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6 Important Tips for Buying a Used Stroller
Buying a stroller is one of the most important ― and tough ― purchase decisions you’ll need to make as a new parent. Your choice has to be spot on as a baby buggy is a very convenient way for the family to move about on weekends. If you are hoping to save some money by borrowing or buying a second-hand stroller, here are some tips to help you determine whether it is safe. Do your research. Figure out what you’re looking for (travel system, jogging stroller, lightweight or travel stroller, full-sized stroller) and what’s important to you (easy fold,...
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7 Important Tips for Buying a Used Car Seat
Should I be wary of buying a second-hand car seat for my child? If you are hoping to save some money by borrowing or buying a used car seat, here are some tips to help you determine whether or not it is safe. 1. Do your research. Before you purchase, do your research on Singapore’s regulations for car seats so that you do not buy an unsuitable one. For safety reasons, all vehicles in Singapore must have booster seats or child restraints for passengers under 1.35m in height. However, taxis are exempted from this rule because they can be street-hailed...
Thanks to baby, idea for pram service was born
Source: The Straits Times, 11th October 2017 Banker Kenneth Tan and accountant Tay Shixian hit upon the idea of starting a pram-sharing service for needy parents just over a year ago. Within months of launching PramShare, the married couple discovered another niche territory yet untapped in the market - cleaning the prams. PramWash was conceived and now, the 29-year-old newly minted parents tell Rupali Karekar how they are taking baby steps into regional markets. Q: HOW DID THE IDEA FOR YOUR COMPANIES ORIGINATE? Mr Tan: It was around August last year. My wife was expecting our first child, so I inquired...
This local startup is the only pram wash service in Singapore and we tried it
Source: AsiaOne If you are a parent, you’ll know that it is very hard for kids to understand why they shouldn’t wipe their dirty, food-laden fingers on the stroller seat or car seat, especially when they are young toddlers. As a clean freak, those are among my bugbears. So it was welcome news when we first found out about PramWash - a local startup that specialises in cleaning strollers, car seats, carry cots or bassinets and baby carriers. Founded by Singaporean Kenneth Tan, PramWash was launched last September after Tan discovered there was no one offering such a service...