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p 36 feeding p 40 healthy snacks for kids p 44 baby formula food p 46 health safety p 48 baby s teeth welcome to our very first issue of the baby central magazine we are delighted to bring you this special publication jammed with useful articles and our product highlights we hope you enjoy reading this as much as we have enjoyed putting it together a huge thank you to our loyal and new customers for your support over the last year at baby central we strive to bring you the best products available globally for your young families and to make your shopping experience as easy and convenient as possible this magazine showcases only a small selection of what baby central offers our product range expands almost monthly so please check the website for new additions and more information about the products themselves p 53 travelling p 60 little steps guide to travelling with kids p 62 clothing p 64 new baby shopping list p 68 for mum p 71 nutrition in pregnancy p 74 books cds p 78 teaching your child to love books our daughters chloe lizzy ­ the inspirations behind baby central and our chief product testers as always we welcome your feedback and like to hear from you about which proucts you d like us to sell we ll do our best to accommodate your needs clarissa katherine best wishes,

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toys gifts our toys and gifts section features baby and mum tested toys playmats activity gyms baby books baby music and stroller toys to aid motor and social skills development as well as stimulating curiosity through play sound and touch rolling giggle pals various characters gardenbug foot finder wrist rattle set lamaze musical inchworm lamaze hkd 59.40 hkd 119.90 hkd 129.90 p44 hosting a baby shower blankies hkd 299.00 blankie the adorable soft toy and comforter in one at last a comforter they can keep as long as they want simply hide the blanket inside the tummy to turn it into a cuddly bunny or bear hoopy loopy boing ball jellykitten hkd 70.00 blankie bunny by gagagoogoo® is the ultimate blanket comforter for any child not only can they snuggle into the soft blanket they also have a lovely friendly soft toy to play with this lovely comforter is fully washable suitable from birth and for sensitive skins blankies are made from luxuriously soft materials that a baby and child will love forever first steps baby walker vtech hkd 399.00 5

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tiny touch phone vtech hkd 149.00 maypole pony hobby horse jellykitten baby art 1st year kit frame for footprint and 12 photos playhouse gym lamaze bashful chocolate bunny jellycat hkd 300.00 hkd 310.00 hkd 799.90 hkd 200.00 mini micro scooter hkd 699.00 sophie the giraffe hkd 169.00 sophie the giraffe a classic toy that has truly passed the test of time turned 50 years old this year sophie is full of discoveries and activities to awaken baby s senses sight the dark and contrasting spots all over sophie the giraffe s body provide visual stimulation and make her easily recognizable to baby she soon becomes a familiar and reassuring object hearing her squeaker keeps baby amused stimulates his hearing and helps him to understand the link between cause and effect taste sophie the giraffe is very flexible and has lots of parts for baby to chew like ears horns legs she is perfect for soothing baby s sore gums when teething and is completely safe made of 100 natural rubber and food paint touch sophie the giraffe is perfect for baby s small hands she is very light and her long legs and neck are easy for baby to grip she is very soft to touch just like baby s mummy stimulating soothing physiological and emotional responses smell the singular scent of natural rubber from hevea trees makes sophie the giraffe very special and easy for your child to identify amid all his other toys trunki luggage bumblebee hkd 499.00 trunki is the ultimate travelling companion children can pack sit-on and ride their own luggage whilst parents can keep them in tow just in case your little one gets tired trunki has a handy shoulder strap and grab handle so that parents can carry them with ease trunki s lightweight and durable design is hand luggage approved with generous space inside for toys games books and spare clothes designed by a british company trunki is taking the world of travelling with tots by storm the further they travel the more popular trunkis become spin explore garden gym lamaze hkd 399.90 lamaze octivity time hkd 169.90 bowron lambskin babycare playmat/comforter lamaze sir-prance-a-lot hkd 109.90 hkd 490.00 7

