It’s my second time attending a Smart Parenting Convention. Last year, I was able to attend while I was pregnant and just for a short period of time. But this year, together with my forever event companion, Toby, I was able to enjoy the most out of the convention.
Smart Parenting Convention 2019 was held last June 29, 2019, at the Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall. It was co-presented by Nido, powered by PLDT Home Fibr, with minor sponsors Jack ‘n Jill, 3M Nexcare Products and Ariel.
I was an early bird as I arrived at the venue at 10am. I was one of the first attendees, and I was the first member of the media to arrive. Anyway, I’m glad that I was really early since I got the chance to talk to some of the brands that participated.
SHOP
The first brand that I was able to talk to was Mums & Bubs. It is an online store of different baby products, and one of their main products was Baby Goal Nail File. They are the exclusive distributor of the said product here in the Philippines. I also saw products from Mother Nurture, Zippies and more in their booth.
Next one was Love Mama. It’s the first time I heard of them so I was intrigued. Checking their booth, I learned that they are selling breastfeeding clothes. Not just any other breastfeeding clothes, but very classy ones.
Stella & Chan is another company that sells different mommy and baby products. One product brand that they carry and caught my attention was Ella’s Kitchen. These are organic baby food in pouches and they also have organic baby snacks. Toby is a picky eater, since he is still in the stage where he explores and familiarizes himself with different tastes and textures. So I am very keen in searching for something he would love to consume. And since it’s my first time to encounter an organic baby food and has no preservatives or whatsoever added ingredients, I decided to let him try this. I bought their “The Yellow One” product, which consists of bananas, apples, pears, mangoes and a dash of lemon. Toby loves bananas so I’m pretty sure he would prefer this one better than the other variants. And true enough, Toby loved it.
Another brand I saw was Playful. They sell baby diapers and baby wipes. At first I thought they are a new brand but as I get to know them, Playful has been in the market for 8 years (Hope I remember that correctly. Haha). But it’s just recently that they produced locally made diapers. I got a sample from them and will try them soon. I’ll definitely share with you how was it by then, don’t worry.
Babyganics and Kindee are new organic baby essential lines that have been brought to the Philippine market. Babyganics offers baby washes, lotions, wipes, sanitizers, etc. while Kindee offers mostly insect repellant products. Truly, organic products are on the rise this year!
Are you looking for educational toys for your children? I discovered MiDeerPh. They create educational toys that are artistically designed to inspire creative imagination among children. I received a MiDeer Sleeping Beauty Puzzle and I will again share with you our experience with it soon.
How about letting your children on a free play? Cheeky Monkeys Manila is a kids soft-play area and kids birthday party celebration venues in Pasay City for kids ages 1 to 8. They have over 3000 square feet area full of slides, trampolines, pits and other activities your kids will surely enjoy.
Sooo many lovely and interesting brands/companies participated in this convention, right? Adding to the list is Bubba Doodles. They take children’s artwork and transform them into necklaces, keychains, stuff toy, etc. I hope one day when Toby starts creating his masterpieces 😉 I’ll also get a chance to get their services.
LEARN
Smart Parenting Convention is not just a gathering of brands and companies that offer products for us, parents, and our kids. They also have several talks that can surely help us with our parenting skills. Talks have been divided into three blocks: Pregnancy and Baby, Toddler, and Family.
PREGNANCY AND BABY BLOCK
Childbirth Options and How to Prep for Delivery Day
Dr. Maynila Domingo
Expectant parents will not want to miss this! Dr. Domingo is a board member of the Bayside Council of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a clinical associate professor at the University of the Philippines – Manila. She has attended a number of workshops and trainings abroad, such as the Asia Pacific Conference on Fetal Therapy in Indonesia; the Professional Training Course on Preventions of a Pre-eclampsia in Hong Kong; and the UM-CUHK Certificate Course in Clinical Genetics and Genomics in Malaysia.
