Lollipop calls itself “a boutique for children in shanghai”, the word boutique says it all… they don’t accept credit cards which only means you should come with a very full wallet if you want to have some fun!
They stock yummy beautiful trendy things, one of those stores where you go “oh that’s cute” at everything, whether you really “need” any of it is irrelevant I suppose..
They sell cloth diapers (Bambino Mio and Fuzzibunz), really cool stick-unstick art for the wall, really nice cards and these great lunch boxes and plates.
It’s a great place to go to for gifts.
Tags: lollipop
Come and join the cloth diaper mamas of Shanghai to learn about how to use this environment saving- money saving way to keep those baby bottoms covered. The meeting is organized by IMSG, I have pasted part of the email below.
Our next mums and babes event Puxi is on Friday 18th April from 9.30 – 12.00noon at: Green Valley Villas 999 Jian He Lu, Hong Qiao
This Friday is a special meeting as we will be holding a ’show and tell’ workshop about cloth diapers / nappies. The workshop is intended for anyone already using cloth diapers, those considering it and anyone who has an interest. (Please help us spread the word.)
All mums who already use cloth diapers can come along and share their
knowledge and experience by bringing along examples of their favourite
(and least favourite) nappies, nappy covers etc. Any information you may have on
using, buying, ordering, washing etc. (Or if you would like to find out more then join us too.)
We plan to have tables so we can
lay out the nappies and then everyone can look, chat and learn. Don’t forget to bring
along any nappies that you would like to show to other mums.
We will have Grace from LOLLIPOP boutique who will bring Bambino Mio and Fuzzibunz diapers for demo and sale. Also Yvonne Swerke will bring Swedish Imse Vimse Diapers for demo and sale. Others which I know will be shared are Tots Bots, Bumgenius, plain prefolds, bumble…….
I hope there are more of you out there who will participate.
Please let us know in advance if you are planning on bringing diaper samples to share so we can be prepared with enough tables. Thanks.
This is a pretty cool store, it’s expensive but has some things that you can’t get in other shops around town: a nice selection of birthday cards and wrapping paper, bits for baby proofing the house, music and art supplies, lots of fun toys (including wooden toys and manhattan toy company) and a smallish selection of books. Don’t have the exact address but it’s next door to Simply Thai in the North block of Xintiandi.
Tags: books, cards, shop, toys, xintiandi
I always find it really hard to find natural cosmetics here in Shanghai maybe this is an idea for the future.
Tags: baba, baby, cosmetics, hk, mama, natural
There is a good website from Hong Kong where you can buy baby products, including natural cream, washable diapers, the Ergo baby carrier and lots more. The best thing is that they deliver to Mainland China. Take a look www.doubibou.com
Tags: baby, nappies, natural, online, shopping
We’ve already been back in Shanghai for over a week now and after the first few jet lagged days where I felt like I was just floating around the place with a spaced out smile on my face, the reality of being back in Shanghai hit me hard and I didn’t like it at all… and on top of that the whole family caught the worst cold ever… Anyways now we are getting healthy again and after complaining a lot I think I can start again to be pro active about finding fun stuff to do with Theo who is getting more and more fun and needs a way to get rid of all that energy.
I miss the pizza, the food, the wine, the beach, the view of the mountains, my mum, my brother, bread, focaccia but apart from that Shanghai is just fine ; )
Theo loved the bread so much that he was constipated for most of his holiday (it had never happened before).
His eating is still a bit irregular and a lot of the food I offer him still goes on the floor, on his hair and pasted on the high chair. I have started feeding him with a spoon for really messy stuff such as weat-a-bix and yogurt but I’m still trying th BLW way.
I would love to hear from other mothers who are doing this.
Anyhow the sun is shining and Theo even took a nap today so all is good.
Tags: BLW, shanghai, theo
Recently found out about this from a friend and I was a little annoyed at myself for not having known about it before. It’s a really great place for crawling and walking babies and older kids, really clean and has lots of fun things like a balloon pen, a maze, a mary go around with fluffy animals, a ball pitt, a water mattress, and a few other crazy things. It’s a chain and they have several branches across town. Here is the website with the list of locations (only in Chinese).
I go to the Huaihai lu Isetan one (5th Floor) which is just round the corner from us.
The cost is 30rmb per time or a 100rmb card valid one year which allows you to go 5 times. The idea of taking Theo to play in a shopping mall makes me a bit sad and is one of the reasons why I’m looking at leaving Shanghai in the near future but it’s a good option for the winter and when you are bored of the house.
Tags: baby, downtown, indoor, kids, playground, puxi, shanghai
Wow, I’m very guilty of not taking care of my blog, the “I’ve just had a baby” excuse is already 9 months old so must get my act together. I have so much I want to write but somehow never get typing.
Tomorrow, snow permitting, we’re off to Italy for a 3 week break and I just can’t wait!!!!
So… all good blogging thoughts will have to brew a little longer…
By the way, I never got round to the diaper free thing… and BLW is going ok slowly but going with a little helping spoon here and there..
Keep warm and enjoy the firecrackers!
xxx
This is a great class that many probably know and enjoy already. Theo, Phil and I took part in the Xmas one off class and had a really good time singing Xmas songs and meeting Santa who gave the kids presents (Theo got a really cool bee rattle/maracas).
The teacher, Michelle, is really nice and gives the class a lot of structure, different songs come with different instruments for the babies to play along with and other fun stuff to keep the little ones amused.
The classes normally operate as 8-week unites based around a theme, I’d really love to join but it’s a bit far away from where we live so I’m hoping the teacher will start a downtown class in the near future.
The classes are divided in 3 age groups: Fun Time Baby (4-18 months), Fun Time Toddler (16 months-3 years), Fun Time Family (4 months-3 years) this one is on saturdays..
Anyways here are details if you are interested in getting in touch to find out more:
Michelle Young
funtime_music@yahoo.com
1370 1619 422
Class location: The Clubshouse, Windsor Place 2222 Jianhe Road (off Hongqiao Road)
Another organic veg delivery service I heard of… Haven’t tried it yet myself but I hear it’s organicalicious…
Free Delivery on Tue(Pu Xi) & Fri(Pu Dong), Order from 10:00am to 8:00pm daily for next day delivery)!!
Order No.: 13564798532 (Janet)
Email: organic-vintageliving@hotmail.com
Tags: delivery, healthy, organic, shanghai, vegetables
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