Family & Life Magazine Issue 9 | Page 4

SNIPPETS A list of choice products, THESE BOOT(IES) ARE MADE FOR WALKING interesting news and cool Nancy Sinatra, daughter of Ol’ Blue Eyes, once sang about walking around in boots. Whether those boots were comfort is something she takes very developments, handpicked comfortable or not is another matter altogether. For Eve Khoe though,brand based in Australia and stocked seriously, which is why she came up with Momkbaby, a hand-stitched baby shoe by by the Family & Life team Singapore’s leading online design marketplace Naiise.com. that will interest parents and families! Momkbaby shoes are comfortable, breathable and lined with organic bamboo fleece, so that toddlers can learn to walk safely and easily while still being protected from any dangerous elements on the ground. The soft soles also help the babies to feel the floor on which they learn to walk, perfect for their physical development. There are a variety of designs to suit any baby too. Whether your child is a nautical seafaring adventurer or an aspiring hipster, there is a pair made just for him or her. They are pretty affordable too! So, walk those fingers on your keyboard now. Momkbaby shoes are designed for babies aged between one and 24 months. To start walking, head on over to www.naiise.com or www.fb.com/momkbaby. WITH YOUR BABY, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY DISCOVER SANCTUARY WITHIN CHAOS What if we told you that you and your family can discover peace, tranquillity and nature just five minutes away from Singapore’s premier shopping belt, Orchard Road? That’s the promise of new kid on the boutique hotel block, Lloyd’s Inn. Located at Lloyd Road, the newly revamped Lloyd’s Inn features all the modern creature comforts one would expect from a fresh boutique hotel (free Wi-Fi, minimalistic designs, etc.) while still retaining the allure of raw escapism. Disconnect from society, reconnect with nature or just bond with your loved ones; you have the ability to choose all three here! Our favourite is the Big Sky Room with its outdoor bathtub in the open-air area, which makes for really awesome bath-time experiences. They also have seven other room types, appealing to every type of traveller and family there is. So, the problem with chairs made for toddlers is that they don’t grow in tandem with your fast-growing child and soon become irrelevant and either take up space in the storeroom waiting to be passed down or get dumped in the trash. This is not the case with the recently launched Stokke Steps, an ingenious all-in-one seating system that grows together with your baby. Consisting of just two types of seats – a cradle bouncer and a functional, versatile high chair, Stokke Steps will be with you and your child from zero to three years and is truly one of the most innovative and convenient baby chairs there is today. The high chair even comes with a removable baby set tray for your little one to eat and play on during the day and night, as well as an adjustable footrest for when they grow older and can start climbing on their own chairs. Wonderful, we say! Lloyd’s Inn is running an opening promotion for all its rooms for a limited period of time. Discover sanctuary at www.lloydinn.com (yes, without the “s”) and www.fb.com/lloydsinn. Stokke Steps is available for purchase at Mothercare and Motherswork outlets as well as at the Crosscom, Not Too Big and Bebehaus stores. For more information about Stokke and the store locations, visit www.stokke.com. THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF HUMAN+KIND The skincare brand with a conscience, Human+Kind, has expanded their popular line with two new products that stay true to their philosophy of creating multi-tasking products that are brewed from natural healing and restorative ingredients. We especially love the two new items in the hair care range – the shampoo slash body wash, and the conditioner. In today’s busy world, a grooming routine that is comprehensive, quick and condensed is highly coveted by mothers and fathers. Human+Kind understands this, which explains why their researchers have come up with two simple formulations that can accomplish everything you require to face the day smelling fresh and looking good! The best part: you’re doing good for the flora and fauna at the same time. Human+Kind has a strict anti-animal testing policy for all its products and ingredients, thus making the brand ethical and compatible across