(Sponsored Review) Managing Fever with KOOLFEVER

Hello!

Being a Mum of two, with both kids having close age difference of 19 months, fever is not unusual in our life. Fever has become quite an affair to me. Fever comes and goes. Fever comes (unwelcomed & uninvited) to my kids after vaccinations or after being contracted with some kind of viral infection or bacterial infection. As much as I hate fever, imagine I have to wake up every hour to check my little one's temperature (worrying the little one will wake up crying), the struggle I have when I need to force-feed paracetamol, the worried-ness how if the fever suddenly jumping up high? As much as I know fever does mean body is fighting against viruses or bacterial infection, no matter what it is, fever is very worrying to me! And always a HATE affair to me!! 

 

Thanks to KOOLFEVER Singapore for sending me super awesome Fever Management Kit which includes KOOLFEVER Products and and the Super KOOL Braun NTF3000 No Touch Plus Forehead Digital Thermometer. I'm now no longer afraid of UN-KOOL fever! 

 

 

 

I have been a big fan of KOOLFEVER patch for babies since EJ was an infant. KOOLFEVER stays one of the most important kits in my drawer. 

 

Being a Mum of two, handling a feverish baby or toddler is no longer a new thing for me. With 2 young kids under my care, I'm pretty confident on how to manage fever and I hope the tips I share here will be useful for moms-to-be or first time mums 

 

1) Paracetamol

 

Paracetamol syrup (pink color) is a safe medication prescribed by pediatrician for babies and toddlers and it's a must to have medication to control fever above 37.5 degrees. The dosage is normally prescribed according to the child's weight and can be taken every 4-6 hourly 

 

2) KOOLFEVER for babies & KOOLFEVER for children

 

I always use KOOLFEVER for both toddler & baby because it absorbs & disperses heat effectively. The size is just right & fits perfectly to my little one's forehead and doesn't displace at the slightest movement. It's also gentle for baby's skin as it doesn't contain fragrance or coloring. The best thing about KOOLFEVER is the cool effect lasts long, about 4 hours per sheet and I don't have to keep changing the fever sheet, unlike the old way fever compress. A must have baby essential! 

 

 Calysta was having fever!

 

3) KOOLFEVER for body

 

It's another smart innovation from KOOLFEVER I really like! A must have for me too! I use KOOLFEVER for body when my little one has a sudden high fever. Let's say fever jumping up from 37.5 to 39 degrees. Normally that will likely happen midnight. The first thing I do is to stay calm, feed paracetamol and use KOOLFEVER for body on the neck, wrists, underarms, inner thighs, ankles or any narrow parts of the body where the major arteries are found. My little one's temperature is effectively brought down. The cool effect lasts about 8 hours which is really awesome! 

 

4) KOOLFEVER soft cooling gel pillow

 

KOOLFEVER soft cooling gel pillow can be used for fever, sleepless and humid night. It contains special cooling gel that doesn't become frozen in the freezer. When my little one has fever, I wrap KOOLFEVER soft cooling gel pillow with towel and put it underneath my little one's head to help to bring down the fever. It's reusable simply by chilling in freezer again. The cooling effect will last for about 4-6 hours. 

 

 

 

5) Braun NTF3000 No Touch Plus Forehead Digital Thermometer.

 

Thermometer is a MUST and my advise to first time moms is get a digital thermometer because it's so worth it! Forehead digital thermometer is not only accurate but it's so convenient & easy to use. What I love about forehead digital thermometer is I can take my little one's temperature when he or she is sleeping. I don't have to be afraid of the little one waking up. I can take my little one's temperature without touching him or her which is really awesome! 

 

I have tested both ear and forehead thermometers and the difference is only -0.2 deg for forehead thermometer in comparison to ear thermometer. For instance, the temp using ear thermometer is 38.2 degrees and the temp using forehead thermometer would be 38 degrees and I would say it's accurate and I wouldn't doubt its accuracy at all. I get the same professional accuracy reading whether touching my little one's forehead or measuring up to 5 cm away

Forehead thermometer in comparison with ear thermometer

 

Another thing I like is there's a fever guidance like a green screen suggests no fever, a yellow screen suggests moderate fever and red signals high fever 

 

Most importantly is to stay calm when handling little one's fever. With good care and routine monitoring, the little one should be recovering in a few days time and becoming stronger after that. So, don't worry, mommies! Fever is manageable!

 

Thank you KOOLFEVER, my 7 month old baby Calysta is all well now!

