Planning a short trip away during the Lunar New Year? Do check us out for your travelling needs! You might want to consider:
1) Bio Shield Kiddie 100ml / U! Body Protectant 100ml – $21.50
2) Buds Organics Laundry Detergent 60ml – $2.30
3) Buds Organics Bottle & Utensil Cleanser 60ml – $2.30
4) Buds Organics Toy & Multi-surface Cleaner 30ml – $2.30
4) Little Innoscents Travel Pack – $20.50
Looking for something to repair your stretched skin post-partum? Try Buds Organics Stretch Mark Repair Cream!
Our Buds Organics Stretch Mark Repair Cream not only contains chlorella vulgaris, it also contains apple seed extract which helps to correct and prevent the formation of stretch marks. Apple extract improves the appearance of cellulite and work on skin tone. The phenolic compounds present in apple extract, particularly from apple seeds, have been shown to scavenge free radicals in the skin tissues, protecting against premature aging. There are also indications that these compounds work to actively promote cell health by activating “early cell death” of cancerous tissue.
Apple seed oil is also a source of beneficial skin care. Sometimes called calocarpum mamossum or sapuyul, the oil is rich in essential fatty acids and proteins, providing an effective emollient for skin tissues. The moisturizing qualities of apple seed oil makes it an excellent choice for all skin types, but is particularly effective for dry skin that has been subject to damage from the elements. Apple seed oil, in its pure form, has a pleasant, almond-like aroma.
Shopping for a baby shower gift ? Or someone you know is having a baby and you are looking for a special gift for the person? Do you think that gift hampers, NTUC vouchers, red packet, baby clothing and accessories, tonic etc. are just too common and overly gifted?
Here is one suggestion: Diaper Cake.
Yup. Firstly, it’s not a real cake, and you cannot eat it. It is a cake that is made up of diapers and decorated to look like a tiered cake. Secondly, it is practical. Diaper is an essential item in today’s parenting context, and what better than something which will definitely be used. Thirdly, it comes with other useful products that can be used on the baby or by the parents.
If you do a search on the internet, you will find many companies in the diaper cake business. Of all, The Diaper Cake Company offers something different. Their diaper cakes are bundled with products that are practical and handy to have around the house that can help care for the newborn baby. Their concept and designs are also quite different from the rest. The diaper cakes can be personalized and each cake comes with a special card for the receiver’s keepsake. You also do not have to worry about delivering it yourself as delivery within Singapore is included.
Visit http://tdcc.sg/ to check out the designs and product package they offer. Prices from S$140.
As retailers, we are fortunate to be able to try out different types of diaper creams on our kids to find out what and how each of the products work on them. We have classified our diaper creams into two categories:
Preventive & Treatment
Preventive would be your every day diaper cream which will provide the baby’s bum with a barrier to protect from getting a diaper rash. Some of these diaper creams will contain zinc oxide, which serves as an excellent waterproof barrier to prevent the baby’s bum from stewing in a damp patch. There are of course the organic versions which uses oils, such as sunflower oil, as a barrier to protect. One such diaper cream is the Buds Organics Nappy Time Change Cream.
Treatment would be a cream that serves to treat the diaper rash and still provide that barrier to protect baby’s delicate bum from other free radicals. One such cream will be the Buds Organics Nappy Time Soothing Cream (previously known as Nappy Rash Rescue Cream).
The Nappy Time Soothing Cream contains the wonderful goodness of shiso extract which protects and moisturises your baby’s bottom naturally, spent grain wax, and the prebiotic, Gluco-oligosaccharide.
Shiso is a herb that is part of the mint family and we commonly see it in Asian cooking, predominantly in Japanese cuisine as a kind of decoration. But it’s properties definitely goes beyond just being a decoration on the plate!
The shiso plant contains a large proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, mainly alpha-linoleic acid, which is a kind of omega fat that our body cannot produce. Leaf extracts have shown antioxidant, antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, anorexigenic, and tumor-preventing properties. In a study, it was found that shiso extract actually inhibited acute inflamation for dermatitis.
Gluco-oligosaccharide (G-OS) is a water soluble oligosaccharide similar to those found in breast milk that help protect newborns from infection. These oligosaccharides help protect from infection without having bactericidal effects (prevents bacteria from causing an infection) and therefore do not induce bacterial resisitance (does not kill good bacteria so you build up a resistance to the good bacteria!). They work by stopping the bacteria from adhering to the cell wall, one of the first steps in mounting an infection and appear to act on Staphylococcus aureus – a bacteria found in the majority of patients who suffer from atopic dermatitis and is thought to be related to skin inflammation.
