Thursday, July 31, 2008

MummyHugs Celebrates World Breastfeeding Day 2008

The Annual World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2008 is here!
August 1st-7th 2008.
Theme for this year: Mother Support - Going for the Gold

In conjunction with the Olympics in August, WBW 2008 calls for greater support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for six months, and providing appropriate complementary foods with continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond.
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The reason that inspired MummyHugs' existence is because of the love for my son. I quit my job so that I can nurse my baby and spend more time with him and hence I created MummyHugs. MummyHugs has enable me to work from home, continue to nurse my son till 2 years 2 months and provide support to other mothers to breastfeed.

Beside all the great nutrition and antibodies that breast milk contains, breastfeeding is more than just providing physical food for a baby. To me, it creates a strong bond between a mother and child and this relationship continue to flourish even when the child weans. For me, it 'forces' me to slow down in life and just spend quiet moments feeding my son. When I was working full time, I express my milk at work to continue to keep giving my son the best. It reminded me that I am a mother and it helps me to reconnect with my son when I return from work.

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, and showing our gratitude to God and mother nature for this gift of 'liquid gold', MummyHugs will be holding a sale of 25% for all slings in the month of August 2008.
Free Shipping for purchases over RM150.00 (For Malaysia, Singapore only. Promotion valid until 31st August 2008, The RM150.00 is applicable after the discounted price.)



Here are also some activities which MummyHugs will be participating during WBW.



1) Sun 2nd August 2008- Cellsafe Seminar:Crystal Crown Hotel-JB
MummyHugs is Sponsoring $250 worth of baby sling

2) Sun 10th August 2008-Cellsafe Seminar: Selesa Hotel-Pasir Gudang
MummyHugs is Sponsoring $250 worth of baby sling

3) Sat 16th August 2008- Breastfeeding Mother Support Group Singapore (BMSG)Celebrating WBW
Venue : National Volunteer Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) Time:12.30pm -4pm
MummyHugs will be setting up a booth, we will be retailing Baby Slings, Nursing Cover, Nursing Pillows etc... There'll be a special price for all baby slings on that day!<
For more info check out the website http://www.breastfeeding.org.sg/

To read more on World Breastfeeding Week and see what countries around the world are doing: Click here. http://www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide. http://www.waba.org.my/
For more information you can contact me at shirin@mummyhugs.com +6016 7585842

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

WBW2008 Photo Contest



So sorry, I've included the photo contest details too late. It's organised by Breastfeeding Mother Support Group Singapore, click here to find out more.

But any mother interested to send me a picture of you breastfeeding your little one I will be very happy to post it up on my website. Let's share our precious moments with others!

Vouchers and Coupons

Dear customer,
Some of you may have received vouchers or rebate coupons from seminars or events. Currently as our online shopping cart is under maintainence, please send your order via email at shirin@mummyhugs.com . In your email please include your voucher code and I will adjust the invoice accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Shirin-Store Owner

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Safety and Care

Safety and Care

How safe are our baby slings and our rings?


I would like to begin by saying that there's no official safety standards for baby slings. At MummyHugs we want to make sure that our baby slings are safe to carry your precious one. First we tested our slings ourselves by hanging a 50KG weight to one ring over 48 hours and there were no changes to the ring.

Results were encouraging but we were not 100% satisfied with our own test, and so we sent our rings and slings for a more professional testing at Sirim Berhad.

At Sirim Berhad 2 tests were conducted:
1st - how heavy can the ring carry before it gives way:
Result was 230kg.

2nd - if the ring sling can carry the weight of 50kg over a period of 48 hours.
Results was yes, there was no change to the slings and rings.

Conclusion: You can rest assure on the quality of the rings and our slings!

As for Pouch Sling, we have not sent if for professional testing but I personally have carried my 2 year old son who weighs 11kg in it and no problems! The stiches used when sewing are very strong and reliable.

However other safety measures must be taken when carrying your baby in our slings.

- Initially, help to support your baby in your sling with your hands. When you get used to the extra weight and learn to balance properly, you will feel confident enough to go "hands free."

- Do not wear your baby in a sling in potentially unsafe situations, like by a cooking stove, when drinking (or carrying) hot beverages, or when using sharp knives.

- Bend at the knees if you have to pick up an object, keeping one hand on the baby.

- Remember that toddlers have long reaches, so keep well away from dangerous objects when carrying them in slings.

- Walk carefully around corners and through doors.

- When traveling, babies should only ride in approved infant seats made for cars or bicycles, never in slings.

Washing Instructions for our slings.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Mailing & Return Policy

Please note the delivery time frame:
Effective March 2011, we will deliver on Mondays and Wednesdays only. 
Orders with full payment received before these days will be send out. For urgent order, please kindly contact us for more information.

Please allow 1-2 Working days for delivery to West Malaysia Address, at least 3 working days for East Malaysian addresses. For other countries please email us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shipping and Return

Q: What is the shipping option for Malaysian customers?

1) Pos Laju (Express Post):

West Malaysia: RM10.00 - takes 1-2 working days*
East Malaysia: RM15.00 - takes 3-4 working days*
* We will post the item upon receipt of full payment.

2) Self Collection is avaliable in Johor Bahru, prefered location: Burger King Petronas outside Taman Tasek, near RJCC: Royal Johor Country Club. Prior arrangement is required.


Q: What is the shipping option for Singaporean customers?

1) Speedpost (Express): We will send via speedpost to a Singapore address at a flat fee of S$10.00. Please allow 1-2 working days for delivery.

2) Self Collection Prior arrangement is required.

3) Normal Post:We will send via normal post at a flat fee of S$5.00. Please allow 2-3 working day. ( This will be mailed out as registered post to avoid lost of item.)



Q: How about the shipping for International customers?

We will use Pos Malaysia for international order. Customers can choose from Register parcel or Pos Laju (Post Express) with trackable service, please email us at shirin@mummyhugs.com for shipping fees. Normally it takes 2-3 weeks to arrive, we will definitely assist to track the parcel if it has not arrive in the given time frame.



Q: When will you deliver my order?

For all items in stock, as soon after we receive the payment, we will try to deliver the next working day. For check payment we will pend cheque clearance before delivery.



Q: What is your return & exchange policy?

We will do our best to make all of our customers happy. If you wish to return the items, it must be in original packet, not used, washed, soiled or damaged. And must be return within 14 days after day of purchase. The return will be made in a form of STORE CREDIT for you next purchase base on the price paid. Shipping fee is not returnable and the return mailing charges will be borned by customer.

*Note that colours on the pictures provided may differ from computers to computers. We try to post up pictures as close to the original colours on the merchandise.
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