Monday, August 5, 2013

Other Nursing Stations in the World: Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea

The below are finds from MadPyschMum's Nursing Room Reviews, please support and go to her site for further reviews of each of the nursing rooms for a more indepth information to better equip you with your travels.

[Japan, Tokyo - Narita Airport]

Location: Next to most of the toilets
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair.
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Malaysia, Johor Bahru - Legoland]
Location: Imagination
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot & cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer, microwave
Not available: None!
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - International Airport Bus Terminal]
Location: Level 1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot & cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - Suria KLCC]
Location: Level 2 & Concourse
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[South Korea, Seoul - COEX Aquarium]
Location: Kids Aquarium and various location
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Electrical point, baby cot, waiting area (outside)
Not available: Sink (nearby toilets), hot & cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[Taiwan, Taipei - Miramar Shopping Mall]
Location: Level 4
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Taiwan, Taipei - Taipei 101 Mall]
Location: Level 4
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, child-friendly toilet
Not available: Hot & cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

SIN: Nursing and Breastfeeding Rooms in Singapore

posted by Madpsychmum.com updated 02 August 2013; for reviews on each of the below rooms, you might want to head to her site for more updates since the below is just a list for assistance. She gives a very honest and candid comment on each. Please support her site, here!

FYI - I have found some more information regarding Sentosa Nursing Rooms online that I added to the list.

[HORT PARK]
Nursing Room @ Hort Park Location: Level 1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink only
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No


[SUNTEC CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Suntec Convention (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[LIANG COURT]
Nursing Room @ Liang Court (New Extension Baby Changing Room)
Location: Level B1 Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Existing Nursing Room has a Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser; New Extension has a Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, baby seat
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Existing Nursing Room - no; New Extension - yes
Mode of separation: New Extension = Door with lock

[IMM]
Nursing Room @ IMM
Location: Level 2 (next to the toilets nearest to the carpark)
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, baby holders
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[WHEELOCK PLACE]
Nursing Room @ Wheelock Place
Location: Level 1, near the lifts
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[313 SOMERSET]
Nursing Room @ 313 Somerset (Level B3)
Location: Level B3, 1 and 5
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, microwave, child-friendly toilet.
Not available: Electrical point, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Cubicles with curtains

[AMK HUB]
Nursing Room @ AMK Hub
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[ANCHORPOINT]
Nursing Room @ Anchorpoint (Level B1)
Location: Level B1 and 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[ARC]
Nursing Room @ ARC (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities:  Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, child-friendly toilet
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[BEDOK POINT]
Nursing Room @ Bedok Point (Level 2)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[BHG BUGIS]
Nursing Room @ BHG Bugis
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[BUGIS JUNCTION]
Nursing Room @ Bugis Junction (Level 3)
Location: Level B1, 1 and 3, next to the toilets
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[BUGIS+ (previously known as Iluma)]
Nursing Room @ Bugis+ (Level 2)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CAUSEWAY POINT]
Nursing Room @ Causeway Point (Level B1)
Location: Level B1, 1, 2, 3, 4
Size: Level B1 = Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers); Level 1, 2, 3, 4 = Average (accommodates 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[CENTERPOINT]
Nursing Room @ Centerpoint Location: Level 6; Mothercare at Level 1 (refer to the below)
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, toilets for both young children and parents.
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of Separation: Door without lock

[CENTERPOINT MOTHERCARE]
Nursing Room @ Centerpoint Mothercare
Location: Level 1 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CENTRAL]
Nursing Room @ Central
Location: Level 1 (behind #01-58)
Size: Average (accommodates 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CENTURY SQUARE]
Nursing room @ Century Square
Location: Level 2 and 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser.
Not available: Waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 1]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 1
Location: Level 2 and 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 2
Location: Level 2, Departure Hall
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 TRANSIT]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 2 Transit
Location: Family Zone
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3]
Nursing Room @ Airport Terminal 3 (Level 1)
Location: Various places
Size: The one at level 1 next to TCC is larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, disposable diapers dispenser.
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CHANGI CITY POINT]
Nursing Room @ Changi City Point (Level 3)
Location: Level 1, 2, 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[CHINA SQUARE CENTRAL]
Nursing Room @ China Square Central
Location: Level B1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CITY LINK MALL]
Nursing Room @ City Link Mall
Location: Near to concierge
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[CITY SQUARE MALL]
Nursing Room @ City Square Mall (Level B1)
Location: Level B1, 2 and 4
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[THE CLEMENTI MALL]
Nursing Room @ The Clementi Mall (Level 3)
Location: Level 3, 4 and 5
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point.
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[COMPRESS POINT]
Nursing Room @ Compass Point
Location: Level 4 Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[EAST POINT MALL]
Nursing Room @ East Point Mall Location: Level 6 Size: Too small (can't accommodate a stroller)
Amenities: Electrical point
Not available: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SINGAPORE EXPO]
Nursing Room @ Singapore Expo
Location: Next to Hall 6
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser, electrical point, high chair
Not available: Waiting area, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Doors with lock

