Kidsme Food Feeder and Baby Products

Media Invite

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Really happy to be invited to my first ever mummy blogger event which was held at Roosevelt’s Diner and Bar earlier this month! Great opportunity for me to meet fellow mummies who are so much more experienced than I am! Bumped into Mummy Serene, whom I first met a few years ago when I was doing an independent study module on motherese back in my uni days. The event turned out to be splendid because I got to learn about really cool baby food feeding products which Little misschewy will be exposed to in time to come ๐Ÿ™‚

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We didn’t bring Chanelle along because at barely 2 months old then, she was too young for her first hand experience of the products. I think all the other mummy bloggers were at the event with their kids and the young ones looked super adorable! *Pinch cheeks* ๐Ÿ˜›

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Here’s Qiqi, the founder of Totsworld Pte Ltd, demonstrating how to use the various Kidsme products. She first launched Kidsme Singapore in Singapore Expo this April.

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This is the award-winning Kidsme Food Feeder ($18.90), developed to let little ones safely and independently explore new tastes and textures at an early age without the risk of choking. Its innovative yet simple design gives babies a head start towards a lifetime of healthy eating. It also helps in developing babiesโ€™ fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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You can feed your little one pureed or solid food to encourage chewing. Do you know that the act of chewing not only aids in better digestion and nutrients absorption, but is also crucial for speech development?

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The Silicone Sacs (2 for $10.90) are medical-grade and can be sterilized. You are strongly encouraged to replace them once every few months and these silicone sacs come in different sizes.

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Obviously, so much thought has been given to come up with Kidsme Food Feeder with all the amazing features listed above. If you notice, Kidsme Food Feeder looks like a pacifier except that it has small little handles which encourage self-feeding with its ergonomic design that makes it easy for little hands to hold on to. The textured sac cleverly doubles up as a teether too.

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Hehe.. Mummy Jolin’s small J exploring Kidsme Food Feeder with much interest.

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Mummy Maggie’s daughter, Kayliss, looks like a huge fan of Kidsme Food Feeder already! As you can see, it is a useful tool in introducing new types of food to your child ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m gonna start thinking about the very first solid food that I would like Chanelle to try!

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Kidsme Multi-Function Food Scissors ($16.90) is another wonderful product. As its name suggests, this food scissors has different functions – it can cut, mash and scoop! Whether at home or on the go, Kidsme Multi-Function Food Scissors makes mealtime safe, fun and also convenient. Its biaxial system and stainless steel cutlery-grade blades allow you to safely, easily and efficiently cut your children’s food into small pieces. Even meat or fruit can be mashed into safe bite-sized pieces which helps reduce the risk of choking. With Kidsme Multi-Function Food Scissors, you can even turn food into cool shapes!

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I had actually bought a strawberry-shaped teether for Chanelle at the Taka Baby Fair earlier this year because I love strawberries. But now, I think I’m gonna keep that aside and let her use this Kidsme Icy Moo Moo Soother ($14.90) once she begins to show signs of teething! Don’t you think it looks cute?

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One thing I like about Kidsme Icy Moo Moo Soother is that the travel-friendly cap can also be used as an ice pop mold. Simply fill the mold with fruit juice or even your breast milk, dip the soother in and pop the whole thing into the freezer. Viola! You have a nice icy treat for your little one in no time ๐Ÿ™‚

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The textured, silicone teats also provide much comfort to sore gums.

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I have seen quite a number of milk bottles on the market but this Kidsme PPSU Diamond Wide Neck Milk Bottle ($42.90) is really one of a kind. It combines elegance, modern design, and premium PPSU material to create the most exquisite bottle for your baby. It takes inspiration from the Sancy Diamond, a magnificent pale yellow, shield-shaped 55 carat diamond. PPSU is one of the safest bottle materials available today, and offers superb clarity and durability. The flexible, removable handles provide ease and comfort to your baby while feeding.

