated on their latest offerings. On my part I will be updating this post as I discover more. Again, I included the links of the stores so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on DIY Tula Baby Accessories:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlTHIScMOnI

https://happypinaymommy.com/2015/09/29/where-to-buy-all-in-one-or-aio-cloth-diapers-in-the-philippines/

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Where to buy Tula Print Cloth Diapers in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:46:07 +0000

Where to Buy Tula Print Cloth Diapers in the Philippines? Here! (Photo Credits)

If you are a cloth diapering and baby wearing mama, and would like your kid to wear matching Tula Baby Carrier and Cloth Diapers then this post is for you.

I have compiled a list of some of the shops and WAHMs that sell or sew Tula Print Cloth Diapers in the Philippines.

Here is where you can buy Tula Print Cloth Diapers in the Philippines:

1. Thrifty Mama Shoppe – They have Limited Edition Tula Print Cloth Diapers that are made by Alva. Check out her online store here.

2. Bunch of Bliss – Has on hand Tula Print Fabrics so you can order custom made Hybrid-fitted Cloth Diapers from this Local WAHM. Check out her FB Page here.

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Butt Talks – Has Tula Print Fabrics on hand, so you can order a custom-made diaper from Mommy Josanne. Join her Facebook Group here.
Little Bubba’s Bum — Mommy Aiko offers customized cloth diapers using Tula Print Fabric. Fab creations indeed! Check out her page here.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other Local WAHMS and Online Shops where you may buy Tula Print Cloth Diapers in the Philippines. You may check out these series of posts on Local WAHMS so you could get updated on their on-hand fabrics. If you are feeling crafty then why not check out local fabric stores that ell cloth diaper fabrics to so you could make your own Cloth Diaper DIY Project. On my part I will be updating this post as I discover more. Again, I included the links of the stores so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on Tula Baby Carriers:

https://happypinaymommy.com/2015/09/29/where-to-buy-all-in-one-or-aio-cloth-diapers-in-the-philippines/

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Where to buy Lenny Lamb Baby Carriers in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 08:47:57 +0000

Wondering Where to buy Lenny Lamb Baby Carriers? (Photo Credits)

If you are on the look out for a baby carrier that will allow for convenience and comfort for both you and your little one then a Lenny Lamb Baby Carrier may just be the carrier for you! It is compatible with breastfeeding and has various styles, systems, and designs to choose from.

But where can you buy it locally?

I have compiled a list of shops where you can buy Lenny Lamb Baby Carriers in the Philippines:

1. Little Snuggie Baby Group – The Mommy behind this FB Group resells Lenny Lamb Carriers, and like what she does with the Tula Carriers that she retails, she also gives moms a chance to have a Lenny Lamb at a small fraction of its original cost. Join her group here.

2. CEO Emporium – This online store also sells Lenny Lamb Baby Carriers. They also accept pre-orders. Check out the FB Shop here.

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Little Yeoh Trading – Is an authorized retailer of Lenny Lamb. They have on hand stocks of Lenny Lamb full buckle carriers. They also hold stocking events. Check out their FB Page here.
OLX — this online selling site also features entries on Lenny Lamb Baby Carriers. Just exercise your usual caution in transacting with sellers as some of them do not have their own online shops where you can do follow-ups or after-sales transactions.
UPDATED MAY 26, 2016: Mum N Bub — This FB Shop has Lenny Lamb Carriers on-hand and Pre-order Basis. Check out their shop here.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy Lenny Lamb Carriers in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more. Again, I included the links of the stores so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. Hope you can tell us about your babywearing experience! If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on Lenny Lamb Baby Carrier Demo and Review:

https://happypinaymommy.com/2015/10/01/happypinaymommy-coms-work-at-home-mom-of-the-week-4-mommy-gini-pagkatipunan/

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Where to Buy Tula Baby Carriers in the Philippines

happypinaymommy — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:22:15 +0000

Are you wondering where to buy Tula Baby Carrier in the Philippines? (Photo Courtesy of Mommy Gelai Camungao-Fontanilla)

If you are scouting for a soft structure baby carrier and you’ve got your eyes on a Tula then this post is for you.

For those unfamiliar with Tula Baby Carriers, Tula is a brand of ergonomic baby carriers that can be carried from the front or the back of an adult. As you can see in the featured photo for this post (thanks to Mommy Gelai Camungao Fontanilla for providing us action shots of her babywearing pasyal with her little one, and their super nice Tula) it is so comfy to use, very safe, and of course comes with great prints that are attractive to the child and to us mommies of course.

Very comfortable and convenient even for back-carrying toddlers. (Photo Courtesy if Mommy Gelai Camungao-Fontanilla)

It comes in baby size, and a toddler size. It meets safety standards so there is no wonder more and more moms want to get their hands on this type of carrier. It is also easy to breastfeed while using it.

Anyway, I have compiled a list of some online shops where you may purchase tula baby carriers.

Here is a list of some shops where you can buy Tula Baby Carriers in the Philippines:

1. CEO Emporium — this shop has nice Tula prints both on hand and on a pre-order basis. Check out their Online store here.

2. Baobao babies — this FB online shop sells tula carriers and they have irresistible prints to choose from. Check out their FB store here.

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3. Sophia’s Nursing Wears – has more than breastfeeding accessories as she has Tula baby carriers on hand! Go to Facebook shop here.

4. Little Snuggie Baby — the mommy behind this FB group does not only sell Tula carriers, she also gives other mommies a chance to own a Tula for a very small fraction of a cost. Know how by joining her FB group here.

5. Shiela Kabigting Erese — yes, apart from BumGenius Cloth Diapers, she also resells tula carriers! Go to her FB page here.

6. UPDATED: Little Kandra — Holds paid raffle for Tula Baby Carriers. Join her group here.

7. UPDATED: Feb 2, 2016: The Baby Depot Manila: Is one of the coolest places to get a Tula. Join the tula raffle, Join the Fun Games, and happy camaraderie of the moms here. One of our featured WAHMs, Mommy Jelly Lagman Victor, is the mommy behind this group. You can also buy tula accessories, dresses, and many other cool kiddie and baby stuff here. Check out the TBDM Page here.

So there you have it. I am sure there are other places and Online Shops where you may buy Tula Baby Carriers in the Philippines. I will be updating this post as I discover more. Again, I included the links of the stores so that you could personally check on their prices and product availability. Hope you can tell us about your babywearing experience! If you have the time, hope you could drop by my Facebook page and hit the like button, so you can receive regular updates from Happypinaymommy.com direct on your newsfeed.

Thank you so much!

A Happy Homemaker is a Happy Pinay Mommy.

Leaving you with this video on Tula Baby Carrier Demo and Review:

https://happypinaymommy.com/2015/10/01/happypinaymommy-coms-work-at-home-mom-of-the-week-4-mommy-gini-pagkatipunan/

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