Dec
27th

Pick And Post Malaysia

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I had a great Christmas Day with my family. How about yours? Hope you enjoy this long weekend as much as I do. I just came across this website and would like to share with you…

Have you heard of “Pick And Post”, or been to the website www.pickandpost.com.my? It provides free online listings to the community. You can find house to let, property for sale, job vacancies, items for sale, items wanted etc. You can find infant and baby items for sale too! I just found this website by searching for “baby items for sale”.

I reached this page:

http://www.pickandpost.com.my/dsp_postsubcat_itemssale.cfm?type=43&subcat=Items%20for%20Sale&sec=Infant/Child%20Items&location=All

and found lots of baby stuff at clearance and for sale such as Maxi Cosi stroller, Quinny Zapp stroller, Peg Perego stroller, Mothercare travel system stroller, Ameda Lactaline Dual Breastpump, Avent Isis manual breatpump, SPECTRA-3 breast pump, Fisher-Price toys etc.

If you have baby items for sale or are looking for some cheap baby items such as baby stroller, spend a minute or two to check out this pick & post website!

Dec
22nd

Baby Safety Gates On Sale and Review

Parents should provide the baby the safest possible environment in which to grow and explore. One of the most important items of child safety gear is a safety gate to block stairways and other areas of the home that could pose a danger. Baby safety gates are considered by many parents to be one of the essential purchases when a new baby enters the home. It’s important to make all preparations necessary to provide a safe atmosphere for babies and toddlers.

Baby gates are more advanced than ever before, and companies design them to serve different needs. Nowadays baby safety gates are much more user friendly. Do you need a baby gate for the top of your stairway, or do you need a baby gate with a door that swings open? Would you prefer a specific brand instead of type of baby gate?

For the first few months of baby’s life, the safety gates will be irrelevant. However, they should be installed before the fourth month of age. In most cases, the time when a baby becomes mobile is sooner than we often expect and can happen quite suddenly. The baby safety gates should remain in place until the toddler can safely walk up and down the stairs or can obey instructions not to enter a kitchen or dangerous area.

What to look for when buying one:

  • Can you swing it open? If you decide to go with a pressure-mounted gate, consider investing in one that swings open. They’re more expensive than traditional pressure-mounted gates, but you can pass through the gated area with the flip of a switch.
  • Is the gate the right size? Consider where you’ll be placing the gate. If you’re concerned that your baby might reach over and grab something that’s off-limits, make sure you invest in a taller model. And, of course, bring measurements to make sure the gate will fit properly in the space you have in mind.

There are many brands for baby safety gates here in Malaysia, such as Lindam, Safety 1st, DreamBaby, My Dear, and Little Bean. Below are some of the baby safety gates (also check out the baby safety gates that are on sale during Year End Sale):


LINDAM Sure Shut Axis Gate

Easy to fit baby stair gate with one handed opening. This safety barrier is pressure mounted and easy to assemble for essential safety around the home for baby.

Features :

* Fits standard widths of 75cm - 82cm, and can be extended to a maximum width of 138cm
* Easy to assemble without tools
* One handed operation
* 2-Way opening
* Centre opening
* Pressure mounted

Price: RM259.90
Now: RM181.90 (During Year End Sale)

Little Bean: Swing Closed Safety Gate

Features :

* Swing Close and locked automatically
* Fits opening of size from 74cm to 87cm and can be extended to a maximum of 143cm.
* Both ways opening
* One-hand operation
* Pressure Mounted
* 90 degree stop mechanism - Door Can keep open in 90 degree if desired
* Complied with EN 1930:2000 + A1: 2005

Price: RM199.90

Dream Baby: Hallway Gate

This security gate is suitable for wide doorways, stairs and hallways of width from 97 - 108cm (38 - 42.5 inches). It can be extended up to 162cm (63.5 inches) using combination of optional extensions of 9cm (3.5 inches), 18cm (7 inches) and/or 27cm (10.5 inches).

Features :

* Fits openings from 97 - 108cm (38 - 42.5 inches)
* Extendable up to 162cm (63.5 inches)
* One-handed operation for adults
* Gate swings closed automatically

Price: RM359.90

MY DEAR Auto-Close Safety Gate 03201

This safety gate comes with 2 extension panels.

It can fitted opening of size from 890mm to 970mm. With extension panels, it can be extended up to 1130mm.

Features :

* Non-climbing design
* Double locking
* One-hand operation
* Auto-close mechanisim
* Can be swinged in both directions

Suitable for children up to 24 months.

Price: RM229.90

MY DEAR Auto-Close Safety Gate 03204

This safety gate comes with 2 extension panels.

It can fitted opening of size from 890mm to 970mm. With extension panels, it can be extended up to 1130mm.

Features :

* Double locking
* One-hand operation
* Auto-close mechanisim
* Can be swinged in both directions

Suitable for children up to 24 months.

