Thursday, April 4, 2013

Mamypoko Pants ExtraSoft


After a trip back to Malaysia, Price comparison is made.

At  Malaysia Jusco Aeon:
Normal Price RM 62 (SG 24)
Member Promo Price RM 54 ( SG 21)

At Singapore Fairprice NTUC:
Normal Price SG ?? (really have no idea)
Special Promo Price SG 27  

Promo vs Promo, thats SG 6 difference!

Dollar vs Dollar, poor malaysian earning the same amount but to pay nearly double for the same item.






Saturday, March 16, 2013

MY: Huggies Dry Pants


Decided to join in the Huggies Dry Pants "Change for Better Convenience" blogger contest. With that, I requested a sample pack For malaysia mummies out there, do please go to the below link to request for one.
http://www.huggies.com.my/huggies-community/request-a-sample.aspx

Received a contest SAMPLE SET. Really a nice sample combi I have to say. They provide:

  • 1 packet x Size M (5 -10kg)
  • 1 packet x Size L   (8-13kg)
  • 1 packet x Size XL (11-16kg)
  • 2 Pouch Carrier
  • A catologe


Since tigerbaby is a small size, decided to give Size M a try out.

As an excited mom to try out her new "gadget", when I opened out the packet (which have 4 pieces) in it and took out one piece trying to figure out which side is FRONT and which is BACK. After a few seconds I still couldn't figure out. As I was rushing out for breakfast, I decided just put it in whichever side it is.
(E) Wear Any Side Snug Fit -  After I returned from breakfast, look carefully at packaging, then only I realised it is designed that its doesn't have front/back mode. Indeed a very conveinent feature specially for Grandparents to wear it.

Though Tigerbaby had approx  100ml of liquid before the Pants/underwear change and my next checked, the Pants was not extremely heavy and position low but when I touch it seems quite a lot.
(B) Quick Lock System - Absorbtion is quite acceptable however for the duration lesser than 2 hours it seems not as great as Mama Poko's.  Nevertheless, it does keep tigerbaby private area dry which is one key thing most critical to Pants selection.

When wearing the pants for tigerbaby, first thing I realised it is its slides. It is different from other brands.
(D) Soft Stretch Slides, I loved it!!  It is definitely one nice feature compare to other brands as it doesn't leave those zigzag marks on tigerbaby skins after usage.

As for the below features, I personally feel it is pretty much the common feature.
(A) 100% Breatherable Outer Cover
(C) Double leak Barriers - the leak barriers are indeed very easy to open up and the quality are much nicer to BabyLoves
(F) Tear every Side Seams 

I guess for 4 piece selling price in Supermarket would be RM 3.90 (which means one piece is $0.98) as advertise on the packaging.

Now is the pricing comparison with other brands. As for its unique features on (E) Wear Any Side Snug Fit  and (D) Soft Stretch Slides I would recommend for parents to try to get at least a sample or if there is promotion in stores to try out. It is really easy for caretakers (specially grandparents that help out) as they can just wear it and not worry whether which side is the front or back. Besides the soft stretch slides would make parents well "less heart pain" not to see those zigzag marks on the sides of their hips.

Pants are indeed must easier to use as its popular phrase "Koyak, Salin & Lepas" - "Tear, Change and Drop". You just need to tear the side, it drops easily and just throw. Pull it up a new piece wherever there are and not worrying the stick on the latches and needing to lie them flat. Obviously the price would be more expensive thatn the stick on diapers but it has it features to assist and provide convenience.

Huggies Facebook Page link: www.facebook.com/Huggies.Malaysia





Thursday, March 14, 2013

SG: Child Care School

Recently feel like sending tigerbaby to child care. Called up one and ask how their schedule would be like. The lady gave me this below schedule:


  • 7-9 am  -Breakfast would be serve (if kids come after 9 am no breakfast provided)
  • 9 am  - Lessons - which is the normal activities like singing songs with movements i think. 
  • 11.30 am - Get ready for Lunch
  • 12.30 pm -  Shower 
  • 1.00 pm - NAP 
  • 3.00 pm - Snack TeaBreak
  • 3.30 pm -  Lessons OR Enrichment Classes (which you pay extra on top of the child care fees) 
  • 5pm -7 pm Parents pick up 


There are 3 type of enrichment classes
1) Creative Movement  (approx $90)
2) Mandarin Classes (approx $115)
3) Sports Ball (Approx $60)

A Full Day nursery fee (3 yr old class) is $1444 per MONTH 
A Half Day is $1110 per month.

Indeed.. something I can ponder for a while more... though I did make an appointment to go view and see how LESSONS are being conducted. So lets see how it goes..


