Dream Big

Bedding, boring? No way. These may not bear the bright colours or bold prints found on many other children’s offerings, but the whimsical duvet covers from Dutch brand Snurk are anything but dull.

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My Reading Room

Bedding, boring? No way. These may not bear the bright colours or bold prints found on many other children’s offerings, but the whimsical duvet covers from Dutch brand Snurk are anything but dull. Does your little one fancy being a flamenco dancer or ballerina? Or maybe your boy loves playing a pirate, firefighter or an astronaut. Well, now he can be one – sort of.

Made of soft white cotton, the single-sized duvet cover and pillow case sets are a fun way to spice up Junior’s room. You might even suddenly find it much less of a chore persuading him to get to bed each night. They come in various designs and cost $138 each from Deer Industries. Visit www.deerindustries.com

My Reading Room
The Right Step

Did you know that your child spends nearly 1,500 hours in her shoes each year? That’s why it’s important that you get her quality footwear for healthy development.

For example, the Bisgaard Cobalt shoe ($189, pictured), exclusively from The ShoeCo., features tanned leather with a firm heel cap and flexible sole for natural foot movement.

Or if your child attends an international school and requires black shoes, try the range from Ascent, which has several styles that are endorsed by the Australasian Podiatry Council. 

Other exclusive brands include, Kavat and Richter. Visit The ShoeCo. at Tanglin Mall and Great World City, or online at www.theshoeco.com.sg