Eli's first trip to Katapult @ Yishun Orto

I've been wanting to bring Eli to this Trampoline park for sometime now. Earlier this year, I was reading through the park's website on the minimum age and found that it was 3years. This morning I decided to bring Eli there and to declare that he's 3years old (he's actually 2.5 years old).
When I was there, I asked the staff over the counter what the minimum age was and I was told that there wasn't any! *Website T&C states 3years old minimum*

Socks with ribber soles are necessary to gain access into the Park. They sell them over the counter @ $2/pair (child/adult).

Made a simple video of the park. Hope you guys enjoy it:

Abbott's Similac Gain IQ Stage 3 from Malaysia

I first consulted friends of friends who have purchased and fed their littleones with formula milk powders from Malaysia. And the main consensus was not to start at an early stage. That didn't really do alot in helping me decide.

Studying the labels on the tins weren't useful as well, as who knows? The contents in the tins may differ from what was advertised on the labels. I believe most of us have thought about that.

Then comes the lure of the superbly low price (RM$139 vs SGD$75). Now that was the deal clincher for me. In a bid to lower down the household expenses, i started getting Abbott's Similac Stage 3 formula milk from Malaysia. I must admit, I was pretty hesitant at first.

We're on the 18th tin (1800g) of Stage 3 formula milk now - at the time of this post. And so far so good.

I've purchased them only from Aeon as I feel that they're a reputable source.

Here's a couple of pictures that hopefully may be helpful to you:

Top pic: SG left, MY right
Bottom pic: MY Left, SG right

SG Tin (1600g), SGD$75:
Imported and distributed by: Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd
Manufactured by: Abbott Ireland, Foothill, Co Cavan, Ireland

MY Tin (1800g), MYR$139:
Imported and distributed by: Abbott Laboratories (M) Sdn. Bhd
Manufactured by: Abbott Ireland, Foothill, Co Cavan

It looks like they were both Manufactured in the same place, Abbott Ireland (meaning formula milk powder is prepared there). However, where it is packaged - where the formula milk powder is placed into the tin, is a question mark.

Take note that the Manufacturer and import/distribution details varies between different `Stages' of Similac milk. The information found above are for Stage 3 only. July 2016 at point of comparison.

Little disclaimer: Ultimately, you will need to decide what's best for your child. I will not be held liable for any harm caused to your child, for which ever formula milk powder you decide to feed your child with.

Dragon Playground @ Toa Payoh Lorong 6

Have been wanting to bring Eli to this playground the first time we passed by (2years ago) it on the way to Toa Payoh Safra. Seeing that it was cloudy this morning, I decided to bring Eli there for his first experience with Singapore's (possibly oldest) playground.

Here it is, the only Dragon, sand, playground in Singapore in all its glory!

The dragon's body's in the background

Eli Brought Mario along

Toy: Tomica car collection

Eli's Tomica car collection has grown exponentially. We have decided to stop purchasing them after reading an article on buying too much toys for toddlers. Time to start real parenting ;D

Product: Vegetable Chopper

Bought this Veggie chopper quite sometime back. It has served me a good ~1.5years.

Thing to note, water gets trapped in the spring mechanism. And the spring will rust over time. Which wasn't visible till the chopper was damaged.

Make sure to dry the chopper after use. Otherwise, you'll experience similar rust accumulation in the unit.

Unfortunately, I rely a lot on this chopper to churn out food on the jiffy for Eli. So I ordered a replacement from Lazada. Just got it delivered to the doorstep this afternoon.

Toy: Tomica Plarail

Eli recently developed a fondness for trains & railways. I guess it's a stage for most little boys. Robinsons held a Tomica fair (20% discount) over the weekend and we decided it's time Eli explored it's train system - Plarail.

Breakfast: Calbee Fruit Granola

Recently introduced Eli to this new breakfast cereal, to replace Kellogg's Frosties that I've been giving him every now and then, and he absolutely loves it!

Mixed it with Farmhouse Full Fresh Milk

Calbee Fruit Granola 800G

Pasta time!

Been awhile since I've updated the blog. Apologies. It has been almost the same routine everyday, which maybe uneventful to most of you.
Rice, fish and vegetables have been Eli's staple food. We started bringing Eli out for his meals as well. Eli has tried fried rice @ crystal, porridge from A-one, chicken rice from soup restaurant and kids meals at a few restaurants. We're still staying away from a whole slice of cheese because he had a bad diahorrea-then-fever the last time we fed him one.
Felt like he hasn't had pasta in awhile. So today I made him some!

Picky eater loved it.

Disaster stuck!

Note to self: Do not watch movie on notebook while waiting for water to boil, when preparing hard boiled egg for Eli.

Mothercare baby fair 2016

If you do not already know, there's a baby fair by Mothercare @ HarbourFront Centre happening right now till the 17th of January 2016.
Lotsa discounted items!

Saw this truck 3days ago at mothercare and we almost got it for Eli. Luckily we decided not to get it there.

Saved a cool $10 off the SRP

Also purchased Mustela items from the fair