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Some baby sleep-hair dryer sound- Part 1

2009-02-24T18:47:00.003+08:00

Of course, anyone would try creative method to help your baby sleep soundly(quality sleep) and peacefully when you are also deprived of quality sleep.

Here are some sound to help baby sleep which include hair dryer sound:
-White Noise for Babies
-Ocean Surf Sounds
Free sound to help baby sleep

Well, looks like this mother make use of hair dryer sound to help her baby sleep:

youtube baby sleep hair dryer sound

Fruit & Vegetable Wash

2009-02-24T18:27:00.002+08:00

If taking extra mile for clean fruit and vegetables is one of your routine, looks like Isetan do sell fruit and vegetable wash called Safeguard fruit& veggie wash. And it cost RM19.90 for 750ml bottle. It's sold at Isetan KLCC and Lot10.

Okay here the picture:

FREE Gifts from Friso

2009-02-05T12:45:00.001+08:00

FREE Gifts from Friso

Get a FREE limited edition Friso Bag and A Mom's Essential Guide Booklet when you sign-up as a Friso member online. Hurry up

Allow 6 - 8 weeks for the delivery of bag and booklet after the promo period.

While stocks last

Sign up at www.dutchlady.com.my

Baby Signs Talk

2009-01-29T10:50:00.002+08:00

The Doodlebug will be hosting a talk called Baby Signs Introduction Talk on Sunday at 3.30pm. It will be held at The Bungalow, 9 Lorong Damai 9, Kuala Lumpur. Event of buy and sell cloth diapers, baby wear and other baby items will start at 2pm. Admission is free. For reservations, call 012-353 0501.

When mum's life hectic

2009-01-05T11:33:00.002+08:00

As a mum, you juggles between your work, children or family. This sometimes drains out your energy and you just want to have a time break. A simple method can boost your level of energy all day long. Pick up a cup of your favorite latte! But make it economical, make your own latte with this special recipe, you can save money and even store it in thermos for some of those power up sip as you needed!

Caffe Latte
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ground coffee
1/3 cup freshly bolied water
1/2 cup warmed milk
Sugar to taste and a dollop of whipped cream
Cinnamon powder(if you are not a fan of cinnamon, substitute with crunchy walnuts/ chocolate sprinklers)

Method:
Brew the coffee with the water for about 5 minutes.
Next press and pour into a cup/mug.
Then add the warmed milk and decorate with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle your choice of chocolate/cinnamon powder over the coffee!
Nothing beats a good cup of coffee to start the day!

2 tips for safe baby bed time

2008-12-31T18:27:00.002+08:00

2 tips before your baby bedtime hours:

1. Make sure the mattress is firm

2. Avoid any soft surface including pillows .

Family bonding: Start a family book club

2008-12-25T03:24:00.001+08:00

Children books are a breeze to get through, which means it's not going to end up being a big time commitment on your end, but you'll both get a lot out of it. Its another event to strengthening family ties and giving more responsibilities and shaping your child inner leadership skills.

Here are guides to start a book club:

1. Assemble the group.
2. Choose a regular date.
3. Choose the books.
4. Divide hosting duties (alternate between you and your child)
5. Meet.

Top 5 popular names for boys and girls

2008-12-24T03:12:00.003+08:00

BOYS
1. AIDEN/AIDAN/ADEN/ADAN
2. ETHAN
3. NOAH
4. KADEN/CADEN/CAYDEN/KAYDEN
5. CALEB/KALEB

GIRLS
1. AVA
2. ISABELLA/IZABELLA
3. MADELINE/MADELYN/MADELEINE/MADELYNN
4. EMMA
5. ABIGAIL

Preparing yourself for childbirth

2008-12-18T21:42:00.003+08:00

This book recommended to get you prepared and what to expect for the childbirth journey.

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth.

The book share a story worth reading for expectant mothers. It includes comprehensive information on A-Z from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention.

Some of valuable contents shared in this books includes:
• Reducing the pain of labor without drugs-and the miraculous roles touch and massage play
• What really happens during labor
• Orgasmic birth-making birth pleasurable
• Episiotomy -is it really necessary?
• Common methods of inducing labor-and which to avoid at all costs
• Tips for maximizing your chances of an un-medicated labor and birth
• How to avoid postpartum bleeding-and depression
• The risks of anesthesia and cesareans-what your doctor doesn't necessarily tell you
• The best ways to work with doctors and/or birth care providers
• How to create a safe, comfortable environment for birth in any setting, including a hospital
• And much more

From Amazon, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, got 5 out 5 star ratings for a total of 284 readers.

One more thing its good for father to be too!

