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Sleep is one of the most important factors in releasing growth hormones, most especially for very young babies.While your baby sleeps, her little body produces 3x more growth hormones.

The good news is there is a way to promote better sleep for your baby: through a consistent nightly bedtime routine.

Learn more about the JOHNSON´S® Baby Bedtime Routine, clinically proven to stretch your baby´s sleep by as much as 23%.

In addition to the JOHNSON´S® Baby Bedtime Routine and products, there are countless other ways you can help your baby fall asleep and even share bonding moments in the process!

I’ve never known a life outside being a work at home mom because I stopped working full-time even before I gave birth to Svet. I wanted to give her all the mommy attention that she needs from me, something that I promised to give her because I certainly can’t give her all the material things. And bedtime is one time of the day that I can fully indulge in her.

Sleep time is never dull with a child like Svet. She’s as rowdy as a boy, and her energy outlasts both of my and the spousal unit’s combined forces. We used to let her sleep anytime she wants, but my mom said that kids like Svet should be in bed early, and I know moms know best, so we’ve been trying to make Svet sleep before eight since then. Preparing for bed takes a long time for us, since there are a lot of play time in between. When do we start? As early as 7:00 pm after dinner.

It’s pretty cold here in Baguio, so most of the times it’s just a sponge bath at night, but sometimes when Svet gets irritated with the extra hot weather (it does get unusually hot here, and we’ll know because she cries easily at the smallest of things), she gets her well-deserved quick warm bath. I will pour a small amount of JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Bath on a wash cloth and massage it on Svet’s body, after which I will allow her to jump right in her small tub for rinsing. This is her favorite part of our first routine, as she gets to play with the warm water and her bottle of baby bath for a bit.

I don’t let her stay on the water for too long lest she gets cold, and she struggles sometimes but when I say “toothbrush time!” she obliges very willingly and with an impish smile.  See, brushing her teeth must be her favorite thing to do in the world right now, and I’m glad at least we don’t have to wrestle for tooth brushing time. But before that, a generous amount of JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Oil rubbed briskly on her skin to take away some of the chill and dressing for sleep time.

Next stop of our bedtime routine, rubbing time. I massage her with JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Lotion because I know this will help her sleep better. I used to massage her without it, but I discovered the quality of Svet’s sleep was noticeably better when we started using the JOHNSON’S® Lotion. Of course, it also gave us more time to bond with each other, so that’s another plus.

I follow-up with JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Powder for a fresh, comfortable feeling before falling asleep. I can tell Svet loves the scent of JOHNSON’S® Powder because she always requests for it.

Next part? Reading time! Her favorite, so this part of our bedtime routine is a must before falling fast asleep. Not that we mind, it’s always a delight to hear her repeating words after us.

We’ll know it’s time for our “quiet time” (a relative term, considering Svet’s babbles) when she finally puts the comforter up to her chin and invites (rather, instructs. LOL) Mommy and Daddy to “higa tabi” (lie down beside me). And no, our bedtime routine does not stop there. Paulie taught Svet to pray, and she never forgets to do that before sleeping.

It will be time to switch off the lights after that, as Svet cannot sleep with the lights on. I think she feels there’s still something to do when they’re left on. Hee hee. She will sing a little or mutter some unintelligible words in the dark while Paulie rubs her head gently and I hug her. She will often request for a kiss sandwich, and of course we can’t say no to that.

Minutes later, she’ll be off to dreamland. And usually, when I don’t have work at night and Paulie’s finished with the house work already, we will soon follow suit. And that’s how we spend a better part of the evening everyday. Took us sometime to establish this routine, but seeing how Svet sleeps fitfully during the night, (and that’s largely thanks to the NATURALCALM^™ essences found in JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® products), I’m glad we did, because it’s all worth it.

Thank you for coming to read our bedtime routine!

I wish. Augh. I never thought I’d say this, but I miss the sun. My favorite weather, FYI, is downcast, but I realized that too much of it can bring down one’s spirits. And besides, Baguio is cold already without the help of constant and dark skies. We haven’t been able to go to the park (or anywhere else) because of the dang weather, and Svet’s already showing signs of boredom. First sunshine we get, we will definitely take Svet out to play. Question is, when can we expect a sunshiny day? This being the rainy season and the “Ber” months already at our door, I can only pray hard for a good weather so we can go out.

How depressing is that? Very, I tell you, especially in a city as beautiful as this we live in. You cannot even see the scenery properly most of the time because of the fog. Sheesh. I can’t even wear shorts anymore because it’s too cold. And Svet has to wear socks all the time (which she hates) because she doesn’t want to wear slippers. Me and Paulie are about this close to doing a sun dance, if only we know how to. Especially me, as I have two left feet. Oh please come out sun. We are just about to go stir crazy, and nobody would want that to happen. Hee hee.

When it comes to hip-hop clothing, Apple Bottoms by Nelly is a company that stands out among the rest. It blends fashion, style and real women together to create an image that appeals to the masses. Women everywhere can wear Apple Bottom jeans and be comfortable. Better yet, they can feel good about themselves, without worrying that they are putting on something that wasn’t technically made for them.

The jeans are designed for women who have an ample backside. Pear-shaped women no longer have to worry about finding pants that fit both their waist and behind. They can sit down without worrying that their panties are showing from behind. Not only do the jeans relieve a lot of stress from women who normally worry about these things, but also they show off the curves that these women should be proud of. It wasn’t long ago that an entire clothing line designed around curvy women was unheard of, but Apple Bottoms wants all women to be proud of who they are.

In addition to being designed specifically for curvy women, Apple Bottom jeans are long lasting. You won’t have to worry about the washing machine putting holes in your jeans or the legs wearing out. The company has tried to address all the issues women have with jeans and came out with a real product that gives women what they want.

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Some people think that individuals who buy custom poker tables are mere show-offs who do not know what to do with their money. However, if you really are a poker enthusiast, then you are aware that the table can either ruin or enhance your gaming experience. This is the reason why many people like to play in exclusive poker clubs where the tables are usually high-end. Ask yourself, would you rather play on your kitchen tabletop or on a nice table made from fine wood and the softest felt you can find?

One of the misconceptions about nice poker tables is that they cost an arm and a leg. This is not true. If you look hard enough, you will find a table that fits your budget, as well as impress your poker buddies. Next to a nice set of poker chips and playing cards, a nice table is something that can really make playing poker one pleasurable experience. Some people don’t mind paying large prices for such an item, but the truth is you don’t have to. There are retailers on the Internet, and their competition ensures that prices remain competitive.

It’s important to research your options before you buy, so that you make sure you are getting what you want for the price you pay. Everything from the wood the table is made from, to the type of felt that lines the table is important. In fact, the felt doesn’t simply determine the look of the table, but the softer the felt, the easier the cards slide.

Once you find a table that you like, and are certain you will enjoy, make your purchase. Typically online retailers will ship tables to your home once they are complete. Make sure that you note the shipping time, since the table is custom designed; it may take longer to deliver than a normal purchase would.