(2006/04) April 2006 MTB

[iemuhs]

Hi mommies,

Any one of you brought your child to the beach before and let them sit on and play with the sand (and shovel, spade, etc)?

My hubby is going away for 2 weeks.. and I am thinking of where to bring Shawn for 3 weekends so he won't be bored without daddy around...

But am worried he go and rub his eyes and sand get into it... hmm?

 

[iemuhs]

And also, any suggestions on where to bring little ones out on your own? Zoo seems abit intimidating for 1 parent to handle... where else? Appreciate some suggestions, thanks in advance!

 

[momyam]

Su, u can consider places like botanic garden.

Where do you stay? there a place in downtown east - Explore kids is like Gym for kids is very suitable for our babies now.

Beach - you may bring lots of wet tissue along with you since u r alone. Mat and clothings and towels that will do the trick. dont worry the sand wont get into his eyes if u "wash" his hands with wet tissue or wet handky.

If is weekend: maybe you can get some mommies here to join u.. so u wont be hands tied by yr own. If yr timing is good, i wont mind joining you

All mommies no worries i really would like every kid to enjoy themself and i really love to have playgroup if everyone is free and game to meet up. Reason why i so excited coz' after seeing the stickers and the cupcakes are confirm with names and everything and the prizes are packed. is getting me into the mood

Mommies seriously if u cant come early say like 1pm sharp or earlier.. feel free to come at yr suitable timing. As i've mentioned some mommies will be there till late.. of coz' if everyone can be present at the same time, it will be easier for the judge to make decision.

Jolie, Thanks! Isaac's bd is tmr

thanks for yr wish.

Coupons: seriously i dont kw how to help in this area. Coz' i myself also dont have. the mumcentre book seems run out lei.

 

[fat_clumsy_cat]

Su,
Ds will eat the sand if we let him touch the sand. But we still bring him to the beach, let him touch the sea water with his feet. We also bring him to Pasir Ris Park to "play" on the playground.

Many thanks to mom_yam for putting so much effort on the birthday bash.

 

[miu66]

<font color="ff6000">su - activities</font>

botanic gardens - i like taking K to botanic gardens, sometimes we go alone or sometimes i'll meet up with a friend there. it's nice to go for breakfast (the new food court near Tanglin gate has baby chairs) and then take a walk.

gymboree - we take K there once a week now and she loves it! if you've never been, consider taking yr son for a trial class, it should be fun

nearby swimming pool or playground - even when we don't go swimming or playing at the playground, K enjoys watching other kids.

big supermarket - i let her sit in the trolley seat and she looks at all the products and bright lights and tries to throw everything out of the trolley! can also get yr groceries done, so kill 2 birds with 1 stone haha...

hope this helps!

 

[chenoa]

re: NO Globetrotters voucher
can consider the set lunch instead.
http://www.globetrotters.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=33

 

[apr05mummy]

Hi,

Think i read somewhere that Similac Follow On has 2 tins + 1 Gain (small tin) @ $60.80..where to get huh?? i combed the NTUC n Shop & Save @ tampines BUT cannot find leh..Can some kind souls here shine the light for me?? Dear son running out of gu ni hoon liao..gu ni hoon not cheap arh!!

 

[petite_chose]

Hi <font color="0000ff">Rach</font>

Tks for doing th name tags. They are really beautiful.

<font color="0000ff">Strawberry</font>

Think I will go be myself... Don't even nod what time my little one will wake up and finish his lunch. Tks for the offer again. If you there early, don't forget yr voucher is with me ok.

<font color="ff6000">Globetrotters voucher</font>

Here are 2 news:

1. I will be giving strawberry my extra voucher but she able to share with another mummy. Pls arrange with her ok?

2.Just found out that We can call MUM CTR 6775 0780 to request for a copy of the Feb-Mar Issue no 8. Hopefully they can deliver by MON....

 

[jasc]

Hi Rach

I saw NTUC Simei has Similac Follow on (2 tins 900g + 400g Gain) last week. You may want to call the store to check out before heading there.

