Nesting is one of those hard to scientifically prove yet frequently documented phenomena of the human world. In animals it is much easier to spot. We see dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds (hence the name nesting) preparing for the arrival of their young. Rituals are followed and changes are made. Among humans, something similar happens to many mothers. As the baby’s due date approaches, many mothers begin nesting, whether they realise it or not.
Newborn Essentials 101
Yes, all new moms (and even second, third, and fourth time moms) have been there! That’s why hand me downs are so popular among siblings! Babies can rack up a bill like you wouldn’t believe, but the good news is that you don’t actually need half the things you see or are told you need. This is especially true in the first six months of the baby’s life, which is what we will cover in this list!
Mommy Mundo Founder, Janice Crisostomo Villanueva, Joins Two Days of Inspiration as a Guest Speaker for the Third Annual Women|Future Conference
Janice Crisostomo Villanueva, founder of Mommy Mundo, will be speaking at the Women|Future Conference, taking place virtually on November 12-13, 2020, and featuring motivational keynotes, educational sessions, networking, and workshops. The Women|Future Conference agenda includes 90+ transformative women speakers from around the world. Janice is a panelist who will be discussing Balancing Motherhood and Business, a session for Mompreneurs and Working Moms on November 12, 2020.
ExpoMom 2020: Love & Light, Mama
Centering everything on well being, the Mommy Mundo team is bringing together health and wellness experts to discuss holistic approaches to wellness. It seeks to tackle how moms are feeling, what moms can do to help themselves (and each other), and how to ground one’s self in both self-love, mindfulness, and prayer. Each day of the two-day event will feature five wellness talks and a segment on the deals that parents can obtain by attending the FB Live event.
Baby Dove: Ready for the New Role
What is self-love? There are many ways to define it. But a clear definition for one’s self is one of the most important tools any person can have in their arsenal. It is a skill that is especially important to hone before delivering your children. By establishing self-love and self-care routines early, new parents can be sure that their own love and care tanks are easily and periodically refilled even when the parenting gets tough.
Baby Hugs: Meal Planning for Baby
Professor Luchie Callanta, RND, MSN, Department of Food Science & Nutrition, College of Home Economics, UP Diliman took moms and dads through the ups and downs of picky eating when Huggies Philippines partnered with Mommy Mundo to present: Meal Planning for Picky Eaters.
The Milestones Series: 10 to 12 months
It is starting to feel like the home stretch. Your baby is just three short months away from becoming a full fledged toddler! In these last three months you will see even more toddler like tendencies that you’ve already started observing. Below are the last three months of milestones in this first year!
The Milestones Series: 7 to 9 months
At this halfway point, it’s important to remind parents that milestones happen in a spectrum. If your six or seven month old is not yet hitting the milestones mentioned here, don’t worry! Some babies take a bit longer, and for as long as your pediatrician is happy and not alarmed with your baby’s progress, then you have nothing to worry about.
