Are you looking for baby knee protector or knee pads for your baby safety? Have you heard of Baby Kneez? Baby Kneez knee protector was created by Celine Caron and voted Best New Baby Product in Canada for 2009.

Baby Kneez is made from soft material instead of neoprene. It is designed for children aged between 0-4 years. Baby Kneez has taken all of the factors that parents consider in knee protection for their children. They have to look good, be comfortable, durable, protective, not too bulky, can’t interfere with crawling and toddling, inexpensive, washable, made for bare legs, concealable, safe and hard to pull off. Most of all, they have to stay in place! Baby Kneez is 100% made in Canada.

Baby Kneez knee protector is priced at SG$22.00/pair and any 3 pairs is priced at SG$60 at:

http://www.bigbellymama.com/babykneez.html

I’m not sure if it’s available at any baby stores here in Malaysia though.

For more info about Baby Kneez, you may visit:

http://www.babykneez.ca

Tags: Baby Kneez, Baby Safety, knee protector
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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!

Tags: Baby Safety, baby safety gates, Year End Sale
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Do you use natural mosquito repellent for your baby? With the increases in the number of dengue cases being reported, mothers better have some kind of protection on their baby from mosquitoes. If you want to know more about dengue fever symptoms and how to protect your baby from dengue fever, you can read my article:

Dengue Fever Symptoms & Protect Your Baby!

I’ve mentioned about this natural insect repellent - BugsLock on that article. Today I am going to talk more about this product that is from Korea. It is perfect for the whole family. It’s natural insect repellent, so it’s safe for your baby!

“Bugslock” is a mosquito controlling product to repel the mosquitos with a 100% natural aroma. It is a creative and band shaped product, which prevents mosquitos from approaching by wearing it on the wrist or ankle, where the item emits an aroma that the insect can’t stand. As it is small in design and easy to carry, it is usable at anytime, thus it is considered a very convenient product. Plus, it is a safe product, which can be used even by infants, in other words, all age groups can use it because it is made of non-toxic substances. It is an elegant product with its various colors and refined designs, hence, it can be used as a form of accessory for women and also a fun children’s wear item.

Ingredients:
1. 100% natural essential oil including lavender, etc.(30%)
2. Inert(70%)
3. Net Weight(3g)

Lifespan:

Bugslock can be used for accumulated up to 240 hours, not 10 days. Example if you use it for 10 hour, after 1 month, it still have balance of 230 hours. Put it back to the original bag and sealed it after you consume.

**Long-term storage can be secured if only user closes zipper after inserting product into package for storing again for next time use.

** For mothers that do not like to apply mosquito repellent spray or lotion on their baby, this is a perfect item as baby can wear it on the wrist, ankle, or attached to belt buckle.

Tags: BugsLock, dengue fever, mosquito repellent
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Hi mommies, what bottles do you use for your baby? Are they BPA free (Free of Bisphenol-A)? BPA free bottles become very common & popular lately. Mommies are looking for BPA free milk bottles or water bottles for their babies. You can also see many mothers discuss about BPA free bottles on forums like which BPA free bottles is good, where to find BPA free bottles list, and looking for BPA free bottles review.

So, what is Bisphenol-A?

Bisphenol-A is a hormone-disrupting chemical considered to be potentially harmful to human health and the environment. It has been known that scratched and worn polycarbonate feeding bottles will leach this chemical into liquids.

BPA Free Baby Bottles

For the safety of the babies and children, mothers would choose to purchase BPA free bottles. I would like to introduce you to the Safety Plus™ milk bottles. Safety Plus™ milk bottles are made of hospital grade Polysulfone (PES) honey coloured Swiss certified material and do not contain Bisphenol-A , Phthalates, PVC and Lead.

Unique Anti Colic System

Safety Plus™ milk bottles are equipped with a patented venting system to reduce colic symptoms such as spit up, burping and gas. How does the system work? The venting system allows air to flow back into the bottle reducing vacuum build up while the valve move away air bubbles into the bottle. The positive pressure created by the unique system helps to develop a healthy feeding pattern and reduce the risk of middle ear infection. The user friendly venting system comes in one piece for easy cleaning. No more keeping track and cleaning of extra parts.

The Safety Plus™ milk bottles are available in 2 sizes: 150ml & 300 ml.

For more info on Safety Plus™ milk bottles, you can visit their website at:

http://www.safetyplusbottles.com

Tags: anti colic, BPA Free bottles, Safety Plus
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Previous post I’ve talked about how to handle choking baby. But do you know if you still do not dislodge the blockage, you must be ready to perform CPR (Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) on the infant? CPR is a life-saving measure which could be vital if your baby stopped breathing, but how many of us would have the confidence to carry it out? Below shows step by step on how to perform CPR on a baby:

1. Ensure the airway is open.
2. Seal your lips around the baby’s mouth and nose.
3. Blow gently into the lungs, looking along the chest as you breathe. Fill your cheeks with air and use this amount each time.
4. As the chest rises, stop blowing and allow it to fall.
5. Repeat this 5 times.
6. Place the baby on a firm surface.
7. Locate a position in centre of the chest.
8. Using 2 fingers, press down sharply to a third of the depth of the chest.
9. Press 30 times, at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.
10. After 30 compressions, give 2 Rescue Breath.
11. Continue resuscitation (30 compressions to 2 rescue breath) without stopping until help arrives

Note:

1. If you have someone with you, send them to dial ‘999′ for an ambulance immediately.
2. If you are alone, carry out rescue breaths and chest compressions for 1 minute before taking the  infant with you to call an ambulance.

