Pororo Park - A Haven for Kids!

Having fun in the Shark Ball Pool

Pororo Park, a theme park and indoor playground based on the popular South Korean animation character, Pororo the little Penguin made its way to Singapore in November last year.

I came to know about it through my good friend, who highly recommended it as a haven for kids, especially the younger ones. I am glad I brought my restless one year old son, André Aaron there as the attractions kept him entertained for three whole hours!

Conveniently located in the heart of Marina Square’s vibrant new retail wing, the 11 000 square feet Pororo Park is an edutainment indoor playground which integrates a theme ride, playground attractions and an entertaining mini musical theatre under one roof. There are many instagram-worthy spots around the playground where you can take pictures with the Pororo characters.

Pororo and Crong

Here are some of the attractions:

Pororo Link

Baby André Aaron in full concentration

The Pororo Link is nearest to the entrance of Pororo Park. It is a play area for toddlers with lego bricks and toy cars and it is surrounded by roads where children can push toys around.

Yixuan and Baby André Aaron on the train

Kids having a great time on Pororo Express

The Pororo Express is the automated fun train ride for kids and your kids can go on it as many times as they like. During the ride, they can marvel at the iconic centrepiece, go through an icy cave and wave at their favourite characters. The setback is that the seats are for children only and parents can’t accompany their kids on the rides. To catch the ride, you can refer to a schedule which indicates the timings of the rides.　

Shark Ball Pool

A sea of blue and white

The shark ball pool is probably the biggest ball pool available in indoor playgrounds. This pool has a shark in the centre where you can throw balls into its mouth. For those who prefer to relax, you can bury yourself under the sea of blue and white balls.

Pororo House

This mini house is perfect for toddlers aged one to three. A replica of Pororo’s House in the series, it has a bed, sofa, mini fridge and a bathroom with a sink and bathtub.

The little bed

 It looks really cute, however it is not the best place to go to for parents who are bigger sized as you need to bend down and squeeze into the little house.

The mini bathtub

Petty’s Supermarket

This little supermarket is perfect for younger kids about one to three years old who can role play and pretend they are adults shopping for groceries in a supermarket. 

Poby’s Jungle Gym

The Poby's Jungle Gym looks pretty exciting as it is is packed all the time. There are tunnels, slides, bridges and mazes in the gym which are a hit with the kids. 

Baby André Aaron did not go for this as he is still a little too young. This gym is probably suitable for older kids of four and above.

Eddy and Petty’s Rooms

Eddy and Petty’s Rooms are located opposite TongTong’s Little Theatre and are mostly used for art, science and storytelling classes. You can also hold a fun party for your little one and customise a menu to suit them. 

Crong’s Backyard

Located behind Pororo House, this is probably the place for parents looking for a respite and to escapade from boisterous kids. It has a small stove for role play and a mini swing and and slide. My boy had a lot of fun on the slide and swing. 

Tong Tong’s Little Theatre

This is probably the main highlight of the Pororo Park. Your little ones can have a meet and greet session with the Pororo characters, sing along and groove with their favourite characters. Some popular tunes include the Pororo theme song and Wheels on the Bus.

Casey Nails

This nail parlour is for little girls to pamper themselves with manicures and pedicures after a long day of playing at the indoor playground.

Loopy’s Café

A 60-seater café designed for kids, this is the ideal venue for children to indulge in child-friendly treats and for parents to unwind after a few hours of running after their kids. The food come in small portions for children and tastes light and healthy. Highlights include b French fries, spaghetti bolognaise and mac and cheese. WiFi is available so you can surf the net and bask in the scenic view of the Marina Bay.

The entrance

Admission Fees

Age Group	Non Member	Annual Member	Partners
Child aged 2 to 12 years old	$33.50	$23.50	$28.50
Child below 2 years old	$24.50	$16.50	$20.80
Accompanying adults	$6.00	$2.50	$3.50
Babies below 1 year old	Free entry
Additional Playtime	$5 per block of 30 minutes

DBS, OCBC, Safra and Popular card holders enjoy partners' rates.
Pororo Membership is also available.

