Common toddler mealtime problems and tips to overcome them

a fussy Asian child at mealtime

Mummies, daddies, and grandparents, we salute you. Parenting and grandparenting are never easy tasks, and each passing minute can be a struggle if you can’t seem to find a suitable method.

Folks currently looking after their child or grandchild, you will quickly agree that there are toddler mealtime problems that require solutions. Allow us to identify some of these common issues and share with you tips to overcome them!

Food is always all over the floor

Toddlers are usually defined as children aged one to three. For young kids like that, it’s easy to be faced with a mess if they’re left alone during mealtime.

Do not be too quick to raise your voice because your little one’s coordination isn’t fully developed just yet. Be glad that they are attempting to feed themselves, albeit a little messy. A quick tip would be to place a plastic sheet right below their high chair or at the dining area so you won’t have to worry about the floor being greasy during clean-up time.

Sitting still is out of the question
a child running away during mealtime

Image Credits: childrensnutrition.co.uk

Is your toddler too fidgety and always wandering around during mealtimes? Children who are aged two and above may find sitting still a challenge.

But now’s the age to introduce mealtime routines to make your life a little easier going forward. The last thing you want to do is shout and scream and justify it as a style of discipline. Also, turning on YouTube videos to keep your child occupied should be a last resort. To make eating time an enjoyable activity, chat with your child and watch them respond to you.

Taking their own sweet time

Child-rearing is definitely not a walk in the park. Likening the process to a warzone is as accurate as it can be. We know that you don’t have all the time in the world to watch your toddlers eat for an hour. Hence, set time limits.

For a good gauge, mealtimes for these littles ones should not exceed 20 minutes. Some children like to “store” food in their mouths without slowing. A gentle nudge every five minutes is a proper habit to instil for such kids. Remind them in advance before their 20 minutes is up, so they are aware that it’s time to quicken the pace and finish their serving.

Fussy over certain foods
a child refusing to eat vegetables

Image Credits: nytimes.com

As we come to a close, be aware that even adults are fussy over certain foods like vegetables. However, keeping it entirely out of their diet is also not advisable. There are two ways to approach this problem.

First up, you can slowly introduce these foods in small portions. Shower your compliments generously when they manage to eat them. If it doesn’t work on your child, you may try to blend these greens and mix them up with their favourite foods. Be careful not to overdo it since certain food smells in large quantities can be overpowering for a young one.

Mealtimes don’t have to be a struggle if you can heed the above advice. Try it and improvise along the way to see if it works for you?

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Haidilao S’pore opening new outlet in Bugis+, offering night shift cleaner job from S$2750/month

Haidilao Singapore is opening at Bugis+

Haidilao Singapore will be opening a new outlet at Bugis+. They are currently looking to hire and is dangling attractive starting pay for several full time and part-time positions.

Haidilao Singapore made the announcement in a Facebook post today on their recruitment drive:

Part-timers can earn as much as $10 per hour with flexible working hours and benefits. The starting pay of a staff meals chef can go as high as S$2950 a month and the salary of a midnight crew and cleaners starts from S$2750 a month.

To apply, click here: https://haidilao.jinshuju.net/f/OiPmMV

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Get a free Apple share worth around S$200 from now till 30 Sep 21

Get rewards of up to S$288 in value! Sounds too good to be true? Read on. 

Moomoo by moomoo Inc. is a stock trading platform that has launched in Singapore in March 2021 and have been offering attractive sign-up offers to expand their customer base. moomoo Inc. the company behind the trading app is a subsidiary of Futu Holdings Limited, a company listed in NASDAQ (NASDAQ:FUTU) and backed by Tencent.

In Singapore, investment products available through the moomoo App are offered by to Futu Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Futu SG”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Futu Holdings Limited. Futu SG is a broker-dealer and custodian licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, (License No. CMS101000).

From now till 30 September, they are giving away a free Apple Share to new customers who sign up during this period. As of 17 Sep, the share is worth 147.47 USD or around S$200 in value.

