Don't sweat it!

MANILA, Philippines - If you’re complaining about the summer heat, probably the hottest in our country’s recent history, you can just imagine how much more oppressive it must be for your kids. You don’t want to have an irritable kid or a cranky baby in your hands. But more than just being uncomfortable, the extremely high temperature can pose possible health risks such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke. Infants and toddlers become dehydrated more easily than adults. Children usually retain less fluid than adults, while they can sweat a lot more. That’s why it’s important to take extra care to keep them cool during summer.

Water is the first thing that comes to mind, lots of it, to drink as well as to shower and bathe. Fortunately, bath time can be fun time with Johnson’s Baby Bath, which is specially made to cleanse baby’s skin while leaving it moisturized and fragrant.

“Johnson’s Baby Bath is clinically proven mild and won’t dry delicate skin like soap can,” says Johnson’s Baby group brand manager Christine Balingit.

Who doesn’t remember the childhood ritual of having Johnson’s Baby Powder sprinkled liberally on one’s back, neck, legs, and arms after a refreshing bath or a quick change from sweaty to fresh, clean clothes?

“It’s almost a universal memory for everyone,” Christine remarks. “Our newest variant, Johnson’s Baby Cooling Powder, is perfect for summer, with its clinically-proven mild formula, infused with honeysuckle cool extracts. It absorbs wetness and cools down skin to help baby feel cool and refreshed.”

It’s a good idea to keep a cool wash cloth on hand to wipe your baby’s face, neck, and arms every so often to keep them from feeling sticky on very hot days. “A cool splash of Johnson’s Baby Cologne after bath and during the day also gives a mild and long lasting fragrance that makes moms and babies want to kiss and hug more despite the heat,” Christine says.

It’s almost like having an instant mini shower handy inside your bag wherever you might find yourself with your baby during the day. What can be more refreshing than that?

You can take your baby and kids out in the park for some fresh air, but make sure to keep them under the shade when the sun is really hot. Or you can share some bonding time and enjoy the cool air-conditioning in your neighborhood mall. Better yet, why not give them a real treat and spend a day at Manila Ocean Park, with its newest attraction, Acquatica. A first in the Philippines, it is a swimming theme park by day and a water musical theater by night. Itfeatures Manila’s first-ever water musical, The Maiden of the Sea, a multi-sensory spectacle featuring a live cast backed by specially choreographed pyrotechnics, brilliant lasers, and special computer imaging. It’s a unique water show you will find hard to forget.

“With Johnson’s Baby ‘Coolidays’ campaign, you can enjoy Acquatica’s cool attractions by purchasing specially marked Johnson’s Baby products this summer and get P50 off the price of an entrance ticket,” Christine says. “Moms and kids can now look forward to a cool and fresh summer with Johnson’s Baby Bath, Johnson’s Baby Powder and Johnson’s Baby Cologne, and all the nice feelings and memories that come with them.”

How cool is that?