Pororo Park is great for younger kids aged 1 to 4 years old. There may not be enough attractions to hold the attention of the older kids aged 6 and above. There are also many child-friendly facilities such as nursing room and restrooms for kids. There is also a café which has food for kids and a designated area to park your strollers. Prices are on the higher side, compared to other indoor playgrounds.

Pororo Park is located at #02-29, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594. For enquiries, please call 6829 2203. For more information, please visit here.

Baby André Aaron's First Birthday Celebration

Our family picture

How time flies! My baby boy, Andre Aaron turned one a week ago. We held a high tea birthday celebration for him at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel on Sunday, 21 August, which was just a day before his actual birthday as we reckoned that most of our guests would probably not be able to attend the party on a Monday.

Planning a party is a daunting task when you have to juggle work and domestic affairs. However, I am glad that I had the assistance of the hotel's Assistant Director of Events, Nellie who made planning for this party a breeze. I worked with her on conceptualising the theme for the party and sought her advice on various matters from selection of the table linen to the menu to the balloon decorations. I am also thankful to the culinary team who worked hard to provide a sumptuous menu for my guests. I love the Doraemon cake which was meticulously crafted by the award-winning pastry team. A million thanks to Naili Printing for designing my baby boy's banner and the Little Red Balloon for the lovely balloons which added a really nice touch to the overall decor.

My invitations went out to my guests about two weeks before the party and I am glad that most of the guests I invited were able to attend. The whole celebration went on smoothly, without a hitch much to our relief. This party is important as it marked Baby André Aaron's transition from an infant to a toddler.

Here are some pictures and a video of the cake-cutting ceremony which I would like to share with all of you.

Thank you once again to all my dear friends and relatives who made the effort to attend his party.

With Audrey and her daughter, Denise

With my KC friends

With Mum and relatives

With my cousins and their kids

With ex colleagues from MediaCorp VizPro and Vasantham

With Ms Mah, Shialey, Min Shi, Raymund and his wife

With Lynnette

With Swee Khiang 

With my ex MediaCorp Suria colleague, Haiz

With Christy and Soon Hoe

With Carol

With Yuh Min, Karen, Kelvin, Chef Robert and his wife

With Chef Robert

My hubby and his colleagues from the Singapore Police Force

With Tracy and family

Zalinah and family

With mum, Karen, Lemmi, Jessica and Chef Robert's wife

The stage set-up

The lovely Doraemon cake specially crafted by Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel's award-winning pastry team

Red skin potato salad with chives and egg and onion vinaigrette and slow-cooked beetroot salad with orange

Mini croissant with mayo tuna and tomato

Assorted Nyonya kuih

Mango panna cotta

Strawberry cheesecake

Chocolate éclair 

Cake cutting ceremony video

Thank you for attending my first birthday party.

Review - Beauty Mums & Babies and Made4Baby Skincare Products

At Media Launch Event of Beauty, Mums & Babies at Paragon

I attended the Media Launch Event of Beauty, Mums & Babies at Paragon a few months ago and was amazed by the range of services that this one-stop wellness centre offers. From Mum and Baby yoga, to baby spa, pre and post natal massages to tuina classes for babies, you can definitely find something which suits you and your baby. The centre provides a relaxing ambience, making it conducive for mums and babies to bond. Motherhood is such a breeze when you have experts advising you on how to care for your little one. During the event, we were also given goodie bags containing skincare products for mums and babies, which are only available for sale at the wellness centre. 

Initially, I was a little hesitant to try the products as I have very sensitive skin prone to breakouts. However, I decided to give the products a try and I must say that I am pretty satisfied with the results. 

Here's my honest review of the products.

