The Mommy Diaries Bazaar

Going to mommy bazaars is my indulgence. It's me time that still gets things done for my family. So even if I was so sleepy and tired, I made my way to the Mommy Diaries bazaar at the Fort this weekend. The Mommy Mundo bazaar at Rockwell seems to have more booths and selection but I did get to buy the stuff I needed and picked some other stuff along the way.

1.  Lactation Muffins from Paola at Mommy Treat - I love Paola's muffins. This is my 3rd order already. I picked up my months supply because my 2 year old also eats them. I prefer for her to eat these little muffins because they have more healthy stuff than the regular muffin. Actually, my brothers and sisters ate my stash when they slept over too!

I particularly like the lemon bites and the carrot walnut but I get all the varieties so that I don't get bored eating the same thing over and over. I usually put a pack in my pumping bag so I have a healthy snack in the office.

You can also order these online through mommytreats.multiply.com but I prefer to have them right away:) 

2.  Sunhats

I've been buying Ava's sunhats from the same booth since the time she was 6 months old. We've gone through 2 hats and she's on her third. I also got one for Emilio. I find them expensive at P650 each but they are the widest brim I can find and the fabric is good. They are also adjustable so overall more wearable. The prints are cute too! Anyway, I justify it on a cost per use and since they wear the hat practically everyday, I figure it's all worth it.

3. Smocked Dress

I picked up a smocked dress for Ava for P400. I still like these super girly outfits for her (specially while she still wears what I pick). This is an impulse purchase. I couldn't help it!

4.  Saya Baby Carrier

I actually have a Baby Bjorn and an  Ergo already. I don't use the Bjorn because I've read too many articles saying how bad it is for the hip development of a baby. I also can't use it for long stretches because it hurts my back.

I got an Ergo from Amazon and I love it. It distributes the weight on my hips very well. We actually used it when we went to Hong Kong and I could go for long stretches with Emilio in it. The problem is it's a little too thick and hot for daily use in Manila. Plus he can't face out so he starts to fret after awhile.

I got a Saya carrier so even yaya can put him in the carrier when they go for walks. It's reasonably priced at P950. I actually made my own wrap carrier when Emilio was an infant but I couldn't use it. Psychologically, I was so scared he'd fall off. My cousin lent me her ring sling but I couldn't position Emilio properly and I wasn't too comfortable with the weight on just one shoulder.

When yaya saw the carrier, she said she'd been using the same kind with her other alagas before. Yay! So no need to teach yaya how to use it. When we put Emilio in it, he didn't want to stay in it for long. Uh-oh. So I guess we still have to help him get used to it.

5.  More Milk Plus

Anything to increase milk supply attracts me. This cost a hefty P1900 but I wanted to try. It tastes really bad and I saw it on Amazon for just $13. *sigh* Guess that happens when you buy on impulse!

'Til the next bazaar!