 

To find out more about KOOLFEVER products, please like KOOLFEVER facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KOOLFEVERsg or visit their website at http://www.mykoolfever.com

Stay KOOL

Netty 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Sponsored Review) QuickGrab Nappy Bags

Hello!

Being a mom for the past 26 months (EJ is 26 months old & Calysta is 7 months old). Diaper duty has become a daily affair. Every day, my dustbin is always full of.... Diapers and more diapers! Since both EJ & Calysta are still wearing full time diapers, can you imagine how many wet & soiled diapers we are having a day? Both kiddos have about 5 wet diapers and 1 soiled diaper a day and can you imagine ehm..ehm how unpleasant the smell of our bathroom? I hate to admit I'm REALLY traumatized with the unpleasant nappies odours every time I have to throw something into the dustbin. Yucks! I swear the smell really lingers for long and I have to hold my breath for the longest minutes I can.

 

And now there's a smart solution!

 
Thanks to QuickGrab for sponsoring me, together with other December 2014 mommies most convenient, hygienic and fuss free nappy bags, now I'm no longer having a yucky feeling whenever I have to meet Mr. Dustbin in my bathroom. QuickGrab nappy bags are perfect for mothers who are on-the-go too

The bags are large enough to hold nappies, wet wipes and tissues. The easy-tie handles help to seal off any germs

Plus one thing I like is, the bag is scented to neutralize unpleasant odours. It smells like my favorite baby powder to me, while the black color subtly disguises the contents 

Directions for use:

1) change your baby's nappy
2) pull out a fragranced nappy bag from the pack
3) place soiled nappy and wipes in the bag. Tie handles together to close the bag
4) throw it in the bin 

QuickGrab nappy bags are currently retailing for SGD4.5 for 125 pieces online. 

You can find it at the following websites:http://www.vaby.com.sg

http://www.kulily.com

http://shop.mummysmarket.com.sg/378-quickgrab

For more information, kindly visit www.quickgrab.com.sg

Until next time,
Netty 

(Sponsored Event) Breastfeeding Challenge 2015

Hello fellow breastfeeding mommies!

I would like to share good news with you, in celebration of World Breastfeeding Month, Thomson Medical and Avent Philips, along with some major supporting government partners will be holding 2015 Breastfeeding Challenge on 29 August 2015. I would like invite fellow breastfeeding mommies and babies to join me & baby Calysta in this challenge to show your support for breastfeeding and be part of a national record breaking event for a good cause.

Event Details:

Date: 29 August 2015
Venue: Suntec Convention Center, Room 300 to 302
Time: 10:00am  – 11.30am
Admission: $10 per person, $20 for a group of 3

FREE goodie bag worth $100

Register at: evnk.co/breastfeedingchallenge

 

The breastfeeding challenge will be taking place concurrently with one of the largest events, the Rise and Shine Festival 2015, coming up on the 28^th – 30^th of August 2015, which will be held at the Suntec Convention Centre.

You may also refer to Rise & Shine website www.riseandshine.com.sg for more information on the various activities, workshops and seminars happening during the event.

See you there, mommies and babies! Let's be part of a national record breaking event for a good cause.

(Sponsored Review) Faith Bowtique Baby Hair Bow

Hi mommies of beautiful baby girls!
 
Have you ever wanted to buy sweet & pretty baby bows for your little princess yet it's safe for her gentle scalp?
 
I would like to introduce you my favorite online baby bow seller, Faith Bowtique SG.
 
Faith Bowtique SG has been making beautiful handmade baby bows for little princesses and I super love the designs Faith Bowtique SG has been making; sweet and elegant. And I can tell it's really made with love. Delicate and carefully made with quality hand work. The owner is one sweet lady who takes pride of every of her beautiful creation and she's one of the nicest hair bow designers I have ever met.
 
When Faith Bowtique SG said "Yes" to our proposal to become one of our 6th month birthday baby bash sponsors, we were so excited because that would mean every of our December 2014 baby girls would have the chance to wear Faith Bowtique sweet & pretty bow :) Indeed, our baby girls were so lucky!
 
The designs and patterns are too sweet and I can't help but to fall in love over and over again :)
 
Pictures say it all!
 

 Very very sweet bows

Baby Calysta is wearing Faith Bowtique SG hair bows. Which one is your favorite?

 Another pretty designs I own & I adore. These are super pretty, isn't?

