Bb TK first time visiting Grandparents by SMRT in stroller

Erg..where're we going, Marmy?

Dardy, are we going to Grandparents' house..Yeah!

O Look! There's an UFO..no, it's a Moon..

Takashimaya March Sales & Events

Baby Fair - Thu 12 Mar to Sun 29 Mar 2009
- For those who are sourcing for household products, this is a fair you should not miss.
- get the best deals on all the baby necessities from diapers to strollers to baby clothing and toys.
- What’s more with every *$50 same-day purchase (maximum of 3 combined receipts), made at Babies’ Section, Children’s Department, Level 3 and/or Takashimaya, B2 and stand a chance to be one of the lucky winners in our Baby Fair lucky draw and walk away with the following prize:

1st Prize: S$3,000 worth of Baby products
2nd Prize: S$2,000 worth of Baby products
3rd Prize: S$1,000 worth of Baby products

Motherhood Exhibition '10

Motherhood Exhibition '10 - The Biggest Parenting Extravaganza of the year

3-6 June 2010
12nn - 10pm
Singapore Expo Hall 6B

exhibits include
- Baby & Toiletries products
- maternity wear
- nursing wear
- milk bottles, Sterilisers & feeding accessories
- children's clothes & toys
- baby cots, strollers & playpens
- milk & beaverages
- educational books & learning aids
- Interactive toys, games & multimedia for children
- health products & services
- home needs
- beauty products & services etc
motherhood

Checklist of items to have for NB

A) Baby room

1. Crib / cot bed (NB-5yrs old) + bedding (fitter sheet, comforter, bosters, pillows), bumper, mattress ($30 top-up for firm mattress). $348 @Spring Maternity & Baby AMK HUB  (52" x 28")

2. Blanket (IKEA)

3. 3-5 sets of NB clothes (gloves, socks, pyjamas, handkerchiefs etc) (Online retailer of Organic and BPA free products, baby clothes etc Pure-rest & EcoBaby Organics (optional))

4. Leg warmers (optional)

5. Baby changing mat

6. NB Disposable Diapers (Pampers if on promotion / Pet Pet ~5kg / Mamy Poko or ) / baby napkins (Pureen 12 pc UP $22.35 SP $17.88)

7. Baby wipes (Pigeon, Kodomo Baby) (avoid those that dry / irritate skin) (optional)

8. Cotton balls

9. Diaper / nappy rash / protective ointment or cream

10. Air-purifier (optional)

11. Baby toys (Taf Toys Baby Bowling Set @Isetan, Robinsons, OG kidzloft) (optional)

12. waterproof mat for cot w cotton top (optional)

13. NB-to-Toddler Portable Rocker (Fisher-Price) (optional)

B) Feeding

1. Feeding bottles for milk (2 bottles 4oz and 1 bottle 9oz for 0-3mth) and water (Avent-Philip BFA-free bottles Philips)

2. Sterilising kit (Avent-Philip Digital / Electric)

3. Thermo flasks w hot water

4. Milk powder (optional) small tin for trial. Eg. Similac, Nan, Frisco

5. Healtheries Goats milk powder NZ (optional) for better digestion. $24.20 for a tin of 450g (correct as at 9 Jun 2010).

6. Pacifiers w peg (optional)

7. Baby bibs (optional)

C) Bathroom toiletries

1. Baby shower tub

2. Baby body wash $10.20 (Melaleuca)

3. Baby hair wash $10.20 (Melaleuca) (optional)

4. Baby bath towels

5. Baby oil (optional)

D) Outdoors

1. Stroller (for NB steadier/heavier ones recommended. Eg. Amigo from Germany $380.70 UP $430+ / Pre Perego from Italy $600+)

2. Carrier (Baby Bjorn) $299 at Kiddy Palace (Promo 15% discount for non-members; 20% for members correct as at 13 Jun 2010)

3. Storage Bags / Bags for carrying baby stuff (Baby bibs, handkerchiefs, Disposable Diapers for changing w nappy rash cream, Baby wipes etc)

4. Milk bottle bag + feeding bottles + Milk powder

5. Thermal flask w hot water

6. water bottle

7. clean set of clothes for change (optional)

8. Car seat (optional)

9. Hand sanitizer (Melaleuca) (optional)

E) Before Day of delivery

a) For Mum's Confinement / feeding:

1. To find confinement nanny + pay deposit 6mth before EDD (optional)

2. To find infant nanny / care centre (<18mth) after confinement (optional)

3. maid / part-time domestic helper (optional)

4. Breastpump @Kiddy Palace Medela Mini Electric plus $244.50 UP $305.60 (Promo 15% discount for non-members; 20% for members correct as at 13 Jun 2010)  (optional)

5. Breastpump bag + cooler bag (optional)

6. Nipple cream (optional)

7. Stretch mark cream (optional)

8. Nursing pillow (Little-Bud) (optional)

b) For Mum's bath:

1. old ginger

2. herbal sachets

c) For Mum's closet:

1. Waist band (optional after Natural birth delivery)

2. Nursing bras + pads

3. Nursing blouses / dresses (optional)

d) For Mum's diet:

1. red dates

2. 2 thermo flasks (for red dates + dried longan drink)

3. oats for breakfast

4. Mianxian for meals

5. Mixed nuts for snacks

6. confinement tonics / wine Eg. Dome (optional)

7. old ginger (to stir fry fine strips for garnish)

F) Day of delivery - call hubby / cab (optional)

Bag to bring to hospital upon contractions (every 10min) / bursting of water bag containing:

1. Handbag (wallet containing IC and personal belongings eg. mobile & charger, digital camera & charger)

2. Thermo flask (optional)

3. Mum's maternity pads & old underwear (optional)

4. Mum's clean set of clothes & toiletries (towels may be provided)

5. NB towel

6. NB overall (optional)

7. Send SMSes to friends/relatives to inform of baby’s arrival

8. Call confinement nanny to inform of baby’s arrival (optional)

G) Others

1. Cord Blood banking Eg. Stemcord, Cordlife, S'pore Cord Blood Bank

2. Life plan for NB (PruFirst Gift for Mum2Be and unborn child. Don HP: 92338293)

3. Savings account for NB

4. Pre-natal ($60 for 90min / Post-natal massage $60-65 for 90min (Maya Mummy Massage / Sutera Touch / ssalmiah@yahoo.com.sg) (optional)

5. Photo shoot (dphoto folio studio / Sean Lau Baby Photo /The Studio Loft / White Room Studio) (optional)

6. Handprints / Footprints portrait (bestimprezzione.com / Beijing Ai Xin Muying Service International PL) (optional)

7. Baby shower cakes (Sweetest Moments / Baby Bliss / Le Precious / My Jolly Town PL) / Bengawan Solo cake vouchers / buffet (optional)

8. Cooling Patch (to put on forehead when child is unwell) (optional)

9. Woodwards Gripe Water (to drink when child is unwell) (optional)

10. Baby swimming Program (0-12mth) (Baby Spa / Beijing Ai Xin Muying Service International PL) (optional)

11. NB First Haircut (w/in 30-60 days) (Beijing Ai Xin Muying Service International PL)

Baby strollers

1. Amigo
- from Germany at $380.70 (UP $430+)
- weighs 7kg (colour: blue and light brown), and can carry up to 15kg (NB-infants-young children 0mth-4yrs)
- members enjoy 5% discount (correct as at 12 Jun 2010)
- available at Baby Baby (Tel: 63389129) at marina square /UE Square Novena

2. Capella
- **S-217 $219 5.2kg for 0mth+
- S-226 $289 5.5kg Ag+ for 0mth+
- Adonis $329 7.5kg
- available at Kiddy Palace (non-mem 15%; members 20% discount in Jun 2010)

3. Combi
- Granpaseo LY-600 $559 nett 5.6kg 1-24mth
- *Urban Walker UR-300Y $329 nett 6.3kg 1-36mth
- WT-2502 $319 nett
- TM-359 $239 nett
- RW-240 $198 nett 3.9kg 6-36mth
- Well Carry WC-200Y $289 nett 4.2kg 1-36mth
- Miracle Turn MT-450Y $629 nett 6.35kg 1-36mth
- TJT-350 $498 nett 5.8kg 1-36mth
- EG TJT-450 $529 nett 6.1kg 1-36mth
- rain cover sold separately
- available at Kiddy Palace/ Tai Sing Corpn PL Tel: 6392 1095/1096 ($35 vchr with any purchase of stroller for accessories sold at Showroom)
Taising

4. MACLAREN

***a) MACLAREN/VOLO
- $227.80 UP$268 3.9kg (colours: scarlet, ocean, flame, sunshine, black)
- adjustable 5 point harness for 6mth+
- includes a hood and rain cover

b) MACLAREN/QUEST SPORT
- $312.80 UP$368 5.7kg for 3mth+ (colours: charcoal powder pink, charcoal flame orange, Black/Scarlet, Black/Champagne)
- 5 point adjustable harness
Maclaren Quest Sport

c) MACLAREN/TECHNO XT
- 2009 edition $482.80 UP$568 6.5kg
- All black model: frame and fabric
- 5 point harness for added security
- Extendable leg rest New Features
Maclaren Techno XT

d) MACLAREN/TECHNO XT
- 2008 edition $398 6.5kg can carry up to 25kg one design colour: grey, foc head support and strap pads (worth $58) 2 designs
- 2009 edition $568 6.8kg one design colour: black
- available at Spring Maternity & Baby (AMK Hub, Wendy; Suntec City, Vivo City, Causeway Point, Tanjong Pagar MRT), Kiddy Palace