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4 cake no party is complete without a cake so don t forget to ask the guest of honor what color or flavor of cake is her favorite cakes can be ordered from bakeries to match the motif of your party or you can create a cake on your own that is baked in the shape of a duck stork or teddy bear if your cake is not an unusual shape then make sure the mother s name along with your good wishes are decorated on the top of the confection in icing the nursery rhyme game 5 decorations at the very least decorate the party area with a banner that welcomes the mum as well as balloons featuring her picture in a prominent place is also a complimentary and flattering practice that makes her feel loved and appreciated by her friends most baby showers are also enhanced by a decorative theme such as ducks storks teddy bears the letters of the alphabet or stars festive bunting always lifts the mood and mum to be can then take it home and decorate baby s room with it too other this game pits guests against each e the in a fun contest to see who can nam ts most nursery rhymes additional poin them from can be given for reciting wing memory this is a great game for allo guests to relive their own childhoods while getting ready to welcome the new addition the must-have -nomatter-what baby shower shopping list below is a list of everything that yo u will need to make mum happy you need no t buy everything on this list some of these items can be borrowed fro m friends some of these items are also optio nal depending on what kind of shower yo u are planning to th row · invitations an d envelopes · guest book or photo album · camera and fil m · balloons · decorations · candles · flowers · · · · · a ride to the even finger food plenty of ice a main course or alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks several main g on the scope of t baby scrabble limit get out the old scrabble board but to the words to those which are related child rearing pregnancy childbirth and e this game can be a great way to stok y everyone s imagination and creativit 6 camera beg borrow or steal a good camera or video camera if you don t own one as there will be nothing more precious to the mum except for the baby of course some hostesses like to take polaroids of the guests as they arrive these are pinned on a bulletin board or in an album where guests can write a special message which are later given to the mother as a keepsake a baby related word scramble a if a scrabble board is not available te word scramble makes a good substitu ask give each guest a set of letters and as many baby them to come up with related words as they can 7 games everyone loves to play games and the right baby shower games can turn even the most ordinary baby shower into a memorable event some of our favorite baby shower games include baby charades old this game gives a new twist to this or phrase favorite think of a word related to babies or child rearing and ss enjoy the fun as everyone tries to gue guess the baby s weight y don t say bab to the shower they are rives as each guest ar spin they clip ring type clothe given a sp forbidden or blouse the is on their shirt th choice r a word of your word is baby o n term es this forbidde if one guest us guest s t can claim that any other gues e most e person with th clothespin th the end wins clothespins at taste test the baby ess the name of see who can gu out 5-10 e party buy ab food before th a number over foods tape different baby write down hide its name each bottle to mbers goes with the nu the name that e once the in a secret plac and keep them oon with each guest a sp rty begins hand pa baby food r and pass the a piece of pape ses the most rson who gues around the pe wins the game correct flavors paper have all the guests fill out a slip of with their guess of the baby s weight prize mum-to-be will keep these and the the birth to the will be awarded after person who comes closest the event · · · · cake her feet courses dependin a pillow for her ba ck and a stool for party favors a ride home

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gift giving with buying a gift for a new mum or a first birthday consider one of our ready-made themed gift baskets priced from hkd365 these include the `traveller s guide to parenthood basket which contains many useful products for globe-trotting tots or the `sleepytime basket with everything you need for baby to get a good night s sleep want something more personal then why not create your own gift basket from over 1,000 products at baby central our expert team is on-hand to offer help and advice just buying one gift save yourself the time and choose our gift wrapping service for only hkd10 per item sleeping we have everything to help baby get a good night s sleep from beds and cots to sleeping bags and sleep positioners did you know if you spend more than hkd1,000 on a gift basket we will send you the buyer a sogo gift voucher worth 10 of your total purchase amount rounded down to the nearest hkd100 only applicable to hong kong residents p44 helping baby sleep through the night 13

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button bobbin moses basket fitted sheets 2 pack various sizes available louberry bear hkd 950.00 fitted mattress protector various sizes available digital plus monitor td350 tomy digital monitor with vibration angelcare hkd 1200.00 hkd 1599.00 digital video monitor summer infant secure sleep hkd 1600.00 from hkd 210.00 from hkd 250.00 air flow flex fisher price precious planet hkd 599.00 cellular blanket various sizes available 2 in 1 projection mobile from hkd 91.50 incl pocket spring mattress leander cot/crib baby bed hkd 12800.00 sleep positioner closer to nature fun silicone reversible soother hkd 299.90 grobag swaddle hkd 175.00 hkd 26.00 gro anywhere blind hkd 439.00 anyone who has stayed away from home with little ones will know that it can be tricky to create a snoozy sleeping environment when there is too much light flooding in the versatile gro anywhere blackout blind has been designed from a lightweight material that blocks all daylight and can be put in place in minutes it attaches directly to the glass using suction cups ensuring a close fit that really does block light properly in every nook and cranny eyelets at regular intervals on the hem mean you can pop in suckers only where needed depending on the window the blind comes with a handy travel bag is a generous size and adapts to fit any window up to a maximum size of 135cm by 200cm grobag egg room thermometer hkd 285.00 peace of mind at a glance the innovative grobag egg changes colour to let you know at a glance whether the temperature of a room is too low too high or just right helping you maintain a safe sleeping environment for your baby as an added bonus it even works well as a gentle night light discover the sea carousel lamaze hkd 469.90 14 winnie the pooh sweet dreams lightshow tomy hkd 385.00 15

