Join us at Midvalley Parenthood Expo this weekend!

THE BABY LOFT
will be at

Parenthood Expo

Opening Times :
Friday 22nd August 2008 : 10.30am to 9pm
Saturday 23rd August 2008 : 10.30am to 9pm
Sunday 24th August 2008 : 10.30am to 8.30pm

Mid Valley Convention Centre
BOOTH 20

Join us :) and see you soon!

Travel safely with your baby

Are you going to be flying with your baby? One of the biggest travel concern from parents is the safety of their child. The Baby B'Air Flight Vest is one way to put your child in a safer environment for the flight. In U.S., Baby B'Air is currently meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand the use of the vest for the entire flight, including taxi and takeoff. You can find out more about the flight vest in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_SEAq1pQVs

The Flight Vest is available in our Desa Parkcity boutique in KL, or online in our Malaysia or U.S. store.

One woman's view on babywearing...

An excerpt from an article in the Times Free Press:

...In these days of constant balancing acts most mothers play, I already know I want something more simple. I’m sure I’ve idealized the whole process, but I have fantasies of toting a baby on my back while I go about my chores, mashing up real bananas for my tiny tot to eat and giving him or her therapeutic massage.

I spoke with a young woman the other day who was “wearing” her baby in a cloth wrap just like women in more traditional cultures do. As we talked, she told me about her Attachment Parenting International (API) group. In short, attachment parenting involves going back to more traditional ways of nurturing babies and infants...

By: Tabi Upton
Read more at http://timesfreepress.com/news/2008/jul/10/upton-parenting-strategies-today/

You can get your sling or pouch today...
~ Products: Baby carriers come in several styles and fabrics. Choose yours to fit your preferences...

Ring Sling - versatile to carry baby in different positions, adjustable for mommy and daddy to share, doubles as a blanket or nursing cover.

Pouch - easy to use with no buckles or rings to fumble with, reversible design, choose cotton for daily use or fashionable silk

Peanut Butter & Jelly Flower sandwiches!!

Make your daily meals fun for your little ones again...they'll think it's a new treat but it's really just your good old PB&J!

These cute sandwiches made with peanut butter and jelly (or cream cheese and jelly, or any other fillings) are perfect for parties, lunch boxes, or snacks. RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Bread
Peanut butter or cream cheese
Jelly or jam
Water bottle cap

1. For each sandwich, cut two slices of bread into flower shapes with a cookie cutter.

2. Cut a hole in one of the slices by pressing a water bottle cap into the center.

3. Spread the peanut butter and jelly on the whole piece and place the slice with the hole on top.

Courtesy of FamilyFun magazine

Set up a Gift Registry for multiple stores

My Gift List offers a free private, universal gift registry. You can add products from multiple vendors for your baby, wedding, birthday, etc.

Many of our customers have included The Baby Loft items in their registry, simply include the TBL site product URL when you set up the registry!

What to pack for the hospital...

Giving birth is an exciting time...get your hospital bag packed early...then sit back and enjoy the process!

- 1 set of comfy clothes for yourself for the day you come home (maternity clothes work fine, and don't forget a set of nursing bra and big comfy undies)
- 1 set of pajamas for daddy
- Socks
- Slippers
- Lip balm
- Lotion
- Toothbrush and toothpaste for both mommy and daddy
- Toiletries for both mommy and daddy (facial wash, moisturizer, etc)
- Hair brush and hair ties (if you have long hair)
- Phone numbers for family
- Phone numbers for doctors, insurance company
- Books to keep yourself entertained while you are recovering
- Snacks and plenty of water, for daddy to munch on while he waits and between meals for mommy
- Nursing privacy cover for the times when you have guests while baby is feeding (or use your baby sling instead)
- Clothes to wear at the hospital (most mommies prefer to stay in hospital gowns...if you bring your own, make sure they are big and comfy, and easy to access for nursing)
- 2 sets of baby clothes for the day baby comes home (in case baby has a boo-boo before he/she heads out)
- Baby sling to carry baby
- Baby blanket
- Car seat for baby
- Camera!!

Any other things that worked for you? Send your comments along!

Update for Malaysians in Motion, see Adrian in a LOFTSling

Remember our friends Ghani, Alison and 3-year-old Adrian? They started their journey on May 1 in Europe. The pictures are amazing, they have immersed themselves into the each culture and are meeting interesting local folks.

Alison continues to carry Adrian in a ring sling, take a look...
Adrian taking a nap on Mommy's shoulder
Adrian carried on Mommy's back to walk up a steep slope (on 24th May 2008)

Remember the sling can carry up to 18kg so even your toddler can continue to use it like Adrian, get your sling at The Baby Loft.