Terms used in Milk Powder

Source of Info: Similac Brochure, correct as at Jul 2009

AA, DHA, Omega 3 & 6 - building blocks of brain and eye development

Taurine - helps support overall mental and physical development

Choline - support overall mental functioning

Iron - an important component of red blood cells which carry oxygen to all parts of the body to help the body's production of energy

Folic Acid - plays a role in formation of red blood cells

Zinc - is essential for growth and helps in physical development

Procalci Formulation
- Unique patented vegetable fat blend that is likely to render your baby's stools soft
- Unique patented vegateble fat blend and calcium to support bone development
- A large scale study has shown that babies fed with formluas with this fat blend encounetr a lower incidence of gastrointestinal tolerance (colic, spit-up)

Nucleotides
- nutrients naturally present in breast milk, are the building blocks of genetic materials - DNA and RNA. They are also essential for normal cell function and replication, which are important for overall growth and development of baby.

New Seach Function for Preschools Implemented

New search function via distance from a certain location is now implemented in Singapore Preschool Zone!



Use our latest search engines to search for preschools within 1km/2 km from your home or offices. Map on locations will also be shown and more details available upon click. Try it now and let us have your feedback.

McDonald Mom's Panel

Was eating at McDonald's yesterday when I chanced upon the advertisement of Mom's Panel which was printed on the "tray mat". It does not seemed to be very updated or active at the moment but some useful information in there.

Check out also this link to the nutritional value of Happy Meals. http://www.mcdonalds.com.sg/@q=eatsmart_menu_happy.htm

Cord Blood Banking

Was just surfing the Internet on cord blood banking again. Below is a summary of the cost of storing the cord life, it is around the range of $5-7K for 21 years of storage depending on whether there is a promotion or whether a long term plan is comitted upfront.

Upfront Payment for 1st year (including enrolment)
- CordLife $1650+GST [$600 enrolment+ $800 processing + $250 annual storage]
- StemCord $1280+GST

Subsequent yearly Payment
- CordLife $250/yr + GST
- StemCord $250/yr + GST

No promotion Price for 21 years
- CordLife yearly payment $6650 ($1650 + 20x$250)
- CordLife 10-yr plan $3650 (savings of 1 year)
- CordLife 21-yr plan $5650 (savings of 4 years)
- StemCord yearly payment $6280 ($1280 + 20x$250)

Current Promotion (valid till 21 Feb 09):
CordLife : $400 for first year
=> 21 years ($400 + $5000 = $5400)

Reading Chart Part 4 (24-36 months)

Between 24-36 months

Baby:
- follows a storyline and remembers the ideas presented in books
- points and names body parts when asked
- uses phrases and speaks in sentences

Parents can:
- encourage children to identify letters and their sounds
- encourage children to choose their own books
- make up fun songs using children’s favorite words and melodies

Books to share:
- The Very Busy Spider (Eric Carle – JP CAR-[BA])
- Tiny Rabbit Goes to the Park (John Wallace - JP WAL)
- Over in The Meadow: A Traditional Counting Rhyme (Jan Thornhill - JP 398.8 THO)

Forgot to mention that the references:
Born Learning Org: www.bornlearning.org
First-time Parents: What Every New Parent Needs to Know by Dr Mariam Stoppard
(Call no: English 649.122 STO-[FAM])

Reading Chart Part 3 (12-24 months)

Part 3 on literacy development (12-24 mths)

Between 12-24 months

Baby:
- holds a book and turns the page
- identifies objects in a book when prompted
- repeats single words spoken by someone else and uses the words “please” and “thank you” if prompted

Parents can:
- choose books that address the child’s interests
- make reading interactive by asking questions related to the story or pictures in a book

Books to share:
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Eric Carle – JP CAR-[BA])
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Bill Martin - JP MAR-[BA])
- Tickle the Duck! (Ethan Long - JP LON-[BA])

First Mums' Congress 2009

First Moms' Congress 2009

Venue: Fairmont Singapore, Raffles City Convention Centre
Time: 21 Feb 09, 12pm to 5pm

Renowned healthcare experts will give you a glimpse of the exciting moments ahead and address some of your immediate concerns about pregnancy and delivery. Celebrity Mums – Zoe Tay and Ivy Lee – will also share their motherhood experiences with you!

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