Went to Maternity Exchange @ Marina Square, #03-108 to shop around as I’m officially in the
final trimester, some of the loose fitting dresses I’ve been wearing couldn’t
fit anymore =(
Even though the size of the shop ain’t as big as the bigger
chain stores such as Mother care, I’m quite impressed by the variety and
quality of the items they carry. Not only do they carry a variety of maternity wear,
they do have intimate wear for pre and post pregnancy as well as some baby’s
items.
The maternity wear found in the shop is of really good,
comfortable and cooling material as well. Of cos there’s always a price to pay
for better quality stuffs, dresses ranges from $100 and above and they do have
a fair collection of nursing dresses.
This Ripe Cowl Neck Dress is one of the best sellers in the shop.
And I really love
this Jules & Jim Hypnotic Summer Dress !
I prefer my maternity clothes to be of brighter colours and cheerful looking to
bring some colours and energy to my tired-looking face. BUT due to the
darkening of my armpits, I simply can’t wear sleeveless.
Bellaband @ $49.90 to
$54.90
Oh I’ve came across this amazing invention before where you
can still wear your existing pants / shorts as long as you have the bellaband,
it helps to hold up your shorts/ pants so they will not drop since you are
unable to button them.
Can help save money from buying maternity pants and shorts.
I didn’t get it though since I’m so lazy, I’m a dress person, super lazy to mix
and match with tops and bottoms.
In my opinion, it makes it more worthwhile to get nursing
cum maternity dresses or tops in one since you can wear them for nursing even
after giving birth.
Oh and their service is really good, non-pushy and
recommending you pieces to try only after asking what’s your preference like.
They do provide rental services as well! Found this interesting
tip in the dressing room. Helping you to decide when to buy or rent.
Eventually I’ve gotten this Seraphine dual-function wrapdress
which compliments my now very bloated figure and a super comfy Mothers en Vogue nursing top from them. Once I’ve tried on the dress, the comfort of the material makes me
really reluctant to change back to my original dress.
Ok my legs and feet
are swollen, this pic just doesn’t do the dress any justice. But it makes my
bump looks really nice!!
Maternity Exchange also has a well established website and
online store so you can visit the website to take a look at the variety they
have.
Here’re some of the other interesting finds I’ve discovered
there.
Retailing at $39.90
I’ve read so much raves about this amazing teether toy for
babies and how all babies love it, even though it’s on a pricey side but most
mummies I knew swear by it and how worth it, it is to get one.
Will definitely get
one for our sticky bean!
They carry a range of Sophie the Giraffe items as well,
perfect for baby shower gifts too. (or perhaps sticky bean is lucky to get one
for her baby shower? Heh…)
Post natal binder
Oh found this Inujirushi Post-partum shapewear range to be really
interesting, it’s from Japan and they actually differentiate into 3 different
types for different periods to wear.
Basically they are waist binders to help you flatten your
tummy and different tension is definitely needed due to the different stages we
will be at after giving birth
No. 1 is to be worn for the first 1-2 months, followed by
No. 2 for another 2 months and finally No. 3 thereafter.
Step 1 is for encouraging the womb to move up to its original position
through gentle pressure. This is worn lower, from the waist down, to provide
firm support to the pelvis.
You can switch to Step 2, after about 2 months. By then, you should see a
difference in your stomach as your womb would have moved back to its original
higher up position, and you'll find your lower belly is flatter.
Step 2 is for
the waist area, so it should be worn higher up. So, after you've gotten your
womb back up after about 2-3 months, it's time to move to Step 2 to get the
stomach area back in shape.
Step 3 focuses on narrowing the waistline and firming the hips, thighs and
lifting the buttocks. It's the final touch after the waist and lower abdomen
have been shaped! You should wear it for as long as you need it.
It is recommended that you try to restore your body to normal during the
postpartum period when the pregnancy fat is still tender for six months, and
less so after. Generally after 8 months, much of the shaping would have been
done and you can stop wearing it. Don't forget to couple this with some
exercise and a healthy diet to ensure best results. The shaper can help to
shape but it won't help you to lose weight. Only exercise and a healthy diet
can (:
They also carry a range of California Baby products. I’ve
heard of this brand before, it’s one of the reputable and popular brand for
natural and organic baby products.
Being in the natural hair & skincare industry, I’ll
definitely want our sticky bean to use as natural products as possible.
Especially when baby’s skin’s so much more sensitive than ours, why harm their
skin with harsh chemicals?
For mummies with
belly button popping out
I remember some mummies asking about how to make the pop
less obvious and I came across Popper Stoppers
So cute, to stop your bellybutton from popping through your
garments.
Retailing at $15
Retailing at $19.90
and up.
For all breast feeding mummies to have a peace in mind if
you still want to have a bit of drink and worry about passing the alcohol to
your baby.
Can always test the milk with this to detect alcohol in the
milk before feeding to the baby.
Compression leggings
for preggie mummies from Therafirm
This is another
product I would very much love to try since I’ve been getting cramps
occasionally and I heard this legging may just help. It’s not just your normal
pair of leggings but it promotes blood circulation too, especially good for
preggie mummies like me with water retention, swollen legs and cramps….=___=
Woombie swaddle , $49.90
I’ve gotten one of this too! The latest fad in swaddles,
safe, effective and won 14 awards for design and innovation. Definitely looks
comfortable and secure for our newborns to be inside. Reminds me of a cocoon.
Makes swaddling a whole lot easier and don’t have to worry
about baby wriggling out nor the swaddle coming off. The material looks so
comfy and is stretchable so no worries of swaddling our babies too tight.
Can’t wait to try this on our sticky bean when she’s born 10
weeks later!
Look at how secure and peaceful the babies look in Woombie
Swaddles:
Chanced upon their facebook. Maternity Exchange is also holding a giveaway on their Facebook page where there are 3 DOTE Nursing dresses to be won.
Simply "Like" or "Share" any of their Facebook posts during the month of August to stand a chance to win! The more you "Like" or "Share", the higher your chances of winning.
Do visit https://www.facebook.com/maternityexchange/app_101332539959471 for more information
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a great resource for moms-to-be in Singapore looking for stylish and comfortable maternity wear! It sounds like Maternity Exchange has a fantastic selection of clothes and accessories for every stage of pregnancy and beyond.
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