Johnson's #SoMuchMore Campaign

Today, I would like to share to you the new advocate of Johnson & Johnson -  the "Di Lang Ligo ang Ligo" (Bath time is not just bath time), a campaign for multi-sensorial stimulation during bath time for happy, healthy baby development.

Ms. Rica Peralejo hosted the Johnson's #SoMuchMore Campaign at R Space Events Venue.

We were always looking forward on JC's bath time. I'm so happy to know that we are doing things the right way, which means, making bath time a quality time. I learned from the talks that bath time is so much more than cleansing. It gives parents (yes, moms and dads should both participate in this activity. In our case, it's either him or me, and sometimes both!) precious opportunity to bond hence giving little babies powerful and long-term impact on their milestones and development! Yes, unbelievable as it may seem, this claim is based on Johnson's Global Bath Time Report conducted on seven key countries including Brazil, Canada, China, India, UK, US and Philippines. 96% of the 500 Filipino parent participants believe that bath time is so much more than just cleaning the baby yet ironically Philippines has the least bath time duration of 15minutes against global average of 23 minutes. Maybe it's because we bathe our kids 3x a day sometimes as we are a tropical country after all said Ms. Rica, I let out a huge sigh of relief.

I'm quite a researcher and I knew already about how "haplos" (touch of love, skin to skin contact, exclusive breastfeeding) is important in making babies gain weight and be a happy camper. What I learned new about is how to avoid a crying-bath-time session with newborns. They cry without tears while jerking away their extremities during bath time and new parents cringe all the way through and that is also based on my experience with Jerson Clyde. Now I'm quite ready for Jerson David (it's a boy!) as I now know how to make bath time so much more even on newborn stage!

4-Step Newborn Bathing Ritual -Calms the baby's senses to help him feel more safe and secure.

Newborn bath time using 4 four of Johnson's Baby products.

Step1: Massage baby with JOHNSON'S Baby Oil to leave a warm protective barrier on his skin.

Ms. Rica showing us how to swaddle.

Step2: Wrap baby in a swaddle to mimic the feeling of the baby while inside the mother's womb. This will make him feel safe and secure as you lower him down in a tub of lukewarm water. Using JOHNSON's Top-to-Toe Wash, start cleaning baby's face first, and then slowly unwrap him to clean his body. This ensures that he isn't stripped of his skin's natural moisture.

Step3: Rinse baby and dry. Lock in the moisture with JOHNSON'S Baby Pink Lotion.

Step4: Apply JOHNSON'S Baby Powder on baby's body, including the nappy area, to protect him from irritation-causing wetness and keep him comfortable.

The newborn bath time basics - baby oil, top-to-toe wash, baby lotion and baby powder.

Research has shown that bath time is actually a great opportunity to stimulate baby’s senses because it is a time when babies’ senses are very much alive. Further studies prove that multisensory stimulation can strongly aid in promoting happy and healthy baby development.  With this in mind, JOHNSON’S^® paves the way for a brighter future for Filipino babies by educating parents on the role of sensorial stimulation during the bath time ritual, which can lead to happy, healthy baby development.

Johnson’s Philippines shares “Di Lang Ligo ang Ligo”

“As the world gradually expands for a baby, the role of parents in supporting early positive experiences and growth through stimulation is of utmost importance. A complete and healthy baby care ritual firstly involves optimally-formulated products to enhance a baby’s skin barrier, while maximizing these moments to promote positive physical and cognitive growth. This is made possible through our TRIPLE BABY PROTECTION™ present in every JOHNSON’S® product, which is our commitment to providing care that combines safety, mildness and effectiveness to support babies’ healthy skin development,” shares Mrs. Trina Tanlapco, JOHNSON’S® Franchise Marketing Manager. “Through the SO MUCH MORE™ campaign we also hope to inspire parents nationwide to make bath time mean so much more and spend more quality time during bath time, not only to provide a delightful experience for her child, but to optimize these precious moments for their healthy development,” she adds.

