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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...

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...

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...

Check out our feature in Vulcan Post, 31 August, 2017.   As many of us know, baby prams can be storing grounds for food remnants, stains and spills, therefore encouraging the rapid growth of bacteria and creating an unhealthy environmentfor new-borns and toddlers. For parents, they want a clean and sanitised ride for their kids. However, many full-time working parents find it difficult to thoroughly clean nor have the expertise to dismantle the pram to clean hard-to-reach areas which are prone to trapping food bits and dirt. Moreover, such service was not readily available in the market. After speaking to many frustrated parents...

Having a car stroller makes life easier for parents especially when travelling. More than anything else, stroller is one of the most important items to buy when planning to tour around a place or tourist destination. For mothers, it’s a great relief to have baby strollers as they won’t get tired carrying their baby. Today, you can find a number of good strollers available in the market. However, you need to take extra caution in choosing the best stroller for your child. Make sure that your choice meets your standard of a stroller. Why Do You Need a Baby Stroller?...