Bugaboo bee

The latest line from the famous Bugaboo strollers. Bugaboo bee is the first stroller among the family that is lightweight and collapsible, and it will be available in the US in September 2007.
For Bugaboo info in Jakarta please visit The Children Store in Senayan City.
via coochicoos

Homeschooling Jakarta

Home schooling is the latest trend in Jakarta, I came across this wonderful blog in the web, written by a wonderful family that believes strongly in home schooling for their children.
The blog is full of resources and informations about home schooling and they even encourage their young children to participate in posting on the blog.
visit www.sumardiono.com here

Play Food

Seriously, I dont realize that they are so many artisan that makes cute pretend cakes on the web.
Here is another great creation by Lily Bean at Mahar Dry Goods
via Designer block

you want more? here is a great flickr group called Play Food, full of amazing pictures of cakes, fruits ..you name it, all made with fabric, felt etc. You really got to see this site.

Sugar Loaded (real ones)

While the previous post is about fake cookies, this one above is the real thing. A talented woman at Vegan Yum Yum actually 'knitted' these icing on top of the cupcakes.
A good idea for party favor eh?

Sugar Loaded

A sweet company for the girls' cooking session.
Nana company makes cute handmade fabric cookies and other cooking pretend plays.

Knit and hop

I always have a thing for knitted soft toys.
This one is from Extrasmall

Vintage Vintage

A Dreamy bed By Le Monde De Rose

Stokke sleeping system

I have observed this very practical crib for quite a while now, and I am still amazed at the functionality. The crib is designed to accomodate newborn baby, toddler and young children all in one sleek design.
I believe that Mothercare carry the brand, Kasih Ibu at Dharmawangsa Square and also The Children Store, ph:021-72781292 at Senayan city.
For more detail check out Stokke website

Cute Bottles by VIce Versa

Who says milk bottles have to be boring. These cute bottles by Vice Versa has been grabbed by celebrities moms like Angelina Jolie etc.
From Pacifier Online, also check out their complete range of modern meal accessories .

note: just got the latest info that the cow bottle above is available here in Jakarta! Visit Art At Home baby boutique, Jl. Wijaya II /46, tel: 021-7208141.
Thanks Anastasia for the info!

Modern Playroom by BB2

A modern and chic playroom by BB2 via Design Public

Maisy mouse

Ini saingannya Mickey Mouse, bedanya tikus ini adalah tikus perempuan yang tomboy, lucu dan baik hati.
Di illustrasikan dengan penuh warna oleh Lucy Cousins, Maisy Mouse telah berkembang menjadi sebuah TV show, Children books, dan banyak merchandise pendukung lainnya.
Warnanya yang heboh serta gambar yang tegas dan simpel menjadi kekuatan utamanya menarik perhatian anak anak.
kalau tidak salah tv show nya ada di Nickelodeon, dan buku bukunya sudah banyak terdapat di Aksara dan Kinokuniya
Check out these websites:
Official site, dan Maisy fan club

Safety first gate

Salah satu tools yang sangat berguna sekali di rumah saya adalah safety gate dari Safety First ini. Mudah untuk digunakan sebagai pagar sementara di pintu kamar maupun di atas tangga.
Safety First sendiri dapat ditemukan di berbagai mall di Jakarta, seperti di Century Health care, Ace Hardware dan Cotonnier store.

Modern kids

I have told you about my latest obession on modern children furniture.

Here are some great findings from Design Milk

1. Mushroom table and chairs!

2. Tree Bookshelf!

3. Babybett Suiko

Rose and radish

You got to see this website, it is full of many wonderful things, for kids and moms.
Pictured above is a pair of vintage inspired bookend and a low stool with a cute pattern on top.
Check out Rose and Radish

Pepsi cucumber

Your kids is hooked on cokes and pepsi...?

perhaps this pepsi will give them a different view of the soda drink.

Pepsi has recently launched cucumber flavored pepsi in Japan..a land of all the wierd things.

from Japan today

Aquascape

What a magical space!

From Fujiki Studio

Kemang Playground

Research says that playing in the park or any pollution free outdoor playground improve circulation and keeps our child internal defence system in top form... and us, mums also don't want our children to spend their time in front of tv or hangin around in the malls eating loads of ice cream... and now in Kemang there are these outdoor playgrounds to answer our concern...

1. The first one is at Kemang Dalam 3.
Both me and my daughters ( and lots of mums, local or expatriate ) love this place...It's a clean and safe playground with rubberlike floor with couples of outdoor play structure to swing on , climb and tackle...Kids are welcome to bring their own bike too, there's a cycling track.
They have small canteen selling snacks and drinks, but we can also bring our own food to eat in their small hut-like eating area. There's tennis course next to the playground offer tennis lesson for adult or children.
They open everyday from 7 to 6 ...... Entrance fee is Rp.50.000.- per day, means your kids can come in the morning, go home have a nap and back to the playground again in the afternoon without have to pay the entrance fee twice...
The staffs are really nice...And all the facilities are well maintained and in good condition. It's truly a nice place for our kids to do some sports and socializing, and for mums and dads too.....