Newborn Baby Checklist expecting arrival

2008-12-17T21:35:00.002+08:00

Newborn Baby Checklist

Clothes:
* Hats
* Receiving blankets
* Baby laundry detergent
* Long sleeve/short sleeve/sleeveless rompers
* Sleep suits
* Socks
* Scratch mittens

Feeding:
* Breast pump
* Feeding bottles + teats
* Storage bottles
* Sterilizer
* Bottle & teat brush
* Bottle/food warmer
* Bib
* Burp cloths
* Bottle drying rack
* Pacifier
* Bottle cleanser
* Muslin squares

Bathing/Baby Care:
* Changing mat
* Baby wipes
* Top n tail bowl
* Brush & comb
* Nasal aspirator
* Baby nail clipper
* Thermometer
* Disposable diapers
* Ointment
* Bath tub
* Baby shampoo/baby bath
* Baby lotion/oil
* Diaper rash cream
* Cotton buds
* Cotton balls
* Hooded towels
* Wash cloths

Beddings:
* Blankets
* Bedding sets
* Mosquito net for cot
* Baby cot
* Mattress (latex)

Travel:
* Baby sling
* Diaper bag + travel changing mat
* Head support cushion for stroller
* Stroller
* Car seat
* Baby-on-board sticker

For Mother:
* Disposable/washable breast pads
* Nursing bras
* Nipple cream
* Maternity pads
* Nipple shields
* Massage oil
* Warm socks
* Indoor slipper
* Nursing tops
* Disposable briefs

Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Orange Cake from the Rachael Ray Show

2008-12-11T22:16:00.002+08:00

Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Orange Cake from the Rachael Ray Show

Julia Louis Dreyfus was a guest at the Rachael Ray show and she was there baking her famous orange cake.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Orange Cake
Ingredients:
8 (tablesppon)TBSP butter softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 eggs separated
rind of 3 oranges
1 1/2cups sifted white flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease 9x9 cake pan
Cream sugar and butter. Slowly add egg yolks, one at a time.
Sift together dry ingredients, and blend with mixture, alternating with the orange juice.
Whip egg whites until small peaks form.
Fold into cake mixture.
Pour into 9x9 cake pan, and bake 30-35 mins.

Frosting:
18 oz pkg of cream cheese
2 cups icing sugar
zest of 2 oranges
3 TBSP butter softened

Blend together until creamy.

or you might want to try this version of icing:

250g margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 can (397g) condensed milk

Method :

1. Beat margarine with cocoa powder till well blended.
2. Gradually add the condensed milk and stir till smooth.
3. Ready to use.

Ingredients :
125g / 4 oz butter
1 1/2 cups icing sugar ~ sifted
2 tablespoons fresh milk
Vanilla essence

Method :
1. Beat butter till soft.
2. Add in icing sugar
3. Add in fresh milk, ONLY IF the icing is hard

Ingredients :

125g krimwell
125g butter
100g condensed milk
40g icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence/orange essence/orange rind

Method :
Beat the above ingredients till white and fluffy. Ready to use.

5 bedtime routine for your children

2008-12-11T21:00:00.000+08:00

Here 5 tips you can include in your child's bedtime routine:

1.Bathtime - its time for some fun duck toy in bathtub
2. Feed your child - nutritious food and well fed
3. Some quality time with them : babies (rocking time), those attend schools - homework
4. Read to them - take up their favourites books
5. Tuck in your child

When they are familiar with these routines over time , its easier for mothers to plan and get essential sleep at night!

Girls Of Gap

2008-12-05T21:10:00.000+08:00

Gap is a well known merchandise products. And its kids clothes are adorable and for some kids its a good opportunity to enter the search for gap kids. Those who succeed in landing advertisement for Gap Kids will grace lots of magazines and experience the fun setting of gap ads shooting .

About The Gap Casting Call:
What it is:

Gap is excited to announce the launch of its annual Casting Call contest - a nationwide search for the cutest babies and kids to become babyGap and GapKids models. Gap has teamed up with Snapfish, a leading online photo service, and invited you to enter babies (ages four and under) and kids (ages five to ten) across the country into the Casting Call. From September 15 through October 22, 2008, you submitted your favorite photos of your child(ren) for a chance for them to be featured in an upcoming babyGap or GapKids campaign. Finalists and winners will receive prize packages including special gifts from babyGap, GapKids, and Snapfish.
How it works:

A panel of judges narrowed all entries received down to 20 finalists (5 boys, 5 girls, 5 baby boys, and 5 baby girls). Those finalists will be voted on by the public from December 8 through December 21, 2008. The children who receive the most votes in each category will be announced as winners in January 2009.

