South West District steps up fight against dengue as cases go up

SINGAPORE : The fight against dengue is heating up in the South West District as the number of cases went up after a sharp decline in 2008.

In 2008, there were 810 dengue cases, almost half of the 1,550 cases in the previous year.

But this downward trend did not last and last year, the number went up to 860 cases……..

“I think this can really be prevented if residents are vigilant and take steps to ensure there are no mosquito breeding places.”

“Battling dengue is just going to get harder as the warmer weather approaches in the months of May, June and July. During this period, the Aedes mosquitoes can carry more virus. It also takes a shorter time for the mosquito eggs to develop into adult mosquitoes.”

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Anti-mosquito patch

No doubt, residents are vigilant and take steps to ensure there are no mosquito breeding places. However, in preventing from mosquito bites while traveling around is out of our control.

There are many products available commercially which can also help you in preventing mosquito bites: such as mosquito repellent creams which are very effective and scented too. Its main drawback is its oiliness.

Some can use scented lamps to kill or keep away from their area of action. The main problem is its less area of action. The magnet light is very effective but costly too. It evolves carbon dioxide which attracts mosquitoes and then traps them to death.

The innovative way to keep out mosquitoes especially from small babies is the use of anti-mosquitoes patch. It uses citronella oil which is not harmful to human body because it is a naturally extracted component. It can last 24 hrs and resealable after use.

More product details can be found at:

http://babyhub-online.com/products-page/health-care/anti-mosquito-patch-made-in-korea/

As we purchase our socks from different manufacturers, each sizes the socks has little difference and depends on the expandable of the socks.

Size : 9-12cm (6mths to 1yr)

Size : 12-15cm (1yr to 2yr)

Size : 13-15cm (1yr to 2yr)

Size : 16-18cm (2yr to 5yr)

Size : 15-19cm (2yr to 7yr)

Size : 20-24cm (8yr to 12yr)

*Please Note: size charts above is a general guideline only.

As we purchase our socks from different manufacturers, each sizes the socks has little difference and depends on the expandable of the socks.

Size : 9-12cm (6mths to 1yr)

Size : 12-15cm (1yr to 2yr)

Size : 13-15cm (1yr to 2yr)

Size : 16-18cm (2yr to 5yr)

*Please Note: size charts above is a general guideline only.

• It uses ventilate-material that can scatter the sweat and heat fast.

• The surface network fabric allows for maximum breath ability and minimum heat build ups which let your baby feel more comfortable.

• It uses non-toxic natural coloring

• It is machine washable and durable.

Air-flow Baby Carrier

Does your baby and you sweat a lot when carry them with your existing carrier?

Why not use Naforye Air-Flow Carrier which is made using 100% cotton with Air-flow material which provide high capabilities in dissipating heat and moisture keeps cooling and dry both for you and your baby

Air-flow Cool Mat

Naforye Air-Flow Cool Mat is your best choice to give comfort for your baby any where and anytime.

Several designs to fit your baby strollers, umbrella strollers, 5 point strollers, car seats, play yards and cribs.

Size for each designs:

1) For 5 point stroller : 27cm x 73cm

2) For umbrella stroller : 27cm x 73cm

3) For baby stroller : 37cm x 87.5cm

4) For car seat : 25cm x 89.5cm

5) For baby crib : 60cm x 120cm

6) For playard : 68.5cm x 100cm

Which Cool Mat design fits your stroller?

For other stroller not listed below, you may measure your stroller seat inner width (between fold-up pad) or contact us for assistance if you are not sure which design to choose.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, epoxy resins, and other products.

A growing number of scientists are concluding, from animal tests, that exposure to BPA in the womb raises the risk of certain cancers, hampers fertility and could contribute to childhood behavioral problems such as hyperactivity. A January 2006 Environmental Health Perspectives study on mice indicated that BPA alters the function of mouse pancreatic cells, which produce insulin, suggesting that the chemical may enhance the risk of developing Type II diabetes.

How to Go BPA-free

Read the recycling numbers. If unlabeled, call the manufacturer to ask about the plastic used. Try to avoid #3 PVC, #6 PS, and #7 polycarbonate.

Be cautioned, though, because that is just a recycling code. Code 7 refers to plastics that don’t have recycling potential. It refers to “all other plastics” not included in codes 1-6. Some are also marked with “PC” for polycarbonate.

Neither kind contain BPA. 

Remember that a bottle may not have BPA in it just because it’s not marked as BPA free. Manufacturers are not currently required to label products with the materials they’re made from. If you are unsure, contact the company and ask.

An easy way to identify polycarbonate is to look for hard, shiny, clear plastic. Choose non-toxic baby feeding gear made of polyethylene, polypropylene (recycling symbol #’s 1, 2, 4 or 5), polyamide (PA), polyethersulfone (PES), bamboo, glass or stainless steel. You can find a very helpful BPA Free Bottle and Sippy Cup Cheat Sheets at the links below.

http://safemama.com

What if you love your BPA-containing bottle and aren’t willing to give it up? 

If you do use polycarbonate containers, don’t expose them to heat or harsh detergents. Studies have shown that scratched or worn polycarbonate leaches more BPA, so keep plastic containers away from the microwave and dishwasher and don’t clean stained water bottles or other containers with bleach.

Because the chemical leaches more with heating, wash that bottle by hand and use it for cold liquids.

Here’s some advice from TheCradle.com on bottle care. Baby bottles are more of an issue because they are constantly heated:

http://www.thecradle.com/babybottles

Avoid washing them in a dishwasher (rinse them with warm, soapy water instead). Skip the microwave or sterilizer and toss any bottles that are cracked or cloudy. When in doubt, use glass bottles. “Obviously there is a risk of injury to baby or mom if the bottle is dropped, so glass isn’t a perfect alternative,” says Dr. Brown. “The other option is to buy bottles made of opaque plastic. These bottles (made of polyethylene or polypropylene) do not contain BPA.”