Neutrogena Deep Clean Hydrating Foaming Cleanser
Bye bye oily face!
This is my new favourite!
The texture is so fine it is really easy to reach out in deep creases on my face and cleans it out.
My skin also doesn't really feels tight after using it. Skin feels plump and refreshed! It clears my excess makeup too which is great.
It doesnt have strong smell like some other brands (liek ome of the Hada Labo cleanser I used before), which i like.
Will definitely repurchase it again.
Banana Boat
Great for outdoor, too thick for indoor
Banana boat sunblock has always been my #1 choice to use for when I am doing outdoor activities like snorkeling, touch rugby and jogging/running. It works great and it last long too. Helps to reduce the chances of my skin from get burnt at least.
The texture is too thick for indoor thought. Not so comfortable so for indoor i'll go for my Biore sunblock.
This Banana Boat sunblock also tends to make my face looks oily and has whitecast hence i dont really recommend using it when u have photoshoots. Otherwise, it is great for sporting activities.
Susuk Manja Sabun Lemon
Convenience in a bottle
You know how last time our moms will bath us in lemon or lime water when we have flu, cold or fever? But that is not so convenient right especially when we need it in the middle of the night or nearby shops all running our of lemons.
I am thankful that this brand come out with this soap. It is so convenient especially for busy moms like me that sometimes has no time to run to the grocery shop just to get a lemon when Amin is sick.
I bring this everywhere I go. Even during travels, together with the garlic balm and sterimar because children can get sick anytime.
Just apply it like normal shower gel. It has lemon scent that is refreshing. My son gets better faster when i apply this (but please do take the medication as adviced by doctor too ya).
It really is convenience in a bottle!
Sustagen Junior 1+
For healthy development
I got this Sustagen Junior 1+ as a supplement for Amin. Doctor recommended s to supplement Amin with formula milk on top of my breastmilk as his weight and height is a bit on the lower side (3rd percentile).
It is rich with the needed vitamins, calcium, iron etc. I can also mix it in Amin's pancake, cakes, or have it with cereal.
So far he is ok with it. We havent tried other brand yet.
Sterimar Nose Hygiene Baby
Clear the nose effectively
Sterimar is one of the must have item at home. I even bring it during travels just in case.
It helps in clearing clogged nose by spraying water through the nostril. However it is hard to make my son sit still. When I want to apply it. He knows that it will give funny feeling in his nose. Thankfully the process is quick so it can be done without too much struggle.
Definitely a must have in your first aid kit.
Bambo Nature Dream Splish Splash Bath Oil
Lightweight, not sticky, suitable for Malaysian weather
Bambo Nature Bath Oil can be used during bath time or even after shower. I normally applied after shower to keep Amin's skin moisturized.
I like that it has ligth texture so it doesnt get too sticky even when he is sweaty. This makes this baby oil suitable to be worn all day long even during hot sunny day.
Its light texture also makes it easy to apply. You just need a few drops for a full coverage. As compared to the Offspring baby oil, Offspring's is very thick and need "extra" efford to spread.
Comotomo Silicone Teether
My son's favourite teether
Tbh, my thought at first is that it has weird shape haha but mannn, babies loves this! Its handle fits small hands perfectly, easy for them to hold it. The material is also soft, great for babies and children when they are teething.
I'll sometimes put in in the fridge/freezer to make it cold as it helps to sooth my babies sore and itchy gums better.
The colour is nice too! I have the blue colour but I have seen the orange colour is pretty too!
Be careful though as it is made of silicon so dust and pet fur will easily stick on it so make sure to clean regularly.
K-MOM BABY LAUNDRY DETERGENT 1700ML
Just use a little bit! ???
I love K-mom laundry detergent as I don't need to use too much of it. Just half a lid for each full wash is needed so it kinda economical.
However it does not remove all of the stain especially stain from dragon fruit and turmeric. But i'll always try to use the stain remover before hand so the clothes will be cleaned more effectively.
As it is free of harmful chemical and made or organic ingredients, it's also suitable for babies with sensitive skin.
Spectra 9+ Double Breastpump
Compact, easy to use, a good breastpump witha good price
This is my backup breastpump that I use when I go to site as I normally leave my Haenim 7V in the office. I'll use the Spectra 9+ pump with Spectra Handsfree Cup for convenience.
The pump suction is harsher than Haenim 7V hence why I dont reach out to this one more as it is less comfortable for me. I also purchased this after friends recommendation as they said they are comfortable with this, so I guess it works differently with everyone.