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quiet nights will once again be routine when babies have learned to return to sleep without help not only is this necessary for the parents but better for the child as well sleep deprivation can adversely affect a child s development now for the really hard part not responding when he fusses when the crying begins wait a few minutes to allow him to fall back asleep without help if the tears continue check on him but don t turn on the light or pick him up determine whether or not there is a physical reason for the baby s distress like hunger or the need for a diaper change and take care of this if the child feels feverish or generally seems to feel ill respond appropriately otherwise leave the room and give him a little time to settle down on his own teaching babies this new skill of falling asleep unassisted requires patience understanding and time it is one of the first skills a child will learn toward independence helping a baby learn to sleep through the night will result in restful slumber for the entire family providing an environment conducive to sleep is the first step in helping a child sleep through the night helping baby sleep through the night a newborn s first few months can be exhausting for her parents adults aren t meant to be awakened every few hours but new babies aren t capable of sleeping through the night they need fluids and nourishment every few hours to stay healthy and support their rapid growth however by about six months of age there is usually no physical reason for a healthy baby to need so much attention during the night sleep deprived parents are certainly ready to resume normal sleep patterns but what if the baby still cries for attention at night it is normal for babies and children to occasionally awaken during the night what happens next is usually learned behavior during a baby s first few months of life crying brings a caring adult to ease the discomfort of an empty stomach and to soothe the infant back to sleep this is as it should be when the child is old enough generally about six months old nighttime leander cradle incl mattress coldfoam nourishment is no longer necessary however a baby will still ceiling hook stand awaken occasionally and has only experienced the habit of hkd 3780.00 being helped back to sleep we all sleep better in a cool room so keep the heat turned down a little at night as with adults darkness signals to a baby s brain that it is time to sleep so cover windows as necessary limit distractions like toys in the crib she needs to associate the crib with sleep not play it s alright for her to take a comfort item like a favorite toy doll or stuffed animal to bed but all other toys should be stored elsewhere establish a bedtime routine this routine should include quiet calm activities such as a warm bath reading a story or listening to soft music the evening routine will become another indication that it is time to transition toward sleep babies should be placed in the crib while drowsy but still awake and parents should leave the room this allows him to become accustomed to falling asleep alone maintaining regular naptimes and bedtime helps as well gro clock sleep trainer hkd 475.00 anyone who has been woken up at 5am with their kids thinking it s morning will appreciate how the gro-clock could help for children who are too young to read an ordinary clock the gro-clock has a glowing screen showing images of stars and a sun to communicate the difference between sleep and wake-up time.

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grobag sleeping bags from hkd 325 what is a baby sleeping bag a baby sleeping bag is a wearable blanket designed for babies to be used instead of traditional blankets and sheets baby sleeping bags have a neck opening and armholes and are therefore worn by the baby to help the baby stay at the right temperature through the night without the problem of traditional blankets and sheets being kicked off or getting tangled why should i use a baby sleeping bag instead of blankets and sheets · they stop babies kicking off their covers getting cold and waking themselves and everyone else up they can t be kicked over your baby s head or get tangled up they keep babies at a comfortable temperature all night long your baby can wake up move around his cot and fall back to sleep all on his own without you having to tuck them back in they become a great part of the bedtime routine and will help your baby feel familiar secure and confident and understand when it s time for bed even when away from home they can help the transition from moses basket to cot by being the familiar comforter in both they may delay the age at which your baby rolls over onto his tummy they may delay the age at which your baby is able to climb out of his cot · · · · · · · 19

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choosing a size an ideal time to start using a grobag baby sleep bag is when your baby weighs more than 8 lbs 8oz 0-6 mths size it is very important to check that your baby s head cannot pass through the neck-hole when the grobag is fastened for use please remember that these are recommendations only as all babies are different approximate child age 0-6 mths 6-18 mths 18-36 mths minimum child weight 4kg/8lb 8oz 8.1kg 18lb 11.4kg 25lb maximum child length 68cm 27 86cm 34 98cm 39 grobag styles available online in sizes 0-6 months 6-18 months and 18-38 months in 0.5 1.0 and 2.5 tog doodle zoo choosing a tog and what to wear what your baby wears will depend on the tog of grobag baby sleep bag and the temperature of the baby s bedroom in the same way as you would adjust nightclothes and number of blankets as a guide please refer to the table below please remember though that babies are all different and just as with blankets and sheets you will soon discover what your baby is most comfortable wearing placing your fingers on your baby s chest is the best indicator of whether they are too hot/too cold/just right as babies hands often feel cool crocodile rocks hopscotch songbird alphapets dotty day out nursery temperature 28°c 79°f 24°c 75°f 22°c 71°f 20°c 69°f long-sleeved bodysuit long-sleeved bodysuit pyjama top long-sleeved bodysuit sleepsuit pyjama set short-sleeved bodysuit long-sleeved bodysuit short-sleeved bodysuit pyjama top 2.5 tog 1.0 tog 0.5 tog short-sleeved bodysuit louberry bear whale of a time tweetie-twoo travel grobags include two-way front zip and back vent to fit five-point harness for use in a buggy or car-seat gro-ing places safari so good 18°c 55°f 16°c 61°f 20