Our Little Innoscents Moisturising Lotion ($15.50, 100ml) is full of Avocado Oil goodness. It is non greasy, absorbs into the skin very well, whilst hydrating your skin.
Avocado oil is the edible oil pressed from the pulp of the avocado. It can be used as a beneficial skin care product, for special scalp treatments, medicinal purposes, and in healthy cooking.
Nutritional Benefits:
Protein and Fats.
Avocado oil contains a high amount of proteins and unsaturated fats, both of which are strong skin agents. Avocado oil actually contains omega-3 fatty acids – those very same fatty acids as found in fish oil. Thus, not only can this oil be used as a beneficial lotion, but also as healthy cooking oil!
Sterolin.
Avocado oil is high in a substance called sterolin, which studies have shown to facilitate the softening of the skin and to reduce the incidence of age spots;
Antioxidants.
Avocado oil is rich in antioxidants, making it useful for healing sun-damaged skin. Antioxidants like vitamins A, D and E in avocado cause the skin to be suppler, and are thus particularly good for dry or aged skin.
Lecithin and Potassium.
Avocado oil contains lecithin and potassium, which are all highly beneficial for the skin as well as the hair;
Health Benefits:
Moisturize the Skin.
Avocado oil applied topically helps relieve dry and itchy skin. Once applied, avocado oil is deeply absorbed by the skin, thus making it an ideal moisturizer and skin care agent.
Boost Scalp Health.
In addition to helping clear scaly skin, it can also relieve itchy scalp symptoms. Avocado oil, when regularly applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth.
Increase Collagen Production.
When applied, avocado oil increases the production of collagen, which helps keep the skin plump and decreases the effects of aging.
Treat Skin Conditions.
Avocado oil is useful in the treatment of a variety of skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.
Others.
Avocado oil facilitates the healing of wounds and burns to the skin. It also helps to relieve and heal diaper rash.
Gosh, I can’t believe that we are this close to the end of the year and even closer to Christmas! This is also our very first storewide sale for Big Little Me.
This is to thank all of you who have supported our little shop here. We have started our with few products and are slowly expanding our range of products that we believe will bring little conveniences to every mom’s life! We have strived to bring you products that are lower than retail prices and now they will be even lower with this additional 10% discount.
So shop away!
The school holidays are here, so is the rainy season. Rain can sometimes disrupt any outdoor plans you have for your kids. Fortunately, in Singapore, you can opt for an indoor playground to keep the kids entertained and let them run around in a safe and hopefully supervised environment. A lot of indoor playgrounds have sprouted in recent years (e.g., Cool De Sac, The Polliwogs, Hokey Pokey, Amazonia) and all, if not most, have slides and ball pits. Some even have climbing walls.
Somehow, the ball pits are always a draw for the kiddos. You are sure to find a ball pit in any of the indoor playground, some may be shallower than others. Children would just love to jump right into the ball pit and dive into the thousands and millions of balls and pretend to swim in the ball pit. Ahh… fond memories of the Parkway Parade Burger King ball pit. The lure of a padded pit filled with colourful plastic balls. Ball pits are also for rent nowadays for parties and you can buy smaller sized ball pits for your home from toy stores like Toys “R” Us.
However, one nagging concern I have as a parent, is the cleanliness of the ball pits and the indoor playground. I must confess that I never had these thoughts before when I was playing in them or before I became a parent. Furthermore, with flu season here and you read the news about the spread of Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFMD), it’s really hard not to think about protecting your own child from the germs while they are having fun in the ball pits. Furthermore, surely you would have come across some socially irresponsible parents who still choose to bring their sick child out even when they should be quarantined and resting at home.
If you too, have been thinking about the keeping your kids safe from contagious germs and bacteria like E Coli, Salmonella, HFMD, and even the H1N1 strain of bird flu, you can consider Bio Shield. It is an organic spray on anti-microbial body protectant that provides the user with a protective layer. Unlike hand sanitizer which is used to sanitize your hands after contact with germs, Bio Shield protects the user even before contact is made. The germs and bacteria die when they come into contact with this protective layer.
