Inside out

Get two dresses for the price of one. At Maison Q, each piece is reversible and features two designs “to give you more bang for your buck”, say owners Dale and Ana, who are parents of a two-year-old girl.

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Get two dresses for the price of one. At Maison Q, each piece is reversible and features two designs “to give you more bang for your buck”, say owners Dale and Ana, who are parents of a two-year-old girl. It is great for travelling, too. “You are actually packing two outfits that can be worn over two days. This means less clothes to bring for your kiddos and more luggage space for you,” they quip. Made from lightweight Japanese cotton, prices for the dresses start from $45.90 and are available in sizes for ages one to six years. Order yours at www.maisonq.sg.

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Get a grip

Aloe vera, almond oil and chamomile – these nourishing ingredients are what you’ll find in Cetaphil’s new line for babies. Its bath wash and shampoo have a tear- and soap-free formula, made without all the chemical irritants found in traditional soaps. You’ll like the anti-slip grip on the bottles, too. They retail for $12.90 each at Watsons, Unity, Guardian and selected supermarkets.

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Save the mittens

Why won’t Baby’s mittens and socks stay on? Two mums, who faced the same baby-care problem, decided to find a solution. And so they came up with Goumikids, a line of baby clothes and accessories that claim to stay put even if he wriggles. Its unisex nightgown, Goumijamms, for example, combines mittens in the design. It also features a reversible bottom pocket that keeps feet warm and allows for easy diaper change access.It’s available in sizes for newborns up to six months, and retails for $39.90 at Mothercare. Visit www.goumikids.com.