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twink (twbaby)
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Username: twbaby
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 12:02 pm: | 
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Hi mummies, me trying to find out what are the pros and cons of having baby cots or play pen?
I seriously not sure which item to buy when my baby arrive in nov.
I am also not sure if i should be letting the newborn sleep in cradle? (Yao lan)
Could anyone kindly advise me? and how much does each cost? and where i get them most affordable without sacrificing quality. |
Pinkliciouz (pinkliciouz)
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Username: pinkliciouz
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 11:47 pm: |
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I got a baby cot from Baby Kingdom but if you buy during baby fair, they are much cheaper. Basically, most cots are almost the same, the more stylist they look, the more expensive they are. Then they have different mattresses also. I bought the combination mattress, 1 side is latex and the other side is coconut husk.
Baby cot's matteress height can be adjusted, so if you get those with 4 or 5 height adjustments, can use until they get quite big.
The thing about cradle is that they can only sleep until a certain age, then it is not safe for them to sleep w/o supervision. When the baby starts knowing how to flip, suddenly you can see them wriggling out of the cradle. It happened to my son in the afternoon and luckily I was just sitting beside him. My mom used the paperclip to clip the sides but when he was wriggling, his neck got caught in it so I removed that clip.
Cots can cost from $100+ (during baby fairs) to few thousand... Those at Mothercare are very very costly becasue the design is very very nice.
This company is so far, my own knowledge, the cheapest during baby fair, cos can bargain.
http://www.palmax.biz/catalog/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=16588c686026544aadf53ad24220c8b5
Not sure how much you can lower if you buy online. I went to their outlet to look at their cots before, but my husband's too lazy to return to their shop to order the cot after we arrived at Baby Kingdom, that's why I bought from Baby Kingdom. |
Fynn (fynnie)
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Username: fynnie
Post Number: 15
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 10:07 am: |
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where is the outlets of this company? palmax?
can't find it online... you r how many months pregnant when u bought the cot?
dunno when to buy lei... |
Pinkliciouz (pinkliciouz)
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Username: pinkliciouz
Post Number: 10
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 11:06 am: |
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This palmax don't have a physical shop as they are acually the supplier. If you want to see the cot, have to go to their office which is located in an industrial area. Meaning, if you see the same thing outside at a higher price, it probably is the same thing.
I bought the cot when I was about 9 months. Didn't want to buy too early cos I didn't want it to collect dust. From 9mths, the baby is due anytime already so I want to make sure I have a bed for him to sleep in when he arrives.
Actually, you can start sourcing around now and see which 1 you prefer before you buy cos there are really a lot of choices out there.
How many months into the pregnancy are you now? |
Fynn (fynnie)
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Username: fynnie
Post Number: 16
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 4:00 pm: |
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hehe! i'm only 16 weeks pregnant...
but now GSS mah....
a lot of sales lei... if buy during 9 months those bed, sterilizer, bottles, etc, no sales liao.... |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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Username: creamdonut
Post Number: 322
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 8:05 pm: |
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fynnie: i'm looking for a cot too. do u tink if we buy fm palmax together can get better rates? since pinkliciouz mention that can bargain, ehehhe... |
Pinkliciouz (pinkliciouz)
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Username: pinkliciouz
Post Number: 12
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 9:14 pm: |
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Fynn: you can slowly slowly stock up on bb stuffs lor. Go to Baby's Hyperstore, Baby Kingdom, Mothercare, United Square, Kiddy Palace and look look see see and find the best offers if you have the time lor... I remember I started slowly buying from 5mths onwards. Buy a little by little so that last minute, not so seong... There are strollers, cots, bath tub, bottles, sterilizer etc etc... SO MANY things to buy leh...
Creamdonut: Maybe you girls can try and bargain for a better price if you are buying together. Not too sure though but it's worth a try... |
Fynn (fynnie)
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Username: fynnie
Post Number: 17
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 10:26 pm: |
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hmmm... creamdonut, when do u wantto get ur babycot???
for me, might not b so soon cuz still 4 mths only... i dun mind bargaining together! hehe!
which area u stay? |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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Username: creamdonut
Post Number: 327
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 9:57 pm: |
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pinkliciouz: ya can try. if no additional discount then just get fm baby kingdom, hahah...
fynnie: i will wait a few more months see if got frens wana chip in buy for me anot, so maybe latest i will buy in mid Sep. which model are u looking at? |
twink (twbaby)
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Username: twbaby
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 - 12:39 pm: |
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Hi pinkliciouz,
Thanks for the advice! whats the difference btw the different type of mattress again?
I never heard of coconut husks.. is it good?
I am also thinking of waiting for the sep baby fair sales since mine is due in nov.
