Happy New Year (our 1st newsletter)

Dear friends,

Happy New Year!
We wish everyone a prosperous and blessed 2012.

Along with the new year greetings, we are pleased to bring you good news! In our last newsletter we announced that we would be adjusting our shipping and handling fees in accordance with the increased shipping fees (Korea Post) that took place on 1st Oct 2011.

However, after reviewing the past months' sales and profits, we realised that even without adjusting our fees, we are managing very well. :) Therefore, we decided it will be better to maintain what we have so that more shoppers can enjoy international shopping. Not only that but in addition, we are upgrading to registered mail on our own account for most of the outgoing parcels (*see fine print).

When you get a shipping notification, you will see a tracking number and the website to track. If the link doesn't work automatically, please copy and paste the tracking number manually.

Last but not least, we want to thank everyone for the support that you have given to us in the year of 2011. Words can't express our gratitude - we wouldn't be here without you. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again!

With warmest regards,
Jen Soo
Owner of The Korean Baby.
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A peek into my work station 2011

It's been a long time since I blogged (other than listing new products).
Today I decided to share some pictures of how I have been working for 2011. :)

Almost everyday is the same in and out - packing packages, walking to the PO, updating excel spreadsheets & paperwork, making phone calls to suppliers, email responding, surfing for new items, planning and costing. Not to mention the duties of a full time mom and housewife!!

That's why I seldom get to do alot on our FB page or blog. But I thank God for providing all these!!

2011 has been a very good year for me and my family - work wise and health wise. We look forward to a blessed 2012 and will continue to work hard to bring quality products to everyone!

Merry Christmas and a BLESSED New Year!!!



A typical crazy day. These boxes were going out by EMS.

Regular mail for small packages. Mostly to the US. I have been using these soft vinyl mailing bags for years. They are great because they can contain irregular items especially the plush toys and yet they are so durable.

My favourite bags when I go to the PO. Thank God I am able to hang them on my son's stroller and survive the walk to the PO regardless of rain, snow or shine. But he is starting school March 2012 so I won't have the stroller to push around, meaning I have to carry them myself. =.=

For most items going out by regular airmail, we are upgrading to get a registration number at our own expense so if it gets lost or delayed, we can file for an official investigation with our local post office. Since this is not "registered parcel with priority" , some countries do not keep track of the transit details but if our customers come back saying they have not received, at least I can file for an official investigation with my PO based on the registration number.

December giveaway!

In the month of December, we are giving away these Pororo Christmas 2011 seals to 3 lucky winners. Spend above US$50 this month and stand a chance to win!

* Results will be announced 31st Dec 2011. Winners will be picked randomly. *

For more information on Pororo Christmas seals, please check our store.

Off season clearance sale!

We are clearing summer items to make way for new stuff. Come and catch some great items now!

Our year end sale is extended!

Manito Elegance Plus stroller cover

I have been getting many inquiries about the Manito Elegance Plus stroller covers we have on our website. Many are concerned about whether the cover will fit their strollers. The cover actually fits 4 wheel and 3 wheel jogger strollers. It has alot of room so it will fit snugly for medium to deluxe strollers. For smaller strollers, it will be a little loose but still works!


Manito Elegance Plus stroller cover on a 4 wheel stroller.



Manito Elegance Plus stroller cover on a 3 wheel stroller.

Happy Pepero Day 2011

11th November is the unofficial Valentine's day in Korea. It is known as Pepero Day (뻬뻬로데이) and is mostly celebrated by couples. Couples and friends exchange Pepero on this day and it is also said that if you propose on Pepero Day, you are sure to succeed. :)


Pepero is actually a chocolate dipped biscuit stick produced by Lotte Confectionary. When 4 sticks are put together, they resemble the numbers 11.11 so that's how 11th Nov was made Pepero Day.

This year's is exceptionally special because it is the Millenium Peroro Day. It falls on 11th Nov 2011 (11.11.11) and only comes in a thousand years so if you miss this year's, you will have to wait a thousand years.

Whether or not it's a gimmick, let's be happy that we are able to witness this special day tomorrow!

Our archived folder

I thought I should share this so there won't be confusion. In July 2011, we revamped our website with new design and new buying system. However we wanted to retain the old design and information for reference so we shifted the old website onto an archived folder which is still appearing on search engines.

The archived folder is basically our old design. Just think - we shifted house but put all our old stuff in a warehouse. If you ever chance upon our archived folder, please do not get confused. And if you take a closer look, the address of our archived folder is actually different.

Archived folder = http://www.thekoreanbaby.com/sections/home

Website address = http://www.thekoreanbaby.com/

Here's how the archived one look likes. It is basically our old design with all information but backdated so please do not refer to any information on our archives.