New Arrivals! Oct 2009

Here are the exciting new arrivals!
This season MummyHugs is proud to present a new collection call the Plush Cotton Collections. The word 'Plush' means Luxurious, Posh and Rich and this is exactly what this collection is all about. All the design and fabric chosen are of 100% Cottons, Spun Cottons, Voile and many other soft and comfortable cottons.



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Prices are inclusive of Shipping. ( only for this collection until November 2009 only)

MummyHugs continues to support breastfeeding mothers with Gorgeous Baby Slings to accompany your active life stlye! We have a sling to match your every outfit and for each occasion! And if we don't have what you are looking for, we are happy to custom-made** it to perfection. Please contact me for more information. (**For Custom Made Slings, a small additional charges applies and kindly allow at least 2 weeks for delivery-subject to postage arrangement.)

International Babywearing Week 2009 is here! 21-29 Sept

International Babywearing Week Focuses on an Essential Skill for Parents

See you at the 5th Parenthood Expo 09 - KL !

5th Parenthood Expo 2009
Date: 21 - 23 August 09 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 Days)
Time: 10:30am - 9:00pm, till 7pm on Sunday
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Hall2, Booth B 89
We are going for our 2nd baby fair ever, so come on down to support us as we encourage all mothers to wear their babies and breastfeed their baby till as long as possible! Hope to see you there!

In view of H1 N1, there will be temperature testing at the door and mask for sale. Those who have fever have to remain outside. Maybe not advisable to bring baby. Just come yourself with a mask.

By far the largest annual baby fair in Malaysia! This annual event is packed with lots of great products and new innovative ideas for modern parents! In this new age, parents are getting more involved in a baby's life. We used to think that... baby is too young to know anything, but on the contrary, the first few years of a baby's life are the most important years! These are the years that you can maximize a child's potential by providing the correct stimulation and spending time education, bonding.. and loving your child!


Here's a video of our MummyHugs first baby fair in April 2008, City Square Shopping Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. We were honoured to have about 20 parents and their baby join us for our fashion show, it was such a great success. Thank you to all the contestant who participated! The winners walked away with a MummyHugs baby sling each and a diaper cake hampers.
Enjoy the video! :)

MummyHugs Supports World Breastfeeding Week! 1-7 Aug 2009

Breastfeeding is truly the best you can give to your baby! The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF recommendations - early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age and continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond. Every drop of breastmilk that you can give your baby will give him/her the best start in life!

Together with a baby sling you can breastfeed on the go and wearing your baby in a sling lets you breastfeed anywhere in public areas discreetly. You don't need a baby sling to breastfeed but in our active lifestyle, it does make life easier and encourages mothers to breastfeed longer.

In conjunction with WBW09, MummyHugs offers free delivery to Malaysian & Singapore address & for Indonesia- a reduced flat fee of RM35 for 1 piece of baby sling via poslaju.* SO Hurry! get your baby sling to help you in your breastfeeding journey today!
(*the above promotion is only valid from 3Aug09-17Aug09 & only for retail purchases.)
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A Press Release from WABA: World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2009

In Emergencies, Breastfeeding Is A Lifeline.

Emergencies can happen anywhere in the world. Infants and young children are especially vulnerable to malnutrition, illness, and death in these situations. Whatever the emergency from earthquake to conflict, from floods to the flu pandemic the story is the same: breastfeeding is a lifeline and a shield that protects infants in emergencies.

From 1-7 August 2009, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), and breastfeeding advocates in more than 150 countries worldwide will be celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) for the 18th year. This year, WABA teams up with the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) and the International Baby Food Action Network-Geneva Infant Feeding Association (IBFAN-GIFA) who represent an international collaboration of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations (IFE Core Group) concerned with protection and support of safe and appropriate infant and young child feeding in emergencies. Together we call for the active protection and support of breastfeeding during emergencies and the prevention and refusal of donations of breastmilk substitutes1, bottles and teats that, too often, do more harm than good.

When an emergency strikes, simple measures can make all the difference in the world. Emergency preparedness is the key to quick appropriate actions. Mothers need to be secure and have priority access to food for the family, water, shelter and safe places to breastfeed.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF recommendations - early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age and continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond - are even more critical in emergencies. Breastfeeding is the one safe and secure source of food and fluid for infants - instantly available, providing active protection against illness and keeping an infant warm and close to his/her mother. It also reduces the risk of post-partum haemorrhage in the mother, the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. In the challenging and risky environment of an emergency, how infants are fed is key to their survival.

