Pororo trollery suitcase for kids

These days, my daughter has been pestering me to buy new toys, shoes, bags, books for her. Thanks to the influence from school. >.<

And since we are going on a family vacation soon I thought maybe having her carry her own suitcase will be cool. So I bought this Pororo one for her. I am totally LOVING it.. I like it more than my own suitcase. It is a total miniature of an adult suitcase with all the functions and very well made!!

So I decided to add this item for our store!! I believe many kids will love this.

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World Cup 2010 - Freebie from the Korean Baby!

23th June 2010 - Korea is advancing to the next round!!! Everyone is in festival mood today and we are here to celebrate with you with these little goodies.

To participate (ends 25th June 2010, Korea time):

1. Join our facebook page and "like" us.
2. Post your cheer for the Korea team. It can be in English or Korean.
3. Remember to write your choice of freebie (bandana or lighted headband).

The winner with the most creative cheer will walk away with your choice. Here's our page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Korean-Baby/162670874844?ref=sgm

Summer is officially here and so are the mosquitoes!!

I love summer but one of the things I dislike about it is MOSQUITOES!!!
Even when we turn the aircon on, mosquitoes can find a way to get through and bite the tender skin of my kids. The skin is inflammed due to scratching, more mosquito bites are found every other day, every morning we wake up to see blood and flattened mosquitoes on our pillows.. awful!

Good thing is we have these anti mosquito patches and now they even come in cute characters!!
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Back to school~~~

Last week my daughter started pre-school and all of a sudden, I found myself having to dig stuff out from my inventory for her to use at school. I really liked this idea of "saving money" :)

The Korean play schools or kindergarten are such that kids will lunch and nap in school and we are supposed to provide whatever is required. For lunch, we were given a stainless lunchbox plate as a gift when we signed her up. And I had to top it up with the Hello Kitty chopsticks set, the one that comes with the little box. The kids will finish lunch and bring the dirty lunchboxes and cutlery home for us mothers to wash. How "brilliant" !
So I had to give her the ones that come with the box.

As for nap time, besides quilt and mattress (yes we had to bring to school too!), she got the Hello Kitty buckwheat husks pillow and she loved it. I think she is happy to get presents from my inventory because each time she sees me stock up on those cute items she will ask if they are for her. The answer is always - "no, it's for the baby in another country". How sad! :p

And because of those BPA issues, I decided to get her a stainless waterbottle. While searching, I found more Pororo items and knew I had to add them to my store because they are just too cute to resist!!

Stamp stamp stamp!

I remember when I was in school, I loved getting the "Well done", "Excellent" chop on my book. I believe stamping is something most kids, even adults love. Stamping in hangeul sounds more fun because you match the consonants and vowels one by one - how challenging!!
My daughter will be starting pre-school in 2 weeks' time and I reckon it will be fun stamping on her books and stuff so I had to get one set for myself.

How to stamp your Korean name (example: 사랑해):
[ㅅ]+[ㅏ] = 사

[ㄹ] + [ㅏ] + [ㅇ] = 랑

[ㅎ] + [ㅐ] = 해



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Kids smiley 3pc cutlery set

This is one of our latest arrivals! Punched out smiley cutlery set that should bring a smile to your child during meal times. :)

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"Proud to be Korean" stickers

While doing my fashion design course 10 years ago, my interest in graphic design grew. It's mainly about logos but really very simple ones. Since then, I've always had lots of ideas but somehow just couldn't put them onto flat drawing. Today I got a sudden inspiration - I wanted to do a sticker that talks about Korean pride.

My inspiration source is that little sticker (I'm proud I'm Kor) which I got 3 years ago from a local gift shop. I got many of those and used them as giveaways with every purchase of a baby carrier, only to mamas whose babies are Korean. I kept one for myself. I know I'm not Korean :p but I meant to keep it for my daughter. Anyway I want more of these now but the store doesn't have them anymore.

I HAD to come up with something and here's what I got. It's mainly using the same "Korean" word/font as my store design. I am planning to get in contact with the printer and work on the type of paper, coating etc...but first I need to decide on the size.

Which one do you like better?


Size: will be approx. 2.5" x 1.25" (Small)



Size: will be approx 5" x 2.5" (Big)

I will be introducing them to our store and will most likely do the giveaway thing again. I also want to have them for anyone who wants to order. Say set of 10?

p/s: i JUST realised the alignment is abit out...but i will work on the final one..this is a specimen anyway. ^^

Winter preparation

I have been wanting to list seasonal items and I am planning to start with the coming winter. As a mother myself, I always shop for new stuff for my kids before the new season starts. Their outgrowing of the current items gives me a good excuse to spend. :)

By the way, look what I just found, super cute Hello Kitty winter gloves! Maybe I should get one for my daughter (?).