Regards

 

[iemuhs]

Hi momyam, miu66 and Draik,

Thanks for the ideas! Really useful!

Momyam, where do you stay? I stay around Sengkang area, am actually planning to bring Shawn to Pasir Ris park, maybe this coming sun. Then next weekend maybe Botanical garden, though I am rather fretful of driving there on my own... maybe will check out the Explore Kids at Downtown East... nearer to home

Then of course, can bring him swimming... will bring the stroller along so I can plonk him in for a while while I quickly dress up...

It has been a long while since I spend days with him alone... now not used to it!

 

[tracy]

Hi Rach,

The similac promotion is selling $63.08. I saw it at Jason Supermarket at Raffles City Shopping Centre.

 

[babyship]

miu, which gymboree do you take your bb to? Me exploring..
Aside from gymboree, are there any other baby gyms which could try for trial classes? Am keen to take my gal but haven't found time to explore where exactly they are...

 

[iemuhs]

Hi momyam,

if you are available during weekends, I don't mind meeting up

 

[momyam]

Hi Su,

I'm free most of my Saturdays.. you may let me know where you wish to go. Count me in - i stay in Pasir Ris. We can go to PP park together and have pinic or we can always go to Explore Kids together or even to Botanic garden together

Su - in fact, tmr morning i'm planning to go Explore Kids with Rach u wannna join us?

I've email you my HP no.. do let me have yrs okie.. then u can call me. I

Any other mommies that r interested do let me know if you want to join us.


babe - you can consider: my little gym or my gym. they have good gym facilities as well.. and very ex as well

 

[jasc]

Hi Rach

I have 2 pcs of $3 discount voucher for Similac Follow On expiring in Mar 2007. If you are interested please let me know.

NTUC is selling $60.80 for the 2 tins 900g + 400g Gain but the voucher is only for the individual 900g

 

[apr05mummy]

Hi ,

Thank u JasC n Tracy, hopefully i'll b able to hunt the promotion later..

Am in the midst of doing the Mummies' Name Tags..hopefully will get it done by noon then i can post it for every1 to see..mummies can then match ur clothes accordingly..haha

 

[apr05mummy]

JasC,

Am looking for the 2 tins 900g + 400g Gain bundle pack lor!! aiyoh.. search high n low..cannot find leh..

 

[fat_clumsy_cat]

mom_yam,
What is "Explore Kids"?

 

[hunniepot]

RE: New Book: Babyproofing your marriage (stacie cockrell, cathy o'neil, julia stone)

Quite an interesting read.. addresses the different scenarios faced by many new parents: in-laws, division of responsibilities, giving in, balancing priorities.. etc..

http://www.babyproofingyourmarriage.com/

 

[antzpls]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ISSAC!!!!!

 

[hunniepot]

Happy 1st Birthday to Issac too!

Welcome to the Toddler Club! Kuai gao zhan da!

 

[monchie]

test

 

[momyam]

Draik: check it this out; http://www.explorerkid.com/index/index.aspx

Mrs Ho & hunniepot:
From Isaac - thanks aunties MUACKS!!!!!!!!!!! Will give u a real one when i see u two okies.

hunniepot, i'm very reluctant to let go the fact he has upgrade to Toddler lei.. i really miss the baby days sob sob.. everything seems so fast for me to remember.

 

[hunniepot]

mom_yam

Yeah.. same here leh.. next time she will be the one pointing out to other babies and say "baby" instead of others doing that to her.... hehe maybe time to have another one liao

 

[iemuhs]

hunnie,

Now Shawn already point to other baby when I asked him where baby is

then I asked him if he is a baby, he would look at me confused. haha

Hey mom yam,
tomorrow morning cannot, I have a doc appointment in the morning so Shawn's going to my inlaws. How about Sun? I will sms you.. maybe we can plan something for next sat

..maybe afternoon cos Shawn's going for his 1 year old immunisation that morning too!

 

[iemuhs]

Hey mom yam,
You been to explore kids many times? I don't really understand what's included in the membership... do you mind explaining? Thanks in advance!