5. Peg Perego from Italy

a) Peg Perego 2010 Vela $390.15 UP$459
- 3 Wheelers 4.3kg with front wheel suspension with swivel or locking feature, rear wheels with pedal brakes
- colours: java, tropical, pepper, kiwi
Peg Perego 2010 Vela

b) Peg Perego 2010 Si $499 UP$638
- Slim "umbrella fold" design closes compactly with one hand and stands alone (nero, tropical, pepper, kiwi)
- Four 6.5" suspension wheels with ball bearings for smooth, responsive handling
- pepper out of stock (correct as at Jun 2010)
Peg Perego 2010 Si

c) Peg Perego 2010 Pliko P3 Classico $629 UP$758
- Unique 5-point "Freedom of Movement" harness for security and well-being of the child (colours: lavanda, tropical, kiwi, java, gala, pepper)
- Built-in rear footboard provides safe ride for 2nd passenger
Peg Perego 2010 Pliko P3 Classico

d) Peg Perego 2010 Pliko P3 Classico Cotton Sophia / Marea $699 UP$858- Unique 5-point "Freedom of Movement" harness for security and well-being of the child
- Built-in rear footboard provides safe ride for 2nd passenger

Peg Perego 2010 Pliko P3 Classico Cotton Sophia / Marea

- also available at Spring Maternity & Baby (AMK Hub, Wendy; Suntec City, Vivo City, Causeway Point, Tanjong Pagar MRT)

6. Lucky Baby
- $100+
- available at NTUC, Kiddy Palace

7. Mama Love
- twin stroller 8112A $219 nett 13.1kg
- can carry up to 15kg
- available at Kiddy Palace

8. PHIL & TEDS Sport Double $999 UP$1119 includes Lazy Ted Bouncer adapter
- perfect for newborn, 1 toddler, toddler & newborn and 2 toddlers (with doubles kit)
- Maximum load: Single position: 25kg; single & toddler: 40kg (15kg double kit in rear)
- 10.9 kg Compact & easy to fold (Folded: 90cm x 57.5cm x 27.5cm)
PHIL & TEDS Sport Double

* my choice

28th week of Pregnancy

7jun-13jun

- went marketing and grocery shopping almost every other day
- little baby was so active at night that I was kept awake from 11pm till almost 1plus (kept moving, kicking and boxing inside me)
- I even heard our neighbour above throwing/pouring things/water out from the kitchen windows onto our air-con ledge (full of litter even before we move in)

- bro came to tell me about the new launch of PruFirst Gift, coverage for expectant mums and unborn child (no 10-mth waiting period) and settle my hospitalisation plan matters
- gave me a pre-natal journal where I can put photos of ultrasound scan and record the dates of photos taken and the progress during pregnancy
- went shopping for newborn (NB) at Kiddy Palace and compared the prices of diapers with those offered at the supermarket, and even the items on offer are priced higher than those sold at the supermarket
- bought some for NB (overall at $15.92, UP $19.90, and a set of T&J pyjamas at $14.90, and 12pc Pureen baby napkins at $17.88, UP $22.35)
- only bought a pkt of Pureen Madame maternity pads 20S for myself at $7.95 (supermarket selling Kotex maternity pads adhesive 10S for $6.01)

- pa came to buy/have dinner with us on Wed (bought a box of salty pastry from Bugis)
- ma going to accompany me to the gynae for consultation after work on Friday (asked pa along, but he almost forgot about it)
- pa finally made it, and gynae said foetus had gained abt 500+g (77% which is equivalent to the weight I gained compared to last mth) and ultrasound scan 3 photos to show darling (head is on right side of my tummy)
- we went for our dinner after that, and shopped briefly for baby cot (offer at $398 which bedding+mattress+toy =48% disc) before gg home (darling waiting for dinnner)

- on Sat, darling and I went to Subway for lunch (offer at new outlet) and we chose to take up promo for 2 free cookies with footlong (honeyoats bread)
- Baby Baby (Tel: 63389129) at marina square (another outlet at UE Square) has stroller Amigo from Germany $380.70 (UP $430+), members enjoy 5% discount
- weighs 7kg (colour: blue and light brown), and can carry up to 15kg (NB-infants-young children 0mth-4yrs)
- went to Carrefour to buy some drinks, and ended up buying more (cakes, sushi, yogurt drinks, oyster mushrooms etc = $14+) :)
- my left foot (near the end of 2nd last toe) was abit painful after a day of walking/shopping

- on Sun, darling went for a haircut and we went to see/shop for more baby strollers, cot bed etc.
- we prefer something of lighter colour as the colour of the bedroom floor is dark (this is the same price as that we saw @Kiddy, but w/o bedding set)
- my right foot near the inner ankle was abit swollen after long hours of standing/walking