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Hello Kitty chopsticks set with case (wavy)

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These Hello Kitty chopsticks and spoon sets are so cute! They are the cutified version of the traditional Korean stainless steel. The chopsticks box can contain about 20 pairs of chopsticks/spoons. Almost all Korean households use chopstick boxes for their chopsticks. The one I am using at home is a normal beige one. This box is super cute and it's making me tempted to use in my own home.

Hello Kitty bumper mat

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This Hello Kitty bumper mat is made of PVC material and measures 44 cm x 80 cm. Made in Korea by Sanrio Korea. Use it mainly at the sink or stove area. It has a bumpy and cushiony feel and is meant to soothe the tired feet from the long hours of standing. Almost every Korean household has one of these bumper mats at the sink area because Korean women stand long hours in the kitchen to wash and cook. It is water proof and can be handwashed or just spot cleaned. Or you can use it as a yoga mat. Also available in M and L sizes. Please check with us.

I have one of these at my sink/stove area and it is my lifesaver. I find myself not wanting to stand there if the mat is not around. :p

Pororo Korean hangeul/number puzzle mat

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This is a foam puzzle mat which also serves as a playmat. Choose from Hangeul (blue) or numbers (yellow). On its own, each piece measures 32 cm x 32 cm and is 10 mm in thickness. After fixing, it becomes a big mat and measures 94 cm x 124 cm.

Parklon Pororo picnic groundsheet

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This Pororo picnic groundsheet measures 180 cm x 200 cm. It comes with a bag for easy travel and storage purpose. The underside is insulated, making it cool when placed on a hot ground or warm when placed on cold ground. It is manufactured by Parklon, a well known manufacturer for various kinds of mats in Korea.

It is waterproof and can be spot cleaned easily. Sits about 5 ~ 7 people.

Pororo toddler stary backpack

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This little Pororo backpack measures approx. 20 cm x 21 cm x 7 cm. It comes with side zippers for easy opening/closure. Toddler backpacks are so cute! I find myself asking my 3yo daughter to carry her own backpack with her brother's diapers and a small water bottle so I can do away with the big diaper bag and just get my little purse on the go. ^^

Pororo safety harness backpack

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I personally love this little harness backpack and am contemplating getting it for my son who just turned 1 year old. It has a detachable handle/strap which acts as a safety harness, making it look nicer than the vest kind of harness. You can fill it with snacks and have your little one wear it. So cute!

Pororo Korean/English computer

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This Pororo computer makes a good learning tool for your child. It has an LCD screen, keyboard and a mouse which actually works (only by pressing 1, 2, 3 and enter buttons). It is like a notebook and can be closed when not in use. Works on 4 AA sized batteries (not included). Always use fresh batteries and please do not use rechargable batteries on this computer.

Pororo stainless lunchbox

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Description:

This Pororo stainless lunchbox measures approx. 25.5 cm x 18 cm x 4 cm.
The plastic lid has the "lockable" function so you can be assured that they won't be leakage or spills.
Comes with the bag for the go or use it at home as a plate. It will enchance your child's appetite!
Choose from Pink or Blue. Let me know your choice of color at time of purchase.

Pororo round stainless countainer

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This round stainless steel container makes a perfect container for your baby's porridge or snacks when you are out. It is plastic on the outside and stainless steel on the inside. It comes with the "lockable" lid so you can assured there won't be spills and leakage. It measures approx. 11 cm (diameter) x 5.5 cm (height).

Thomas & Friends stainless lunchbox

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The nostalgic stainless steel Korean lunchboxes now come in lovely cartoon characters.

This stainless steel lunchbox comes with the "lockable" lid so you can be assured there won't be leakage or spilling. It also comes with the bag for your child to carry along.

Pororo hangeul professor

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Learn Korean/Hanguel with this Pororo hanguel professor. Press any button and hear the corresponding sound in Korean. For example, press the "Su Bak" (watermelon) picture button and hear the voice say "Su-Bak". In time, kids not only know the words but also will identify the Korean letterings (hanguel). Many kids in Korea make use of this to learn to identify hanguel. Switch to the question mode to hear Pororo ask questions and have your child press the corresponding word button.

Hello Kitty stainless chopsticks with case

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This Hello Kitty stainless steel chopsticks and spoon set comes with the PVC case. Great for lunchboxes! Choose from Pink or Blue case.