Buds @ Mom & Baby Expo 2010

Check out for some good deals offer by Buds at Mom & Baby Expo.
Date : 7th - 9th May 2010
Time : 10.30am - 9.00pm
Venue : Mid Valley Exhibition Centre Booth No.94 (HALL 2)

Check out our New Blog on Cloth Diaper

Little Precious will have a new blog on selling good quality cloth diaper, holding on local and imported brand coming soon. Feel free to check out this blog to get to know more about cloth diaper.
Go..Go..Green...Save our Earth...Good and healthier for baby...Economical...

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Cloth Diaper VS Disposable Diaper

New Item
Comes with 2 free inserts
Both are SOLD!!!

In the modern day of living now, we as parents trying to learn and search for the best for our little one. I think one of the baby item we as parents spend most is on diaper besides than milk powder. In order for me to spend less on diaper, i have started with cloth diaper and the result is totally satisfying.
Ask yourself these:
1) Are you spending a lot of money for your baby's disposable diaper?
2) Your baby having diaper rashes or sensitive skin?
Check out these advantages of using cloth diapers...

Comfort
·Lined with stretchy, soft 'stay-dry' fleece layer to keep baby's skin dry
·No seams against baby's body so suitable for even the most sensitive skin
·Trim fitting from newborn to toddler


Convenience
·One piece to put on baby - no wraps, boosters etc
·Fasten at the waist with buttons or a simple tab of Velcro/snaps
·Quick to change for little wrigglers and on-the-go-toddlers
·Close fit and unique leg casings make for an extremely reliable and leak-resistant fit
·Lining releases solids easily into the toilet or flushable liners can be used
·Modern fabrics which are fully machine washable
·Extremely quick to dry naturally

Economy
·Durable nappy which will wear well, wash after wash
·Purchase a set of diapers & inserts and a storage bag or bucket and you never need to buy anything else! No special soak, detergents or liners are necessary
·Saving money for disposable diapers and saving the earth!

Features
Easy to adjust waist and leg
It has a pocket with openings at both ends for easy insertion of soakers
Super absorbent 3 layer & 2 layer inserts and inner fleece
Soft inner fleece to make baby feel good. The pocket is made from suede cloth / microfleece for that dry effect, leaving baby's bottom dry even though the soaker is wet
Waterproof of outer PUL to prevent leakage
Made of 100% Polyester
Unique design of 3 * 3 snaps (button design only), easy to adjust different size for any age of baby, fit baby weight from 3kg to 13kg:
Small size - snap the top row button into the lowest row button
Medium - snap the top row button into the middle row button
Large size - leave button un-snap

Washing Instructions :
Wash diapers prior to first use to remove residues left behind from fabric manufacture
If the diaper has been soiled, rinse into a bucket and then tip bucket contents down the toilet and flush
Do not use bleach or fabric softeners
Tumble dry on the warm weather

IMPORTANT
Cloth Diapers Are Healthier For Your Baby...

What should be of serious concern to all parents are the toxic chemicals present in disposable diapers. Dioxin, which in various forms has been shown to cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and skin diseases, genetic damage, is a by-product of the paper-bleaching process used in manufacturing disposable diapers, and trace quantities may exist in the diapers themselves. Dioxin is listed by the EPA as the most toxic of cancer related chemicals. Disposable diapers contain Tributyl-tin (TBT) - a toxic pollutant known to cause hormonal problems in humans and animals. Disposable diapers also contain sodium polyacrylate. If you have ever seen the gel-like, super absorbant crystals in a disposable than you have seen this first hand. Sodium polyacrylate is the same substance that was removed from tampons because of its link to toxic shock syndrome. No studies have been done on the long-term effects of this chemical being in contact with a baby's reproductive organs 24 hours a day for upwards of two years. Studies have also been done to show that the chemical emissions from disposable diapers can cause respiratory problems in children. Cloth diapers, on the other hand, are free of the many chemicals contained in disposable diapers.

***Soon will be having other brands for sale..Stay tunned!!

Children Road Safety Tips

Road is the most common setting for injury in this country. Some children developed severe injury in car crash and quite a number died. Children under 5 years of age are most at risk as passengers, children between 5 and 9 years as pedestrians and as cyclist. Child car restraints, when correctly used, have been proved to be effective in preventing serious injuries to babies and children in a car crash.

HOW TO PREVENT ROAD INJURY
In the car

* Always use car seat, starting with your baby's first ride from hospital.
* An infant is not safe in your arm. Even a minor accident may break your child from your hold. * You can even crush him in a collision.
*Never put your baby on your lap while driving
* Every child should use a child restraint suitable for his size and weight with SIRIM approval.
* Choose car seat with restraints. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's installation instruction precisely and check the vehicle's owner's manual for installation procedures.
* Infant car seat should be installed facing the rear. After one year, he can move into a properly secured, forward facing toddler seat.
* The back seat is the safest for all children to ride.
* Make sure that there are no loose objects on the parcel shelf, seat or floor of the car that could fly about in a car crash that can lead to injury

