Updated Hospital Bag

I did a post on this previously (read it here!) However, looking back, I found I wasn't being "light" enough so here goes my updated version for mothers who are looking to pack light! Photo looking not as aesthetic this time round because now that I am a mother of a toddler, I really don't have as much time!

1. 1 Jacket to keep my Mummy warm.
2. 1 Bottle of Chicken Essence for push energy, but ended up not taking this time round. 
3. Some maternity pads and disposible undies
4. 1 bottle of Biocair Disinfectant Pocket Spray ($15.80) and 1 packet of wet wipes to keep the area sanitise at all times
5. 1 Power Bank
6. 2 underpads
7. 1 amulet
8. Baby's first toy for photography
9. Milestone cards from Happy Starts (You can understand what milestone cards are for here!)
10. Silverette Nursing Cups (Read about our review here!) and Marcus & Marcus silicone breastmilk collector from iTOTS
11. Personal hospital documents and items the hospital requeated us to bring
12. 1 set of nursing dress and bra from 9 Months Maternity to come home in (Read our review here!)
13. 1 nb set from Blue Almond. Quote "BA13YG" to get 10% off any products!
14. 1 extra set in case baby is too fat for nb clothes 
15. Sitz bath tub

We went to the zoo (Covid Edition)

Decided to do this post because there are probably many parents out there who are contemplating to bring their kids out and are hesitant. Some tips from us to you so that there are at least some things to look forward to during this Covid.

Dressing our little one in the classy and simple Polo Bodysuit in Beige ($39.90) from The Baby Closet

1. To minimise the risk, go during a weekday. That's what we did, we took leave to do that (but oh wells so many days and nowhere to spent it on anyway) There was barely anyone, the most people we saw was during the feeding session and everyone was scattered around quite safely. 


2. Packing list: We brought a lot of food, snacks, milk and water for baby. (There is a water refill station near the Ah Meng Restaurant). For the adults, we only brought water and an umbrella haha, so much difference!


3. In terms of baby travelling tools, we used a stroller and and the carrier. On top of that, we just bring along our diaper bag (read our review here) and our food bag. We actually took a grab (for parents without car), that's how we travel "light".





4. Shows: To be honest, I have no idea how to book any of them. It is limited to 50 slots. Even though I was there trying to book 20 mins after the session opens, I still fail to book them. So no tips from me cos I am unsuccessful. 


5. Feeding time: I had a bit more success in that, maybe because you needa pay for the sessions. Still, you needa book ahead online. We failed to get any slots to feed the giant tortoises which were scary by the way. We ended up feeding the goats which were really fun (video is up on our IG)


6. Carousell ride: The rides were still available. We ended up taking it 3 times because it was 1 for $4 and 3 for $8. No brainer which one is better right? Haha. You even get your choice of animals because you have the carousell to yourself. Shiok. 





7. Don't be disappointed. Our little one didn't react to the bigger animals (which we thought were more fascinating) maybe because we never exposed him to them. He was only interested in the penguins, dogs etc.), basically on the animals he have seen in books.


8. Duration: We stayed from about 10am to 4pm (6 hours). Pretty long for a baby standards. Baby took a nap at around 11am (He needs 2 naps daily) and another after we left. So depending on your child, you can plan accordingly the items to do based on their nap time. Won't advise to stay too long if you have a fussy baby.


9. Things to pack: We packed an additional set of clothes and 2 diapers. Lots of wet wipes and a hand sanitiser! Psss...the toilet near Ah Seng Restaurant is the cleanest and most baby-friendly.

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Note: Laptop is down, so posts won't be as frequent!

Finechi: Story of my stroller bag

A while back, I received my stroller bag from Finechi. One thing for sure, even before the baby comes, the life turns upside-down. Before I could even find proper time to take photos to do justice to my classy diaper bag, it was converted into a hospital bag because my gynae told me our little one could come anytime already. At that time, our stroller/infant seat came too but it was quickly checked and put aside because priorities had change, baby was coming.

Don't be fooled by Finechi's appearance, this bag is incredibly light-weight even after I fixed the sling straps that had a beautiful golden clasp finish. It had a lot of compartment at the side of the bag and it allows me to keep my content organised. To customise your bag, you can either get a fur charm (which comes in a variety of colours) or the acrylic keychains. As the bag is now used a as hospital bag, I am using my spidey acrylic keychain as it will be easier to clean when I am back home.

And yes, all these had been stuffed into my Finechi bag with lots of excess space. we will be bringing a second bag with the less essential items haha (cos photo props are important to this mama, some moments when missed are lost forever!) From left to right:

1. 1 Jacket (cos I felt it was so cold already during the hospital tour)
2. 1 room slipper
3. 1 Milestone card from tinys.co
4. Baby's first toy from Pebble Child
5. 2 Bottles of Brands Essence (there was enough space of 2)
6. 3 disposible underwear
7. 1 Curel facewash sample pack (Cos toiletries are basically provided except facewash and this was the most convenient facewash I could find...lol)
8. Kotex night pads (Am not entirely sure if this would work but some mothers suggested prepping your own just in case you aint used to the ones the hospital provided)
9. Huggies wet wipes and 1 bottle of Acquassimo to keep the place sterile
10. 1 Powerbank (will be stuffing my wires too!)
11. 1 Silverette Nursing Cups (really more for prevention, cos I heard boys can be quite rough with their mother's nipples)
12. 1 Amulet (haha)
13. Underpads from Guardian (Heard you can save some money if you don't use the hospital's)
14. Personal Documents 

Here is the update on hospital bag 2, which we call Daddy's bag. Basically, it is still Mummy and my stuff for when we leave the hospital. Daddy requested for a bagpack so we gave him a free camo one. Mummy's nice bags are in girl shades which Daddy refuse to carry for her. Mummy packed:

1. 1 set of nursing dress and bra from 9 Months Maternity
2. 1 newborn set from Oeteo
3. 1 romper from Little BB Love cos this boy is on the fat side. Scared he can't fit in newborn
4. Hegen Breast Pump
5. Sitz Bath Tub
6. Fav soft tissues from Dewysoft Tissues
7. Pretty nursing Cover from Hush Hush Baby

** Will update the conversion of my  Finechi bag into a diaper bag after I am done with the pushing :D