Monday, April 20, 2015

Motherhood: Personal Opinions of My Humble Carrier Collection - Apr 2015 Stash Shot

Currently, I have 2 ring slings (RS), 2 woven wraps and 1 soft structured carrier (SSC). They are (from left to right):
  • Didymos[1] Indio Aurora RS
  • Yaro Sling[2] Size 5
  • Oscha[3] Tian Ma Clove RS
  • Little Frog[4] Size 3
  • ErgoBaby[5] Travel Carrier (not in above picture)
I got my Oscha RS from Oscha itself, Didy and Little Frog from Jars of Fluff[6], ErgoBaby from OG departmental store, and last but not least, Yaro from Slingo Mama.

Oscha
Among my collection, I have a soft spot for my Oscha Tian Ma because QW is born a horse (her Chinese horoscope) and Tian Ma is Oscha's wrap for the year of Horse. Hence, I bought this particular Oscha hoping to pass on as a legacy carrier in future.

My only regret? I did not buy the woven wrap version and Tian Ma wrap is currently out of stock. I got the RS back then because I was most comfortable with using RS at that point in time. It was also because I was not sure what my favourite woven wrap size is.

Sadly, I read somewhere in Babywearing Singapore Facebook group[7] that RS will not be very appropriate as legacy carrier because the seams might be compromised as time passes. So right now, I am just hoping that Oscha will produce another Tian Ma of a fabric blend which I want. Then, I will probably sell off the RS and get the woven wrap.

Probably because Oscha is quite an established company, the packaging is great as it comes with a tote bag and basic babywearing guide. I find the tote bag very convenient as it helps me locate my carrier easily in my rather messy diaper bag. The babywearing guide is a great read especially for new beginners.
Oscha packaging
Oscha tote bag

Anyway, Tian Ma Clove was hemp and pima cotton blend of about 235gsm. Not exactly soft out of box but I like it. Once broken, it feels silky smooth, glides easily but yet grippy enough to stay in place. Also, probably because it is a hemp blend, it is supportive and does not sag due to QW's weight.

Didymos
Didy packs their wraps and RS in a square box which comes with baby wearing instructions. Nice way of packaging but I feel that the box is less practical than Oscha's tote bag.

Many swear by Didymos. My personal experience with Didy has not been a smooth nor pleasant one. The two aspects I liked is the looks and feel of my Didymos Indio Aurora RS. Probably because it was made from organic cotton of about 210gsm, it was the softest out of box among my small woven wrap collection and very lightweight.

But like I have said, my journey with Didy has not been a pleasant one. In fact, it gave me the most headache. First off, I did not like its width. It is the shortest among my collection. I prefer longer width because I find it easier to create a deep seat when wrapping QW. A personal preference. Hence, Didy did not impress me with its width.
Left to right: Oscha, Didy, LF, Yaro
Didy is visibly shorter
Main part that really gets to me most is that this Didy is most prone to pull.
Small pull on Yaro

FYI, I do not go about hunting for pulls. What I usually do with my wraps is after wearing for about a week (if it did not get dirty earlier than that), I would wash and then iron. I do that mainly to reset the threads (and at the beginning, to break in) and wash away the sweat which the wrap absorbed over the week. It was during the time when I iron my wraps that I keep a lookout for pulls. Just a rough scan as I iron down the wraps' length.

I have been wearing my Oscha, Little Frog and Didy for roughly about the same duration. But, spotting pulls on my Didy has been easy. (Yeah, I am being sarcastic here.) Probably with a hit rate of around 50% chance. That really puts me off.

I was told that it is because Didy is loose (jacquard) weave. Well, my Yaro Sling (I was told) is also of loose weave. But for Yaro, I have only spotted pull once out of the many times which I had ironed it.

So, ya... I doubt I will get another Didy.

Period.

Yaro Sling
Yaro Sling was my first woven wrap. I read from sources[8][9] and hence bought the most conservative base size for a petite beginner. I could do my base size carries in it but I find the length too overwhelming for me. Size 5's 4.2m is too much for me to handle and it sweeps the floor as I prepare to carry QW.

Well, if you have read my other post "Motherhood: I Worry Excessively...", I am an OCD. I cannot imagine setting up a carry outdoor with the wrap sweeping the floor. Hence, Yaro is usually use when I am at home and needed to get some stuff done.