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Because of its durability, it can withstand falls from various heights without breaking. This milk bottle certainly looks classy! I’m sure it’s gonna grab a lot of attention when Chanelle uses it ๐Ÿ™‚

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Here are some of the food items from the kids menu that we tried at Roosevelt’s after the event. Roosevelt’s prides itself as a kids friendly diner so I foresee myself going back for a meal with misterchewy and Chanelle some day! Besides a kids menu, Roosevelt’s provides baby high chairs and kids cutlery. Rest assured that only healthy, non processed food is used for dishes under the kids menu.

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The hubs and I totally love the Buttermilk Waffles with Mixed Berries! Definitely one of the better tasting waffles that we have had so far!

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Dphotofolio Indoor Maternity Photography

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HELLO I’m back! This is my FOURTH time in two months battling mastitis from breastfeeding and each time, I suffered from high fever throughout the night. Anyhoo, I’m feeling much better now and am here to update my blog! Are my readers still there?! Haha. I had shared the outdoor maternity photos taken by Dphotofolio previously. They were taken by Alvin and Jane. This time, the indoor photos were taken solely by Jane. Reason being, for the more adventurous mummies who dare to bare for the sake of art, such photos should be taken by a female photographer right?

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The indoor shoot took place a day after the outdoor one. We woke up early and reached Dphotofolio’s studio at King George Avenue slightly before 9am to get my makeup done by professional makeup artist Friennie Kho. More on her later! If I didn’t remember wrongly, the photoshoot lasted about 2 hours. The husband and I had a lot of fun! We also loved how the photos turned out ๐Ÿ™‚

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Me and Friennie! She’s really gorgeous and very friendly. At first I thought she’s Korean and she speaks Korean like a Korean! I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all despite the fact that it was our first time meeting and she had also explained that the makeup that she did for me wasn’t the dramatic kind, but rather something that’s more natural looking, which is recommended for maternity and family photoshoot. Friennie has 10 over years of experience as a makeup artist. In fact, it is her very first profession and she has been sticking to it ever since! She does bridal makeup, for DND and many other occasions. Friennie also updates herself regularly on the latest makeup trends by attending courses. Her contact details are listed here https://www.facebook.com/FrienniekhoMakeupTouch ๐Ÿ™‚

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The husband and I really love the photos taken by Jane. Thanks babe!
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My Very First Mother’s Day

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Happy Mother’s Day to me and all mummies out there! It felt very heartwarming to receive numerous texts from friends yesterday ๐Ÿ™‚ The husband and I travelled back to my parents’ place together with Chanelle to stay over for the weekend. Thanks to my mum who offered to take care of Chanelle! We managed to take a breather and unwind ourselves through good food and retail therapy! ๐Ÿ˜€ Being a mother is really not easy. It drives me crazy and wears me out, but of course, a big toothless grin from my baby really brightens up my day! Chanelle is almost 2 months old now and she’s really smiling a lot more than before ๐Ÿ™‚ Because our little one is still so young and requires too much of our attention, we decided to go for mother’s day dinner without her around ๐Ÿ˜› At least we can eat in peace and not have to rush through our meal and feel so stressed! Felt bad but we will definitely include Chanelle next year ๐Ÿ™‚

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Our dinner venue was decided out of spontaneity. The husband shortlisted a couple of places but I wasn’t too keen. The night before just when we were about to go to bed, he said, “Let’s go to Keppel Bay!” Asked if he was thinking what I’m thinking. YES! We were both thinking about Takumi Tokyo. Hehe. We had our first year wedding anniversary dinner there in 2012. ๐Ÿ™‚ The menu hasn’t changed and this time, we ordered the Salmon Belly Sashimi ($25). Not as fatty as I would have liked it to be.

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Looking back on my previous blog post, the dishes that we ordered this time were the ones that left us a positive and lasting impression back then. Assorted Sushi ($35) comprises of 8 sushi pieces and 1 roll. Loved the uni!

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The Chirashi Sushi ($38) is what I call “Happiness in a bowl”. Even the sushi rice is worthy of mention.

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Grilled Assorted Mushrooms ($22) were flavorful and tasted mildly sweet. Must have been coated with butter!