Is the wheels useful for the baby cots? i saw some with wheels. but duno steady ornot.. |
Pinkliciouz (pinkliciouz)
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Username: pinkliciouz
Post Number: 13
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 - 3:17 pm: |
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There are different types of mattresses for babies. Usually, they say the harder it is, the better is it because babies are very "soft", so better to let them sleep on a harder mattress so that their spine will not curve, but don't sleep on the floor lah, too hard... Keke...
Usually bundled together with the cots, are the FOAM mattresses. If you don't plan to let your child sleep for a long time, then the foam should be ok bah. The foam mattress will flatten out after some time(i heard from the sales person).
The IN mattress now is the latex mattress because it can hold the baby and is not too soft. It is also breathable so it is cooling for baby to sleep in. Then now they make those latex mattress with holes so that should the baby acidentally flip face down, they would still be able to breathe. Not sure how true it is but as mummies, better to ensure that ur babies will not turn face down at all times. Better to be safe than sorry mah...
Coconut husk mattress is the mattress that is hard and is very cooling, but not the most expensive. The mattress is a combination, 1 side is latex, and the other side is coconut husk. SO that when he is younger, we use the coconut husk which is harder, as he gets older, we change to the latex so that it is more comfortable.
The most expensive is the pocketed spring mattresses. Expensive because well, pocketed spring mah... See Simmons, expensive also right. It is hard but comfortable. |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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Username: creamdonut
Post Number: 333
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 - 11:43 pm: |
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pinkliciouz: there is a bonbebe brand cot where the mattress given is 100% coconut husk. not one side latex like you mention. is the dual side latex/coconut husk better? |
Fynn (fynnie)
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Username: fynnie
Post Number: 18
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 10:10 pm: |
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creamdonut, i still dunno which model to get...
intend to get something that can be use till baby grow older... now still clueless...
twink, sept hv baby fair? where? wah... baby fair like pc show.. one year have four times ah... haha! |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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Username: creamdonut
Post Number: 344
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 10:13 am: |
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fynnie: there is a baby fair in the first week of July. but i dun tink u will wana buy so soon rite? hahah... |
Pinkliciouz (pinkliciouz)
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Username: pinkliciouz
Post Number: 14
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 11:37 am: |
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Creamdonut: Usually it is 100% latex, or 100% coconut husk, but I managed to get mine as a combination. I think the mattress costs me about $299 or $399 already... Can't remember exact price... But we did the calculation. If we are gonna use it long term, then it is worth the buy. Some people will only let their babies sleep in cots for less than a year, then they don't think it's worth the investment lah... |
twink (twbaby)
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Username: twbaby
Post Number: 14
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 4:39 pm: |
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pinkliciouz: the combination mattress is it only available in baby kingdom? i am thinking of gg to baby kingdom to window shop to see product and price. see if want to wait for sales then get those big budget items.
fynnie: i also duno where is the sept baby fair hee.. i hear frm my frens and colleauges. maybe it is at takashimaya.
creamdonut: where is this july baby fair?? i wanna go check it out.. |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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Username: creamdonut
Post Number: 348
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 10:57 pm: |
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twink: the baby expo details -
http://singaporeexpo.com.sg/2011/04/28/baby-expo-5/ |
twink (twbaby)
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Username: twbaby
Post Number: 25
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 12:24 pm: |
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Hi creamdonut thanks! hope this fair will be a big one so can see more things.  |
Fynn (fynnie)
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Username: fynnie
Post Number: 24
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 8:11 am: |
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i dont like to go expo lei... so far... i stAy in west... haha! but if my hubby go with me,vthen might consider... hmmm.. if sept also hv bb fair, then i wld buy in sept lo.... |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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Username: creamdonut
Post Number: 356
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 - 11:06 pm: |
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twbaby: so far no additional details on the fair leh. i email the organizers based on the email given on the expo website but no reply 
fynnie: fm the expo website like no fair in sep leh. |
happyLIFE4E (happylife4e)
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Username: happylife4e
Post Number: 307
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 10:23 pm: |
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Hi,
I have good condition baby cot, playpen, rocker to let go.
Email me at Livianwan@yahoo.com for pictures. |
twink (twbaby)
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Username: twbaby
Post Number: 40
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 5:07 pm: |
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went expo yday but nothing much at babyfair. gotta wait for another fair in sep liao. |
Momma J (mommaj)
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Username: mommaj
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 10:48 pm: |
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Re: Cots - you could also consider Ikea's cots as it is listed as one of the best cots (Leksvik and Gulliver models). It doesn't have a drop side which makes it safer.