For those with a low budget, it is a reasonable wrap to get as Yaro's motto is to ensure that the price is reasonable for anyone wants a wrap to be able to own one. But perhaps because this Yaro is pretty new on the market (?) or that it is trying to bring down the cost, it does not come with babywearing guide and the packaging is very simple. Actually, it is just the wrap in a plastic bag.

It is the 2nd softest out of the box among my collection, 100% cotton and about 230gsm. True to the review by Wrap You in Love[10], it glides easily and yet is grippy enough to stay in place. Though it is longer than my LF by about 1 meter, it stills feel quite light in my hands (as compared to my LF). Another probable reason apart from its listed weight per square meter (gsm) could be that it is a loose weave. My Didy felt light as well when compared to Oscha or LF.

But, I personally do not feel that it is a beginner-friendly wrap because the whole wrap is of a single dominant colour. That makes it slightly difficult to differentiate the top rail from the bottom one. Hence, it might make it difficult for beginners as they may grab the wrong rail when wrapping.

Little Frog
LF comes in a plastic bag with babywearing guide like Oscha and Didy. Currently, my favourite is my shorty Little Frog Sunny Agate size 3. It is also 100% cotton, just like Yaro and Didy. Unlike Yaro and Didy, it is on the heavier side of about 240gsm and not loose (jacquard) weave. It is a denser broken twill. Hence, among the 3, I was shocked my its stiffness when I got it out of its plastic wrapping.

Luckily, it is not hard to break in this LF. Before I bought this LF, I usually depend on my RS for easy and quick ups and downs. That was why RS was my favourite choice of carrier for a long period of time. Perhaps because LF is of my favourite carry size, I usually will reach out for it even if I need quick ups and downs with QW nowadays.

One of the many aspects of LF that appeals to me is its rainbow stripes. It makes it very easier to differentiate top rail from bottom rail, thus making the wrapping easier. Also, it has a cooling feel to it every time I pick it up fresh from the wardrobe. Last but not least, it glides easily but yet is grippy enough and supportive. I had chosen it because it is said to be toddler-worthy. To me, that meant that it will not sag under the baby's weight.

ErgoBaby
I would say that the learning curve for ErgoBaby carrier is not a steep one. In fact, it is the easiest to use among my collection. Having said that, my hubby would be the one using ErgoBaby if it was used at all nowadays. As for me, I will reach out for my wraps and RS.

Why is that so? Firstly, I find ErgoBaby a little too warm for my liking. Secondly, the straps get in my way (even after I tied them up using the elastic bends). Last but not least, it is much more bulkier to bring out as compared to my wraps or RS. Last but not least, while my other wraps can be used from newborn to toddler, ErgoBaby requires an infant insert for babies less than 4 months or without good neck support. That infant insert looks VERY warm. Anyway, we did not buy the infant insert.


So, ranking them according to personal preference when I am out and about:
  1. Little Frog Sunny Agate Size 3
  2. Oscha Tian Ma Clove RS
  3. Didymos Indio Aurora RS
  4. ErgoBaby Travel Carrier
  5. Yaro Turtle Light Blue Size 5
Before I end, psst... I have a handwoven 100% cotton wrap from Fibressence Wovens[11] and machine woven 50% cotton 50% linen Heartiness[12] Entho Blue on the way. So, the ranking might change. I will do another post again after I get a feel of those two.

Ssshhh, don't tell Richard that I have fallen down the rabbit hole. Well, I am paying out of my own pathetic freelancer pay. So, this is fuelling my motivation to grab more free lance jobs =P Oh, I should mention (by the way) that this blog post is my personal opinions on the carriers which I own (bought).

Hopefully by the next post on this topic, I will be able to say that I am out of the rabbit hole. I am very certain I won't try other types of carriers (Mei Tai, Stretchy wrap, etc.) So, I think that it is possible for me to be out (assuming I get my hands on the Oscha legacy wrap).

References:
  1. Didymos
  2. Slingo Mama - Yaro
  3. Oscha Slings
  4. Little Frog
  5. ErgoBaby
  6. Jars of Fluff
  7. Facebook - Babywearing Singapore (Closed Group)
  8. Fort Worth Babywearers - Babywearing Guide
  9. Babywearing 102 - The Babywearing Glossary
  10. Wrap You in Love
  11. Facebook - FibrEssence Wovens
  12. Facebook - Heartines

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Feng Shui: Bedroom Part 2 - Placement of Bed

In my previous blog post "Feng Shui: Bedroom Part 1 - Choosing a Bed Frame", I shared some basic Feng Shui[1] of bed frame. That is just one of the many aspects of a good bedroom Feng Shui. Examples of other aspects are placement of bed, lightings, bedroom items, colour of bedroom, etc.[2]

In this blog post, I will focus on the placement of bed[3]. As the saying goes, pictures speak a thousand words.  Hence, I am extremely fond of the 3rd referenced website listed under References below because of its illustrations which helped to demystify or decode the Feng Shui jargon.