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The Pan Seared Foie Gras with Wine Jelly ($35) was melt-in-the-mouth smooth. Definitely will order this every time we visit Takumi!

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Again, the Grilled Lamb Rack Marinated with Apple Miso Sauce ($25) was very tender but it was even saltier than the previous visit!

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Thanks for everything! Enjoyed the company! ๐Ÿ˜€
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Dphotofolio Outdoor Maternity Photography

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The husband and I are extremely delighted to have our outdoor maternity photos taken by Dphotofolio. Established way back in 2005, photographers Alvin and Jane have come a long way indeed and accumulated a wealth of valuable experience from various photography projects. We met up at their studio located at King George’s Building a few weeks prior the shoot to browse at some of their work and exchange ideas as to how we want our maternity photos to turn out.

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As for the venue, the possibilities are endless. Alvin suggested shooting at a lalang field, amongst a few other places but I was totally excited to have our photos taken at a lalang field because I imagined that it would be perfect in capturing the blissful and magical moments of my pregnancy. I really admire Alvin and Jane for their willingness to push their limits, go out of their comfort zones and explore areas of photography that they have barely ventured into. Alvin was even adventurous enough to suggest underwater photography! I was kinda tempted but felt that my baby bump might get in the way and make things difficult for me.

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The day was a very special one for misterchewy and I. It was Valentine’s Day! Our fourth one together! The weather was kind. Very sunny and the sky was in a lovely shade of blue when we reached our first photo destination early in the morning ๐Ÿ™‚

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One of the most important things during a shoot is to be able to relax and have fun and that was exactly how misterchewy and I felt. The entire shoot was very enjoyable and it was also memorable as we felt Baby Chanelle’s gentle kicks when we were posing for some shots. It certainly brought a genuine smile to our faces and we just wanted to remember these special moments forever. Hope you guys like the photos as much as we do! Kudos to Alvin and Jane for being so passionate towards their love for photography and also for being so patient throughout the shoot! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Not sure if you noticed that there is also a ‘horse theme’ for our photoshoot because Baby Chanelle is born in the year of the horse! That explains the real horses and horse balloons in some of the photos ๐Ÿ˜›

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If you like what you see, and would like to view more of Dphotofolio’s works, simply hop on over to their website or Facebook page.

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Lizzie’s Little Rainbow Diaper Cake Hampers

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Mummy Charlene and Baby Chanelle received quite a few gifts from our friends, relatives and colleagues but these DIAPER CAKES from Lizzie’s Little Rainbow really take the cake! Pun unintended. This is not an advertorial or sponsored review but I just felt that these diaper cakes are waaaay too adorable not to share! They were actually gifted by my maternal second uncle and auntie, and cousins. ๐Ÿ™‚ There is a complete price guide on its website and you can choose either a 1-tier or 2-tier cake depending on your budget. Plenty of diapers make up the cake tiers and the rest are beautifully decorated with other useful and practical items such as baby rompers, baby receiving blanket, baby socks, etc!

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Taken off Lizzie’s Little Rainbow’s Facebook page

Featured in the April 2014 issue of Mother & Baby magazine.

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Cute little rompers rolled into cupcake baking cups!

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Awww.. Baby socks for those tiny little feet ๐Ÿ™‚

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These Old Navy baby sandals almost made me squeal in delight!

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Premium educational toy is also included.

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A bottle of Benedictine Dom for mummy. Hehehe ๐Ÿ˜›

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A+ for effort and creativity!

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That’s all folks! Baby Chanelle wants more milk milk! Tata for now! ๐Ÿ˜€
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Little Misschewy Has Finally Arrived!

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SAY HELLO TO LITTLE MISSCHEWY!! ๐Ÿ˜€ Our little princess was born on 18th March, on a CHEWSDAY (Tuesday la) night! Guess what guys? My EDD was 12th March but everyone says that our baby knows how to enjoy life inside mummy’s tummy and refuses to come out so soon. Or maybe she enjoys going to work with me ๐Ÿ˜›

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During the wee hours of the morning at around 2-3am on 18th March, I started to feel really strong and unbearable contractions and this lasted throughout the night. I was drifting in and out of sleep because of the immense pain, and tried my best to time my contractions. The intervals got shorter with time and misterchewy decided that we should go to the hospital. I was pretty reluctant because I felt that I didn’t have enough sleep. LOL.

