#MommaDiaries | SHOO, ALLERGIES!

We just finished another round of antibiotics - the potent KLAZ. My little boy was once again diagnosed with a sinus infection (it runs on both sides). At the ENT Clinic, Dr. Flor had to suction his nose out, and I was told RL had so much, it took a while to clear his sinus. Sigh. It is allergy season, and my little boy has been sneezing non-stop.

And it doesn't end there. He is also prone to sore throats. Every time he'd eat chips or a choco bar without chewing it properly and chugging down a full glass of water right after, he'd automatically get a sore throat. This of course translates to a bad cough, then colds. And he'd be on the nebulizer for a week, fosho!

Sigh, poor baby.

Dr. Flor recommended a humidifier so RL can breathe easier at night. Luckily, we recently acquired a Crane Humidifier!

Mya the Monkey Humidifier from Crane, SRP P2,799.75

Humidifiers are handy as they help loosen nasal congestion. It also is known to help ease dry coughs, soothe itchy dry eyes and skin, prevent nose bleeds and helps relieve cold and flu symptoms. Yep, a humidifier is exactly what RL needs!

She matches my bedroom fixtures! 

I've always been if-fy about humidifiers - as much as I need a product to help with allergies, eczema, etc., I really, really dislike those bulky and noisy humidifiers that are difficult to use and clean. But what convinced me most about the Crane brand is that it is very easy to use AND clean. The Crane Ultrasonic Humidifier does not require a filter, and is easy to fill, wash out and refill. It has a one gallon tank that runs up to 24 hours! Plus it has a safety feature that automatically shuts the humidifier off when the tank is running empty. I love it!

Watery eyes early this week.

We've been using our little monkey (RL's nickname for our monkey-design humidifier) for a few weeks now, and so far, no more nosebleeds for A, and RL hasn't been sneezing in the mornings. We stopped using it for a while (A needed to use the table for a shoot, and the nanny moved the humidifier from its spot), and earlier this week, RL's allergies became so bad, he had watery eyes. It was so bad, his right eye was shut, and we initially thought it was a case of conjunctivitis! Alas, after two nights with the humidifier, his eyes are now okay.

Other styles from Crane.
The black one in the center is a Digital Warm & Cool Mist Humidifier with ionizer!

My friend Didi has this Train Humidifier! So cool!

I also love the fact that the humidifier keeps my eczema controlled. It keeps the skin moisturized such that there is less itching at night. Did I mention already that I love this product?

The Crane Humidifier retails from P2,799.75 to P3,499.75. Check out S&R as they regularly have Crane Humidifiers on sale.

Some Crane Humidifiers on sale at S&R this month!

Aside from the regular-sized cute Humidifiers, Crane also has a handy Travel Humidifier that makes lugging this handy. The Travel Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is great for offices, dorms, hotel rooms during staycations and travel and other small spaces. Aside from its wall plug attachment, it works with a USB, too!

The Travel Humidifier retails for P1,899.75.

Crane products are exclusively distributed locally by Keywest Internationale, and are available in S&R, Rustan's, Toys R Us, Babyland, Lazada and direct from keywestinternationale.com.

Thanks to our Crane Humidifier, we can finally say goodbye to allergies! Shoo!

Sooooooooo Hot!

It is officially Summer! I love the sun and all, but seriously, these days have been too hot! My little boy has been complaining about the heat. He says it's too hot to even move. LOL! Who knows where he picked that up but I agree with him 100%!

We've been taking a bath at least twice a day to beat the heat. RL swims in the morning, and sometimes again in the afternoon. The heat gets really bad, you often find yourself sweating right after you step out of the shower (yes, folks from the north, it's THAT bad here). Good thing we discovered SoTrue. 

SoTrue Castile Soap is made from 100% pure saponified olive oil and is delicately scented with pure essential oils. Mild enough for newborn babies' skin, Castile soap is prized for its gentle cleansing and moisturizing properties. You can even use them on your hair!SoTrue because these soaps are TRUE Castile soaps, no other vegetable oils are added apart from pure olive oil. SoTrue because these are REAL soaps as they naturally contain glycerin and do not contain harmful chemicals.