Before I proceed to provide the big picture on placement, do note that there are times whereby a particular room is not suited to be a bedroom. For such cases, you may either choose to use another room as a bedroom or overcome the issue(s). I will blog about how to overcome the issues in another blog post.

Now for the big picture:
  • Ensure that the bed is accessible from both sides.
  • Ensure that the headboard is placed against solid (wall).
  • Avoid having the bed facing any door (especially toilet door) or mirror.
  • Avoid having roof beam(s) above or wall beam(s) within the bed's length.
  • Avoid leaning the headboard against a wall attached to kitchen, toilet or altar.
  • Avoid placing the bed under/above staircase, stove (kitchen) or toilet.
  • Avoid placing electronic sleep distractors (TV, sound systems and phones) within the bedroom.
  • Avoid placing the air-conditioner or fanciful decorations above the bed.
As I have mentioned before, Feng Shui is pretty logical and scientific. Among the above listed, it is not hard to see why (for example) it is advisable to avoid placing electronic sleep distractors within the bedroom. They basically either disrupt or deprive us of our sleep.

Having said that, I guess we could probably leave the clock out of this category (so as to avoid being late for work/school!).

Hope this helps to improve your sleep quality (and hence good health) through the suggested bed placements.

References:
  1. Wikipedia - Feng Shui
  2. About.com - How to Feng Shui Your Bedroom
  3. Feng Shui Beginner: 14 Must See Bedroom Feng Shui Taboos (with Illustrations) 

Friday, April 17, 2015

Motherhood: I Worry (Excessively)...

If you are genuinely concerned about my mental health after reading this article, I thank you for your concerns. If it is of any comfort, I am learning to let go. *Tunes from Frozen running through my head: *Let it go~ Let it go~..."* If not, I hope I have provided some humour for you.

I worry.

Excessively.

That's my hubby's conclusion. His usual lines to me lately are: "Relax.", "So what if xyz (undesirable event)? She will be fine.", "Then what you want to do?", etc.

So, what are my worries? Mostly about my adequacy as a parent or things which might affect QW's well being.

Could this be the so-call new parent syndrome? I doubt it because my hubby, who is also a new parent, is the exact opposite of me. An extremely cool parent.

I think it is just me... A natural worrywart...

But hey, at least I recognise it. That's a start to being more cool, right?

Anyway, my worry list is pretty long (and still growing). So, before I ended up writing a x million pages of my worries and bore you to hell, I will just share 5 of them here:

1. Insect (especially mosquito) bites. *Haha~!* 

Err... Did you laugh because you think this is a joke?

Not for me... *Sigh*

My imagination runs wild whenever I spot an insect bite mark on any part of her cute body: "Is it Aedes??? Chikungunya???", "Is it itchy??? Painful?"

Initially, I will stay up to "hunt" the insect (usually mosquitoes) down. That took a toll on me. I will be very drained the day after the Great (mozzie) Hunt due to lack of sleep.

Gosh! I sounded like the Helicopter Parent[1] (point 10). Eww... I really should kick this habit. I really want to be the Consultant *pout*.

2. I am an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Alright~ not the very extreme type that will take out a piece of tissue to wipe every tableware (including table) when I go out for a meal. I am those who will take a shower once I reach home even if I only went downstairs to buy a loaf of bread.

So, naturally?, I am worried whether the surrounding is clean enough for QW.

"Let her crawl on the carpet (in a shopping mall).", "I've seen babies crawling on factories' floor. Shall we?", "3-seconds-rule! I gotta quickly feed her that snack (which was dropped on the table or floor) before it's too late!"

Guess who said the above? You are probably right. My hubby said those.

I cringed every single time he said something along that line. I don't think I will overcome this anytime soon. It has been pretty much in-built for a looonnnggg time. *Sigh...*

3. "Let her fall. Then, she'll learn and grow up.", "Let her touch. She'll take her hands off if she feels that it's hot."

Ya. That's my hubby again. His opposite, that is me, is on the look-out to prevent QW from any form of injury. When the defence slackens (due to momentarily lack of focus) and QW falls onto cushioned ground, she would wail loudly because she is in shock from the fall. As for me? I will just be mulling in remorse as her siren goes off.