Sounds too good to be true? Find out more about Bio Shield and how it can protect you and your family. It is alcohol-free.
We are very excited to share with you one of our new products from the My Natural series: Owl musical pull toy. It plays a soft lullaby when the pull string is pulled, making it the perfect companion for long car rides or as a crib toy in your nursery. The owl is also designed to give a calming and soothing effect on the child. Three colours to choose from: Purple, Green and Pink.
The outer shell of the owl is made of cotton velour, giving you the soft and plush feeling. Natural cotton is used and non-toxic low reactive dyes are used to dye the colours. All materials are BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead & latex free. My Natural series toys are tested by third party laboratories according to acts enforced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (in the US) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
The strap has a velcro end so you can easily attach the pull toy onto a ring or loop. All moving mechanisms are concealed so you will never have to worry about those little fingers being trapped. The pull string ends with a nice sized ball which makes it easy for our little ones to reach out and pull down.
It plays a soft lullaby to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars. No batteries are required as the mechanism works on clockwork and gears. But everything is hidden, so no worries about parts dropping out. One pull gives you about 90 seconds of music.
Dimension wise, the head to tail of the owl is about 15cm, the pull strong (when retracted) is 11cm, and the strap 7cm (when the ends are velcroed, as shown in the picture).
There will come a point where your child would start to put everything he/she finds into his/her mouth. There will always be constant drooling and the straps that are used to secure him/her to the car seat or stroller is soaked in saliva. Usually, the child car seat straps and stroller straps will come with some padding on the shoulder area and that is also where your child will have easy access to chewing. Sounds familiar?
If you face this common issue, you can consider investing in drool pads or teething pads. These wrap around the straps and serve to protect the straps from getting wet and also helps to ensure hygiene for your child. The strap covers can be removed for washing, unlike the strap cushions that come with the stroller or car seat.
At biglittleme.com, we bring in vibrant coloured teething pads or suck pads designed and hand made by Red Charlotte, which can also double as strap covers. What’s more, the suck pads have loops sewn in them so that it makes it convenient for you to attach your child’s favourite toy or teether while you are on the go. Because it has loops sewn in and is secured easily by velcro, the teething pads can be wrapped around stroller front bar to help secure the toy or teether. See it for yourself.
At biglittleme.com, we are always looking out for easy and creative ways to simplify parenting. Today, we are happy to share with you our latest addition to our product range, the drool pads and stuff sack for baby carriers by Red Charlotte.
For those who use baby carriers, you would very soon realize that the straps are easy target for your child to chew on, leaving it wet and soaked in saliva.This means having to wash the carrier more often. The dried-up saliva could sometimes irritate your child’s face, causing rashes or red marks. A simple solution is to use a drool pad. Drool pads are attached on the straps of the carrier and you no longer have to worry about the straps being chewed on. All you need to do now is to change the drool pads when they are soaked. Drool pads comes in a range of colours but are mostly dull and earthy. Furthermore, there isn’t a place for you to hang teethers or pacifiers once you place the drool pads on the straps.
The drool pads from Red Charlotte solve these two problems. They are brightly coloured, made of patterned cotton fabric, and comes with loops for you to attached pacifier clips and teething rings. No more missing pacifiers or teethers because your child accidentally drop it while you are out. It also makes it easier for your child to locate the teether.
Ever had the experience where you remove the carrier to give your back/shoulders a break but realize that you do not know where to put the carrier? You could hang the carrier over a chair or on the stroller, but the loose straps are usually left dangling. For me, I am particularly concerned about where the straps would touch as that’s where my child be chewing on later, so I would roll the carrier up nicely so that the straps are safely hidden in the carrier before finding a ‘safe’ place to put the carrier.
With the stuff sack, this is no longer an issue. I can roll my carrier up and place it into the stuff sack for storage. It has rubber drawstring to make sure the carrier does not fall out.
It is a neat and simple way to put the carrier away. What’s more, the stuff sack can easily double as a bolster/pillow for your child when he/she is napping. The stuff sack would fit soft carriers like Manduca, Tula, Mei Tai, Beco, Boba, and Ergo Baby.
You can use any bag straps left lying around in your house and fit it on the stuff sack to quickly transform it into a brightly coloured day bag. The strap will make it easier for you to carry the carrier when your child decides that he/she wants to walk. When the carrier is in use, the empty stuff sack can now double as a messenger bag.