I'm a full-time mummy

It has been a while since I blog about my review on baby room. The last post I wrote which can be found on my old blog was on 4th June 2010. If you are interested, you can read them at: http://imafulltimemummy.blogspot.com/search/label/baby%20room

So anyway, since I'm back to breastfeeding Alyson (oh well, not that I ever STOP breastfeeding since 4th March 2009 - oh my., come to think of it.. I HAVE NOT STOP BREASTFEEDING SINCE MARCH 2009!!!), I thought I'll resume back blogging about baby rooms that we used - oh well, just the new ones that we've never use during Ben's time. I didn't blog about baby rooms so long because it's always the same places we have been to since then and I would prefer to just blog about the new baby rooms we tried.

I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy sneaking in my camera along with my baby and sheepishly taking pictures during the nursing session hehehehe...

When: 30th October 2011
Why: Family outing, also to lunch with my BFF and catch up on MY latest gossips with her (she is my gossip outlet muahahaha...)
Location: 3rd floor 

MY FEEDBACK

Facilities:

~The baby room is easy to locate, love the cute signage outside the room.

~ There are 2 partitions available for nursing, each one comes with a comfortable sofa and its own full length curtain. I chose the one next to the wall deco so I could have something to look at while nursing.

~ There is a 2 seater sofa outside which I think is for the spouse or others to sit while waiting. There's a small coffee table too.

~ Two diaper changing station with a very deep water sink right in the middle. The changing mat is really comfy and plush.

Comfort Level:

~ I like the separate curtain partitioning and even after I close off the curtain, there are still a lot of space left, enough to put a stroller in your nursing area as well.

~ I also like that the curtain length is long enough though I'd prefer it to be about 3-5 inches off the ground,  as even though the curtains are close, it might be safer IMO if I can see from outside that there's someone inside just by looking on the floor for tell tale of shoes, stroller or something.

What I don't like:

~ The baby room is quite cool (or maybe cos I sat right under the vent)

~ The music played in the baby room is not too loud, just nice, however, the same cannot be said for the sound from OUTSIDE of the baby room. Some shops outside played their music really loud which is annoying!

~ From my nursing section, I realised when I looked up why my nursing section is darker than the other one... turns out the light bulb is burnt.

~ And I'm not sure what went on the mind of the mall's management as there are NO dustbin provided in the baby room. And NO liquid dispenser or paper towel provided for you to wash your hands after changing the diaper.

Summary: The management really need to look into providing AT LEAST a dustbin in the baby room. Other than that, it is a nice and comfortable baby room that I would definitely go again the next time we visit Viva Mall.

I received a pitch to review an app called "FarmMatch" few months ago and just found out few days ago that I have been selected to review the app. Anyway, my review as below...

* Title: FarmMatch
* Price: FREE (at time of review)
* Category: Games
* Updated: Oct 17, 2011
* Version: 1.1
* Size: 1.2 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: LearningAppsforKids.com, LLC
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later

Description from the product page:

"FarmMatch is a fun matching and memory game developed by parents for young children and is not only loved by children, but the entire family will have a great time!  FarmMatch is not only fun, but this matching game is educational as well.  While matching images and sounds, kids work on their cognitive, concentration, recognition and memorization skills.  The best part of this game is that kids do not realize they are learning because they are having so much fun!

Beyond the educational value, kids will also find FarmMatch extremely entertaining.  They can play for fun or use the score option if they are feeling competitive.  And of course there is a silent mode, making FarmMatch the perfect game for quiet play in a restaurant or on a plane!

As an app developed for kids, we felt it was important for the game to be easy and kid-friendly.  There are no complicated menus and no in-app purchases. Simply select your game level and play starts!  FarmMatch is so easy, your kids will grasp it on the first try and never want to put it down! "

What's good?

* The app is FREE and there is NO in-app purchases or upgrades!!!!

* It is a simple and fun game where you try to memorise and match 2 same animals which can be found on a farm!

Room for Improvement?

* Some of the animals look kind of similar, for example the goat and donkey (which actually does not look like a donkey to me).

* This app was not able to hold my boy's attention for long and this was probably because he is more into transportation and robotic stuff.

You can find the "FarmMatch" app from the iTunes App Store.

I was compensated for this review, however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous iPad Apps reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My iPad App Reviews"

Few days ago, I received an email from Nicki Donley with regards to her book and decided to review it after I Googled for more info on her book. Well, how could I say no to a book that  help children understand good moral values and instill proper etiquette in themselves? Below is my review for her "Cool Conduct - 100 Ways To Make A Positive Impression" book:

Title: Cool Conduct - 100 Ways To Make A Positive Impression
Author: Nicki Donley
Publisher:  Halo Publishing International (September 15, 2010)
ISBN-13/-10: 1935268635 / 978-1935268635
Paperback: 32 pages
Dimension: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches

Description from the author:
" Cool Conduct is a fun and interactive book for children K-3 that encourages values such as kindness and respect. I believe social and communication skills are 2 of the most important skills parents and caregivers can provide for their child's future success and Cool Conduct does just that. Cool Conduct will help children make the connection that their behavior should make them, and those around them feel good."

* I love the cute illustrations!

* I like that this book addresses the ways to instill good manners and discipline for our children such as Social Etiquette, Respecting Belongings, Safety Skills, Outdoor Etiquette, Verbal/Non Verbal Communication, Electronic Etiquette, Table Manners, Healthy Habits - Image & Clothing, Public Places, School Etiquette and Acts of Kindness.

* Although my toddler is abit young to be reading this book, that is not a hindrance as I can read it out to him and not to mention the illustrations help too! I think that we as adults can also learn from this book as well!

* I am glad to be able to review this book and it will definitely stay in my book library (aka iPad - it goes with me everywhere I am)

Do get a copy yourself, heck, get it as a gift too!

You can get this book from HaloPublishing, Barnes&Noble, Amazon, Ingram Books and Indiebound.

I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with a PDF copy of the book by the author in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous book reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My Book Reviews"