4. "Is she eating enough?", "But she doesn't open her mouth when she's being fed. How?", "Can she eat this or that?", "How much should she be eating now?"

That's me now. I always wonder whether QW is eating enough.

It does not help me to feel less worried by flipping books and asking doctors. Most of the suggested meal plans are written in gibberish to me as I cannot grasp how much 1 serving or 1 portion actually is. When I do understand the jargons, the portions suggested are way above what QW is consuming. Hence, my panic meter is always on the red alert.

I only felt better recently when I chance upon an article by ElloHello.com[2]. The website sounds shady? Maybe it is. But, the article used materials from Babycenter.com. That website is pretty reputable and trustworthy. Hence, I guess the article might be pretty dependable.

5. Initially, I would not check the ingredients of baby products. Why would I be anal about the usage of such products (for example, cold rub, Mopiko, prickly powder, etc.) when I have been applying and my parents had applied them on me liberally throughout my whole life?

I did become anal after reading an article posted on Singapore Baby[3]. It was an article on the side effects of the use of essential oils, ingredients in ointments (such as camphor) and ingredients in baby powder (such as talcum).

My bad. I should not have read it even if the title looked super attractive to me. On top of that, I do recall that especially when QW was under 1 year old, her paediatrician may at times advice us to let the virus run its course instead of prescribing medicine. That, to me, is a sign that there might be some truth in that Singapore Baby's article.

I shall end the list here. There you go, just the tip of the (worry) iceberg.

Do note that I am still working towards being more cool and less of a worrywart.

So please, don't catch the worry-bug from me...

References:
  1. Love and Logic - Three Types of Parents
  2. ElloHello.com - Is Your Child Eating Enough?
  3. Singapore Baby - Five Everyday Household Substances That Can Kill Your Kids in Minutes

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Vegetarianism: Dinner at Whole Earth

Similarly to Wild Honey, my 1st experience at Whole Earth[1][2][3] was also with my best friend. I am fortunate that my best friend is actively "hunting" for new vegetarian dining places to try. It is always a joy when she asks me to try out a new dining place.

Personally, Whole Earth is still ranked among the top of my favourite restaurants list. Not only so, it is also the first that introduces me to the world of Peranakan vegetarian food.

Location wise, it is one of the shophouses along Peck Seah Street, within walking distance (about 10 minutes) from Tanjung Pagar MRT station. Since it is located within CBD, it might be a good idea to avoid the office lunch crowd if you can afford to do so.

Perhaps it was because I had shared my pleasant dining experience at Whole Earth with hubby, he made a reservation (for 2 adults and 1 baby) to celebrate our ROM anniversary. We arrived there for dinner at around 5:30pm.

From a parent's point of view, compliments must be given for their thoughtful service. By the time we got there, they have already set up the high chair for QW. Once we settled down and were handed the menu, they brought out kids-friendly plastic tableware (a fork, a spoon and a plate) for QW. I feel that their providing such good service makes their diners feel well taken care of and at home. Because of that, they will be seeing more of us.

Ambience wise, it does not emit the same relaxing feelings as Wild Honey. Rather, it is refreshing, modern and clean. The background music is soothing. Overall, we felt it was a pleasant/positive dining experience.
Interior
A page from their menu
QW on high chair.
(QW ootd: Pumpkin patch onesie)

Previously with my best friend, we ordered Olive Rice and Oatmeal Tofu. Among those two dishes, our favourite dish was Oatmeal Tofu. So, I ordered it this round too. The other dishes which we ordered were Sambal Kang Kong and Nutty Buah Keluak.

As per my last time there, Oatmeal Tofu did not disappoint me. Well, it is after all one of Whole Earth's top 12 dishes. It definitely lived up to its reputation.
Oatmeal Tofu

Sambal Kang Kong was also a joy to eat. But among the three dishes, it probably took the last place because of the lack of novelty.
Sambal Kang Kong

Last but not least, I feel that Nutty Buah Keluak is as Peranakan as you can get. Though it did not make it to Whole Earth's top 12, I strongly suggest that you give this dish a try if you want to sample some authentic Peranakan food.
Nutty Buah Keluak

Before I had Nutty Buah Keluak, I had no idea what a keluak[4] is. Neither did I know that it can be eaten. My hubby, who is more well-versed in Peranakan culture, was the one who ordered this dish.

