Big playpen

Big playpen
Originally uploaded by arlyna.

Perfect playpen we ever came across. We were desperately to find one when the carpenter changed his mind about making one for us. I was on the verge to spending US$200 for one playpen that was too small for 2 when I happened across this one on the local eBay called Taobao. All other playpens we found were for only 1 kid which would be great but none for 2, and this one was just perfect!

We customized this to the shaped/size of available space we had in the living room. Now the kids are free to 'roam' around.

Each set comes with a door with spring lock, panels, and one panel with some sort of activity for the kids.

Breakfast on Stokkes

Best pram/stroller? Definitely the Stokke Xplory. When we laid eyes on the Stokke Xplory in Hong Kong after having seen several brands and types of prams, we knew this was the one we want.

We bought one each for our twins and it has been worth every penny spent. They've used it since birth with the additional 'baby bag' as sort of bassinet, sleeping in it during the day.

Breakfast,
originally uploaded by arlyna.

Now that they've outgrown the 'baby bag' we're using the prams also as temporary high chairs at home, feeding the babies their breakfasts, lunches and dinners (as you can see from the photo). When we go out to restaurants, they also stay in their prams as they easily can 'sit' with us at the table.

Owning the only Stokkes in Shanghai (or probably even whole of China), we stop people in their tracks whenever we go out with them. And to top it off, we have twins, which elicits more oohhs and aahhs!

One of the interesting remarks we overheard someone say about the Stokkes here in Shanghai: they're the BMW of strollers. I wouldn't disagree. These strollers are just smooth and so easy to push around in Shanghai. (Sorry: I'm not paid by Stokke for this testimonial.)

Check out the site: Stokke

Updated design

Finally managed to get the new design all loaded up. Ended up spending countless hours (while kids were asleep) trying to get the design 'right'. So now will be able to upload new posts.