Kaki Shopping

Before I had my first baby, I’d already set my heart and mind to breastfeed exclusively.  Listening to friends’ advice, I had stocked up on disposable nursing pads.  I remember I bought 2 whole boxes and expected to buy more in the long run.  In addition, I also bought a few cloth nursing pads.  They were washable, and I had expected not to use them as often because it would be a hassle,…or so I thought.

In the end, when I weaned off my firstborn at 2 years old, I still had a LOT of the disposable nursing pads left over.

And I had fallen in love with washable cloth nursing pads.  They were easily washed and dried just as quickly, and they definitely felt more comfy compared to disposable ones.

So when I heard of Bamboobino Nursing Pads, which are made from bamboo rayon fleece, I knew I had to try them out for myself now that I am breastfeeding my second baby.  I knew bamboo-based nursing pads would be very comfy and cooling, and I was right.

The Bamboobino nursing pads were very soft and the material very smooth. They hardly show up at all when I use them, and best of all, they were super cooling! A definite PLUS for our hot weather here in Malaysia!

Washing them is a breeze too, as I just throw it in the washer together with my laundry, and then hang them out to dry. I’ve used them in the dryer too, and they turned out okay. No shrinkage, tearing or getting out of shape. In fact, they look just as they did when I first got them.

These are definitely my favorite nursing pads thus far, and I will be sorry when I have no need for them anymore.

The Bamboobino Nursing Pads are sold in pairs and cost USD7.99, purchased from the Lunapads site.

I love getting books for my kids. There’s something so magical and wonderful about children’s books that is ever so engaging. Maybe I am drawn by the colorful illustrations, and the fantasy aspect of it. Or maybe, deep down inside, I am just a child at heart..

That’s why I was eager and excited when I heard about a little online bookshop started by a mom, called the Little Red Reading Nook.  First of all, the name is very catchy, and I was intrigued by the idea that the books are selected personally by a mother for her kids, because this meant that we shared a common interest.

Next, I was super-elated to find out that this little bookstore is running a giveaway now.

So if you’re into children’s books and reading, why not pay a visit to this online bookstore?  They’ve got great books at fantastic prices too!  And while you’re at it, check out the giveaway too!  It ends this coming March 3rd 2010. :) 

A captured smile
A spontaneous kiss
A loving embrace
You don’t wanna ever miss

Often times we experience a moment
So special that we wished we could have it frozen right then and there
We wish time would stand still long enough for us to capture that special moment
But alas, we find that time and again moment after moment eludes us
And we are left with but a fleeting remembrance of them.

This is where Two Pixels Photography comes in…
Gorgeous pictures forever etched in your memories
Captured for eternity
Every picture a masterpiece
Every pixel a wondrous gem

I’m only hoping they will eventually spread their wings far enough to where I am staying…

A few weeks ago, my daughter was suffering from a really bad diaper rash.  I attributed it to the immense heat and humidity here in Malaysia.  I changed her diaper dilligently and aired her bottom as much as I could, and I also used diaper rash cream, but it seemed like nothing worked.

Then I remembered I had a stash of new organic cotton wipes which I had gotten from Lunapads (yes, they sell these too!).  So I wet a few pieces with water and used them to clean my daughter’s bottom.  Then I applied diaper cream and put a fitted diaper on.

You wouldn’t believe it, but the next morning the diaper rash was GONE!

I was IMPRESSED!

Not only because these organic cotton wipes are truly miraculous, but because they feel oh-so-good on the skin.  They don’t look as nice and cute as some of the cloth wipes though…these organic cotton wipes are just plain pieces of cloth, beige in color and are rather thin.  But they really do wonders! 

The description recommends these to be used as cotton pads for removing makeup too, and I have no doubt they would work great!

By the way, the exclusive discount of 10% for all orders over USD25 is still valid on the Lunapads site.  Just use the code giddytigers09 upon checkout.  This exclusive coupon code is valid through December 31st 2009.

Lookie, lookie, what have we here!  These pretty little things are called Teething Bling^®s and were inspired by babies who like to tug on jewelry.  As a mom, I am always vigilant about the type of jewelry I wear, and welcome baby-friendly jewelry.  And as someone who ADORES pendants, this is something I could not resist!

As you can see, the Teething Bling^® meets all of my requirements to qualify as a pretty chic accessory I could wear day in and day out.  Here’s why:

• It’s practical.  No fancy-schmancy jewels and stones and beads; just simple, understated and clean cut.  This means it goes with almost everything I wear!  From jeans to skirts to evening gowns, it is truly a one-design-fits-all!
• There are so many colors and designs to choose from; okay maybe it just comes in a donut and heart shape now, but in terms of colors, the possibilities are endless!
• It’s safe for baby, because it is non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC and lead free.
• Celebrities are so digging it!

Last weekend I put on the Teething Bling^® just for the fun of it.  My daughter is not yet teething, so obviously she doesn’t chew on it, but you know what’s funny?  My 3-year-old son grabbed hold of the pendant and started chomping on it!  I didn’t even tell him it was for chewing! LOL  The Teething Bling^® is made of a rather soft bendy material, and it feels really easy on the gums!

In any case, I also discovered that the Teething Bling^® works great as a nursing accessory too.  When I breastfeed my daughter, she would sometimes grab onto the pendant.  It certainly helps that the Teething Bling^® comes with an open ended cord which I can tie and adjust the position of the pendant when I wear it.  I simply use a reef knot and it’s secure!  Unlike other pendants that move around after I have adjusted the length, this one stays put, and at the end of the day, the reef knot is still securely fastened at the nape of my neck, even though my kids were tugging and pulling at it.

I am absolutely thrilled to have discovered these, although it would help if the colors are stated on the plastic wrappers they came in.  Now I have to guess which colors are which…

Every mom should have one of these.  They even come with matching bangles!  And you know, even if you don’t have kids, wearing a Teething Bling^® is still useful because you never know when you might meet a mommy friend with a kid in tow!

The Teething Bling^® retails for USD19.10 (except for the silver one which is USD21.20) and comes in a variety of solids and patterns, in donut and heart shaped pendants.  Coordinating bangles are USD12.75 each.