Postpartum Care
Dr. Sybil Bravo
It’s not only the baby who needs to be cared for after birth – you need facial treatment too, mom. During her talk, Dr. Bravo will talk about how you can best care for yourself postpartum. Dr. Bravo, who graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, is the vice president of the Philippine Infectious Disease Society in Obstetrics and Gynecollgy (PIDSOG) and a clinical associate professor at the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital (PGH). She also served as chief board member of the section of Ob-Gyn Infectious Diseases, Department of Ob-Gyn at PGH and as a board member of the Asia-Oceania Research Organization in Genital Infection and Neoplasia (AOGIN), and as a member of the Blood-Bourne Infectious Diseases Core Team.
Baby Milestones and Red Flags to Watch Out For
Dr. Ina Atutubo
Learn the vital baby milestones, and the warning signs if they are missing it with Dr. Atutubo’s talk. She is a graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), where she also did her residency. She is a diplomat of the Philippine Pediatric Society ( PPS) and a member of the Community Pediatrics Society of the Philippines.
Baby Sleep Basics
Maria Campos Lopez
A corporate lawyer by profession, Maria Campos Lopez’s journey towards being a sleep consultant began when her first child experienced sleep troubles. She believes sleep problems can be prevented by setting healthy sleeping habits early on and aims to educate herself further so she can help future kids and other moms who may also be going through similar ordeals with their children.
TODDLER BLOCK
The Facts and the Curious: FAQs About Parenting Toddlers Answered by the Experts
Dr. Maria Josephine Yuson-Sunga, Dr. Francis Xavier M. Dimalanta and Teacher Tina Zamora
Dr. Sunga is the medical director of Nestlé Infant Nutrition Philippines and an associate professor at St. Luke’s College of Medicine. She is also a member of the Research Committee at the University of the Philippines, a facilitator of evidence-based medicine workshops at the University of the Philippines, and a member of the Philippine Medical Association, the Quezon City Medical Society, and the Philippine Pediatric Society.
Dr. Dimalanta is one of the top behavioral and developmental pediatricians in Asia. He has initiated several progressive and influential initiatives on children’s education and holds prominent positions in the institutes of pediatrics and child health in St. Luke’s Medical Center Bonifacio Global City and Quezon City. He is part of the board of trustees of the Philippine Society for Developmental Pediatrics and Philippine Pediatric Society and a member of a number of local and International medical and developmental foundations.
Meanwhile, Teacher Tina Zamora is the directress of the Nest school for Whole Child Development. She is a well-known expert on family life, child development, and parenting issues and served as the resident education guru on the DZMM Radio Program “Kapamilya Konek”.
Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Was discussed by Ms. Mona Magnu-Veluz who serves as the National President of the Autism Society Philippines.
FAMILY BLOCK
Why You Need a Marriage Makeover After Kids
Joy and Edric Mendoza
Edric Mendoza is the President of Homeschool Global, a learning Organization that now has over 3,100 students across 30 countries. He is also a registered financial planner, the pioneering lead anchor of the ANC show On The Money, and an active member of Christ’s Commission Fellowship (CCF), where he and his wife, Joy Mendoza, coach, mentor, and mount events for families. Joy is an author and awarded blogger who writes about the joys and challenges she experiences in marriage, parenting, and home schooling their five kids.
Digital Parenting
Dr. Michelle Alignay, RP, RGC
Dr. Alignay, a registered psychologist and registered guidance counsellor, is a highly sought-after speaker, training consultant, and award-winning author who specializes in family life, parenting and relationships, and well-being. In 2018, she obtained her Ph.D. in Family Studies from Miriam College. She also holds an M.A in family Psychology. She is an associate professor for graduate students at Miriam College.
How to Create a Home First Aid Kit
Patricia Cuasay Fruto
ENJOY
As a mom, I really enjoy this kind of event. It’s an all-in-one event for us, moms and dads! I got the chance to buy things my baby needs. I have also bought some mom essentials like breastfeeding bra. And aside from shopping, I learned a lot about my baby and about parenting, as well. Bonus, for meeting so many new mommy friends I just talk to and see online. I saw mompreneurs and mommy bloggers/vloggers who enjoyed the event just like I do.