 

[momyam]

Su here is the information, please NOTE SOCKS IS A MUST for both parents and kids.

NTUC union (owns the Gold link card):-

Peak hrs: S$6/hr
Non Peak hrs: S$4/hr
Sub hrs: S$ 3/hr

If you just want to walk in as public:-
Peak hrs: S$8/hr
Non Peak hrs: S$6/hr
Sub hrs: S$ 3/hr

If you wants to join their membership

White membership:-
Peak hrs: S$5/hr
Non Peak hrs: S$3/hr
Sub hrs: S$ 3/hr

Gold membership:-
Peak hrs: S$3/hr
Non Peak hrs: FOC
Sub hrs: S$ 1/hr

[60 a year (public) or $50 (Union member)]

One parent may attend free with one child. To prevent overcrowding during peak periods, an additional parent may enter at $2 each. Parents are also required to wear socks.

Off-peak days:
Monday to Thursday
Open from 12 noon to 10 pm

Peak days:
Friday to Sunday
Eve of Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Gazetted School Holidays & PSLE Marking Days
Open from 10 am to 10 pm


Here is the link about the Q&A on the membership fees but is only the GOLD ones.. the white ones not stated:-

http://www.explorerkid.com/membership/membership_zeecardfaq.aspx

 

[fat_clumsy_cat]

mom_yam,
I think my eyes got stamps on them. I search the whole site and cannot find where is explore kids located. *roll eye at myself*

 

[momyam]

Draik, hahahaha.. is ok i understand.

Here;s the link http://www.explorerkid.com/common/aboutus.aspx

Where are we?
eXplorerkid is located at Downtown East
1 Pasir Ris Close #01-08 Singapore 519599.
Tel: 6589 1668 Fax: 6589 1650

How to get here?
Parking lots are limited. Taking of public transportation to Downtown East is highly recommended.

By Bus:
3, 6, 12, 17, 21, 89, 354, 358
By Train (MRT):
Just a 10-minute walk from the
Pasir Ris MRT Station
Free Shuttle Bus Service:
Available from 8:45am at Pasir Ris
MRT Station.

 

[iemuhs]

mom yam,
Is it just free play and use of gym?

 

[momyam]

SU:


Here is the link about the Q&A on the membership matter:-

http://www.explorerkid.com/membership/membership_zeecardfaq.aspx

/b{What are the benefits of EK (gold) membership?}

Free T-shirt worth $15
Free playtime worth $32
Free off-peak playtime at eXplorerkid
Free activities worth $20 an activity
Monthly web contest worth at least $100
15% off eXplorerkid Birthday Parties

/{How often is the Free Activity Schedule updated?}

The schedule is updated every quarter, or 4 times a year. The schedule is as follows: Jan-Mar; Apr-Jun; Jul-Sep; Oct-Dec. Each schedule is released for booking a month in advance on this website. EK (gold) members may call us at 6589 1639/1668 to book activities, depending on availability.

 

[herworld]

su

1 year old have immunisation meh? i tot the next one is when they 18 mths?

 

[iemuhs]

Hi mel_lim,

Yes, there's immunisation at 1 yr old. It's actually a 'dua zong' one... more exp than normal. My pd did asked me to go back for it.

For your ref

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/hpb/default.asp?pg_id=1397

 

[hunniepot]

Hi mel,

Just brought Amanda back from the PD. Had her final pneumoccocal jab. And PD mentioned the following:

13th to 14th month: Chicken Pox vaccination (optional)
15th Mths: Mumps & measles etc
18th month: Polio booster + others if any
2 years old: Hep A (or issit Hep B? cant remember)

Just a rough guide, our toddlers (not babies anymore!) need about 800ml of fluid intake a day
out of these, 400-500ml should go to milk.

