We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the business you had given to us this year. We wouldn't have made through 7 years of business without you! Thank you so much and we look forward to many more 7 years. :)

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year 2014!

 

p.s: I haven't been able to update our blog and facebook frequently because I am busy with my kids and their school work. However, business is still HOT and ON and instead of putting time in FB, we are investing more time on order processing and delivery so the quality is one step higher even though we may seem less active. And what's more, we are faster now with communication and inquiries, thanks to Whatsapp and Kakaotalk. ^-^

 

With love,

Jen S.

~The Singaporean mama behind The Korean Baby~

 

 

N95 8210 3M respirator masks for Singaporeans

I have been getting many requests for 3M masks (model N95 8210) from Singaporeans since it's all sold out in Singapore. 3M Korea has these masks in abundance so I am helping to purchase and ship to anyone who needs.

Price per box: S$30
Qty per box: 20pcs
EMS for 1 box: S$20

For easy reference, I have put up the product in my website.
http://www.thekoreanbaby.com/item.php?item_id=663

Or email me at thekoreanbaby@gmail.com for more details.

We do not sell them individually because it is not worthwhile to ship just 1pc by EMS.


http://www.3m.com/product/information/N95-Particulate-Respirator.html

 

The Korean Baby is travelling to Singapore

I am excited to announce that we will be travelling to Singapore on 20th July 2013.
Like the previous years, we are consolidating orders and shipping cargoes back so we will still need to charge up to 50% of the original shipping fee, depending on the weight and bulk of your item.

Once we arrive in Singapore, we ship out the orders by registered mail via Sing Post but for bulky items, we will arrange for meet-ups and deliver personally.

You can order anything from our website to custom orders (anything from Korea).

Closing date for order placement is 10th July 2013.

Newly released Sept 2012 - Tayo moving carpark play set

Whenever I watched Tayo with my kids, I always wished they produced the carpark. You know the carpark where Tayo and his friends love playing in? If you'd watch the DVD, you will know what I am referring to. :)

Now it's finally here - fresh from the oven!

Personally I feel the carpark is more fun than the garage because it has the elevator, slope and all those stuff. I know kids love toys that can move like these because I am still a kid inside me!

Visit our website for more details.

Bringing some hot favourites to Singapore!

Other than the handcarry orders (any item in our store) which we are open to now, we are also bringing these hot favourites with us to Singapore (30th June to 28th July).

For more details, please check our facebook page.

If you require something that is not on this list, please feel free to contact us. We are open to all requests from Singapore residents! jen.soo@thekoreanbaby.com.

Robocar Poli goes to France!

Bonjour France, Bonjour Robocar Poli!!

Robocar Poli cartoon was officially launched in France on 7th April 2012 and we are facing a rush of French friends. ^^

To celebrate this, we are giving out special gifts!! Spend above US$100 of Robocar Poli items and get 1 Robocar Poli notebook and stickers (to all countries).

Promotion period from 1st May to 31st May!

Passez au-dessus de 100 $ US d'articles Poli RoboCar et recevez 1 RoboCar Poli cahier et des autocollants.
(translated by google translator)

Our Singapore travel plans 2012

~ 8th April 2012 ~

We are officially open for Singapore handcarry orders! Due to the very positive response from previous trips, we have decided to ship cargos back this time. So that means we do NOT have space limitations this time! Please send inquiries or orders to jen.soo@thekoreanbaby.com.

* For bulky and heavy items, we charge 50% to 70% of the original shipping fee for handling purpose.

* We require full payment upon order confirmation.

* We will arrange for meeting up in Singapore. Preferred place - Toa Payoh hub.

* Closing date for orders is 20th June 2012.

Win a US$20 shopping voucher with us!

Hello Everyone,

I just realised I haven't blogged since Jan 2012 and it's now already March! I have been busy with our store - orders, packaging, shipping. Towards the end of last year, with the grace of God, we experienced a great increase in our sales and that's why I have no time to blog. But I thought I should post something so the 1st post you see when you check into our blog is not the one dated Jan ^^.

Here's a short one for now. Please come and tag yourselves on our facebook picture. When we reach 1000 fans, we will give out a shopping voucher to the random winner in the tag list. Have fun!

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.
Join us on Facebook too!


*At our own discretion.

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.

Our discount coupon system is now back!

We are pleased to announce that our coupon system is back! In our old website, we issued discount coupons manually but because of system limitations, we stopped them. Now with our new system, coupon issuing is such a breeze so we are back with them.

Not only are they back but back with improvements!

1. The total amount spent to be entitled to the coupon now includes your shipping fee spent. We didn't consider shipping fee previously but we put ourselves in your shoes and understand that shipping fee spent is still part of your total expenditure!

2. The coupon can be used on sale items and, simply off the total purchase, inclusive of shipping fee! Previously, the discount was only applicable to item cost, exclusive of shipping fee but we understand that since international shipping fee makes up quite a big of your total expenditure, we decided to include it.

This is one of the many ways to show our appreciation to all our valued customers and we hope that you find these coupons helpful.

For more information on our coupons, please refer to our website.

Shop early for Christmas 2011!

Our Christmas 2011 sale is now on!

1. Check our priced down items for great Christmas savings. We have taken international transit time into consideration so we have officially started our Christmas sale from 1st Oct to 30 Nov 2011.

2. Spend above US$100 in one single order and get a personalized 5% discount coupon code for your next purchase. The coupon code will be "your name" and will be advised to you separately when your order is received.

3. With effect from 1st Oct 2011, Korea Post raised their international postage fees. We are not adjusting our S&H yet because we know you want to shop for Christmas. Starting 1st Jan 2012, our prices will be adjusted in accordance with the raised postage fees so shop now before the change takes place!

Special offer for all Singapore orders

I am so excited I need to share - my parents are coming to Korea to visit from 17th Sept to 2nd Oct 2011 so the Singapore mood is in the air now!! To celebrate our excitement, all Singapore orders will be entitled to a 5% discount (only for regular priced items).

Please remember that all prices in our website are in USD so the exchange rate to use is US$1 = SGD$1.20. Simply send us an email to jen.soo@thekoreanbaby.com with your orders.

* Offer ends 15th September.
* Only applicable to payment in SGD to our local bank.

Visit our store now!

Award winning Korean wall charts - book pockets/organiser

We recently got into partnership with Aileen Mom, the manufacturer for these cool wall charts. These charts are supposed to help you organise kids' books, flashcards, CDs and whatever knick knacks with the main intention of saving space. Simply hang these charts on the wall or door and you will be able to find the book that you want in a glance! 

There are several manufacturers for wall charts in Korea but the reason why I chose to work with them was because they emphasize alot on quality. The fabric and end products are all made in Korea. Durable oxford nylon with reinforcement stitching all over, smooth edges without metal trimmings to prevent injury and best of all, variety in pocket size.

With books organised neatly and visibly, kids will enjoy reading even more!

Visit our store for more now!