I had thought that it was just an inedible herb with a sole purpose of enhancing the dish's flavour. And so, I almost threw it away without eating its "meat"! Fortunately for me, my hubby pre-empted it and prevented that from happening. Else, I would have wasted all the long and tedious effort put into ensuring that the keluak is suitable for consumption.
Keluak
Scoping out the "meat" (goodness) of Keluak

In a nutshell, I have not yet tasted anything from Whole Earth that disappoints me. It is one of those restaurants that I will go out of my way just to enjoy their good food. Especially more so for special occasions or when I need some comfort food. Hence, I am very sure that they will have me as a returning diner as long as they are in operation.

References:
  1. Whole Earth
  2. Facebook - Whole Earth
  3. Tripadvisor - RYWsg at Whole Earth Vegetarian
  4. Wikipedia - Pangium edule

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Travel: A Walk in SunPlaza Park

QW went on her walk again :) This time, we went to explore SunPlaza Park[1][2]. In case you are under the impression that QW does not go for her walks in the parks often enough, I assure you that it is all because my blog posting speed is very much slower than the number of parks she had visited. Also, it is because we tend to bring her to the parks near our place or our parents' place.

Some may think that SunPlaza Park will be located near Sun Plaza, a shopping mall located in Sembawang. Just as Punggol Park is not located in Punggol (but in Hougang), SunPlaza Park is actually located in Tampines. Yup, no where near Sun Plaza.
PCN bike shop

As you can see from the above photos, SunPlaza Park is connected to the Park Connector Network (PCN) and has a PCN bike shop. The nearest parks are Tampines Eco Green Park, Bedok Reservoir Park and Paris Ris Park.

SunPlaza park is one of the sensory parks which I am aware of. The other sensory park is Toa Payoh Sensory Park. Unlike SunPlaza Park and Punggol Park, Toa Payoh Sensory Park is actually located in Toa Payoh.

Being a sensory park, that there are features which appeal to your senses of touch, sight, smell, sound and maybe taste. From its National Park and Wikipedia websites, SunPlaza Park is said to have 10 stations of interactive play features which give their visitors a treat to their senses.

These stations include textured walls, organic texture walk, talking tubes, tumbler, entry sign with recessed wordings and symbols, ladder wall, slider beads, herbal walls, "toes", and chimes. They will probably keep their visitors occupied for quite a while. As there are no signage, here are my attempts at identifying them (no guarantee on accuracy!):
Entry sign with recessed wordings and symbols
Chimes
Organic texture walk?
Tumbler
Slider beads
Talking tubes
Ladder wall
Textured wall
"Toes"?
Herbal wall?

Unlike Punggol Park, SunPlaza Park does not have a pond. But having said that, the number of facilities and activities which you can find at Sun Plaza Park is comparable to that at Punggol Park. Similarly to my blog post on Punggol Park, I will (again) let the photos do the talking on some of the facilities and activities that you can find in it.
Signage that summarizes the park's facilities and activities
Fitness corner with a rest bench near it
Woodball course has 12 fairways
that complies with internationally accepted standards.

This town park does cater to all ages. I have on many occasions seen visitors cycle, jog, in-line skate, play guitar, walk, relax etc. around the park. I must say that majority of the activities seem to take place at three main areas: playground, beach ball court and amphitheatre.

Young ones are often seen having fun usually at the playground, while the elderly watched them from the rest benches nearby. The two swings in the playground are well loved by all ages. By the way, the swings are not the typical ones which looks like a metal piece seat. Take a look at QW enjoying a ride on the swing and you will know what I mean.
Far view of the playground
Close up on one side of the playground 
Close up on the other side of the play ground -
the two swings are on the right of this picture.
QW on the swing :)
QW ootd: Carters onesie and Tollijoy pants
BBQ pits opposite playground

I have not seen anyone fly a kite in SunPlaza Park before. But, I think it might be possible to do so near the Beach Ball Court. You might be wondering why are those circular pathways around the two trees in the below picture. I was told that the circles are created by those who practice Qi/Chakra while walking in circles around the trees.
Beach ball court

It was mentioned in the National Park and Wikipedia websites that the amphitheatre has the capacity to hold 700 people (seating and standing). With such a large space, it does make an ideal venue for events such as band performances, exhibitions, etc. True enough, I often see music enthusiasts often gather at amphitheatre (or one of the pavilions) to sing songs and/or play musical instruments ranging from guitar to Kompang and Rebana.
Music enthusiasts playing at one of the pavilions 
Amphitheatre with stage
Toilet near amphitheatre
I heard it is very clean (but yet to verify)

I like that this town park has rest benches and sheltered areas (like Punggol Park) which are quite closely scattered around it. As I have mentioned before, sheltered areas are great to have within sight in case of sudden downpour.
Shelter/Pavilion near amphitheatre
Shelter/Pavilion undergoing maintenance

Again unlike Punggol Park, SunPlaza park does not have a restaurant within its compound. But, if you ever feel hungry, you can always grab a bite at the town centre located opposite to the park, at nearby coffee shop or at void deck shop houses.

