One babyccino, please Masak masak gets serious hipster cred with this wooden toy coffee machine, which comes with “capsules” that your kid can slot in for pretend lattes. Pair it with the matching waffle iron for extra insta points.
One babyccino, please
Masak masak gets serious hipster cred with this wooden toy coffee machine, which comes with “capsules” that your kid can slot in for pretend lattes. Pair it with the matching waffle iron for extra #insta points. Djeco My Waffle Iron play set, $29.90, and My Coffee Machine, $59.90, both from The Better Toy Store.
Girls just want to have fun And the Sonia Rykiel Spring Summer 2016 collection lets yours do just that, while looking good to boot. Playful yet still girly, the brand’s new pieces feature bright colours and bold prints like sprigs of cherries, multicoloured swallows and a central theme of stripes, revisited as a playful squiggle. Find it at Kids 21 stores; prices start from $100. Visit www.soniarykiel.com.
Nutritious nibbles Trade out the sweet cookies for healthier fruit chips the next time Junior’s itching for a snack. Made from fresh fruit and veggies, Greenday chips are naturally delicious and glutenfree, with no preservatives. Plus, they come in snack-size packets, making them a great choice for on-the-go munching. Choose from apple, banana, strawberry and broccoli chips. A packet of four snack-sized Yummy Bags costs $4.90. Find them at Aussie Health and Guardian outlets. Visit www.fb.com/GreendaychipsSingapore.
File and save
You have until April 18 to file your income tax, but make sure you apply for these pro-family tax savings before you submit your form:
QUALIFYING CHILD RELIEF Up to a maximum of $4,000 per child, which can be shared between husband and wife.
PARENTHOOD TAX REBATE This is a one-off claim you must make the year after your kid is born. It ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the child’s birth order, and can be split between parents.
WORKING MOTHER’S CHILD RELIEF This ranges from 15 to 25 per cent of your income, depending on how many kids you have.
GRANDPARENT CAREGIVER RELIEF If your parents or grandparents don’t work and take care of your kids, you can claim $3,000 on one caregiver. This is only for working mums. Visit www.tinyurl.com/FileTax2016.
Tote it around town Not a fan of brightly coloured character backpacks? Check out the sweet pastels of the new Gelati Collection from Stuck On You, instead. To keep things simple, the bags feature one large main compartment and a front pocket to hold smaller knick-knacks. Choose from a full-size backpack, or a mini version that’s perfect for your toddler to tote around on a family day out. Customise one with your tyke’s name today at www.stuckonyou.com.sg. Prices start at $58.95.
Street style Monster madness has new meaning with this cool collaboration between Puma and Sesame Workshop, which converts iconic footwear styles from the Puma archive into mini versions featuring the fuzzy friends from Sesame Street. Spanning sweatpants with Cookie Monster peeking from the pocket to furry Elmo sneakers, the collection features footwear for kids aged one to 12 and apparel for those aged two to 12. Find the full range at Kidstyle, Bata and Puma stores. Prices start from $49. Visit www.fb.com/PumaSingapore.
More than art Taking the kids to the Keppel Centre for Art Education at the National Gallery Singapore? Make sure to pop by Gallery & Co., which is more than just a museum shop. Enjoy cupcakes from Plain Vanilla Bakery at the cafe, and browse through the kids’ section, which has a fun selection of souvenirs for the little ones, from #ootd fashion to cute museum tees and umbrellas. Visit http://galleryand.co.