Can start giving them conflakes liao... hopefully my little stubborn will take her milk from there

 

[miu66]

<font color="ff6000">babe</font>

we take her to gymboree at vivocity/harbourfront. there is also one at tanglin mall and serangoon gdns i think.

i also checked out Little Gym (forum) and My Gym (great world city) but i found that i think she's a bit young for that even though it looks v fun. they have mini gymnastics equipment, i feel it's more suitable for bigger toddlers.

 

[petite_chose]

Mummies,

I wil try to find more Globetrotters vouchers... But no promise ok?

<font color="0000ff">Mom_yam</font>, you got Mail!

 

[babyship]

miu and momyam, thanks you for the information..

Hey if you are going to botanic gardens or want to get out for coffee at united sq, count me in. I stay really near united square and it's practically a weekend hunt for us...heehee...

 

[shylyn]

Hi Ladies

ultraly busy..no time to read e posts but scanned thru ..sighh..hopefully able to 'chuan qi' by sun..after my super major event on that morn..i headache oredi..

Mom Yam
heheh...i will definitely b there..*cross my fingers* that Ivec will be in a gd mood..heheh..& of cos no cough or flu..he's getting sick easily ..I'll be there at 1pm..hopefully earlier so i can help around..^_^
urghhh...just rem that i didn't pack my camera into my bag..as i'm staying over at my parents place & will be going straight from there to United Square

Rach
Thks for the lovely name tags..heheh..i'll definitely keep it as a souvenir..^_^

RE: Globetrotters' coupon
I hv one coupon..thus need to share w ano mommy e meal in order to qualify..any taker??

 

[uniqueone]

shylyn,
Can I share the coupon with you?

 

[angels]

PETITE... no worries... if you change your mind let me know ya...if not see you there...

BABY BASH...
may i suggest instead of socks... how about hotel bed room slippers? i'l try to bring a few if any mommies want to wear slippers instead of socks... thks..

 

[herworld]

su, hunnie - tks for the info. guess i better check with her pd coz i didnt see anything on his schedule till 18 mth....or maybe i blur blur again.

 

[apr05mummy]

Finally..

here's the Mummies' name tag..

JasC,

Thanks.. think the promo ends liao..just bought 1 tin frm Vivomart y'day.

 

[angels]

Rach... thanks for the name tags.. =)

 

[shylyn]

Unique
sure..no prob..heheh..so do identify yourself hor..cos i never seen any one of u b4 ^_^

Rach
thks for your effort..paisey i hv yet 2 contribute to the bash..

RE: Socks
Oh dear..i didn't bring my socks along..cos i'm going there directly from my parents place instead of my place..hmm..nvm, will try to bring one pair of socks..heheh...yet to decide whose i shall take...

 

[Koalarie]

RE: UTI
Any of u ve heard of babies with Urinary Tract infection (UTI)?

Apart from waiting for results and make bb drink more water, what other things to do?

XT has been running high fevers becoz of UTI and it doesnt seem to be stablized and persisted ard 37.4 ~ 38 and at nights ard 39+. PD said probably to take at least 3 days for the fever to come under control with antibotics.

Can she take lin yang or not? Or barley water etc? Anybody noe?

 

[kerenelu]

koalarie,

My girl has taken lin yang before.. when she was around 6-7 mth old when teething started and she was down with fever. But once fever subsided, stop on lin yang lor cos it may be too liang for them already.

barley water.. my girl has been regularly drinking, especially when she dun poo poo haha.. so it is fine

But if she poo, then we dun feed her barley.

 

[angels]

MOM_YAM,
my hb managed to get leave so he'l be joinin us ok.... thanks... can't wait see you mummies and bbies tomorrow.... party... party... party..... =)

 

[tracy]

Hi ladies,

I just came back from chalet. Celebrated Enya's birthday yesterday. Will try to post some pics later.

Since I'm not attending the birthday bash, I hope all of you attending have a good time tomorrow. Post pics to show those that are not going ok.

 

[fat_clumsy_cat]

mom_yam,
can you post the location of the hotel again? I just need to confirm the location. I scare tomorrow I go to the wrong hotel.

 

[fat_clumsy_cat]

Never mind. I found the place already. Thanks