Baby Kiko Warehouse Clearance Sales-children kids stuffs:4 Dec-7 Dec 08

2008-12-01T23:25:00.002+08:00

Baby Kiko Warehouse Clearance Sales

When: 4 Dec - 7 December 2008

Time : 10 am - 5 pm

Prices from RM3 to RM18

All transactions in Cash only

Products include:
Baby Kiko Products

Where:
1, Jalan Industri PBP 13
Taman Industri Pusat Bandar Puchong
47100 Puchong,Selangor
Tel: 603- 80688888

6 easy tips for getting baby to sleep

2008-11-30T14:56:00.001+08:00

6 easy tips for getting baby to sleep

1.White Noise

White noise helps a lots of baby to fell asleep easily. The static noise
emit a rythm thats calm and help the baby feel sleepy. And the best part
some white noise can also calm baby and help adults to relax
and dooze off easily too. One fact about this: new babies are at ease
with white noise sound cause they used to hearing the sounds of the womb 24/7.

2.Sucking
It works as charms as sucking motion is baby's natural soothing reflex.

3.Swaddle your baby, and held close to your heart beat
One cheap way to swaddle your baby is by using a lightweight blanket.
Why swaddle? Coz babies are born with reflex that makes
them feel as if they are falling(its called Moro Reflex),the tightened
feel of swaddling remind them of when they were in womb.

4.Rock a baby
In the womb, baby is in motion all the time. Thats why they enjoy the rocking
or swaying motion.It also help them to calm before bed time.

5.Before to bed routine
When you get your young one's familiar early with before to bed routine,
he/she establish an understading of the familiar routine and know its time for bed time!

6.Breastfeeding before bedtime
When your young ones are full, its easier to fall asleep. Plus while
breastfeeding, you sway and put your love ones close to your heart, and
the combanations of all these help them to fall asleep easily.

Anakku Bulky Sale-children stuffs:28 Nov 08-7 Dec 08

2008-11-28T03:05:00.004+08:00

Anakku Bulky Sale-children stuffs

When: 28 November 2008 - 7 December 2008

Discounts Nationwide 30% Off

Products include:
Pram
Car Seat
Play Pen
Bouncer
Baby Bed
Stroller
High Chair
and more

Where:
Sunway Pyamid

Some gift ideas for your children for christmas

2008-11-26T02:01:00.002+08:00

What to get for your teen girls?
Why don't you get gadgets ! You might miss some really cool items on markets to present to your teen girls for this Christmas.

You might want to surprise your kids with tech gadgets instead of the usual card gifts and your teen girls might be awed with how geekie you are with this year Christmas gifts. ;)

There are several choices to choose from:
Bicycle iPod Speaker
iHome iPod Speaker
iPod DJ Mixer
Lomographic Holga Starter Kit
or get lomographic camera instead of the starter kit.

Results from lomographic camera are arty stunning , this camera uses four lenses to capture four different photos on one frame of film. The Action Sampler takes the photos a fraction of a second apart, creating an "action sample" that shows the sequence of motion.

What to get for your 3 year old kid for Christmas?

2008-11-25T02:18:00.000+08:00

A vibrant color spectrum umbrella. yeah you heard me right.
At 3 year old of age, kids are attracted to colorful items, not only you can teach your 3 year old to recognize different shades of colors but he/she are learning to differentiate different spectrum of colors and associate with colors from the umbrella with his/her surrounding areas.

New Pureen Maternity Toothpaste

2008-11-20T22:25:00.000+08:00

New Pureen Maternity Toothpaste

a maternity toothpaste for pregnant mothers !

The new Pureen Maternity Toothpaste contains no Fluoride, no Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and no Saccharin.

It is available in 80g for RM5.90 and 130g for RM7.90 at Baby Departments at major supermarkets, hypermarkets, mini markets, medical halls and pharmacies nationwide.

Call 03-7628 8888 for enquiries.

More info:
Features:
Pureen Maternity Toothpaste (Fluoride Free)
Safe for Mommy;Safe for Baby

1. Why No Fluoride
Fluoride is more poisonous than lead and just slightly less poisonous than arsenic. It is a waste product of the fertilizer industry, a rat poison and is used as an insecticide for ants and cockroaches. Fluoride is harmful, toxic and cumulative in its effects in our body even when ingested in small amounts. Studies have shown that fluoride can pass through the placenta.
Excessive fluoride ingestion can cause dental fluorosis, learning disabilities, vomiting, stomach cramps, nausea and skeletal fluorosis.

2. Why No Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Dry mouth is common in pregnant women. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a detergent and foam booster found in normal toothpaste. It can cause mouth ulcers, as it dries out the protective mucus lining in the mouth.