In addition, they are also giving you a S$88 cash coupon can be exchanged for cash in the moomoo app.

That is a total of S$288 in value we are talking about – and they are free once you complete the requirements.

Here’s how to redeem your free share

  1. Sign up for an account here and deposit a minimum of S$2,700, US$2,000 or HK$16,000 within 30 days of account approval. You will need to download the moomoo Trading App.
  2. Trade 5 times on any market and any product.

The free Apple share (AAPL) will be allocated to you automatically once you completed Step 2.

Tip: According to some users, you can easily complete Step 2 by buying and selling a non-volatile stock in the US market. That would make 2 trades. Do it 3 times to complete Step 2. Why US? Because you can buy a single share which sometimes cost you less than $10.

Other benefits of trading on the moomoo app

Investors can enjoy commission-free trades for 6 months plus free access to Market Data for US and SG stock exchanges. T&Cs apply.

If you are planning to start trading in stocks, this is a good start because you can enjoy unlimited commission-free trades in the US, HK & SG markets.

In addition, you also get free real-time quotes and market data for US, SG and China A share markets.


* T&Cs apply. Subject to price fluctuation. 

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6 BABY ESSENTIALS SAVVY MOMS SHOULD BUY IN BULK AT GIANT & COLD STORAGE ONLINE STORES

There are several reasons why buying baby essentials in bulk is a genius idea. For starters, baby supplies are expensive and buying in larger quantities often saves cash. Secondly, running out of baby supplies can be uncomfortable for your little bub. You do not want to run out of formula milk at the wee hours of the night!

During the current pandemic, purchasing your baby essentials online is the way to go. There is no need to brave the crowds or carry the bulky cartons home. Fortunately for you, you can enjoy massive savings from September 16 to 22, 2021 by shopping at Giant and Cold Storage online stores. Save up to 70% with their online exclusive carton deals. Brands on promotion include Similac, Pampers, Mamypoko, and more of your favorites.

If you need to purchase these essentials urgently, delivery can be arranged as early as the next day. What’s more? You can save more money with the free delivery when you purchase above S$59. Less time shopping in-store means you can devote more time at home with your beloved one! 

What are you waiting for? Check out some of the featured products below.

STOCK UP ON DIAPERS

Did you know that babies go through a whopping 3,000 diapers a year? Buying in small packs can cost you a lot. Once get a grasp of your baby’s diaper needs, you can go ahead and buy in bulk.

BOSOMI WONDER PANTS BOY/GIRL 4 X XL26
70% OFF – $25.80 PER CARTON (U.P. $85.60)

Available at Cold Storage and Giant

With 100% cotton materials and its upgraded absorption power, Bosomi Wonder Pants protects your baby’s skin while blocking leaks.

PAMPERS BABY DRY TAPES 4 X M64
43% OFF – $54.70 PER CARTON (U.P. $96)

Available at Cold Storage and Giant

Pampers Baby Dry Tapes has three extra absorption channels to lock away and distribute wetness for a better sleep. Best of all? You can get a free Star Wars Bottle worth S$14.90.

MAMYPOKO AIRFIT PANTS 4 X XL38
30% OFF – $72 PER CARTON (U.P. $103.80)

MAMYPOKO EXTRA DRY PANTS 4 X L38
30% OFF – $54 PER CARTON (U.P. $77.60)

Available at Cold Storage and Giant

MamyPoko is the leading diaper brand in Japan. Both diapers have soft and stretchy material to fit around the waist and prevent leakages when your baby moves.

STOCK UP ON MILK

Newborns start off with three ounces of formula milk every three hours. This bumps up to about eight ounces for each of the six daily feedings by the time your baby is 6 months old. Buy affordable formula milk by purchasing in bulk.

