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Mould on Wooden Toys

Hiiiii. My son have a nunukids wooden kitchenette. Been with us for about 6 months. He loves playing with it. I've never really clean it (only wipe with dry cloth to prevent dust) because it's not dirty. My son doesn't eat around his play area or get his toys/kitchenette wet. However, I saw a few mold spots on the kitchenette!! Was shocked because it's all clean and then there's mold growing. But I also know mold can grow because of humidity. I've put the kitchenette away from my son and tried to wipe it down with 10 parts water and 1 part vinegar (I googled it). It's gone for now but I don't know if I even cleaned it properly. Will it grow again? The thought of my child being near it just gives me chills 🦠🤮 Anyone knows any wooden toy cleaning company (if there is even any) that can clean wooden toys, specifically with molds??? So sayang wanna throw it. The kitchenette still looks brand new ☹️ Tia!

Oh no, don't throw it yet, the vinegar solution you used is actually the right approach, but the key step that's easy to miss is making sure it's completely air-dried afterwards, ideally outside in a well-ventilated spot, because any remaining moisture is what lets the mould come back. A friend of mine swears by following up with a coat of Osmo wood oil (it's non-toxic and child-safe) once the piece is fully dry, as it creates a protective layer that makes the surface much harder for mould to take hold again. For ongoing prevention in our Singapore humidity, it really helps to keep the kitchenette in a room with good airflow or run a dehumidifier nearby, since even "dry" play areas can get quite damp here. I'll be honest, the vinegar wipe alone may not be enough if the mould has gone deeper into the wood grain, so if the spots reappear after a thorough clean and dry, that's a sign it may have penetrated further and you'd want to assess whether it's still safe. Since this does involve your child's health and mould exposure, it's worth checking with your paediatrician too, especially if your son has been around the kitchenette for a while!

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Screamy Toddler

Please help me I’m losing my sanity over this. Recently my 14MO discovered she has a loud voice (high pitch scream+cry together). Online guides say to ignore but she clocks in 1-2 hours of screaming daily. The only time we have our ears back is when she sleeps which is only at night. So drained by all her screaming and we need a good earplugs. She wants to be carried but even then she can’t decide to let me carry or sit down to play so in between those moments she screams. When will this screaming fest ends? 😭 #firsttimemom

Is there any particular reason why your toddler keep screaming? Did you try to talk to her not to scream but say what she wants?

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keenz Air Plus Stroller Review

Any mummies using Keenz Air Plus Stroller Please share your review.

Very good.You can hang your diaper bag easily.

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My 8month old baby is about 7.3kg n her height is 69cm.. is it unhealthy?

My baby just turned 8mth old.. she is about 7.3kg n height is 69cm.. Thou doc said baby is of healthy weight, people around us are claiming baby is very small n look fragile.. Need to handle with extra care.. I can't be force feeding baby just because of what others are saying this.. And I don't know what else to do about this.. Just feeling very hurt by this.. #firsttimemom

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Hi, my 8mth old baby girl is almost 9kg, 74cm but dad is on the tall side. So I think partly it’s genetics.. If she’s eating well, active & healthy.. jz let it be

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My twins right each 1.8kg and 1.4kg in 32 weeks pregnancy. Is it normal or should i be worried? How do i gain their weight? #1stPregnancy

Try drinking maternal milk at least twice a day and add more protein to your diet. It helps for me a little :)

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First Meeting with Your Newborn

Use one word to describe how you felt about the first meeting with your newborn

First Meeting with Your Newborn

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How do y'all cope?

I've a newborn of 9 days and a toddler of 2½ years old . How do y'all cope when your toddler just decides to have tantrums , meltdowns , not wanting to listen to you , not wanting to go school? My husband is on paternity leave till end month and I wonder how I'm going to cope. This past week has been easygoing with baby but toddler has been showing some tantrums and doesn't want to go to school. 😭 It's so difficult now to wake him up even though he sleeps at 10am and has to wake up at 8am. I'm a c sect mummy and honestly, I feel like I need more time to heal. Im not even doing confinement like I planned to. Toddler doesn't seem jealous of sister as he's quite involved in everything concerning her. We include him when we're doing things with his sister. Just that now , it's difficult for me to 'control' his tantrum. He used to listen whenever we ask him to keep his toys / shower / wake up. But now , even a simple task of keeping his unplayed toys is a nightmare. 😮‍💨 Is this just a phase ? Can mummies share with me on y'all cope on days yr kids have meltdowns? I don't have any extra help from family members and I have zero friends. My routine is the same old every other day , wakeup , breastfeed, nap , settle toddler , settle baby , house chores , cook etc. I'm home all the time and sometimes I feel like my mind is going haywire especially if toddler throws tantrum. I dont want to scold him but at times I can't help it. Need advise 🙏😭

following this post. need advice for this as well.

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Suggestion to manage baby with work

Hi Parents I need your help based on your experience of managing my 8 months old baby with work. I recently joined new office and though I’m work from home 3 days a week , till date had someone from our family for support and now due to visa they have to go back. My helper isn’t that smart to take care of baby ( unfortunately) and hence baby care is something we both as a parent have to manage . I’m trying to prepare myself to better manage work and baby both when home, need your suggestion on the same like how can I keep my baby busy so she can play on her own, make her be with helper more comfortably , take care of her food timely along with my work etc. any suggestions would really be helpful . #advicepls #firsttimemom #firstbaby

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Don’t have the experience myself but I hope you’re working from home. If not, requesting for that should be the first step.

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Feeling devastated

Why is it hard for expecting mom to find a job? I'm just 14 weeks ,, I have early childhood cert and staying at yishun,, just trying my luck here,,If I could bump into any mommy who work as early childhood also

hi Come and apply In Commit Learning after-school care khatib branch. I'll be happy to work with you

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Bringing in cooked water on plane

Hi! I’ll be travelling with my baby soon. Is it okay to bring cooked warm and hot water on plane? Will I get pass through during the security check? If yes, is there any maximum amount? Thank you!

No issues :) I had a thermos and a drinking bottle for my LO and no questions asked.

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