3. Why No Saccharin
Saccharin is synthesized from coal tar. It causes bladder cancer in male rats and is considered a possible carcinogen by the US Environmental Protection Agency. It can penetrate the placenta to affect the fetus.

During pregnancy, many women have the desire to snack on carbohydrate containing food. The bacteria will convert the starch/sugar that remains in the mouth/plaque to acids. In women with severe morning sickness, nausea and vomiting leaves stomach acids in the mouth. Acids can damage the surface of the teeth and promote tooth decay.

Pureen Maternity Toothpaste (Fluoride Free) prevents tooth decay with:

1. 8% Xylitol
Xylitol is a natural sweetener.It is found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, including berries, corn husks and mushrooms.
Xylitol prevents tooth decay by:
1. Reducing Streptococci mutans in plaque and saliva
2. Stimulating salivary flow, which increases plaque pH and neutralizes acids produced from fermentable carbohydrates in our diets. Saliva also contains minerals such as calcium and phosphate.

2. Triple Calcium & Phosphate
Calcium and Phosphate ions are essential for the REMINERALIZATION of tooth enamel to protect against tooth decay. They play an important role in the development and maintenance of strong teeth.

3. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate inhibits enzymes that break down sugars into acids. It also inhibits the growth of bad breath-causing bacteria in human saliva.

Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, Purified Water, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Stevia Rebaudiana, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Flavour, Cellulose gum, Tetrasodium Diphosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Lactate

Usage: Brush at least twice a day, after meal. Recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Packing: 80g & 130g

New modernmum Organic Bra & Brief

2008-11-20T22:23:00.000+08:00

New modernmum Organic Bra & Brief

modernmum has introduced their new Organic Bra & Brief. The Organic Bra & Brief is recommended during and after pregnancy. It is made from organic cotton, 100% certified.

Visit in-store for more details.

FREE BaiBoo Magazine - pregnancy and parenting information

2008-11-20T22:19:00.000+08:00

FREE BaiBoo Magazine
While stocks last

Grab a BaiBoo magazine at selected Guardian stores.

Baiboo magazine focus on pregnancy and parenting information.

Sale for kids stuffs at Pesta Anakku until 20 Nov 2008

2008-11-13T21:10:00.002+08:00

Pesta Anakku until 20th Nov 2008

When: 7th Nov(Friday) - 20th November(Thursday) 2008

Up to 50% discounts

Brands Offered:
Anakku
Anakku Junior
Disney Baby
Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends

Where:
Event Hall 5th Floor
Sogo Kuala Lumpur

Terms and conditions apply.

FREE GUESS Monogram Bag at GUESS Kids

2008-11-12T00:19:00.002+08:00

FREE GUESS Monogram Bag at GUESS Kids

While stocks last

Spend RM180 and above in a single receipt at GUESS Kids and get a FREE GUESS Monogram Bag.

Applicable to normal price items only.

Terms and conditions apply.

Tel 03-7727 8640 for more details/ to contact.

Where:GUESS Kids - 1 Utama Shopping Centre

modernmum Sale:until Saturday, 6th Dec 2008

2008-11-08T00:11:00.000+08:00

modernmum Sale

When: until Saturday, 6th Dec 2008

Where:
modernmum - 1 Borneo Hypermall
modernmum - 1 Utama Shopping Centre
modernmum - AEON Tebrau City
modernmum - Alamanda Putrajaya
modernmum - Ampang Point
modernmum - Bukit Raja Shopping Centre
modernmum - Gurney Plaza
modernmum - IOI Mall
modernmum - JUSCO Metro Prima
modernmum - Mahkota Parade
modernmum - Mid Valley Megamall
modernmum - Subang Parade
modernmum - Sunway Pyramid
modernmum - Suria KLCC
modernmum - Tun Jugah

Mothercare VIP Card Promotion

2008-11-05T06:59:00.002+08:00

Mothercare VIP Card Promotion

When:7th Oct 2008 - 31st Dec 2008

When you spend RM500 within 3 months at any Mothercare stores, you can apply for the Mothercare VIP Card. After this promotion period, you will need to spend RM800.

As a member you can enjoy:
- Special invitation to pre-sale, more discount privileges, and be the first to take part in any up-coming promotions
- 10% discount on all normal priced apparels
- 5% discount on all normal priced home & travel merchandises and toys

Terms and conditions apply.

Where:
Mothercare - 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Mothercare - Alamanda Putrajaya
Mothercare - Bangsar Shopping Complex
Mothercare - Gurney Plaza
Mothercare - Mid Valley Megamall
Mothercare - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Mothercare - Subang Parade
Mothercare - Suria KLCC
Mothercare - The Curve