Protecting breastfeeding and infant and young child feeding from inappropriate marketing influences is an essential component of emergency interventions. Violations of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent relevant WHA Resolutions are frequent2. International guidance3 developed by the IFE Group clearly states that donations of breastmilk substitutes, bottles and teats should not be sought nor accepted in emergencies.

Everyone can play a positive and important role in emergency preparedness and response. Find out what you can do by consulting the WBW 2009 ACTION FOLDER produced by WABA and the IFE Core Group that includes an extensive Guide for Action. Available online at the WABA website and in print in 4 languages from WABA.

Breastfeeding is a vital emergency response. When a disaster strikes, everyone should be ready!


For further information:

Julianna Lim Abdullah International WBW Coordinator Tel: (604) 658 4816 Fax: (604) 657 2655

Email: wbw@waba.org.my

Key links

1) World Breastfeeding Week 2009 http://www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org

2) Operational Guidance onIFE, available in 11 languages, http://www.ennonline.net/ and click on the link.

3) IBFAN-ICDC Focus on the Code and Infant feeding in emergencies, May 2009, www.ibfan.org and on WABA and ENN websites

4) For key resources to support WBW 2009, visit www.ennonline.net and follow link or visit directly at http://www.ennonline.net/ife/breastfeedingweek.aspx

1 Breastmilk substitutes include infant formula, other milks, infant foods, juices, teas

2 As documented in IBFAN-ICDC Focus May 2009 publication on The Code and Infant feeding in emergencies

3 Operational Guidance of Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, version 2.1, February 2007. ww.ennonline.net

Singapore Breastfeeding Week Event

World Breastfeeding Week Event by BMSG - Breastfeeding Mother Support Group
Date: Sat 22nd August 2009
Time: 11am
Venue: Health Promotion Board

NEW!!! MummyHugs Reversable Pouch Sling is here!

Introducing our first MummyHugs Reversible Pouch Sling!
Floral or prints on 1 side and plain on the other side. More choices to match with your outfit with just one price. Comes in Satin Cotton, Rose Silk and Japanese Satin Materials, Polyester

Now at a Introductory price of only RM89.90.(not inclusive of postage, click here to find out more on mailing charges)

(Double click on the below to get a larger view. Click here if you don't see any pictures)




Pouch Sling Sizes S, M, L applies Click here to check sizes.

Reversible Pouch Slings comes in 4 types of material.

- Polyester- (only the Brissa Black n White Floral) Smooth, not stretchable.

- Satin (Japanese) : Vibrant Colours, shiny and smooth, not stretchable.

- Satin Cotton : like Cotton but softer

- Rose Silk : Like Satin but softer, shiny and smooth
(See Captions to check which design is of what fabric)

NOTE: A gentle word of caution, due to it being 2 layer please make sure babies face is not covered and if in a crowded place, suggest to fan baby to give baby good ventilation. As there’s no official test for baby slings, MummyHugs pouch slings have been personally ‘parent’ tested to hold baby about 7-12Kg and there are no problems. Please take note of all the safety precaution and just to be safe please check that all stitches are in place after years of heavy usage.

MummyHugs Upcoming Collection in June 2009

Renewed Colours of Silky Cotton Collections :
Featuring the new Phoebe Light Purple RM109.90
Now available for sale.



NEW! Stretch Cotton Collection:
Shanelle Sea Green with vibrant Floral Borders. RM109.90
Now available for sale.
Bond are back with more subtle and cool colours.
Bond Dark Blue with Aqua Blue Concealed Borders (available in Pink or Purple Borders) RM109.90
Now available for sale.

NEW! 100% Cotton MummyHugs Stripes RM109.90
Now available for order.

Now that we have 2... more fun in babywearing as a family! There are colours for all!
NEW! Introducing our first Reversible MummyHugs Pouch Sling!
Floral or prints on 1 side and plain on the other side. More choices to match with your outfit with just one price. Comes in Satin Cotton, Rose Silk and Japanese Satin Materials, more colours and design will be uploaded in early June. Pre-order them for an introductory price of only RM89.90.
Now available for order.



NEW! MummyHugs Pouch Sling
Featuring the new Floral Collection RM89.90
Cotton Stretch, very comfy!
Now available for order.



See our Catalogue for more of our gorgeous designs! Click on Catalogue on the right panel.

Babywearing on the news!

Last Year during International Babywearing Week, the newspapers wrote articles about what babywearing is all about... check it out here :)

On Metro NewsPaper



Chinese News Papers:kwongwah

You can find MummyHugs here :)

You can find MummyHugs Baby Slings sold at the following website, blogs or shops.(the following are in no particular order.)