Price: RM229.90

Lindam: Soft Sided Playpen

The new Lindam Soft Sided Play Pen has five panels and an integral safety gate that features an easy to use squeeze handle for one-handed opening and closing. The panels can be arranged to form a playpen, with a fully washable padded base cushion provided, or alternatively the panels can be used in a wide range of combinations to restrict access and provide a safe play area, protecting children from a range of home hazards. Wall mountable fittings can be supplied for use as a hearth guard, room divider or multi panel gate. The Soft Sided Play Pen folds flat concertina style, allowing easy storage and freeing up your living space for adult time.

Price: RM859.00
Now: RM515.40 (During Year End Sale) - Available at Littlewhiz.com

Lindam: Safe & Secure Playpen

The Lindam safe and secure play pen is designed to be used in multiple combinations ideal for restricting access to hazardous areas around the home. Easily converting from a play pen to a room divider, multi panel gate or hearth guard. This integral gate has been features an easy to use squeeze handle for one handed opening and closing. The padded and completely washable base gives you peace of mind that your child can play in complete safety. For added convenience the Lindam Play Safe concertinas, folding flat suitable for storage when not in use

* Easily converts from a play pen , to a room divider, multi panel gate or hearth guard
* Squeeze and push to shut one handed gate opening
* Washable, padded base area
* Fold down for easy storage
* To be used in openings 1 panel 85cm - to 5 panels - 327cm
* No drilling required for assembly
* Folds flat for easy storage

Price: RM859.90

Some of these baby safety gates are available at baby stores such as Babyjaya, Kiddyplace, Little Whiz. Buy baby safety gates when they are now on sale during Year End Sale!

Dec
14th

Safe N Sound Malaysia Year End Sale

Here is another Year End Sale for Safe N Sound baby products at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Safe N Sound is well known for their latex mattress, baby pillow, bedding items and car seats.

SafeNSound Year End Sale
Up to 50% Discounts
5 to 27 December 2009

Products Offered:

Cots
Mattresses
Beddings
Car Seats
Strollers
Baby Accessories

Location:

Safe N Sound Retail Outlet
S333a 2nd Floor Oval
1 Utama Shopping Centre

Website: www.safensound.com.my

Dec
11th

Kids Station Marketing - Intelligent Tree Competition

Do you stay anywhere near Cheras and has kids between 3-12 years old? You may bring your kids to the Intelligent Tree Competition organized by Kids Station Marketing. Here is the details:

Intelligent Tree Competition by Kids Station Marketing

Date: 12 December 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Main Stage, Endah Parade, Carrefour, Sri Petaling, KL

No Registration fees! All participants will receive a prize!

Rules to play:

- Take a question card and move the wooden shapes into a matching position on the tree.
- Use the shortest time to move 12 pieces of wooden shapes to the correct location.

Functions:

- Trains children to recognize three basic geometric shapes and 4 primary colours.
- Teaches logically thinking.

Limited seats! You may download the registration form at Kids Station website at:

http://www.kids.net.my/

Dec
9th

Breast Milk Storage Containers, Bottles & Bags

On previous article, I’ve talked about breast milk storage guidelines on how to store your breast milk safely. On this article, I’ll show you some of the breast milk storage containers that are available in the market. There are different types of breast milk storage system and you may find breast milk bottles, breast milk storage bags, breast milk cups etc.

They are available in different prices depends on the brands and materials. In front of me, I have breast milk bottles and breast milk bags from brands such as Avent, Medela, Safety Plus, Bumble Bee and YouHaveABaby.com

Avent Breast Milk Containers
Contains 4 breast milk storage bottles (125ml/4oz)
Price: RM65.90
- Mother may express breast milk directly into storage container using any Philips Avent ISIS Breast Pump

Avent VIA Breast Milk Containers
Contains 10 Avent Pre-sterilised breast milk cups with lids (180ml/6oz)
Price: RM65.90
- Attach VIA cup and adaptor to any Philips Avent Breast Pump
- Express, store and feed with the same cup
- Leak-proof, twist-on lid for safe storage and transport

Avent VIA Cups Breast Milk Containers
Contains 5 Avent Pre-sterilised VIA cups (240ml)
Price: RM26.90
- Lids not included
- Compatible with Avent ISIS Breast pump

Medela BPA Free Breast milk Bottles
Contains 3 Medela Breast milk bottles (150ml)
Price: RM69.00
- Can be used with all Medela breastpumps
- Bisphenol-A Free breast milk storage bottles
- Made of Polypropylene, the safest plastic for milk storage

Medela BPA Free Breast Milk Bottles
Contains 2 Medela Breast milk bottles (250ml)
Price: RM79.00
- Can be used with all Medela breastpumps
- Bisphenol-A Free breast milk storage bottles
- Made of Polypropylene, the safest plastic for milk storage

Medela Pump & Save Breast Milk Bags
Contains 20 pcs pf Medela breast milk bags (BPA-Free)
Price: RM89.00
- Bisphenol-A Free breast milk storage bags
- Exclusive self-stick strap allows to pump directly into the bag
- Double-walled for long and safe breast milk storage
- No-leak, easy to close zipper top