Even if your baby seems to be fully recovered from the choking episode, take her to your doctor that day. You can have a look at the following video showing how to perform CPR on a baby that is less than 1 year old. CPR on toddler is a bit different from baby, the 2nd video below shows how to perform CPR on children.

How to perform CPR on a infant

How to perform CPR on a child

Tags: baby choking, CPR
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Do you mommies plan to buy anything at mothercare?? It’s time to grab it now!!

Starting with a baby’s very first journey home from the hospital, parents are responsible for ensuring their child’s safety during travel. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children and more kids are killed in automobile crashes than in any other type of unintentional injury. If you still not getting a baby car seat yet, make sure you get it soon.

Here are a list of mothercare outlets & phone #:

Suria KLCC 201B, Level 2  603-2166 1887
Plaza Gurney 170-03-06/06A, Third Floor  604-2292 969
BSC Bangsar F10, First Floor 603-2095 1522
1 Utama Lot S4, Second Floor 603-7726 4327
Subang Parade G26H, Ground Floor 603-5637 9678
The Curve Lot 178, First Floor 603-7729 6982
Alamanda Putrajaya G13, Ground Floor 603-8881 1968
Mid Valley Megamall F011, First Floor 603-2287 2968
Pavillion Kuala Lumpur 5.44, Level 5 603-21418105

Check out your nearest mothercare!!

Tags: car seat, mothercare
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With the current dengue outbreak in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor, you better know more about dengue fever, dengue symptoms, and how to protect your baby from mosquito bite.

Dengue is an acute viral infection characterised by fever and is one of the most common mosquito-borne diseases in this country. It is a major health concern today.

What are the Dengue fever symptoms?

Signs and symptoms of dengue fever usually begin four to seven days after you’ve been bitten by a mosquito carrying a dengue virus. These signs and symptoms can vary, depending on the form of the disease.

Dengue fever signs and symptoms typically include:

• High fever, up to 104° F (40° C)
• A rash over most of your body, which may subside after a couple of days and then reappear
• Severe headache, backache or both
• Pain behind your eyes
• Severe joint and muscle pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Low blood pressure and heart rate
• rash on arms and legs, severe itching, peeling of skin and hair loss
• minor bleeding (nose or gums) and heavy menstrual periods

Dengue hemorrhagic fever — a more severe form of the disease — can also cause:

• Significant damage to your blood and lymph vessels
• A decrease in the number blood cells that help your blood clot (platelets)
• Bleeding from the nose, mouth and under the skin, creating the appearance of bruising
• Death

Dengue shock syndrome — the most severe form of the disease — may also cause:

• Blood vessel fluid (plasma) leakage
• Heavy bleeding
• A sudden drop in blood pressure (shock)
• Death

What if I get dengue while I’m pregnant?

Dengue fever during pregnancy is not generally associated with increased risks to the mother. Most unborn babies remain unharmed even if the mother catches dengue during pregnancy. However, some of the symptoms and signs may mimic certain pregnancy conditions such as pre-eclampsia. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential. If the infection is virulent, it could lead to complications like pre-term labour and foetal anomalies. Furthermore, dengue virus antibodies in the mother can cross the placenta and be transferred to the baby. This may result in dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome in the baby.

How to protect my baby from mosquitoes?

1. Avoid places where mosquitoes thrive, such as lakes, woods, anywhere with stagnant water, flowery gardens or open food areas.
2. Find an insect repellent that’s safe for your baby. Buds Baby MozzieClear Lotion is a good choice as it is specially formulated natural mosquito repellent which uses unique blend of essential oils to keep the mosquitoes away. You can easily get this at most Baby retail outlet at RM29.90. If you are looking for mosquito repellent bands, then you can look for BUGSLOCK. “BugsLock” is a mosquito controlling product to repel the mosquito with a 100% natural aroma. You can get this at Kiddyplace (Cheras LeisureMall) at RM16.
3. Lightly spray an appropriate insect repellent on your baby’s clothes, then on your hands to spread on his or her skin.
4. Dark bright colours seem to attract insects, so it is best to dress your baby in light coloured clothing that does not leave too much exposed skin. Choose long sleeved tops, fitted garments like pants and jumpers instead of shorts and sleeveless tops.
5. Avoid risky areas during dusk and dawn, the times of day when mosquitoes are most prevalent.
6. Purchase mosquito netting for strollers, play mats and other places your baby may be outside.

How to treat mosquito bites on a baby?

1. Wash the area of the mosquito bite with a good anti-bacterial soap (this is especially important if the child has already scratched the area).
2. Apply over-the-counter anti-itch cream to the bite area. (Lucas Papaw ointment works well.) Consult your child’s pediatrician if you have any questions about the active ingredients in the ointment.
3. If anti-itch creams are not an option, cold vinegar dabbed on the area can help relieve some of the sting.
4. Cold compresses can reduce swelling and irritation

Hope the above information is helpful for all parents.

Tags: dengue fever, mosquito repellent
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