SunPlaza Park with its many facilities does cater to its growing visitors as more flats and condominiums are being built around it. If you happen to be in Tampines, do pop by and breathe in some fresh air.

References:
  1. National Parks - Sun Plaza Park
  2. Wikipedia - Sun Plaza Park

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Vegetarianism: Breakfast at Wild Honey Mandarin Gallery

My 1st experience at Wild Honey[1][2][3] Mandarin Gallery was with my best friend before it moved to the current location, just beside its previous location. Its previous location is, still owned by the same owner, Sacha & Sons | New York Delicatessan. I am not sure what is offered at Sacha & Sons, but Wild Honey offers yummy all day breakfast. The nice thing was and still is that it offers vegetarian options.

I remembered that we did not make our reservations and ended up waiting for about an hour as the queue was very long. Well, that was fine since we were craving for some breakfast food. I can't recall why we did not make our reservations back then, but it gave us a good opportunity to explore Mandarin Gallery.

Now, making reservations with Wild Honey is very simple. Just go to their homepage and click "Drop by" to make an online reservation. Oh, this blog post is only on the Wild Honey located at Mandarin Gallery as I have not been to its other branch at Scotts Square. Also, it is based on my personal views as a paying customer.

This round, I brought hubby to celebrate our ROM anniversary. And of course, I made reservation because of my previous experience. Hmm, maybe because its floor area is much larger now, or perhaps we went on a weekday morning, Wild Honey seemed pretty empty when we were there. Not that empty until there are no customers. But, it was empty enough not to make a reservation beforehand.

The ambience is one where you will feel relaxed especially (I feel) if you pick a window seat which overlooks the Orchard road with its lush roadside greeneries. Interior looked cosy because of all the couches, carpentry, and the (halogen) warm coloured lightings.

We ordered Moroccan Rose Tea, Portobello Road and Mexican. Our drink was served in a typical transparent tea pot. Truth is, I was slightly disappointed. I was imagining that it would be served in those pretty English teapot given the ambience. You know, those Victorian style ones? But luckily, the napkins looked pretty enough to distract me (so that add back some points).
Moroccan Rose Tea

It is hard for me to choose between the two dishes as they are of very different style. Mexican has more zest and energy because of its spicy taste. I especially like the guacamole out of the three sauces, followed by red chamyo sauce. I am quite a potato lover, so this dish appeals to my palate.
Mexican

Portobello Road is enchanting because the brioche, hollandaise sauce and the egg york from the poach egg are in perfect harmony. I have always wanted to taste Eggs Benedict after watching five seasons of MasterChef U.S.A., and Portobello Road is a pretty close answer to this craving. That's why to me, both are equally appetising and filling.
Portobello Road

Hubby preferred Portobello Road because he is more of a mushroom lover (and he felt confused that the Mexican tasted more like an Indian cuisine). Oh well, at least he enjoyed the food there with a price that is befitting of its location. It is a passable change from our usual ROM anniversary dining venue, the Original Sin or iILdiDO.

Service wise, it is pretty standard though it could have been better if they had brought us a baby high chair without me opening my mouth for one. Apart from that, I would say that the servers were pretty attentive because they did not serve our dishes from where QW was seated. So, thumbs up for that.

Downside (from a parents' point of view), we did not see and was not offered a kids' menu. Also, they did not provide us with kids friendly cutlery (so I guessed they don't have it). In brief, not a very kid-friendly place. We did not bring snacks for QW as she was fed beforehand and would be fed her next meal when we get home. Also, if she needed some snacks, there is always free flow of breast milk available. Having said that, you might want to consider bringing some snacks/food for your kids. If you do bring, it might be a good idea to check whether they are fine with it before you get there.

Would I revisit again? Probably for special occasions and if I have cravings for some breakfast.

References:
  1. Wild Honey
  2. Facebook - Wild Honey
  3. Tripadvisor - RYWsg at Wild Honey
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