Singapore - 5 days 4 nights (SUMMARY)

Airasia successful marketing strategy -- Free Seat sales !! Yes, I booked the flight tickets to Singapore one year ago during the free seat sales and what it cost only RM120 round trip per person. For just one hour duration flight, thought not many passengers since there are many other transportation such as bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, but surprisingly almost full on board.

Ok then, since there are elders and baby in this trip, so my travel itinerary must not be too "adventuring" and need more time to rest. Here it goes:

DAY 1 

Depart from LCCT -- Reach Singapore Changi Airport -- Fragrance Hotel Check in -- Lunch -- City Tour -- Singapore Flyers -- Dinner -- Marina Bay Sand -- Hotel

DAY 2 
Breakfast -- Singapore Zoo -- Lunch @ Zoo -- Continue journey @ Zoo -- Geylang for Dinner -- Hotel

DAY 3 
Breakfast -- Orchard Road for Shopping -- Lunch -- Chinatown -- Dinner -- Singapore River Cruise -- Clark Quay -- Hotel

DAY 4 
Breakfast -- Check out Fragrance Hotel -- Cable Car ride -- Sentosa Island -- Check in Festive Hotel -- Lunch -- Underwater World + Dolphin Show -- Dinner -- Songs of the Sea -- Night walk around Sentosa -- Hotel

DAY 5  
Breakfast @ Hotel Room -- Swimming -- Check out Festive Hotel -- Vivo City -- Singapore Changi Airport -- Home




Details of the journey are coming on ~

The New World Tred in Education --- ICT

Does anyone realise the rapid changing of technology? Are you capable to adapt to the changing world? Everything is using online system, are you on track? Booking flight ticket, movie ticket, online banking transaction and much more. Are you using the traditional way or do it online?
        
ICT stands for Information Communications Technology is far beyond the IT generation that we used to talk about. ICT is not just using the traditional computer-based technologies but also digital communication technology which allow people or organisations to communicate and share information digitally. In the 21st century, ICT will dominate the WORLD.

Under 9th Malaysian Plan, government invested RM150 million in e-learning, implementing e-learning program across all schools. Minister of Education is promoting e-learning system and we can see nowadays many primary and secondary schools are having their own computer labs for students to learn.

As for parents, sometimes we do need to keep on updating ourselves on education issues and consider what can we do for our children in having them ready for the up coming changes world. I had found this video from youtube, very impressed me. I would say this will be the studying methods in schools in the coming futures, are you expecting this as well for your future generation?

List to buy before deliver baby 新生宝宝用品清单(2)

• NURSERY

1. Crib Set (Cot Bumpers, Fitted Sheet, Comforter)
2. Newborn Pillow & Bolster
3. Mattress (Latex/Foam) & 宝宝睡床
4. Waterproof Bed Pads防漏尿垫（3张）：1大2小，防止尿湿床单
5. Blanket
6. Mosquito netting
7. Rocking chair – so that baby won’t get cranking and ask for attention when we are having our meal
8. Night Light
9. Lullaby Player
10. Musical Mobile
11. Baby Monitor
12. 床围：围系在童床四周，保护宝宝的安全

• HEALTH CARE & HYGIENE 医疗保健及卫生

1. Grooming Set (Comb, Nail Clipper or Scissors) 婴儿安全梳/刷（1套）：圆头梳防止划伤头皮，刷子可刷去新生儿头皮上的胎癣 Cut baby’s nails when she is asleep
2. Medicine Set (Medicine Dropper, Medicine Syringe) in case when needed
3. Nasal Aspirator
4. Oral Care Kit
5. Mouth Rinse for kids 小儿洗口糖 (to clean the mouth)
6. Thermometer体温计（1个）：快速测温、方便准确
7. Teeth Teether (when start eating finger or 流口水)
8. Cotton buds – to clean baby’s ear, nose & navel. Brand: Johnson & Johnson baby cotton buds清洁耳垢、肚脐、鼻孔和皮肤
9. Nasal aspirator 吸鼻器（1个）：解除鼻塞、保持湿润，预防感冒 (in case needed)