Smart Parenting also prepared games, raffle prizes and booth activities that I’m sure everyone appreciates and had fun with. This convention has been one of the most awaited parenting events every year.
Thank you Smart Parenting for inviting me and of course, for coming up with such a lovely event!
Mommies, were you able to attend this event? Share with me your experiences, loots, and thoughts on this.
Until next time, mommykins…
Here are some more photos of the event:
Smart Parenting is the credible parenting resource backed by experts and a community of involved parents. It aims to help Filipino moms and dads to raise bright, happy and healthy kids. Visit Smart Parenting’s website at https://smartparenting.com.ph and follow them on Facebook at https://facebook.com/smartparenting.ph, on Instagram @smartparenting, and on Twitter @_smartparenting.
47 Responses
Wow I can see you really enjoy it Mommy.❤
Yes, super! ♥
Ang sarap din magpunta sa mga ganyang event noh sis? Aside from maraming Baby and Mommy finds, ineeducate ka p nila about Motherhood. 🙂 Helps alot lalo sa first time mom.
Love all the information contained in this one… Very interesting and inspiring
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I want to experience to attend smart parenting convention because a lot of lesson they teach most especially to a mom like me. So many knowledge about parenting that is so helpful to a mom like me.. And most of all the fun that you enjoy when you there..
love it when i read all of this one…. Nakakainspire
Wow what an exciting event for moms and babies. Marami kang matututunan dito about parenting and hindi lang yun, you could have learn other tips from co mommies as well! Dor sure enjoy na enjoy ang lahat.
Wow momsh thankyou for sharing it with us.. God bless u and your beautiful family 🙂
#BacktoschoolxNanayCess
Very informative! Para na din ako naka attend sa convention ❤️❤️❤️
Sad, I missed this opportunity to join the event. Ang lakas kasi ng ulan 😢. Mommy Cess mura lang ba ang paninda ng Love Mama? Breastfeeding mom here 🙌. Ang daming booths. Sana next year hindi na maulan para maka-attend na ko. Nainggit tuloy ako sa mga nakapunta😆. Ang dami din pong bloggers ang nagpunta. 😊
Ig:Kimchikurt
Masaya po umattend sa mga ganyang event momsh kaso dito samin walang malapit.. Marami ka talagang matutunan..
Dami ko po natutunan sa Blog nyo mamshie 💓 Thankyou for sharing 😍
Oo momsh, nakakatuwa umattend ng mga ganyang events. 🙂
Thank you! ♥
Next year, attend ka mommy! 🙂
Thank you! ♥
Agree! 😉
Salamat po! ♥
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Yes, sana makaattend ka next year, mommy! 🙂
Medyo mas pricey ang Love Mama compared sa ibang local shops na nagooffer ng breastfeeding clothes pero maganda yung mga telang gamit nila and classy talaga yung designs nila. 😉
Saang area po ba kayo mommy?
gustu ko sana umattend sa ganyan kaso may baby ee !
ang bongga nmn salamg po dito sa mga content nio sobrng laking tulong sming mga mommy
.sobrang nakaka inspire ka namn po sana all 😊😊 dami q natutunan na pwede q iapply sa pagiging mommy q sa dlawa kong chikiting thanks for sharing 😊😊💕💕
Wow! Hindi pa po ako nakaka attend dyan, laging umuulan kasi.. from Bulacan pa kaso. hopefully, next year maka attend na po ako.. Seeing your posts & other mommy bloggers, parang nakapunta na din ako.. 🙂
There are a lot of Baby finds to choose from. I.haven’t tried maka-attend sa mga events like this since malayo ako sa mga places na nag oorganize ng gaya nito but hopefully soooon, if given a chance. Nakakatuwa yung mga new learnings and.experiences as well. 😍
Ang daming matututunan dito not only for mommies but also for daddies as well. Lahat halos ng favorite brands namin andito pala at ang sarap mamili! Kakatuwa lang kasi merong mga ganitong event for thr family big help talaga ito.