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Admitted myself slightly after 9am and was immediately shown into the delivery suite. Was asked to change into a robe and nurses did some checks on me before reporting to my gynae. I was told that my dilation was only 0.5cm! One of the nurses also administered me an enema and I washed up before being put on a drip which was to make my contractions even stronger to help with the dilation.

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The contractions became really excruciating and I felt like I was going to faint or die any moment! The hubs offered me his hand. No la I didn’t bite it but left quite a few fingernail marks on it. LOL. In the end, I begged asked for pain relief. EPIDURAL TO THE RESCUE!

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After that very shiok. The injecting of epidural wasn’t that bad after all. Better than having to bear with that bitch of a pain! I could still feel contractions but there wasn’t any pain at all. Felt so relaxed! My gynae popped in twice, first was to rupture my waterbag, and at around 4.30pm she worked her magic and increased my dilation to 5cm. Shall spare you the details.

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By late evening, I was damn sleepy already. Totally unprepared when gynae told me to start pushing. Besides, my lower body was feeling numb. I thought that I was using all my might to push already but my gynae told me, “You’re not pushing at all. You need to push harder.” Wah faints. Seeing that I was so tired, she told me to rest and she would be back in less than an hour. Sooo.. I took a nap and gynae came back at 7.30pm. This time, I was super determined and with the help of both gynae and nurse, I pushed until my face turned green and viola! Baby was delivered in 12 minutes! ๐Ÿ˜€

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That defining moment was truly indescribable. When a bawling Little misschewy was being tossed onto my tummy, I felt like I was going to burst into tears. It was all so surreal and I made a promise to myself that we will be her guardian angels and protect her with our lives.

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Mother and baby skin to skin contact ๐Ÿ™‚

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There you have it! Baby Chewy weighs a healthy 3.36kg!

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Our very first family photo! :))

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My 3D2N stay at Mount Elizabeth Hospital was a very pleasant and comfortable one. All the nurses were very forthcoming and approachable. From time to time, Little misschewy would be brought in from the nursery and I was really happy to have her in my arms ๐Ÿ™‚

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The hubs took leave from work to accompany me and also to see his precious baby girl!

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I almost forgot to take photo of my ward until the very last day when I was supposed to be discharged. The ward looks not bad right? There’s also an LED television. Pardon the mess ๐Ÿ˜› The ward actually looks much tidier in this photo because misterchewy had helped to lug all the gifts and hampers home the day before.

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Also wanna mention that the food is surprisingly quite good! There is a menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can check off the dishes that you want. I polished off all my food every single meal. How to lose weight?! Haha.

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We completed her birth registration before going home and decided to name her Chanelle ๐Ÿ™‚
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Studio Memories Indoor Maternity Photography

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Hellooo chewys! We are still anticipating the arrival of our baby princess! The feeling is very surreal. I would like to think that we have almost everything ready and are adequately prepared but deep down, we know that we can never be well prepared, especially since this is our first child. Really don’t know what to expect. Getting the jitters already! Haha. During my third trimester, misterchewy and I went for an indoor maternity photoshoot by Studio Memories.

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Living by the motto Capturing The Best Moments, Studio Memories is made up of a group of professional, accomplished and well-equipped photographers who each specializes in his or her own field of photography with years of experience. Blessed with a dynamic team, Studio Memories offers a wide range of services such as actual day wedding photography and videography, and various types of photoshoot for newborns, families, wedding couples and mothers-to-be. Created only in July 2013, Studio Memories has gained a popular following as evident on their Facebook page and it’s not hard to see why because of the high-quality photos that they produce at such a reasonable price that makes it so irresistible.