2. The newly opened is at Kemang Timur 72 .... ( Photo attached )



It's a huge playground with more outdoor play structures and equipments for kids 18 months to 15 years old, there are plenty for our active children to do here, sliding from different slides, hanging and pushed down the lane, climbing here and there, swinging, and a giant trampoline to jump together with friends, and the ' reward' from all the sweating is the waterplay, yes, water fountain area to cool the kids down ( I think it's the main attraction for the kids, they dance, scream, and running around under the fountain trees that imitates rain )
And the floor is slip-free too, very very nice.
The other nice thing about this new playground is they have an indoor area with soft play equipments for toddlers and a nice area to hideaway when it rains or if its too hot outside.... They have canteen too, serving drinks, fresh milk and some foods....But I don't think that we are allowed to bring our own Pizza or Starbucks here like the previous Playground.
They open everyday 10 a.m. to 6.00. p.m. Entrance fee is Rp.50.000.- for weekdays and Rp.75.000.- for weekends...They can also arrange and organize birthday in this place, just call Wanty 0811955396 for info.
A useful tip ... Call before you head to this playground to check if they are closed for birthday celebration....
This article is another contribution by JO, thanks!

Chateau de Sable

Just found the website...
Setelah beberapa lama mencari akhirnya saya menemukan juga website toko ini.
Chateau De Sable adalah sebuah brand Perancis yang membuat koleksi koleksi baju anak bernuansa classic and stylish. Dan sejak belakangan ini sedang menjadi trend di antara ibu ibu Jakarta.
VIsit their shop in Pondok Indah Mall 2, Ph: 7592 0580

Rocking Cube

Rocking cube by Jessica Nebel. Awesome!

Gap indonesia

Gap is finally joining the long lines of international apparel brands in Jakarta, Indonesia. They will be opening their first Gap Adult, Kids and Baby combo store in Pondok Indah mall.

Frankly I don't know how the mothers will react to the real retail prices in this store, while they have been so used to the factory outlet prices....:)

Gap, Pondok Indah Mall 2, Ground floor.
Ph: 7592 0532 / 33

Adiri Milk Bottle

Seriously..... won't this be a threat to the breast feeding culture..?
Learn more about Adiri here. Coming up in US stores in mid July 2007.

Doll House craze part 2

Nowadays kids are so lucky. Wish I had that kind of toys when I was a kid.
Tree house by Sensory Edge, via Apartment Therapy

Mini Doll House craze

Bayangkan jika dollhouse anak anda berisi dengan miniatur modern furniture seperti yang diatas ini. Design designnya diambil dari brand brand yang legendaris pula.

Learn more here, via apartment theraphy

Bahaya eskalator!!!

Sungguh sedih mendengar berita anak (6th) yang meninggal karena terjatuh dari eskalator di Surabaya. Memang sesungguhnya setiap tahun ada saja korban, terutama anak kecil, akibat dari penggunaan eskalator (lihat posting saya mengenai sandal Crocs).
Mungkin sudah waktunya pihak mall atau pemilik bangunan memberikan perhatian khusus mengenai hal in.
Saya sendiri kaget juga ketika searching tentang hal ini dan mendapati bahwa banyak juga kasus yang sama telah terjadi di Indonesia.
check these out: Surabaya 2007 (meninggal), Bekasi 2006 (meninggal), Palembang 2003 (jari kaki tergilas), Bandung 2005 (meninggal), Sidoarjo 2007 ( cedera otak dan pendarahan telinga).

Ovum bassinet by Offi

Extremely modern. bisa dipakai sebagai rocker, atau just as a sturdy bassinet.

Check out Offi

Jakarta International Community Centre

Senangnya ada yang contribute article... check out this article, written by Jo

Jakarta International Community Centre di Kemang menyediakan berbagai aktivitas yang sebenarnya bertujuan untuk mengisi waktu untuk ibu ibu expat disini tapi ternyata berguna sekali juga buat ibu ibu lokal seperti kita.
Mulai dari kursus masak Thai, India, China, Eropa, sampai tur jalan2 bersama ke pasar baru atau Bogor, sampai belajar pottery dan yoga.... sampai belajar gymnastic, tari Bali, ballet atau memasak buat anak anak, dan kegiatan summer camp buat anak anak, sampai kursus kilat bahasa Inggris buat nanny, supir dan pembantu , dan kursus masak dan pelatihan P3K dan higienis buat nanny dan pembantu.... semua ada disini...
Recently my nanny lagi belajar bahasa Inggris disana, nanny teman sudah ngeles disana dan lumayan sukses hasilnya.... check out http://www.jicconline.com/

Crocs, love it or hate it

Sandal Crocs ini memang sedang meraja lela, hampir di setiap sudut mall sandal ini terpajang , dari dept store sama Kiddy cuts semua menjualnya.

Belakangan ini memang sedang beredar rumor tentang bahayanya sandal crocs ini, beberapa orang bahkan dengan ekstrimnya membuat website khusus tentang itu.

Check out http://ihatecrocs.com/ and crocsaccidents

Agak seram juga mendengar cerita tentang anak anak yang kakinya terjepit di eskalator sewaktu memakai sandal crocs ini.

The Storage Shoppe

One of my favorite shop. The Storage Shoppe selalu menawarkan ide ide yang menarik untuk menyimpan barang barang yang berserakan (terutama mainan anak anak!).
Visit their store at Plaza Indonesia basement # 22B, or their website here
Oh ya, bagi para pemegang kartu membership dari Cotonnier bisa mendapatkan diskon spesial di toko ini :)

Modern Kids Furniture

Barusan saja di New York berlangsung pameran contemporary furniture ICFF dan beberapa blog sudah merilis berbagai artikel mengenai pameran itu.
Untuk versi kids furniturenya check out Mocoloco reports here, it's full of great pics and links.

Nicoletta Ceccoli

Saya adalah seorang pemerhati illustrasi, khususnya untuk buku anak anak, senang rasanya kalau melihat buku buku bergambar bagus. Nicoletta Ceccoli (what a nice name) adalah seorang children ilustrator dari Italy yang sudah memenangkan berbagai award. Karya karya nya cukup khas, dreamy dan romantis dan banyak diproduksi untuk buku, poster dll

Learn more about her and her books here