Plus, it's also convertible to a toddlers bed. |
zanissa (zanissa)
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Username: zanissa
Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 11:49 am: |
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we chose a playpen cum bed over a wooden cot, bot at baby expo so got free mattress.
rationale: http://our-precious-bunny.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-first-bed.html
look: http://our-precious-bunny.blogspot.com/2011/07/babys-playpen-is-here.html |
Grace (suling23)
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Username: suling23
Post Number: 399
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 4:33 pm: |
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I personally think baby cot is a better choice over playpen. Playpen is abit low and whenever you want to carry your baby, u need to bend over. This will strain your back esp during your confinement mth. I had backache for a couple of years.
JW 24hrs NTUC got promotion on baby cot. A few months ago, I bought a babycot at $399 which comes with mattress, full bumper and a free stroller. I went a few weeks ago and the promotion is still going on. |
Antzc (antzc)
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Username: antzc
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 1:39 pm: |
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Hi Pinkliciouz,
Can you give me the address of Palmax?
Btw, the cot you bgt at baby kingdom oso a Palmax brand? |
Winniep (winphua)
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Username: winphua
Post Number: 36
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 - 7:52 am: |
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I'm also in a dilemma on choosing playpen or cot.
Pinklicious I also want the address of palmax. I tried contacting them but no response yet. The address also not stated in their website.
Do you know if the cot is using hardwood? |
Winniep (winphua)
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Username: winphua
Post Number: 38
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 - 11:49 am: |
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Hi all
Palmax replied me already. this is their response:-
Please let me know which cot you are interested so we can get them ready for your viewing.
As we are out of office most of the time, it is better for you to schedule a date and time to come to our office. Preferred viewing time is as follow:
Mon to Fri - 9am to 10.30am or 4pm to 5pm
Sat - 9am to 11am.
We are close on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Shears Pte Ltd
49 Jln Pemimpin
#06-11 APS Building
Singapore 577203
Tel: +65 6354 4998
Think its in Bishan |
Pinkliciouz (pinkliciouz)
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Username: pinkliciouz
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 - 5:16 pm: |
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Palmax is in between Bishan and Thomson... You have to take MRT to Bishan, and take a bus but gotta walk quite far cos it is in industrial estate. I don't know what bus can go there, you can check in SBS website ah...
My cot is not Palmax brand... |
Esther Goh (memories03)
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Username: memories03
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 12:28 pm: |
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Hi all,
I just bought a Rocio 4 in baby cot fr taka baby fair at $499. It can be changed fr baby cot to playpen, sofa bed n oso junior bed. It come with free 12pcs bedding set, fibreluz mattress (coconut husk) ,musical mobile and diaper change organiser. . The bed is using pine wood.. I not sure if it worth it?? any comment ? thanks |
JJ (jj_ttc)
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Username: jj_ttc
Post Number: 2692
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 - 3:15 pm: |
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Baby cot -
Pro: safe place for bb to sleep in
Con: takes up lots of space & can only use till certain age (esp if you bought those that can't switch to toddler bed)
Playpen -
Pro: easy to keep when not in use. Space saving!
Con: can only be used till like 4mths cos bb getting heavier, (i feel) that can only take the bb weight till a certain KG regardless of what the manual says.
Cons for both, bending down to change diaper or tend to the baby will make the back ACHE !!
ultimately most people I know put the mattress (single or queen) directly on the floor. Kids grow too fast ... HDB flat so small ... no choice |
mulberryap (mulberryap)
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Username: mulberryap
Post Number: 20
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 1:07 am: |
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I agree with JJ. Ended up, I kept my cot and playpen and let baby sleep on those foldable seahorse mattress on the floor. LOL |
Blur Bong (blurbong)
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Username: blurbong
Post Number: 10
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 1:14 am: |
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jj, but put baby on floor change diaper have to bend too? |
Felise sun (horizonswift)
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Username: horizonswift
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 8:27 am: |
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Would like to sell this blue playard with bassinet at $100 (neg) Retail price - $119. Brand new unopened packaging. Collection at Punggol, sengkang, pasir ris, hougang mrt.
Reason for selling, baby's 1 yr old gift. Have another playard.
Huili.sun@gmail.com/96956090 for picture |
Fashionbabes (fashionbabes)
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Username: fashionbabes
Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 1:18 pm: |
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Heard from my mummy friends that playpen is more worth it as can use till ur baby is 2yrs old? That's becos when u dun need the net can remove it and let ur bb play in the pen. I personally prefer playpen cos i find it easy to keep. :D |
Joyce Lin (joycelinsg)
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Username: joycelinsg
Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2010
| | Posted on Monday, November 28, 2011 - 2:14 pm: |
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Yes, playpen can use longer. I actually don't like my kid sleep in sarong but MIL puts him inside every afternoon nap, said he sleeps well cos cool & snuggly. |
Cherry Tea (cherry_tree)
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Username: cherry_tree
Post Number: 15
Registered: 7-2012
| | Posted on Friday, September 14, 2012 - 7:36 pm: |
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Cot is more comfortable to sleep, but more expensive than play pen, and need more space than play pen. |
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