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Located at 28 Niven Road, the studio is impressively huge with several rooms, backdrops and props to cater to various genres of photography. Jacky was our photographer and he encouraged us to express our fun and crazy side. It wasn’t easy for misterchewy and I in the beginning but we slowly warmed up and enjoyed the photoshoot! What attracted and impressed me was Jacky’s creative and artistic flair in capturing these wonderful memories for us. Enjoy the rest of the photos and I’m sure you will agree with me! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Check out Studio Memories’ website to view their portfolio and package prices, and also ‘Like’ their Facebook page to stay updated on the latest promotions as well as giveaway contests! Catch them at BabyMarket from 18 to 20 April 2014 at Singapore Expo Hall 8 for exclusive promotions!

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Maternity Exchange Singapore: Buy or Rent Trendy Maternity Clothes

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Do you know that one of the greatest woes of a pregnant woman is not being able to fit into any of her clothes? Initially, I found it quite amusing when my clothes started to feel tight around my baby bump, then it became frustrating when I could no longer zip up my dresses. It was not long later that I went into panic mode when I was left with only a handful of dresses that I could still force myself into. I was living in self-denial and refused to shop for maternity dresses, or what I call “XXXXL dresses”. LOL. Even my colleagues started to ask if I was planning to buy myself some decent maternity wear and advised me to get a few pieces as soon as I can as maternity wear can be quite costly. The earlier I buy, the more times I get to wear them before I deliver! Okay okay, I get the hint. I need clothes that fit a growing me!

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I did get myself quite a number of dresses, some online and some from retail stores. Ok I should also credit my mum for doing most of the shopping for me. I’m also glad to be introduced to Maternity Exchange, a long-standing innovative retail concept which offers mums-to-be the option of buying or renting outfits to create their own extensive maternity wardrobe without having to pay exorbitant prices. Plus, it’s also not practical because you won’t be wearing these clothes after you deliver (assuming you would have slimmed down) unless you intend to keep them for your second or third pregnancy.

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Maternity Exchange, located at Marina Square, carry the largest collection of imported and local designer maternity and nursing labels in Singapore, featuring international brands like Japanese Weekend, Maternal America and Jules & Jim Maternity, as well as popular local brands Mothers En Vogue and Dote Nursing.

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Also available at Maternity Exchange are maternity and nursing lingerie, swimwear, diaper bags, belly bands, maternity support belts, postpartum shapewear, and an assortment of gifts and accessories for mummmies and babies. We even spotted Sophie the Giraffe. It’s like a one-stop shopping haven for expectant mothers and new parents! If you prefer to do your shopping online, you will be pleased to know that Maternity Exchange stocks online exclusive maternity and nursing wear which is not available at the physical store.

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I was offered a 8-credit Basic Instincts rental package priced at $329. Two other packages with more credits – All Essentials and Indulge Your Bulge are also available. The renting system is very simple! You first pay the upfront fee for your desired package and you have one year to fully utilise each package. Each piece can be rented for a maximum of 4 weeks. Any item that features a rental price on its price tag can be rented. You can also rent by individual piece, where you will pay the full purchase price first and be refunded the difference between that and the prevailing rental price when you return the outfit. Regular casual pieces are usually worth one credit each, like this flattering black dress from Maternal America which I wore for one of our staycations.

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I also found a nice baby blue chiffon dress for my company’s dinner and dance late last year! Because some pieces are more expensive, they are worth two more more rental credits and may require a deposit which will be fully refunded when you return the rented piece in its original condition. Always remember to take good care of the dresses and check the washing labels to determine if the dress requires dry cleaning. If you really like what you are wearing and wish to keep it, you can simply purchase it!

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Photo credit: Studio Memories

Besides maternity wear, there are also nursing clothes available at Maternity Exchange. The collection is updated every 3 to 4 weeks so there’s bound to be something that catches your eye each time you visit the store! This lavender floral dress is only worth one credit and looks simple but turned out to be great in achieving a soft look for my maternity photoshoot.

