Friends for Mum & Baby
Mother to Mother is a newly launched buddy system for first-time expat mothers that aims to provide connections for friendship, support and city-living advice. It’s the idea of Camilla Carron, who had her two babies in Singapore, and realised how challeng
Interactive Fashion
These newly released T-shirts for kids and adults definitely tick the box for us! Not only are they fashionable and offer enhanced UV protection, they are embedded with augmented reality technology. When a T- shirt is viewed through smart devices (via a special app), it opens up a fun, four-dimensional augmented reality effect. Known as Curiosity Wear 4D+, it’s the latest wearable technology collaboration between Australian brand Curiosity Fashion and app developer Octagon Studio. diyflashcard.com
Shopping Storm
There’ll be no shortage of gorgeous home décor, stunning jewellery and fashion at the Indian Women’s Association Summer Bazaar on 24 April, when 70 vendors showcase top picks in Indian and Western wear. Don’t miss the Happiest Bazaar in Town! 10.30am to 8pm at the Shangri-la Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road. iwasingapore.org
Happy Flying
A Skybaby airline travel mattress is surely the answer to every frazzled parent’s prayer: a portable, simple solution to lift your baby in and out of a plane’s bassinet without waking them. Skybaby can be packed away easily into a small carry bag and used with a plane’s infant seatbelt. The fully washable product includes a thicker padded pillow section and is suitable for newborns to twoyear-olds. $59. taxibaby.sg
Robot Assistants
Smart mobility is the mantra of Piaggio Fast Forward, a Boston-based company with a mission to build robots and lightweight transportation solutions for people on the move. They’ve recently released two ground- breaking projects. The GITA is an autonomous vehicle that carries up to 18kg, can move independently in a mapped environment, and observe, communicate and follow a person at speeds of up to 35km/h. Its big brother KILO has three wheels and can transport up to 100kg in its 120-litre compartment, with similar functionality. Watch this space for updates!