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Essential oils are so helpful in our life today. Whether because of its detoxifying properties or its calming effect, essential oils now have a special place in many homes.  But do you know that these essential oils can also be part of your dishwashing experience?  That’s what I discovered when I started using Cusina Natural Dishwashing Liquid.

Natural Anti-Bac
Sometimes, even if we’re very cautious in what we feed our children, health problems may arise from contaminated food containers.  That’s why I was glad to know that Cusina dishwashing soap contains tea tree and eucalyptus oil extracts.  These essential oils possess antimicrobial and antifungal properties that make the dishwashing liquid a natural and safe alternative to other commercial dishwashing brands that contain harsh chemical and artificial scents.

It’s a pain for parents to see their child get sick, especially when kids suddenly lose their vigor out of dehydration.  Losing fluids more than what the body takes in can lead to serious complications. In babies and children, mild to moderate dehydration can easily happen, particularly if the child has diarrhea or is vomiting.

When my daughter had diarrhea, the first thing I did was to make her drink plenty of water and eat food high in water like fruits and vegetables.  But since she really felt weak, I knew that she needed more than just water to energize her body.  So I made her take oral rehydration salts (ORS) to replace fluid and electrolytes.  Sadly, my daughter was not a fan of the taste of the ORS I bought.  It was stressful to see my child feeling so sick and trying to endure the unpleasant taste of electrolyte solution.


Good thing I learned about Vivalyte, an electrolyte drink manufactured by Taisho Pharmaceuticals.  It’s a delicious drink that helps maintain good hydration.  I didn’t have a hard time at all making her take this rehydration solution.

Hygiene plays a big role in preventing infectious diseases, and clothing hygiene contributes a lot in achieving good health.  Just imagine how many microorganisms live in dirty socks and shirts! If I don’t take washing of my children’s clothes seriously, their own clothes may be the starting point of infection. So I make sure that my little ones’ clothes are thoroughly washed on a regular basis.


A step closer to achieving clothing hygiene is choosing a quality laundry detergent, and I’m glad I discovered Smart Steps.  This specially formulated detergent for babies and children got everything I need to achieve my laundry goals.