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We are a firm believer that children learn the most through play. I came across this article at Parents.com called "Let's Play" and thought I will share it with other moms and dads. Apparently, these baby games will boost your infant's smarts and emerging social skills. Even if it doesn't, it is still fun!
I had this Snoopy Sno Cone Maker when I was growing up. This gadget comes with a metal ice shaver, one syrup bottle (the jolly snowman) one package of unsweetened soft drink mix, paper cups, scoop and instructions. It was the closest thing I had to snow and homemade ice kachang in Singapore. If you are looking for a gift for a 5-8 year old, think this will be perfect! Anyone had this when they were young too?
Dear Family and Friends,9 month old Vera really amazed us today by showing us how emotionally sensitive she is to music. She loves happy songs and would clap to the tune. She also enjoys music by Bach and will sit and listen quietly on her own when we play the CD. However, we never knew she would cry when she hears a sad tune...until today. In this video, you can watch her reactions when she hears Daddy hum a sad tune from "Letters from Iwo Jima". Click on image above to watch.
I saw this in the Straits Times Life this morning and thought it was pretty cute. A seat booster designed like the Yellow Pages to give junior a little boost at the table! This version is made from light-weight, soft, durable, form-fitting foam. Kids from age 3 will happily rise to the occassion.
I am always on the lookout for creative ways to play with Vera. Really think these cardboard toys by Foldschool are so fun and creative! Created by a Swiss-based architect Nicola Enrico Stäubli, Foldschool has downloadable patterns and a manual to create cool DIY cardboard furniture for kids.
Check out these first and only custom flash cards for children! Designed by a mom, Goosie flash cards was created out of her desire to teach her child about their family through family photos. Her company and brand is built on her philosophy and belief in the ability of parents to inspire learning in their children through sharing experiences together. I especially like the idea of making Goosie cards of your baby to teach them about their body parts from head to toe.
Every card is unique with your favorite, real life photo and text and laminated to keep clean! And you can keep the cards as a picture memento of your child when he/she grows up!
Good news for eco-friendly folks out there. CooshBaby™, a baby brand made from 100% certified organic cotton, has arrived in Singapore! Recently launched, their online shop offers high quality, stylish certified organic cotton apparel and accessories for adults, children and babies. For those of you not familiar with organic cotton, these fabrics are basically made from cotton grown without the use of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, sewage sludge, irradiation or genetic engineering. Perfect for babies or adults with sensitive skin. 
(above) CooshBaby™ Kimono Long Sleeves Top (SGD $31.40)
(above) CooshBaby™ Singlet Bodysuit With Signature Print (SGD $34.40) From now till end August, CooshBaby™ is offering Pupsik blog readers 10% off + free shipping for purchases made online. Just email Jae (jae@cooshlife.com) to order and mention Pupsik to get your discount! Thanks Jae!
OMG! This has got to be the cutest thing ever! A nursing hat by MoBoleez that allows you to nurse your baby discretely in public. How clever! Founded by Diane Sam, this nursing mother of two wanted to design something unique and fun in support of the breastfeeding mom. Available in many lovely colours.
Picture of Vera taken at the wedding of Daddy and Mommy's good friends, Seiwei and Steph, over the weekend. For more pictures, click here.
What a beautiful bassinet by Seimi! Lightweight and transparent, you can place it next to your own bed and you can watch your baby's sleep. Perfect for small apartments that won't fit a crib.
I was wondering just the other day whether they still made these kinds of prams. Oh yes, they do at Silver Cross! Once the most sought after carriages for Europe's royals and aristocrats, this British company has been building its reputation as the premiere carriage / pram company for over a hundred years. With its steel bodied frame, polished chrome chassis and hand-spoked wheels, this vintage pram (called the Balmarol pram) is designed to transport your baby in luxury It is a celebrity favorite with Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Tori Spelling. (via)
Smurfs used to be the reason why I woke up on Sunday mornings. I like that they all have different personalities, although I realise now that there are a lot of generic smurfs who just run a round and do what they are told. My heart goes out to the smurf that always got kicked out of the community for expressing himself too much.
I had blogged about the wonderful keepsakes from Little Jules in a previous post. Little Jules is now giving US$10 off your order when you enter the coupon code PUPSIK. Thanks Tania! 
I don't know why but kids just love drawing on walls. Weren't you like that as a kid? Make your child's dream come true with this colouring wallpaper. This is today's hottest wall product as featured on HGTV's "I Want That". Just grab some crayons and let the numbers be your guide! Roll dimensions: 6 inches x 15 feet . Available at 2jane.
Above: Daddy Vitali.
Above: Baby Vera
This innocative co-sleeper design called Culla Belly ("Belly Crib"), by Italian designers Manuela Busetti and Andrea Garuti, won first prize at Playing Design's International Design Competition for children's design. Hope that it gets to be manufactured!
