We've bought Rain a floater vest, and the usual ring floaters. But somehow it just doesn't really teach her how to float independently on water. She still needs support from an adult because at some point they either make jerky movements and sink, or with some floaters with leg holes, half of their body is not really submerged in water, leaving them cold. So you'd have to constantly wet your toddler's head so they won't catch a cold. But I believe we have found the perfect floater for Rain!
Until now, we still can't get over the fact that Rain can swim in the deep end of the pool. And it's all with the aid of this amazing and brilliant floater, the Puddle Jumper by Stearns! It's the best I've seen so far!
Finally! Wipes that you can be sure kills 99.9% of germs and viruses! Perfect for this flu season! I should know. Rain and I were both sick these past few days and it wasn't easy! It's bad enough when a toddler is sick, but to have the "nanny" that takes care of the toddler (me) get sick as well, it was really a challenge. I'm very hands on with Rain. We only have one household help so when we're at home, we ask her to concentrate on the cleaning, cooking, and laundry because that's already a handful. Since my husband takes care of business and stuff, my business is Rain's bath time, nappy change, feeding, you name it.
That being said, being the one who takes care of Rain, I always have to make sure I'm not accidentally exposing her to any virus or bacteria. Or at least do my best to prevent her from catching germs or viruses. I know it's hard, but if we at least have some preventive measures, the odds of our kids getting sick will lessen somehow. An one obvious step is to always have our hands and surroundings clean.
So what's a must-have item in every mom's bag / baby's diaper bag? Wipes! Can't leave home without it. And if you go to the supermarket now, there are lots of wet wipes products, some even have Disney designs on the package (of course this is what I have been buying. It's just too cute!). Those worked okay for our wiping needs, but I just recently got introduced to a hand wipe product that will make you say "Oh yeah... that makes sense!" and "Where have you been all my life?"
Introducing, Lysol Germ Protection Hand Wipes!
A Natural Multi-Insect Repellent: Mortein NaturGard!
Because there's apparently a mosquito wonderland in the area where we live in, I have been buying different kinds of mosquito repellent left and right. I bought that yellow bulb thing (seemed to work, in fairness. But seems like some mosquitoes are not bothered by it), and of course Mosquito coils, and bug sprays. But the thing about mosquito coils and bug sprays in the market is the irritating and unpleasant smell. You could say they repel people too. And because of this, you need to ask your family to leave the house first so you can use a bug spray to fumigate your house inside and around the house. Needless to say, it's a hassle. Plus, it's not good for our health.