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16 August 2011

Shopping Spree @ MidValley Parenthood Fair

Hubby and I went to the Parenthood Fair at MidValley end of last month. We saw the banner hanging around (I did anyway) and told hubby. Hubby went online to check and found that there will be a few hundred booth and definitely a good place to go browse for baby stuff and also to know the price to expect roughly. Plus, we assumed that the discount should be pretty good with so many stalls in place. We also aimed to buy the baby stroller immediately if we can find something that is within our budget and/or value buy.

And this is what we got when we were there!

Avent Manual breast pump. I think it was RM300+. Cannot really remember. Comes with a manual pump, 2 storage jar which can be converted into baby bottles and carrier bag. Was thinking of electric pump at first but the thing cost RM800+!!! Anyway, understand that this brand is good because the suction cup mimic baby sucking.

Avent bottle steriliser set (RM300). Comes with 2 bottles. Understand that the normal price without the 2 feeding bottles was actually close to RM400. So, not a bad buy considering the fact that just purchasing the 2 feeding bottles alone would cost RM50-60.


So total damaged at the Avent booth, RM600+. If purchase during normal time, can be more than RM800.




They call this the travel system, shich include a baby carrier (used up to 18months) and a stroller (use up to 4 years old). Actually the indicator is weight of the baby but cannot remember what is the limit and too lazy to go to the storeroom to check. The whole system cost RM1600 after 20% discount. We opted for this eventhough there are cheaper ones in other booth because of the safety features, sturdiness and guarantee that comes with it. 2 years warranty against manufacturing defects. Within the 2 years, free inspection by Germany HQ for damages if we suspect any.

The black carrier backpack is RM45.

And we also got a baby sling for hubby to carry his baby around for a change. The sling we got was RM40, which is the cheapest sling at the fair. Others are all at least RM200!! Told hubby, we have the travelling system, no need to get such expensive sling since baby wont want to be in the sling one the baby reach certain age. He also wont want to carry the baby that way after the baby reach certain weight anyway! LOLZ!

Hhm...overall damage to our bank account? Close to RM2300! But I guess its okay since we have done with all the big purchases. Just the baby cot left. This we decided not to get something too expensive. Maybe something around RM200-300 should be more than sufficient. That would be for downstairs so that we can make sure Ginger dont disturb the baby and get hair all over the baby. Upstairs, baby will sleep with us or her own mattress near me. Easier for feeding eh! :P

6 comments:

  1. So nice to have baby fair in KL. Here everything expensive. I am looking for the troller. :)

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  2. ur old one ler? got 1 more in Nov but I will be in kch oredi then....

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  3. not to scare you, but i personally think u shud have get the electric type breast pump. y.. bcos of carpal tunnel syndrome. lots of new mothers gave up becos of this problem. it's tiring, and that may lead to low milk production and cos one easier to give up. for the cot, we bought 4 cots (2 in Kch, 1 at home, and 1 with babysitter). so far we are very happy with the two we bought from Ikea. it's cheap, but sturdy. don't forget to buy baby high chair fr Ikea too. we bot the padding together, and likes to bring it around cos lots of franchise use similar baby high chair. it's cheap but it's the best. she can start to sit up by 2+ to 3 mths old. good buy on the travel system *thumbs up*

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  4. btw, take many photos of ur different pregnancy stages. i know we dont feel like it cos we feel so big n ugly, but once ur baby come out, you'll going to miss ur belly lol!

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  5. nimi, hmm...abit too late for the breast pump :( but will see...maybe hubby will go n buy from the baby fair in Nov..

    baby cot from IKEA? nvr tot of it! thx for the hint! was oredi planning for high chair from IKEA. so definitely will check.the padding too.

    we luv the travel system too. can't wait to use them! hehe!

    we r taking belly photo every 2-3wks. hubby initially wanna take EVERYDAY but I too tired to take photo every nite! haha....

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  6. got battery operated one oso. chris and fred's wife oso using, so far so good. brand tollyjoy/pureen rm120+. best becos u can express anytime anywhere, its portable. next baby i'll buy this.

    get one breast drainer oso (RM10-12), for use during emergency when baby not around to feed or u cant express e.g during long meeting, go saloon etc, so ur boobs wont swell with too much milk, its painful. very small, can carry in ur handbag. it's a lifesaver..

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