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This has gotta be my favorite rented piece from Maternity Exchange which I wore to my cousin’s wedding at Shangri-La Hotel. It is an absolutely stunning V-neck beaded gown in an elegant shade of periwinkle blue by the brand Decode 1.8. I love how it fits me perfectly, even at 9 months, because I was close to believing that I wouldn’t be able to find a dress that could show off my ‘womanly curves’. Not only is the chiffon fabric very light and comfortable to wear, the fabulous cut helps slim the silhouette and the gorgeous pleated detailing at the bust and empire line adds a touch of glam. This piece retails at $499.25 but you can rent it for as low as 3 rental credits. I forked out $20 to have my gown altered by Maternity Exchange’s approved tailor because it was too long for me. Minor alterations can be done for a fee as long as it does not permanently alter the outfit.

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I have used up all the credits of my rental package and wish to conclude by saying that my 5-month long journey with Maternity Exchange had been a pretty pleasant one. You can read up on the FAQ section online if you have any queries or better still, head down to the physical store and browse through the amazing range of maternity clothes. Feel free to approach Maternity Exchange’s friendly retail assistants for advice. Nana had been a terrific help and was always so patient with me when I was at the store. Her cheerful disposition really puts me at ease and I didn’t feel bad about trying 6 outfits at one go ๐Ÿ˜› Do check out Maternity Exchange’s website and Facebook page to be updated on their promotions and clearance sales!

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Maternity Exchange
6 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square
#03-108
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6100 3924

The Second Trimester of Pregnancy

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Last December, I shared about my first trimester of pregnancy which wasn’t an easy one but I think I’m lucky when I compare myself to other pregnant mothers because although I did experience morning sickness, it wasn’t anything like a full blown one. I felt nauseous most of the time but at least I didn’t vomit. Currently, I’m in my last leg of pregnancy and decided to blog about my second trimester before I procrastinate even further! Cuz once I pop, I doubt I will have that much time and energy to blog ๐Ÿ˜›

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At about 20 weeks, I was scheduled for a Fetal Structural Anomaly Scan to check if our baby is developing normally and where the placenta is lying in the uterus. It was also through the scan that our baby’s gender is confirmed-plus-guranteed-chop! ๐Ÿ™‚

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The anomaly scan is a very detailed scan which typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes. All of the baby’s organs will be examined and measurements are also taken. We even got to hear our baby’s heartbeat, loud and clear! After the scan, we decided to take up the antenatal package offered by my gynae, which includes the cost of this ultrasound scan. It excludes delivery fees as well as cost of supplements.

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Physical Symptoms
– An end to nausea
– More energy
– Decreasing urinary frequency (compared to first trimester)
– Achiness in the lower abdomen and along the sides
– Foot growth
– Slightly sensitive gums that sometimes bleed during brushing
– Increased appetite
– Fetal movement from the middle of second trimester

Emotional Symptoms
– Fewer mood swings
– Excitement whenever our baby kicks

Total weight gain: 8kg

How I felt about the second trimester: The second trimester (weeks 13 to 28) was the best! No morning sickness, I wasn’t lethargic and I didn’t really experience much mood swings. It was like I was back to my normal pre-pregnant state. I could even stay up late and not feel tired the next day.

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Iโ€™m 8 months pregnant at the time of writing.

Maternity Exchange X missuschewy Lookbook

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Hello chewys, happy Monday! Here’s a quick update on what I wore to my company’s Dinner and Dance function at Gardens by the Bay recently ๐Ÿ™‚ A few weeks back, I picked out this cocktail dress at Maternity Exchange which I thought would be perfect for the event.

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All photos in this post were taken by misterchewy.

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My baby blue cocktail dress is made of elegant chiffon material with satin lining which is actually quite cooling to wear. Since my baby bump is kinda huge at the moment at 6+ months, I think it’s a great idea to wear dresses made of chiffon fabric because it is lightweight and drapes beautifully.

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I like the sequined details around the neckline which helps to draw attention to my neck and no-longer-existent collarbone ๐Ÿ˜› The sequins also add a glamorous touch to the overall look.

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Thank you Maternity Exchange!
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