Discreet Hearing Aid - Oticon Zeal

Decided to branch into conversations of things that matter. As I am ageing, I am starting to observe the world around me more deeply. More recently, I saw my grandmother with her chunky and unsightly hearing aid and I wondered if old age for me would be the same and dreads the day if hearing loss sets in for me early (I do listen to very loud music).

Finding about Oticon Zeal Hearing Aid through my mother was quite a relief. First of all, it is so small - it is nearly invisible, sitting comfortably inside the ear. I have seen some seniors non-retirees with their hearing aids and there is always some sort of sigma - as though the lost of hearing also equates to the loss of the abilities. Having a discreet tool to mask a hearing disability is definitely much preferred in a corporate setting as it help to maintain one's dignity and confidence. 

With technology advancement, the hearing aid serve like a ear bud. It can contact wirelessly to our devices such as the smartphone, tablets and computers. It blends seamlessly to our modern life. The premium AI Sound processing can reduce unwanted background noise, letting you hear clearly from all directions.  Unlike the traditional hearing aids, Oticon Zeal Hearing Aid allows same day fittings - you can work out being fitted within 10 minutes to 2 hours depending on your needs. 

One of my grandmother's grouse was the long charging hours of her current hearing aid. Pretending to be able to hear is no fun. I was glad to hear that the Oticon Zeal Hearing Aid comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge. If a quick boost is needed, 15 minutes of charging 4 hours of use. Everything is really good, the only catch? It is a little pricey. As far as technology is concern, the price will go down in time. But if you are a senior with a bit of surplus cash, this might be something you would want to splurge on. 

Carnival-Themed Afternoon Tea at 1864 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre

In the mood for some fun, I popped by with the kids for the Carnival-Themed Afternoon Tea at 1864 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre. For those who are unsure, Sofitel Singapore City Centre is conveniently located beside Tanjong Pagar Mrt Station. 

An interesting highlight about this high tea was how it swapped the savory and sweets. My boy calls it a hearty joke. As we were pretty game, we didn't refer to the menu which listed the ingredients and ate our way through. Most were great surprises and my boy had a lot of fun pranking his sister and the husband. 

Priced at S$68++ per pax (minimum 2 to dine), which is quite standard for most high teas, you get to enjoy the high ceiling and posh area of the Sofitel Singapore City Centre. One thing that stood out was the impeccable service. My girl was fussing a lot and a staff quickly came over to offer them coloring tools. My girl broke into a smile again and my day was saved. 

The whole set doesn't shortchange anyone in terms of taste. Unlike the norm where it was defined strictly either sweet or savory, each item was a nice combination of the 2. Thus, it was not very surfeiting and we could finish everything in a sitting. Psss... book via Klook for best price. Only from now till 15 June from 2pm to 5pm. 

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Carnival-Themed Afternoon Tea: https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/54049-1864-bar-lounge-reservation-sofitel-singapore-city-centre/

** To get additional discounts, you can use the discount code "BABYNFAMKLOOK" when you book through Klook for a 5% Discount. Applicable to All Klook Activities with min. spend of SGD50. Discount capped at SGD15.

Splash Wonder Water Park

Part of my writing joy is finding out great gems for you readers out there and one recent March holiday find was the Splash Wonder Water Park. For the sweltering Singapore, this was an affordable respite for the little ones and the Baby-Shark Crazy toddlers. It was a great combination of everything they love - bouncing around and splashing water.

The stations all had an age recommendation. Most of the stations were incredibly toddler-friendly except for the Ocean Wave Challenge which had an incredibly fast slide. The older kids are bound to go crazy over them. There were dry and wet stations. But you can swap between both anytime :D The dry stations were mainly bouncy castles and a kiddy maze. 

Now that the kids were older, I could just hand around at the side the watch them play. I enjoyed myself too :D Pinkfong and Baby Shark made guest appearances and my little girl who was still in that phase pranced and followed them around the park quietly. It was pretty cute. There was also fringe activities such as water-resistant face/arm painting/ hair extensions and caricature painting. On 21st Mar, you will even get to see mermaids splashing around with you. 

I was particularly impressed with the water-resistant face/arm painting as it lasted nearly a week. There were food and drinks available within the park grounds. There were good variety and very reasonably priced. I was an extremely pleased captive market and was very happy to splurge within their grounds. Well-fueled by food, everyone was in great mood!

If you haven't found anything for the family this March holidays, grab your swimsuits and sunblock and head over to the Splash Wonder Water Park at the Palawan Beach. Guaranteed fun! From now till 5 April only, don't miss it! My kids want to head back again, LOL! Hope there is another rendition next year!