In Malaysia

http://www.rockabebe.com

Based in Johor
http://www.littlebubbly.com
http://myacegifts.com/

Based in KL
http://www.mamaparadise.com
http://www.klickagift.com
http://www.mykidsmomstore.blogspot.com/

Based in Kuantan
http://www.maryaaa-oogle.blogspot.com/

Based in Ipoh
http://www.momsbestgifts.com
her blog
http://www.momsbestfeed.com/

Based in Sabah
http://babymyluv.com/
her blog
http://www.mysigar.blogspot.com/


In Indonesia
www.dworldofmine.multiply.com


In Europe
www.haengematten-outlet.at

You can also find us on ebay.

If you are interested to become a reseller of MummyHugs Baby Sling and encourage babywearing everywhere, do contact me for more information.

Happy Mothers' Day!

A thank you video dedicated to all moms!



O ye loving mothers, know ye that in God's sight, the best of all ways to worship Him is to educate the children and train them in all the perfections of humankind; and no nobler deed than this can be imagined. ~Abdu'l-Baha~

MummyHugs just turned 2!

Dear customers,

MummyHugs is 2 years old! We have come a long way setting up this humble business and would like to thank all our families and friends, our dear customers for supporting us and helping us grow into what we are today. Of course we are only at the beginning and there's still a lot to learn and a lot more we can do to encourage babywearing and positive parenting. We'll continue to work hard towards this cause!:)

To celebrate these 2 years of joy as we send out amazing gifts of baby slings to parents all round the world, we'll be having a photo contest! Together with this contest are attractive prizes to be won!

Get your camera clicking and send in pictures of you wearing MummyHugs baby sling. Show us what you can do or where you can go with a baby sling or if you can wear your baby in different positions. The more unique the photo is, the more creative the better. :)
Together with the photographs, in about 100-500 words tell us how babywearing has helped you in parenting, bonding with your baby, how it has enhanced your life...etc.

Let's celebrate babywearing!

Email me your photo at shirin@mummyhugs.com (Terms and Condition will be posted soon)
Looking forward to receive your photographs!
Last day for entry:31st May 2009

P/S: Here's a sneak preview of upcoming new collections of sling. Will be available End of April 2009.

Warmest love,
Shirin

Baby Buds Products!

Now you can purchase selected Buds Baby Product from our MummyHugs Store!

Protect your baby with Buds Baby
Even before you baby is born, you realize that her health is in your hands. As such, you take every precaution to ensure her health and welfare are optimized by quitting smoking and drinking, eating healthily and possibly doing mild exercises. This natural instinct to provide the best is sustained beyond pregnancy, and once baby is born most parents endeavor to meet their new baby’s nutritional, emotional and physical needs in whatever way possible.
A baby’s nutritional needs can best be provided by on-demand breastfeeding. Lots of love, hugs and cuddles are in order to ensure baby’s sound emotional development. This will then form the basis for your baby to develop in the most optimal conditions.
However, our environment poses many risks to a newborn. During the first year of life your baby will spend hours close to the ground where once mobile she will explore the new and exciting world around her. She will undoubtedly come across many things that she will want to play with and maybe even taste. Some of these encounters will put there toll on your little ones fragile skin and under developed immune system. This also includes baby care products that may contain harmful or potentially harmful chemicals.
You will soon come to realize that you have limited control over what your baby comes in contact with. You do however have control over your choice of baby care products and it would make sense that you would whish to choose ones that help to protect and heal your baby. The Buds Baby range that contains only carefully selected natural ingredients from all over the world does just that. For example, most of the products contain Portulaca extract that has natural anti-irritant and anti-allergy properties. It also actively helps your baby’s skin protect itself from harmful pollutants and skin sensitizers. Another ingredient that is used extensively in this wonderful range is Beta Glucan. A derivative from a species of mushrooms, Beta Glucan helps wounds heal and promotes cell proliferation. As Buds Baby only contains natural plant based ingredients it is free from the harmful or potentially harmful chemicals found in most baby care products.
Click here for more information
BudsBaby

First Aid Lotion 50ml - RM29.90


Baby Oil 50ml - RM19.90


Everyday Head-to-Toe Bath Wash 200ml - RM22.90


Solar Care Lotion 50ml - RM39.90


















Baby Utensil/Fruit & Veggie Cleanser 250ml - RM18.90
(100% plant based antibacterial liquid cleanser.)



Everyday Baby Lotion 75ml - RM19.90


Hydrating & Protective
Baby Cream For newborn and sensitive skin. - RM29.90