• TRAVEL 出外

1. Stroller / Travel System - Maclaren Techno XLR or Maclaren Tecno XT Stroller or Greco
2. Infant Car Seat (for safety purpose)
3. Baby Sling
4. Fold & Go Changing Mat (cotton is better, I buy from internet… http://bbs.jbtalks.cc/thread-1059344-1-1.html )
5. Sunshades
6. Infant Head Support
7. Cooler Bags & Ice Pack
8. Portable Baby Bed
9. Toys (people may give)
10. Plastic Bag for Soiled Diapers
11. Thermal bag – keep milk bottle warm when don’t have milk bottle warmer around.
12. Thermal Flask 奶瓶保温桶（1个）：外出时用于保温。
13. Diapers Bag (Any bag also can, not necessary need to buy) – get a diapers bag that can put:

4 disposable diapers, 2 milk bottles, 1 milk container, 1 thermal bag, 1 mineral water bottle, 1 thermal flask, 3 towels, 4 handkerchiefs, 1 pair of mitten & booties, 1 packet of wet tissues, 1 pair of long/ short sleeve with pants

• APPAREL 服装

1. Bodysuits: long sleeves shirts + long pants (6 to 8 pairs) , short sleeves shirts + short pants (6 to 8 pairs, wrap baby with a towel to keep her warm and secure), rompers (comfortable and keep baby warm)
2. Infant Cap帽子 （1个）：反正外出才用，又不容易脏。而且婴儿的头长得很快，用不了几次就小了。
3. Mittens and Booties手套, 布鞋仔to keep baby warm and prevent scratching herself
4. Receiving Blankets -婴儿毯/抱毯placed around the baby for warmth and used for swaddling. It can also be thrown over a parent's shoulder while the baby is being burped or tossed on the floor so that the baby will have a clean place to be changed.
5. Handkerchiefs – 100% cotton, 2 to 4 dozens
6. Socks婴儿袜子
7. Accessories (Headbands, Wrist & Foot Rattles)
8. Bibs口水肩- will need this mainly when they started to take solid foods or if baby drool 流口水too much
9. 婴儿洗衣液或肥皂：洗婴儿衣服、尿布等(brand: melaleuca)
10. Diaper pant 6 to 8 pairs – only need this if going to use cloth diaper
11. Cloth diapers 尿布+ Nappy liners一次性隔尿垫巾：也叫尿布伴侣，主要作用是迅速将尿渗透，不浸着宝宝屁股，尿布容易洗(need at least 24 pcs尿布)
12. Disposable diapers 尿片– Brand considered: Mamy Poko (good quality, used for night or when long period), Petpet (cheaper price, quality ok, for short period used). Avoid buying too many Newborn size, get size S as baby grow fast

• TOYS 玩具

1. Soft Toys
2. Educational/Development Toys
3. Rattles
4. Teethers
5. Play Gym/Activity Mat
6. Books
7. Educational Videos
8. Classical Music CDs

• OTHERS 其他

1. 纪 念印泥（1套）：最好是那种双手双脚都能印上去的 (better not for infant, used it when age of 1, coz too small if press on the 泥 and not clean properly, baby may eat it)
2. Baby abdominal binder护脐带- to protect their umbilical cord for first few days/ weeks (may not need to use it)

List to buy before deliver baby 新生宝宝用品清单(1)

• BOTTLE FEEDING

1. Steriliser消毒锅（1个）：消毒奶瓶、奶嘴、吸奶器，用家里的不锈刚锅也可。
2. Feeding Bottles & Teats 奶瓶（6 to 8个）
Better choose BPA-free: Bisphenol-A is a hormone disrupting chemical considered to be potentially harmful to human health and the environment. It has been known that scratched and worn polycarbonate feeding bottles will leach this chemical into liquids. Brand considered: Avent-BPA Free, Pigeon, and Dr Brown’s (when baby grow bigger, the glass bottle is heavier but safer)
3. Bottle Brush奶瓶奶嘴刷子
Buy this type with small nipple brush, easier to clean bottle nipple Avent’s is more expensive than other brand but not that good in using
4. Pacifier & Pacifier Attacher 奶嘴 (I personally not recommend baby to use pacifier)
   
5. Bottles Drying Racks奶瓶及奶嘴夹（1个）：处理已消毒的奶瓶、奶嘴。
   
6. Bottle cleanser/ detergent 奶瓶清洁液（1瓶）：专门清洗奶瓶餐具、玩具 (I am using Melaleuca brand, more safe and natural)
   
7. Milk container 奶粉盒：定量存储奶粉，携带方便。Fill the container with correct portion of milk powder, faster and easier in making milk. Do not keep scoop inside the container as this will contaminate milk powder every time try to dig out the scoop. Brand: Avent (can also use as fruits storage)
8. Milk powder 奶粉 Using Nestle NAN at the beginning, then change to Enfa after baby refusing to drink NAN.
   