**Adopted from VIP website

Play is the Child's Right

Many parents today know very well that children’s play fosters their physical social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Yet, they do not give their full support. They tend to worry that children are not learning when they are playing. They regard play as mere fun and believe that children only learn the important things when they participate in formal lessons. Some parents’ compromise by allowing their children to play only what is deemed ‘educational’.
Children need to play in a spontaneous and unstructured way. They can take on various roles and try out different ways of doing things. There is no specific rule set in children’s play. If rules are part of the play, they are set by the children themselves. In other words, adults cannot tell children what to do in play and control the learning outcomes when they allow children to play freely.
Child professionals such as doctors, counselors, psychologists and teachers are becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of free play in the lives of our children today. Primary school-age children have hectic classroom schedules before and after school. Young toddlers’ daily lives are packed with stimulating educational lessons. Parents are rushing to enroll their infants to baby genius schools.
When asked what fun is, most children give a similar response: watching television and playing computer games are their favourites. Children are not creating anything using their own ideas in play. I have observed many preschoolers playing themes from the latest Disney movie or action-packed cartoon series. They become super-heroes or kung-fu stars.
When children are exposed to harmful gender, racial or cultural stereotyping from the media, they tend to imitate these role-models in their pretend play. Their minds are limited to the images which they have picked up. They need to be free of biases and prejudices, so that they can try out diverse roles in their pretend-play.

Children gain positive learning experiences from pretend-play with themes that are family-related or school related. When they pretend to be Superman or Kim Possible, their play is predictable and restricted. For some children, their pretend-play can become violent and aggressive.
Without play in children’s lives, there is no childhood left for them. Play is the child’s right. In play, children can explore and discover things in life beyond what adults can teach them. When they play, they begin to understand themselves and other people in their lives better. They develop a sense of belonging and are able to do problem-solving. I believe that play nourishes the mind, body and soul of the child.
Parents must start trusting their instincts to do what is right by their child. There is a time for formal learning and doing the academics in the child’s life. This will have to come when children are ready to so. They need time to develop their confidence and coping skills. If the opportunity to play during the early years is replaced by formal and structured learning, children may never be able to recover this ability to do what comes naturally to them.
Parents need to make time for free play with children. The younger the child, the more the attention needed for spontaneous play. Let your child play without constant interruptions and directions. If he wants to know something, he will ask for help. It should be his time to know what to do. Take a supporting role.

When choosing toys for your child, make sure they are safe and child-friendly. These days, parents fall into the trap of getting high-tech toys for children that only require them to push a button or respond to the toy. For children to use their imagination, they need to make and dismantle the toy. Provide children with more open-ended materials that encourage creativity.
Cut down on television-viewing time. Better still, do not let young children watch television for more than half an hour a day. According to American Pediatrics Association, children under two years old are not advised to spend long periods of time watching television. They need real life experiences and real people to teach them things.

Parents should always be their first teachers. We should give them positive role-models to imitate them in play. They can take the right ideas about the world from us. We must not let Barney or Sesame Street’s Big Bird replace us in such an important task.
Get involved in your child’s play. When you take a supporting role, you can also provide the language for your child to use. When he asks you to be his customer and make an order, you can say, “You want me to patronize your restaurant. I will be most happy to try out your yummy food. Tell me what is on the menu.”

You can also help them to expand their play by providing ample and suitable props. If they like to do buying and selling, you can collect all the recycled grocery boxes and tins to set up shop.


You can show that you value play when you take an interest in your child’s play. If you are not interrupting, you can ask a few questions to find out what she is doing. Children like the idea of parents seeking answers from them. This role-reversal can greatly boost their self-esteem and encourage their learning.
Create playful experiences for your children without spending too much money or preparations. Sometimes all it takes to make a successful play experience is for a parent and a child to exchange ideas and have a good laugh while interacting with each other.
**Article adopted from Ms Ruth Liew, Early Childhood Care And Education Consultant
A very informative articles to share around....

Buying for Ur Newborn

Buying for your baby can be a very exciting time. Here is a guide to what you may need for your newborn. Try not to go overboard when you shop as your baby will grow very quickly and you may find they do not get to wear some of the beautiful outfits you purchase. Clothes also seem to be given as gifts a lot. Generally they will spend most of their time in comfortable cotton “grow-suits”.

Clothes for Your Baby
6 body suits (these button up between baby’s legs and prevent it from riding up her back)
6 stretch suits (all-in one)
2 cardigans
1-2 hats
6 pairs of socks or bootees/mittens
5 newborn bibs
4 cotton wraps / thermal blanket

Bathing
Baby wash
Baby Lotion
4 flannels or soft sponges
2 bath towels (preferable these would be reserved especially for your baby’s use)
1 pair of baby nail scissors or clippers

Bedding
3 sheet sets (No pillow)
2 mattress protectors
2 underblankets
1 well fitted and clean cot mattress
Remember that SIDS guidelines recommend you do not use quilts, doonas, soft toys, pillows and cot bumpers.
1 pcs - baby sleeping bag to keep them warm and cozy if sleeping in air-cond room

Your Baby
Feeding Bottles / Pacifier
Milk Powder depending ur choice and suitability of your newborn
Steriliser
Warmer
Lots of Diaper depending ur choice of brand.
Cloth Diaper
Diaper bin or disposal unit
Diaper sacks
Changing mat
Pure Cotton wool
Diaper lotion / cream
Yu Yue Oil (to be massaged on your baby tummy)
Gripe Water


*Just a mere list adopted from various website to share with all mums..Thanks!