Safety Plus BPA-Free Breast Milk Bottles
Contains 2 breast milk storage bottles (125ml)
Price: RM7.90
- Bisphenol-A Free breast milk storage bottles
- Phthalate-Free

YouHaveABaby.com Breast Milk Storage Bags
Contains 100pcs of BPA-Free breast milk storage bags (236ml/8oz)
Price: RM29.90
- Pre-sterillized and Disposable bags for fresh feeding every time
- Pre-calibrated ounce/ml markings for quick and accurate measuring
- Bisphenol-A Free breast milk storage bags


Bumble Bee Breast Milk Bottles (BPA Free)
Contains 8pcs of BPA Free breast milk bottles (140ml/5oz)
Price: RM38.90
- Made of BPA-Free Polypropylene (PP)
- Compatible with major brands breast pumps. The bottles universal thread size allows the bottles to be screwed directly to most breast pumps and express milk directly into storage bottles.
- For storage, simply insert a sealing disc (included) to store your precious breast milk in the fridge or freezer.

Current Promotion:
Free 1 box of Bumble Bee Disposable Breast Pads (While stock last)

With purchase of 1 box of Bumble Bee Breast Milk Bottles, Free 1 box of Bumble Bee Disposable Breast Pads (36pcs)

Hope the above help you to decide on which breast milk storage bottles or storage bags to purchase.

Special thanks to Kiddyplace in providing the products for picture taking. Above breast milk storage containers are all available at Kiddyplace outlet at Cheras LeisureMall.

Dec
7th

How to Store Breast Milk Safely For Baby?

Breastfeeding provides many benefits to both mother and baby, however many new moms are unsure how to express and store their milk when they can not be with baby. Check out the following guidelines on how to store your breast milk safely for baby.

It’s important to know that breast milk storage guidelines are very different than what you may hear from friends about formula. Breast milk is more than simply a food or beverage… it is a living organism.

Expressing and storing breast milk to feed a baby while her mother is away is great for nursing moms, but it must be done properly to maintain the freshness of the milk.

Expressing Breast Milk

A nursing mother can express breast milk using a breast pump or she can express her milk manually. For most women using a breast pump will not only be faster, it will also yield a higher milk supply.

How do I store my breast milk?

You can freeze and/or refrigerate your pumped (or expressed) breast milk. It’s important, though, to store it in clean and sterile bottles with screw caps, hard plastic cups that have tight caps, or nursing bags (pre-sterilized bags meant for breast milk). Also make sure to put a label on each indicating when the milk was pumped (as shown on picture below). You should not add fresh milk to milk that is already frozen.

Choosing a Breast Milk Storage Container

There are many pre-sterilized breast milk storage containers on the market.

Some breast milk containers hook directly up to a breast pump and do not require transfer to another unit, for example the Avent VIA breast milk containers.

Other containers resemble ziplock bags and a woman will have to express milk into a bottle and then pour the milk into the bag. These bags may work better for breast milk that is going to be frozen than that which will be stored in a fridge.

How long can I store my breast milk?

For healthy full-term infants:

You can store it at room temperature for 4 to 8 hours (at no warmer than 77° Fahrenheit, or 25° Celsius)

You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days at 32°–39° Fahrenheit (0°–3.9° Celsius)

You can store it in the freezer (be sure to leave about an inch of space at the top of the container or bottle to allow for expansion of the milk when it freezes)

  • for up to 2 weeks in a freezer compartment located inside the refrigerator
  • for 3 to 4 months in a freezer that’s self-contained and connected on top of or on the side of the refrigerator and is kept at 0° Fahrenheit (–18° Celsius). But be sure to store the milk in the back of the freezer, not in the door)
  • for 6 to 12 months in a deep freezer that’s always 4° Fahrenheit (–20° Celsius)

My frozen breast milk changed color. Is this OK?

Breast milk that’s been frozen or refrigerated may look a little different from fresh breast milk, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone bad. It’s normal for breast milk to look slightly blue, yellow, or brown when refrigerated or frozen.

Dec
4th

Hytex Malaysia Big Sale

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Hytex Malaysia Big Sale
5 – 27 December 2009

Every Weekend
All Branded Apparels from RM1.00

Brands Offered:

Issue
American Athletics
Tenderly
Disney
Looney Tunes
and more

Time: 10am – 6pm

Location:

Hytex Garments (M) Sdn Bhd
Lot 25 Jalan E1/5
Kawasan Perindustrin Taman Ehsan
Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 603-6273-2323

Dec
4th

Branded Toys Warehouse Promotion

This Sunday is the last day for Branded Toys Warehouse Promotion. Do you plan to pay a visit to buy new toys for your kids as Chritsmas present? Here is the details:

Branded Toys Warehouse Promotion
2 - 6 December, 2009

Brands on sale:
Ban Dai, Gundam, Tomy, Tomica, Thomas & Friends, Ben 10 and more…

Location:

Litt Tak Sdn Bhd
No.6, Jalan 4/118B,
Desa Tun Razak, Cheras,
56000 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Tel: 603-9172-1108