Nursery 1 (30 to 36 months)The curriculum for Nursery 1 level emphasizes on pre-formal learning skills through our Literature-based curriculum. Interest in literacy and numeracy is cultivated through interesting activites extended from literature. Their social, emotional and physical development is further enhanced.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

MY: Huggies Dry Pants - Free Samples

I will be getting some free samples to try out and will update on my review soon.  Keep posted :) In the meantime if you around USJ please do go and get some free samples. Its worth a try!



HUGGIES DRY PANTS
‘CHANGE FOR BETTER CONVENIENCE’ ROADSHOW!

Check out the upcoming “Huggies Dry Pants: Change for Better Convenience” roadshow happening from 25 February 2013 to 3 March 2013 at Mydin USJ!

With live performances, special promotions, giveaways, games, magic tricks and activities to keep you entertained, there’s something for everyone! 

Visit the booths for free samples of Huggies Dry Pants and lots of chances to win goodies! 

Just head on down to the concourse of Mydin USJ and see for yourself just how Huggies Dry Pants can make diapering easier and faster! Don’t miss out – join us for a fun-filled Huggies event and bring your families with you!

Details below:
Where: Concourse, Mydin USJ
When: 25 February 2013 (Monday) until 3 March 2013 (Sunday)
Special Announcement: There will be sessions of the Huggies 30 Second Diaper Change Challenge and performances every day at 10.30am, 2.00pm and 8.00pm.








Monday, February 25, 2013

Kleenex Toilet Roll

I really think I am like those "Market Aunties" when I planned to write a post on "TOILET ROLLS"

Neways since I feel it is good info, might as well blog about it to share with others.

Kleenex is a good brand toilet roll provider. Neways there are other brands that I quite fancy but it seems this has been my parents favourite so I kinda decided to check out in terms of pricing comparison

Kleenex JUMBO ROLL (Ultra Soft) 2200 sheets 10 rolls

NTUC Special SG $6.95 (Usual Price $7.45) -
**seriously 8/10 times I visit NTUC it always have this Promotion... so to me it is pretty much 6.95 pricing

Cold Storage Usual Price SG$7.95

$1 extra!!

Well to many, that $1 extra doesn't make much difference but with other household items, easily can add up to $10 per shopping trip. hahaha I really sound like a Yellow Face House Wife when I am writting this...

Note: Yellow Face House Wife (a direct transalation from Mandarin description) is pretty much those woman you see on TV show that is very badly dress, bargain over everything they find and always on hunt for sales, discount and promotions.. lolz

Saturday, February 23, 2013

MY SG Diapers: BabyLove PlayPants L9-14kg


BabyLove PlayPants, its from the same company as "PetPet". 

As for pricing, it is cheaper than "MamaPoko" extra SoftFit pants. *will update with pricing comparison later on as i forgot the exact, but I remember clearly that it is cheaper which result me buying it* :P

Verdict:

The texture of the pants is not as soft and smooth as Mamapoko SoftFit. However it is compatible with the amount of wetness storage. It was worn for nearly 12 hours and it didn't leak. 

It seems there is a double inner protection (inner guard as they called it) so do "open" it up properly when you wear it on the toodler.  Close to mamapoko but it seems the inner protection isn't that flexible as mamapoko's SoftFit so make sure you open it properly.

In Summary: 
For the price and quality, I would be supporting BabyLove Pants from now on. Unless MamaPoko SoftFit has a promotion discount than I would be for it, as the reasons are it is indeed softer texture and the quality is pretty much like a piece of cotton vs Babylove's you can feel it is a bit like paper texture more.

Note:
There are 2 types. One is call <PlayPants> which is this one I am trying out and one is call <GrowPants> I really don't know what is the difference but guess I would check out the <GrowPants> version when I get one.

Currently:
BabyLove <GrowPants L 30> in SG selling SG10.80 (Fairprice NTUC) = $0.36 per pc

MamaPoko <EasyFit L 38> in SG selling SG13.90 (Fairprice NTUC) = $0.36 per pc

MamaPoko <SoftFit L 28> in SG selling SG15.20 (Fairprice NTUC) = $0.54 per pc

Note: Tigerbaby used MamaPoko <EasyFit L 38> before and it can only be use for Day Time and not for Night time. I would post a detailed review on it soon.




Wednesday, February 13, 2013

milk powder: abbott similac gain IQ

400g tin (small tin) cost sg17.95 at cold storage vs SG17.90 at fairprice ntuc

though its 5c more at cold storage but has longer expiry date.

for sure in future i be getting from cold storage :)