Another feature I like is Faith Bowtique SG made a design that is very safe for infant girl's scalp. It's even safe for newborn girls because the clip is fully covered by comfortable ribbon. Moreover, every piece of baby bow I own is long lasting and I wouldn't doubt the quality at all. Indeed, every piece is a premium bow with premium quality.

Are you interested to get one of this?

Faith Bowtique SG hair accessories can be found on their FB page (don't forget to like the page): https://www.facebook.com/faithbowtiqueSG and on Carousell (don't forget to follow): https://carousell.com/faithbowtique.sg/ 

Thank you Faith Bowtique  SG for making Calysta and other baby girls pretty!

One Half Party, the 6th month birthday bash

Calysta turned 6 months old in June, 11th. How crazy time has flown by that quickly. I remember holding her for the first time as a newborn then she flipped over from back to tummy and later, from tummy to back. The feeling of proudness and achievement when she was able to do tummy time her self, when she sat down for the first time and now eating solid and starting to stand up. She has hit so many milestones and here she is, half a year old baby girl already! It's crazy and bittersweet moments I have been through for the past 6 months. How I wish I could have the button to pause the time for a while, just to enjoy her babyhood a little longer. Another half a year, she will be turning into a toddler girl!

I'm really grateful I have a group of mommies friends whose babies were born on the same month as Calysta and our group is known as December 2014 mummies. From this group, I have made friends, I have had play dates & activities with fellow mommies & babies. Our babies hit the same milestones together. How exciting is that!

On 19th June, we decided to celebrate the 6th month birthday bash for our little ones together. The party was to celebrate the first half year of their life and their milestones. Over 40 mommies with their babies attended this mega bash party and we were proud to say that our party went well, we enjoyed the gathering, the companion, the play dates, the games, the food and many more!

It was one of the most exciting events I have ever attended. I have never seen so many little babies at the same time! Cuteness overloaded!

Here's our registration table

 

 

 Pretty ribbons sponsored by Bloom Blossom for our baby girls to match with their white & gold ''one half'' rompers

 

And sweet ribbons sponsored by Faith Bowtique SG for our pretty baby girls. Baby girls are so lucky!

One Half rompers with glamorous gold details for our December 2014 babies

Magazine sponsorship from Young Parents

Here's our little changing corner with Dypers & Organic Story Baby wipes

The party started at 12pm to 3.30pm and the committees group came earlier for party preparation. In this picture below, I (in black) was checking attendees list

Committees mommies were busy packing goodies bags

Our goodies bags were nicely packed

One half birthday cakes

Yummy foods!!

 

And the exciting game "find that baby" ~ a game to guess & find babies based on their newborn photos

Me & EJ ~ yes I brought EJ with me and he seemed to enjoy the party as well

 

Have you spotted baby Calysta? She's in the background ~ the one wearing pink legging and white head bow!

 

Babies picture! I've never thought it was going to be really hard to gather 40 babies together (without mommies) for photo taking and especially babies starting to turn over, sit down & crawl.

Lucky draw time! One lucky mommy has won herself a prize from Curtain Junior! Curtain Junior specializes in making attractive curtains for babies and children.

Another lucky mommy has won a book hamper as the second lucky draw prize from Flip for Joy. Flip for Joy's specialty is fun & engaging Chinese books for children

Here's my little princess. Special thanks to Bloom Blossom Handmade (remember to like their FB page) for sponsoring Calysta & other baby girls beautiful white & gold hair bow

 

Thanks to Drypers for the sponsorship. Drypers has helped Calysta to stay dry overnight & didn't cause Calysta to have diaper rash.

 

Thanks to Marvelous Mum for the super yummy lactation cookies. It helped me to produce more milk for baby Calysta

And thanks to Organic Story for the super good quality organic baby wipes.

Our gorgeous babies turned 6 months old!

Can you spot where is baby Calysta?

Me & beautiful mommy, Eve!

Our group photo!

And inside our 'delicious' goodies bag, thanks to our generous sponsors

 

Special thanks to Juzmyitemz online store for the good quality waterproof wet bag sponsor with adorable bumble bee design for our babies

 

 

And special thanks to Faith Bowtique SG (remember to like their FB page) for making Calysta super sweet with their super pretty & good quality baby bow

 

Thank you so much to our sponsors for sponsoring us baby products, samples, vouchers, magazines, beautiful bows and many more! We are just too lucky mommies & babies with so much love given to us!

And until next party, the mega bash of first birthday party, see ya!!