Wow ang saya-saya nmn jan,thank you momshie for sharing sna next time makapunta rin😊.
Aside from booths, madami ka ding makikilalang mommies dito sa event nato kaya nakakatuwa talaga! Sarap pumunta sa mga ganitong event.
Ang daming booths na pwedeng mapagpiliian ng mga momshies. ☺ Ang gaganda pa ng mga products! Very helpful itong mga ganitong event kasi bukod sa madami kang makukuhang lectures, madami kapang pwede makilalang new mommy friends.
This is one of the events na i wanted to be part of. Sa megamall lang ba always venue Mommy? Been wanting to attend kaso pag weekend busy days ako sa chores and all, pag may free time nakaka attend ako mga event for moms usually weekends kasi busy naman ako sa 3 kids kapag weekdays at may pasok sila. Reason why i wanted to attend coz of the learnings, booths and grabe noh andami participating brands 🤗 Yung iba eh bago lang for me..I am tandem feeding din may 4yrsold and 2yrs old boy kaya bet ko mga mama finds for bf moms . Next year will make a way to join this fun filled activity and convention kasi dami matutunan esp parenting lalo na sakin kahit na i have kids, everyday im learning padin how to handle them and our home too.💓 ig: iamlove_iloveyou
fb: love fullido compoc
thank you for sharing tips pra sa mga mommies
May baby din ako dala mommy 🙂 Push lang!
Hopefully makaattend din ako sa ganitong event next time. For sure masaya yan at madaming makikilalang mommy friends. ☺
Sana makapunta rin ako sa event nkkita ko ksi na masasaya cla. Thank u dahil may ganitong page na nkakatulong ndi lng sa mga katulad nming nanay kndi pti na rin sa mga anak nmin
Wow! Ang saya naman. Sana next time maka attend din ako. Hindi lang sa mga mommy na tulad ko pati na rin sa mga anak namin mapapasaya nyo. God bless and thank u
Marami din events sa ibang venues mommy! Next baby fair is on July 19-21 sa MOA hosted by Baby Company. ♥
Ang saya talaga diyan sa Metro Manila kasi ang daming mga mommy and baby events na makakatulong sa motherhood journey. I’m an expecting mom at gusto ko rin sana makaranas ng mga ganyang educational gatherings para dagdag kaalaman. Thank you for sharing this. It really shows how you enjoy it. God bless
Moms and soon-to-be moms should be acquainted with these kinds of event, kudos to the organizers and sponsors. And thanks Nanay Cess for sharing
Fairview momsh
Wow ang ganda sana umaatenda sa mga ganitong convention mommy para mas lalo pa magkaroon ng idea sa pagpapalaki ng mga anak.
Wow 😍 A memorable journey for being a mom . Thank you mommy cess for this with your help madami kami matutunan lalo na sa tulad ku na first time mom ☺
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Sana makaattend din ako sa mga ganyan. Kase as a first time mom gusto ko din mas madaming malaman para na din kay baby! 😊❤😍👶
Aww it’s so nice na the next time you are there kasama mo na si Toby, mommy. Atleast he gets to experience events like that. ☺
With regards sa Mums and Bubs, I heard about Baby Goal Nail File nga mommy, I’m actually curious about it.
Ang saya naman sa events na ganyan Mommy, thank you so much for sharing your experience. it was a good read indeed. Aside from madami akong natutunan even by just thru your blog posts, I also get to know some brands. Will check them out on their social media platforms.
As a full time mom happy mag attend sa ganyang event! Madami mamemeet na mommies.Stress reliever tlga ang makadalo sa mga events lalo na all about moms!
Thank you, mommy! And about the Baby Goal Nail File, maganda siya, I use it kay Toby. 😉 Madali gamitin and mabilis.