The global campaign, SO MUCH MORE™, is about enhancing rituals, including bath time, to stimulate baby’s senses and provide parents an opportunity to nurture baby’s ability to learn, think, love and grow. “We are very serious about our goals and are taking our commitment an additional step further by showing the power of multi-sensorial experiences in daily rituals, such as bath time. What this means for us in the Global Franchise Organization is that every JOHNSON’S® product is specially designed with baby in mind and meets our BEST FOR BABY™ standards, which is backed by the best science,” shares Michael Wasden, Senior Marketing Manager, JOHNSON’S® Global Franchise Organization.

Whenever I see Johnson's products, I remember babies - my toddler years and Jerson Clyde.

Now that I'm on my second trimester of my pregnancy, I'm looking forward on hoarding yet a bunch of Johnson's product for both my toddler and newborn. Check out my Johnson's Mini Haul for then newborn, JC here.

We encourage moms and dads to spend more quality time with their babies, especially during bath time. Make bath time mean so much more. To know more about Johnson’s and how you can enhance your baby’s bath time experience, visit www.johnsonsbaby.com/somuchmore.

Ways to Thirst for More this 2015

The New Year always brings about a new sense of hope and a renewed passion to make ourselves better. Don't allow 2015 to be just like the years before. Instead be determined to go beyond your limits and truly thirst for more.

The prospect of the New Year is always exciting. It’s a new beginning and the time to get started on the things we’ve always wanted to do. However, for most of us, it has become a discouraging practice because once the year ends, we see more of the things we didn’t do rather than the things we’ve accomplished.

But don’t allow 2015 to be just like the years before. Instead, be determined to go beyond your limits and truly thirst for more. Here are a few ways to start your 2015 right.

Write down your goals. Putting things in writing gives you a definitive, concrete look on the things you want. You can even create a vision board to view on a daily basis to inspire and remind you of what you want to do.

Replace bad habits with good ones. If one of your goals is to quit a specific habit (i.e., eating junk food), don’t focus on stopping; refocus your goal on developing a new habit instead. Choose to add value to your life instead of taking something away, which will change the way you view and eventually achieve your goals.

Find a success buddy. It’s true that the more accountable you are to someone, the more encouraged you are to accomplish your goals. Celebrating successes as a team is also more encouraging compared with celebrating it alone.

Challenge yourself. The only way to change your life is to go beyond what is expected of you. It’s important to change your routine and try new things. If you want 2015 to be greater than the previous years, thirst for more and expect bigger and better things for yourself as well.

Encouraging you to thirst for more this year is Summit Natural Drinking Water. A long-time partner of the country’s top athletes, Summit is on a mission to encourage non-athletes to also embrace the fitness lifestyle. With Summit, you can be the person you can be and live the life you’ve always wanted. With Summit, the options are just limitless.

Wipe the Slate Clean: Your spring-cleaning guide for 2015

There is something powerful about starting the year off fresh. All over the world, spring-cleaning in different cultures is as much about self-renewal as a de-cluttered home. Both dirt and bad luck is swept away to make room for more blessings and good fortune. Moms often anticipate this season, as it gives them a chance to start anew and give their families the best of everything. Ring in 2015 fresh & clear with these simple tips.

Tidy house, tidy life.  Physical clutter begets mental clutter; so clean out your closets and assess your belongings. Donate, recycle, or toss out what you don’t need. Make it fun and get your kids involved to teach them the values of donating and recycling. Clearing out your closets at the beginning of the year will leave room for new things to come in 2015.

Unpack your emotional baggage. Life may have served you a series of ups and downs thus far but with the new year, you have the perfect opportunity to write a better chapter on a brand new page. Find time to reflect on the year that was with love, and look forward to the coming one with hope. Try new things with your family to strengthen your bond. It can be as simple as setting weekly family movie nights or planning out your summer getaways.

Eat healthy, eat clean. Improve your life one meal at a time by committing to clean & healthy eating. Stock your pantry with only nourishing food. Having the right ingredients and supplies ready at hand will help you stay on track. Get your kids involved in grocery shopping and make healthy snacks and packed lunches available to encourage them to make good food choices early on. But aside from the meals, make sure you also keep them hydrated with only the safest and purest water that mothers trust.

All over the country, mothers are starting the year on a safe and clean note with Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water. For moms who want to ensure their families get nothing but the best, Absolute is a valued must-have this 2015.