Mia Rocha-Lauchengco's firstborn had eczema. So she did some research and found out that most baby soaps in the market weren't mild enough for her little girl's sensitive skin. From her research she learned that true Castiles were the best for babies, as they were also called "newborn soap" - being gentle and mild enough to use on newborn skin.  And so started her quest for good, clean soap. But the Philippines didn't have much to offer when it comes to pure Castiles, so Mia decided to make her own soap.

She made some for family and gave some to close friends. She made soap on and off, until she got pregnant with her second child. Turns out, her little boy also has eczema. So she went back to making soaps for her kids. This time though, she thought of selling her Castiles. Thus, SoTrue was born.

SoTrue Castile Soap - from L-R, Lemongrass Peppermint, Coffee Peppermint, Peppermint Cinnamon and Rose.
In addition to the Castile Soap line, SoTrue has introduced SoTrue Naturals Skin Repair Balm - also one of my favorites!

Actually, a lot of the organic and homemade soaps out there are marketed as "Castile Soap", with the term 
used 
loosely 
to
encompass
 any 
soap 
that 
uses 
only 
vegetable 
oils (such
 as 
the 
more 
economical
coconut 
and
 palm
 oils).


SoTrue 
Castile 
Soap, 
however,
 has
 chosen 
to 
be 
true 
to 
the 
definition 
of 
true 
Castile
soap,
upholding 
the 
centuries old 
soap-making 
tradition, 
by 
using 
only
saponified 
pure 
olive 
oil 
(not 
pomace)
 and enriching 
it 
with 
therapeutic-grade
essential 
oils 
from
 Australia, 
France 
and
 the 
United
 States. 
SoTrue Castile Soap 
contains
 none
of 
the 
harmful, 
synthetic 
chemicals
 found
 in 
many 
beauty 
and
 cosmetic 
products
available 
today, making it safe for use by children and pregnant women.

Mia says, "I am committed to making only soap I would use on my own young children. If I won't use them on my own kids, I won't give them to you."

This business sense sounds familiar, actually. As it is the same with NappyCakes. I wouldn't put anything on the diaper cake that I personally will not use for myself or my kids. So when I learned about Mia's soaps, I knew I had to give them a try.

Our favorite soap right now is SoTrue's Coffee Peppermint Bar. Hands down a winner, especially on hot, summer days.

Coffee Peppermint! Smells so good. My room smells so nice because of this bar.

Think cool and perk-me-up. I don't think I'll ever take a bath using another soap, especially in this heat. SoTrue's Coffee Peppermint Bar will surely awaken those senses and keep your body cool, long after you step out of the shower. I feel refreshed especially after using this on my face (And yes, because SoTrue is real Castile, you're sure it's mild and safe for your face, too).

Try their best-selling TLC line - the mildest soap variants for young children and those with sensitive skin. I want to try their Lavender Oatmeal Soap for RL, who, like me, suffers from skin asthma and eczema flare-ups.

Each bar of SoTrue Castile Soap is handmade and prepared in small batches to ensure the quality of each bar - making a very nourishing and moisturizing soap that is both luxurious and mild. 

SoTrue Castile Soaps, all in a row. 

Watch out for Limited Edition bars like this delicious-looking Christmas Bar!

I love, love, love this soap! I have been raving about it for weeks. I've always associated pure, organic soaps to be those that melt right away (and melt a hole in your pocket at that), but SoTrue has proven me wrong on both points. In fact, we're still on our first bar (the secret to this is keeping it dry after use)! And they're not as pricey as I thought they would be.

We're talking real Castile Soap here.

SoTrue Castile Soap - So cool. So good. So true. Try it and let your skin feel the difference!

For orders and inquiries (and the list of available products), text Mia at 09175334206.
Or email her at sotruecastilesoap@gmail.com 
http://sotruecastilesoap.com/