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the dream bag sleeping bags all come with tabs underneath each arm which will prevent your little one undoing the bag at night all the bags have zipper tabs with two poppers on each shoulder and a zip that extends from around the bottom of the bag up the one side to under the arm available in sizes 0-6 months 6-18 months and 18-36 months in 1.0 and 2.5 tog flutterbytes jungle friends little flowers animal parade beep beep farmyard friends i love you changing at baby central we feature all kinds of nappies from disposable and swim to eco-friendly and cloth we also have all the accessories like changing mats baby wipes and lotions if your baby is ready to begin toilet training we also offer a nice selection of potty training toilets steps and training pants to help you and your tot on their way to being nappy free farmyard friends p44 potty training basics counting sheep by a mother s touch 22 23

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button bobbin changing mat nursing station leander louberry bear nappy stacker hkd 150.00 hkd 8590.00 hkd 250.00 ahgoo baby plush pad various colours available hkd 310.00 sangenic nappy bin hkd 470.00 skip hop toolbox diaper caddy various colours available hkd 330.00 diaper champ hkd 950.00 when dealing with a young baby or squirming toddler at diaper changing time the last thing you need is a diaper pail that requires two hands the diaper champ helps eliminate hassle and odor by providing convenient onehand operation for quick disposals even better is that this wondrous device takes regular rubbish bags there is no need to constantly buy brand name refills because the champ can use the typical tall kitchen sack plus shopping or most other plastic bags aside from the use of regular bags making it the economical choice this feature also makes the champ more flexible while diapers will no doubt be the most thrown away item this pail can also accommodate wipes cotton swabs tissues and other baby essentials for mums on the go baby central also features a nice selection of stylish nappy bags that are even great to use well beyond nappy changing pronto mini changer various colours available skip hop samsonite slouch bag cherry blossom hkd 265.00 hkd 950.00 caboodle changing active bag hkd 450.00 skip hop swipes baby wipes case hkd 69.90 the miracle baby changing bag lotus flower hkd 525.00 25

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potty training basics by melissa murphy babybjorn safe step various colours available kandoo flushable toilet wipes egg cushion toilet seat many parents equate successful parenting with early toilet training it is important to keep in mind that children will naturally show interest in toilet training when they are ready and there is no set age that a toddler should be potty trained in fact starting too early may be detrimental to their progress when and how is potty training initiated somewhere between 18 and 36 months of age toddlers begin potty training at this stage toddlers start to become aware of their own bodily functions at the same time they are developing the muscle coordination needed to begin to consciously control their bladders and bowels this self-awareness and the ability to control certain muscle groups are the first things a child must develop in order to begin training parents that push or urge their children to begin training before this time produce anxiety and stress for their child and will most likely prolong and complicate the process hkd 199.00 hkd 58.00 hkd 235.00 potette plus various colours available hkd 159.00 the potette plus offers the ideal toilet training solution when you are on the move whether your child needs a potty or toilet trainer seat the potette plus covers it all invented by a devon grandpa who couldn t believe the amount of paraphernalia his daughter had to take with her when going out with her little one it wasn t just the cumbersome potty but also a change of clothes wipes and toiletries in case of an accident the potette plus allows a desperate child to be able to go just about anywhere giving parents peace of mind when out and about the potette plus is a revolutionary design making travelling with young children that much easier it folds flat for easy transportation and its legs unfold quickly and simply to create a standard sized potty up to 3 liners can be stored in the potette plus ready for use after use the liner is disposed of as you would a disposable nappy it is even suitable for all toilet seats for use at home bambino mio training pants various colours sizes available hkd 70.00 developing a sense of independence toddlers have a need to develop a sense of independence one way that toddlers develop autonomy is by being in control of their bodies parents can help their children learn to pay attention to physical cues that indicate when they have to use the potty as a toddler displays cues like their tummy hurting parents can point out what is happening and help their children tune in to their bodies cont overleaf babybjorn potty chair various colours available hkd 339.00 26 27

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