As compared to Haenim, my nipple will feel sore after each pumping session. Unless if I am using it with Haenim Nexusfit flange, then it is less sore.
The sounds is slightly louder than Haenim. I do like that it is compact so it fits my work bag nicely too. The price is also in the middle range, suits the quality.
They provides 2 years warranty which is great. I would still recommend this if you are looking for a good breastpump at this price range.
Jordan Step 1 Toothbrush
Clean teeth, healthy teeth.
I bought this upon recommendation by my fellow friend. It has short handle with a hole in the middle that is perfect for small hands to easily hold the toothbrush by themselves. Not only that, it makes it easier for me to handle it in different position too, bcs you know how children cant just stay still during toothbrush session ?
The handle also has rubber/silicone texture so it also can act as teether. The bristles are soft so it doesnt hurt baby's soft gum.
I use it together with K-mom toothpaste and Jordan toothpaste. On the brush there is a line/dot to indicate the amount of toothpaste that we need to apply. That is so convenient! Good job, Jordan!
Drypers Drypantz
Comfortable all day long
Drypers Drypantz is one of my favourite diapers.
The sizing fits my 1y4m son. He has been wearing size L since he was 1y1m. It snugs him perfectly so no leakage. It also has fast absorbtion to keep him comfortable. He has never developed any rashes while wearing Drypers Drypantz.
I love how it has wetness indicator so I know when he already peed and when it's full. The tape at the back, as simple as it is, is super helpful in securing the diapers from opening and spilling all of its "content" in the diaper bin. Not all diaper pants has this tape feature so I really appreciate Drypers for being thoughtful.
It is also easy to be found in any supermarket and minimarket so I have no worries when I'm suddenly running out of stock.
It is also very easy to be worn. Make my life easier especially when now my son has started running haha
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump
A must have for every mother
I bought Haakaa Gen. 2 after all the recommendation from moms. Breastfeeding can be scary but with Haakaa it helps me a lot especially during confinement. The first 4 months of pregnancy my milk supply is quite a lot (but not until oversupply).
Haakaa helps by helps collecting milk from the other side of the breast that is not latched so no milk wasted. I can then store the milk collected for other session.
The one I bought comes with the silicone lid. It helps to protect the milk inside from dust etc.
Haakaa Gen. 2 also comes with a suction base as compared to Haakaa that dont have the suction base. This help to secure it to the table so it doesnt easily topple over.
I have also bought other cheaper brands that made this kind of milk collector but the material is too hard that my breast hurts and it gets detached easily which is annoying and i may risk spilling my precioua breastmilk. Haakaa's material is softer and attached securely to the breast. I have since let go my other collectors as I only use my Haakaa.
Eventhough Haakaa's price is higher than other brands for this type of collector, it is worth investment as you'll use this at least 7-8 times a day at least for the first 4-5 months.
Cons: Since it is made of silicone, dust, pet fur will easily stuck on it. After each session make sure to wash and clean it. Anyway, it just takes less than a minute to clean this Haakaa.
Jordan Kids Toothpaste Step 1
Fruity smell and taste that my son loves too much! ?
This is the 2nd brand I bought for my son. The first one is K-mom. Jordan\'s toothpaste has a strawberry taste and smell that my son loves too much he asks for more ? but gladly that makes him likes to brush his teeth.
It is also made of safe ingredients for young toddlers and babies that just grow teeth.
The lid has this tiny maze to keep children engaged. That is so thoughtful ?
Vtech Crawl And Learn Bright Lights Ball
Interactive, great for all ages
Vtech Crawl And Learn Bright Lights Ball has been Amin's fav ever since he was 3mo. We bought this just before he is able to turn by himself. It helps keeping him engaged during tummy time, a good "work out" for newborn to build their neck and back strength. At that age he also likes pulling the ribbons.
Now that he is already 1y4m, he plays with it by carrying and rolling it here and there. He even mimics the songs and words from the ball which is good to build his vocabulary. He likes to press the buttons and twist the ladybird too.
This is one of the must have toys for your children.
Raffertys Garden – Baby Puree
Healthy snacks for my little one
I bought this from Happi Kiddo. They offered many flavours and I chose a mix of vege and fruits.
It has a mixture of sweet and sour, depending on the type.
My son so far does not really like it as it is. He prefers tobhve it with bread (toasted or not, doesnt matter).