FRISO GOLD 2’-FL GROWING UP MILK STAGE 3 6 X 900G
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Available at Cold Storage and Giant

This is the natural choice for tiny tummies. Made from high-quality NOVAS Signature Milk sourced directly from their own farms in the Netherlands, it has a distinct characteristic of small molecules with soft structure. In combination with Friso’s LockNutri™ Technology that locks in milk protein structure in its natural form, it is easy for your child to digest. Natural taste, more goodness: Now upgraded with 2′-FL, no added sucrose and flavor. This growing up milk is specially formulated with nutrients essential for your child’s development, such as prebiotic, probiotics, DHA, nucleotides, Vitamin D and Selenium.

Redeem a Fire Engine ride (worth $250) with every carton purchase of Friso Gold 2’FL.  

ENFAGROW PRO A+ 2’-FL GROWING UP MILK STAGE 3 6 X 900G
S$30 OFF – $258 PER CARTON (U.P. $288)

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SIMILAC GAIN 2’FL GROWING UP MILK STAGE 3 6X850G
$30 OFF – $240 PER CARTON (U.P. $270)

Available at Cold Storage and Giant

This is specially formulated with a unique blend of MFGM (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) and 2′-FL that works with 360° DHA Plus that nourishes your child’s mind and body. Plus, you can get a free Philips Hand Blender (worth $129) with every Enfagrow Pro A+ carton purchased!

This has the added IMMUNIFY® ingredients that support normal immunity function. Its EyeQ Plus nutrition system is improved with Natural Vitamin E, Lutein, and DHA that supports brain and eye development. Get the best for your little one!

All these baby essentials are available at discounted prices from September 16 to 22, 2021 at Giant and Cold Storage online stores.

Enjoy baby essentials at low prices and receive free gifts, vouchers, and more! Shop now!

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4 Significant Improvements In The iPhone 13 Series

For the Apple enthusiasts, the long wait is over! Apple announced the new iPhone models in its annual conference, which is ahead of the holiday shopping season. This year’s virtual conference included the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, and two Pro models with premium features that you will not find in the regular iPhone 13.

The iPhone 13 will retail from S$1,299 and the iPhone 13 Pro starts from S$1,649. As always, the Pro models are more expensive. These phones will be available in Singapore from September 24.

1. LONGER BATTERY LIFE

In a 2019 poll by SurveyMonkey, 76% of iPhone owners said longer battery life would get them excited about a phone upgrade. Let us see how that pans out because the iPhone 13 series comes with major batter life improvements.

The longer battery life is made possible by A15 Bionic, larger battery, more efficient components, and power optimizations from a deep integration of both hardware and software. In fact, iPhone 13 offers up to two and a half more hours in a day than iPhone 12. iPhone 13 mini, on the other hand, provides up to an hour and a half more power in a day than the iPhone 12 mini.

2. ELEVATED PRO LINEUP

Mr. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, said:

“iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max make up our most Pro iPhone lineup ever with the biggest advancement for our camera system, the best battery life ever in an iPhone, and the fastest performance of any smartphone. (It is) setting a new standard for iPhone and enabling incredible experiences never before possible…”

The new Pro models were redesigned inside and out. Both models introduce an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. Your touch experience will be faster and more responsive. What’s more? The Pro camera systems has the new Ultra-Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras to help you capture stunning photos and video. All these are powered by the A15 Bionic.

3. IMPRESSIVE CINEMATIC MODE

Apple followed an extensive study of cinematography to create the Cinematic mode for its newly introduced iPhone series. You will be able to capture cinema-style moments without the training of a professional filmmaker. The focus can be changed during and after capturing pictures for creative control. Users can also adjust the level of bokeh in the Photos app and iMovie for iOS.

Cinematic mode records in Dolby Vision HDR and is enabled by A15 Bionic.

4. DIFFERENT CAMERA ARRAY

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini represent a leap in camera design with its advancements in hardware and computational photography to deliver stunning photos and videos. The camera array is arranged in a diagonal manner. You would be happy to know that the new Wide camera comes with the biggest sensor in the history of iPhone’s dual-camera system. Moreover, its camera system can gather 47% more light for less noise and brighter results!

We officially welcome you to the iPhone 13 series! Do you consider their longer battery life and cinematic camera mode as minor or major improvements? Write your thoughts on the comment section below.

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