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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
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If your baby is continually kicking off a blanket, it might be time to invest in a sleep sack. A bit like a sleeping bag but with snaps at the shoulder to keep it secure, sleeping bags help to keep baby warm through the night, reducing nighttime wakings. They come in a variety of thicknesses, so how to know which type is the best for you? We go through the options:
ALL YEAR ROUND (1 TOG)
Lightly padded sacks at this weight are usually the economical choice as they can work across all seasons. In winter, wrap your baby in a fleecy onesie for extra warmth, and set your aircon to 20-22.5 degrees in the summer.
SUMMER LIGHT (0.5 TOG OR LESS)
Usually made from a single sheet of organic cotton or muslin, these sacks come without padding and are ideal for summer if your aircon is set to between 22.5 and 24.5 degrees. Team with a thin sleepsuit or onesie with sleeves so that baby is always covered with at least one layer of fabric.
OUR PICK
Hailing from Australia, the 1.0 tog Ergopouch is more slim-fitting than others on the market and comes in a super soft, lightly quilted jersey material that keeps baby perfectly snug. They have a gorgeous range of unisex prints and the larger size can fit babies from 8 to 24 months.
$290 from petittippi.com
OUR PICK
Malabar Baby’s lightweight “wearable blankets” are made from premium organic Indian - ideal for sensitive and delicate skin. The bags come with a front zipper in addition to shoulder fastenings and feature beautiful prints.
$325 from malabarbaby.com
Malabar Baby
WINTER (ABOVE 2 TOG)
Even in the height of summer some babies (and adults for that matter) prefer to sleep in an icy cold room and feel snug as a bug in a heavy duvet. If that sounds like your little one, opt for a Winter sleep sack and keep their arms warm with a long-sleeved sleepsuit.
OUR PICK
If you’re looking for something warmer, The Gro Company’s latest 2.5 tog quilted option comes with a super soft jersey cotton outer and lining for extra cosiness. There are poppers at the shoulders and a zip that goes around all sides, making it one of the easiest to get wriggly babies into.
$319 from babycentral.com.hk
HOT WHEELS Take a wander into Central and you’d be hard pressed not to see a YOYO stroller. Its compact form, easy maneuverability and fold-up design has made it the obvious choice for city-dwelling mamas. But even all those convenient features came with some downsides. Thankfully, this super-lightweight stroller has undergone a bit of refurb and I had a chance to check it out with the latest generation, the YOYO². For example, the original YOYO+ didn’t come with wheel suspension, making for the occasional bumpy ride. The new version features individual suspension on all four wheels making it both smoother to push and better for your baby, especially on slightly uneven terrain. The original foam handlebar has also been upgraded to faux leather, which is stronger and more hygenic, and it now comes with a wrist strap you can use while pushing. Now for the best bit: it offers a higher weight limit (up to 22kg) meaning you can use it for even longer! Pro tip: Get the YOYO Bag too, It’s stylish, hooks on to the stroller and fits up to 10kg of stuff so you can get rid of your baby bag. Cost: $4,300.
babyzen.com
CLASS REVIEW
FIT FOR KIDS If you’re looking for a fun way for kids to stay active this summer, newly opened fitness studio AndFit in Central is offering various camps to get children moving and sweating, as well as instilling some early lessons in the importance of physical exercise. AndFit Fit Camp includes circuit training, functional movement and partner work for kids and teens, using body weight exercises to improve strength and flexibility, as well as boosting mood and immune system function. This Costa Rican-themed gym keeps it lively and friendly, so it’s more accessible to little ones than your average hardcore weight room. An all-ages class is held every Monday-Thursday from 4-5pm, with plans to offer more camps once school has started up again.
Cost: $330 per class, $2,500 for a pack of 10 classes. andfithk.com
Zoe Belhomme is our resident fitness writer and new mum. She loves working out, eco-friendly parenting, and partnering with her husband to produce some of the region’s biggest sports events at MBS Concepts. Reach out to her directly with your healthy family news at zoe@liv.media.
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