9. Bottle Warmer暖奶宝：给奶加热、恒温。Brand: Lindam (small, portable, easy to use or Little Bean – cheaper, quality ok.. come with steriliser set, much more worth)

BREAST FEEDING

1. Breast Pump 挤奶器- Brand: Medela (expensive but good quality), Avent (Bought Avent’s manual breast pump, have some noise when pressing the pump and a bit leaking after using some times)
2. Breast Milk Storage Container or bottles 母乳储存容器. Brand: Medela or Avent
3. Breast Pad 胸垫– to avoid making cloth’s wet as the milk will leak out by itself. Prefer disposable breast pads, easier to maintain and more hygienic too
4. Nursing Pillow 枕头(depends, may use pillows at home, just make yourself comfortable)
5. Nipple Cream – stop the nipples pain and crack. Brand: Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter or Bepanthen
6. Nipple Protector (depends)

• FEEDING

1. Baby bowl, spoon 婴儿碗、勺（1套）：Spoon better with temperature sensitive 勺最好买感温的, 不怕烫到宝宝。(after 4 months宝宝四个月大后才需要)
2. Healthy care booster seat after can sit and eat)
Brand: any, First Year, or Fisher-price 

• BATHING & GROOMING

1. Bath Tub 沐浴盆- Better to buy a special bath tub for new born, infant & toddler (for no experience) If buying normal bathtub, better buy a non-slip bath mat as special baby bath tub already has special cradle, non slip seat and bath mat and bathtub thermometer 洗澡盆,最好买椭圆形的不要买圆的。新手妈妈可以买那些特别的沐浴盆             First Year bath tub
2. Hammock 沐浴床/沐浴床（1个）：For protecting new born baby’s back 新生宝宝躺卧于沐浴床时能有效支持宝宝的臀部、背部、及颈椎 (for no experience, really a helpful tool 给新手妈妈是很好的小帮手哦）
3. Bath Seat for Mom 小凳子给妈妈坐着替宝宝洗澡
4. Water Temperature Indicator水温计（1个）：清晰显示洗澡水温度，不含水银，使用安全。
5. 100 % cotton Bath Towels (2 to 3 dozen) 纯棉（两到三打）– for taking bath, wrapping them, and be as pillow. Do not get too thick as it may difficult to hold baby after wrapping.
6. Bath Toys 一些小玩具让宝宝玩
7. Baby Comb and Brush 宝宝梳子和刷子
8. Cotton bud 棉花棒– need this to clean baby’s buttock every time she pees or poos. Combine cotton pads with baby wipes. Although cotton wipes are convenient to use, it is not as good / soft as cotton. Better buy specially for baby, and try touch and feel the cotton before use it on baby as some cotton bud may too thin will scratch baby. 妈妈们记得要摸摸棉花棒才用，因为有些太薄会刮伤宝宝，所以最好买宝宝牌子的棉花棒）
9. 100% handkerchief for bath 纯棉小手帕
10. Baby lotion / baby oil – use baby oil after every bath and baby lotion when her skin is dry from time to time. Brand: Johnson & Johnson
11. Baby Shampoo 洗发水（1瓶）：清洁污垢、滋润营养，无泪配方Brand: Melaleuca, Baby Kiko, Johnson & Johnson
12. Baby Shower gel 沐浴露（1瓶） ： 温和清洁，不会洗掉皮肤天然油脂润肤露（1瓶） ： 防止皮肤干燥，去除坏死的皮肤层和污物
13. Nappy Rash Cream护臀膏（1盒） ： 改善尿布症、褥疮和湿疹等症状 baby will get nappy rash from time to time Brand: Desitin (active ingredient is zinc oxide 13%. is a rapid relief cream which instantly forms a protective layer on your baby's skin to soothe and relieve rash discomfort. This hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested creamy formula goes on smoothly and wipes off easily) or Bepanthen (ointment contains Dexpanthenol and is FREE from colourant, fragrance & preservative, it protect and gently HEALS skin damaged by nappy/diaper rash. It is also suitable for caring and treatment of sore/cracked nipples, dry, chapped & cracked skin and other minor skin injuries.
14. Baby wipes/ Wet tissues 湿纸巾：用量很大，多准备几包(if can use water to wash is better coz more comfortable)Brand: Anakku ***Don’t buy Pureen, as it is too rough***