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Fun time with Iya and her boys

During shampoo time, Iya and her boys also get a kick out of making the craziest hairstyles imaginable: mohawks, horns, the Eiffel Tower, name it, they’ve tried it

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For TV host and wonder mom Iya Villania-Arellano, bath time is her chance to interact with her boys in a lightheart­ed but meaningful way. “It’s the perfect time to indulge in silly games with them that are both fun and educationa­l,” exclaims Iya, “A huge bonus? These also create happy, lasting memories for me and my boys!” Some of the games they play during bath time are: Bath art. With soapy finger painting, Iya taps into her boy’s inner Van Gogh for a fun, whimsical way to encourage their creativity. After lathering up, they use the suds to paint soapy murals on the bathroom walls, the tub, and even on themselves! “I use Babyflo Oatmeal Bath. The presence of colloidal oats in its formula is what sets it apart. It’s a natural moisturizi­ng ingredient that binds to the skin and forms a protective barrier that seals in moisture to keep the skin from drying out. It also calms the skin from some skin problems due to warm temperatur­es.”

Crazy hairstyles. During shampoo time, Iya and her boys also get a kick out of making the craziest hairstyles imaginable: mohawks, horns, the Eiffel Tower, name it, they’ve tried it! “I like Babyflo Shampoo. It lathers well and leaves their hair soft and smelling baby fresh.” The shampoo’s formula is completely free of harsh chemicals that irritate eyes, which is a huge plus for Iya. “It definitely keeps bath time tear-free for us,” she laughs.

Guess the body part. Iya believes that learning is so much better when some glee is thrown in for good measure. To teach her boys about their body parts, she asks them to name which part she is applying moisturize­r on. This helps them develop better coordinati­on and awareness of their own bodies. “We use a moisturize­r like Babyflo Baby Oil Light immediatel­y after their bath,” shares Iya, “I like it because it goes into the skin easily without leaving a greasy feeling so it’s great to use every day!” Snow escapades. Iya knows how much fun it is to enter a world of make-believe fueled by imaginatio­n. She evokes winter wonderland feels with a light dusting of baby powder on her son’s skin which makes them “still smell sweet and huggable, even after running around!” Iya laughs.

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PHOTOGRAPH­S COURTESY OF BA IYA Villania-Arellano with her boys. enjoying bat

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