Cleansing Milk with Cucumber ($69)

This is my favourite product from the Beauty Mums & Babies skincare range. I had lots of bad experience with cleansing milk. Most of the ones in the market are either too oily and cause breakouts. The worst part is that they do not effectively remove makeup. This cleansing milk is light and creamy and has a soft exfoliating effect. What I like about it is that you only need to use a little for removal of light makeup. It does not leave a greasy feeling and my skin feels smooth and clean after using it. It also acts as an exfoliator and gives my skin a radiant look after cleansing. The cucumber extract which contains anti inflammatory properties, provides a soothing effect.

Face Tonic with Green Tea & Aloe Vera ($69)

Gentle and soothing to the skin, this face tonic is a must-have in your skincare collection. Made of natural ingredients such as green tea and aloe vera, it helps reduce redness and inflammation, promotes healing and gives moisture to the skin. What I like about this is that is refreshing and is non-stinging as it does not contain alcohol. Some of the toners I have tried strip the skin off all moisture making my skin sensitive and red. This face tonic is very calming and after using it for a month, I can see that my skin is clearer and more luminous.

Ultra Hydrating serum with Hyaluronic & PCA ($138)

This is the perfect serum to use if you are looking for something to slow down the ageing process. Hyaluronic locks in the moisture within the skin, increasing the skin’s regenerative power. If you have combination or oily skin, I would recommend that you use it on alternate days instead of daily. Just a pea size would be sufficient. If you use too much, it may cause breakouts. Initially, I used it everyday and I used a little too much resulting in some mild acne. After that, I decided to reduce the quantity and I noticed a great improvement in my skin. It looks plumper and more youthful and fine lines are reduced.

Moisturiser with Rosehip Oil ($108)

I like this moisturiser as it contains rosehip seed oil which is a natural source of essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9 and helps to repair and and regenerate damaged skin issue. Rosehip seed oil is also rich in Vitamin C which helps to reduce pigmentation and brighten the skin. I noticed that after using it for a month, my skin tone is more even and my complexion looks clearer and more radiant. My skin also feels velvety and soft. What is most amazing is that this moisturiser is lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin. There was one time when I accidentally scratched my skin, leaving a red mark behind. I applied the moisturiser to the mark and after about six weeks, the mark miraculously disappeared. 

Made4Baby Skincare Range

Made4Baby Foaming Hair and Body Wash ($23.50)

Initially, I was sceptical about using this for my baby as foaming cleansers are usually dehydrating. However, I realised that I was wrong. This foaming cleanser does not contain parabens, petrochemicals and sodium lauryl sulphate, a cancer causing agent found in most shampoos and soaps. The fragrance-free formula is also beneficial for the soft, delicate skin of babies. As it is very gentle, it does not sting my baby’s eyes even when some of the wash gets into his eyes.The wash does not have the nice, fresh fragrance of most shower gels, and initially I was not use to it, however I gradually got accustomed to it. The best thing is that my baby loves the bubbles in his bath. 

Made4Baby

All Over Baby Lotion ($21)

The main ingredients of this lotion are water, sweet almond oil, rosehip seed oil, avocado oil, aloe vera extract and cocoa butter. All the ingredients contain healing and soothing properties, therefore it is also great for adults with sensitive skin. I used it daily on my hands and legs for a month and I really like the smooth, silky texture of my skin after I apply the lotion. As it does not contain harsh detergents, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances and parabens, it is excellent even for those with eczema. When my baby was about two to three months old, he had very bad rashes. I applied this on his face and his body and the rashes miraculously disappeared.

Made4Baby

Baby Massage Oil ($25) 

I must stay that I haven’t been using this very regularly due to laziness. I have only used it twice.

This mineral free oil is made using avocado, rosehip and jojoba oils and gently conditions the skin, giving it a soft and smooth texture. The sweet almond oil base is absorbed readily into the skin, making my baby feel relaxed and calm. I notice that he sleeps better after a good massage. I will definitely make it a point to use the massage oil more often. 

Overall, I would recommend Beauty Mums & Babies and Made4Babies skincare products. They are made of natural ingredients and using them in the long run will be beneficial for both you and your baby.