I'll spread the Rafferty's Garden baby puree about 1 table spoon onto the bread just like a normal spread. He likes it a lot this way! I also serve it with baby pancakes or mix it with yogurt and other fruits.
Healthy options for babies especially those that dont really likes having green vege like my son ?
Aquaria KLCC
Friendly staff, wish there is more displays and to be more well maintained
During pandemic the number of visitors is limited and you have to pre-book your slot earlier. When I went there were only less than 10 visitors so we were able to watch the fishes at our own time and does not need to squeeze between other visitors. The staff is very helpful. But i think the tanks can be better maintained and upgraded. There are some tanks that are empty, not too sure either for cleaning or feeding.
I hope to visit it again.
Autumnz Milk Storage Bottles
Durable, affordable, simple design
I have been using this ever since my son was born. As a breastfeeding mum, I still pump at work and using disposable milk storage bag (ziplock version) is not so sustainable so using milk bottle is better for the environment. I can reuse it as long as it doesnt get scratch or discolour. So far this bottle pretty durable and there is not scratch on the inside and no discolouration yet. The plastic is quite thick and none of my 10 pieces ever broke eventhough I can dropped it on my tiles floor so many times. Price is affordable too. And I have never experience any leakage so far with is great. The lid tightens quite secure. I have both the small neck and wide neck version. The wide neck version is to attach to my Haenim Nexusfit pump. Highly recommended.
Fiffy Face Towel
Affordable, fast drying, thin/compact
I have at least 5 pieces of this towel at home. Its size nicely wrapped my 1y4m son ever since he was born. The material is soft and it is thin thus it dries really fast which is great for travel too. I pack this towel in my son's nursery bag too and it doesnt take up too much space. Price is very affordable so i can buy a lot.
Aerobie Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Compact, convenient, my husband's favourite
I gifted this to my husband 2 years back and ever since, he has been using it at least 2-3 times a week (mostly on weekends at home as weekdays he will be getting his coffee from cafes nearby his office). He even bring it during travels as it's compact so it doesnt take up much space in our luggage. He is still trying the best method and timing with the Aeropress as every beans may require different setting.
It's worth the price paid and I highly recommend for every coffee lover.
Haenim UVC-LED Steriliser
Dry and sterilize with a touch of a button
I have been a loyal user of Haenim with its breast pump for nearly 1.5 years now and I have been raving about it to my family, friends and followers, basically just anyone that is looking for baby gears. Their products are always equipped with the most advance technology while still looking very chic, pretty and classy, hence why it is always my No. 1 brand for mom's gears.
Same goes to the sterilizer. It is so easy to use, just watch my "How To" video below. It is basically plug and play. You just turn on the switch and select whichever option that you would like to use at that time. For me, I prefer to just use the Auto mode. I did not use the sterilizer whole day, mostly just at night when I'm at home. I'll wash my breast pump accessories like usual then I'll right away line it on the rack. It perfectly fit all of my breast pump accessories including milk bottles.
It has huge capacities, you can roughly fit at least 9 tall milk bottles on the top rack and 9 short (maybe 2 oz) milk bottle at the bottom rack. Just remember to position the bottles/accessories etc facing upward to sterilize the internal part. Kinda opposite of how you do it with steam sterilizer.
One of my favourite thing about it is that it is not noisy at all! I can barely hear any sound from it. Hence you can still put it inside your baby nursery and not wake your baby up while using it. So, so convenient and something that every parents will appreciate a lot! As for the buttons, you can choose whether to have the "bip" sound on or off, up to you. I'll prefer to turn it off.
And do not be fooled by the size, it is not heavy at all! I can lift the whole unit easily by myself (and I am quite petite) so you can always move the sterilizer around your house, if you feel bored looking at it at the same spot haha
Super duper love this sterilizer. It is so convenient and I do not use it only for my breastfeeding accessories and milk bottles but also for just anything in the house that can be sterilized and dry with it, especially my son's toys and even our mobile phones (just sterilize hehe)! Plus with two cats at home, it is not easy to keep everything sterilize and clean all the time but with Haenim Smart Classic UVC-LED Sterilizer, it has been a breeze.
I have also learnt the hard way that sterilizing some of my son's toys with steam sterilizer will damaged it but with Haenim UVC-LED sterilizer, it did not! Save my money a lot as no more ruined toys due to sterilizing.
Another point to add, the price is also quite affordable for what you are getting, trust me. Haenim always have special offer and their sales rep are so attentive and prompt to any queries. Just reach them out should you need any assistance. Thank you Haenim for easing our parenthood journey.