[FAR EAST PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ Far East Plaza
Location: Level 2, 3, 4 and 5
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[FORUM THE SHOPPING MALL]
Nursing Room @ Forum the Shopping Mall
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, waiting area
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[FUNAN DIGIAL LIFE MALL]
Nursing Room @ Funan DigitaLife Mall (Level 2)
Location: Level 1 and 2, next to the toilets
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[GARDENS BY THE BAY]
Nursing Room @ Gardens by the Bay (Level 1, Flower Dome)
Location: Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and various locations (see Map)
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[GIANT HYPERMART TAMPINES]
Nursing Room @ Giant Tampines
Location: Level 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[THE GRANDSTAND]
Nursing Room @ The Grandstand
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[GREAT WORLD CITY]
Nursing Room @ Great World City
Location: Level B1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[HARBOURFRONT CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Harbourfront Centre (Level 3)
Location: Level 2 and 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser.
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: A cubicle with curtain

[HDB HUB @ Toa Payoh]
Nursing Room @ HDB Hub
Location: Level 2
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[HEEREN]
Nursing Room @ Heeren
Location: Level 3
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink (inside the toilet)
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[HOUGANG MALL]
Nursing Room @ Hougang Mall (Level 5)
Location: Level 2 and 5
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[IKEA]
Nursing Room @ IKEA Alexandra
Location: IKEA Alexandra = Level 2; IKEA Tampines = Level 1 and 2
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No
**Note from MadPsychMum's personal experience: "Minimally decorated but has some amenities. For such a supposedly child-friendly place, there was also only one nursing room in IKEA Alexandra so you may have to wait very long to use it if it's occupied. The place is also very crowded on weekends and the room may not be cleaned regularly so there may be a bad smell. Definitely in my blacklist of worst nursing rooms. Rating: ★"

[ION ORCHARD]
Nursing Room @ Ion Orchard (Level B4)
Location: Level B4, B3, 3 and 4
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Electrical point, sink, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, disposable diapers dispenser, standing fan
Not available: Waiting area, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[ISETAN]
Nursing Room @ Isetan Scotts (Shaw House)
Location: Isetan Scotts (Shaw House) = Level 4; Isetan Serangoon (Nex) = Level 3; Isetan Katong (Parkway Parade) = Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chairs
Not available: Bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

 [JCube]
Nursing Room @ JCube
Location: Level B1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Cubicles with curtains

[JUNCTION 8] Nursing Room @ Junction 8 (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Electrical point, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[JURONG BIRD PARK]
Nursing Room @ Jurong Bird Park
Location: Birds of Play
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser.
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[JURONG POINT]
Nursing Room @ Jurong Point (Main Building Level 2)
Location: Main Building = Level 2, inside the female toilet; New Extension = Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[LEISURE PARK KALLANG]
Nursing Room @ Leisure Park Kallang
Location: Level 1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[LOT 1]
Nursing Room @ Lot 1
Location: Level B1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Available: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: High chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[MANDARIN GALLERY]
Nursing Room @ Mandarin Gallery
Location: Level 3 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MARINA BAY SANDS, THE SHOPPES]
Nursing Room @ Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, child-friendly toilet
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MARINA SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ Marina Square (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 2 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: : Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MCYS | MSF BUILDING]
Nursing Room @ Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
Location: Level 1 and 5
Size: Too small (can't accommodate a stroller
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[MARITIME EXPERIMENTIAL MUSEUM | S.E.A AQUARIUM, MARINE LIFE PARK]
Nursing Room @ MEM/SEA Aquarium
Location: Next to the toilets beside the souvenir shop
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[MILLENIA WALK]
Nursing Room @ Millenia Walk
Location: Level B1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, waiting area, high chairs
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[NEX]
Nursing Room @ NEX
Location: Level 2
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[NGEE ANN CITY]
Nursing Room @ Ngee Ann City
Location: Level B1 (inside female toilet) and B2 (outside the toilets)
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller in each cubicle)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair. 
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[NORTH POINT SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ North Point (Level B1)
Location: Level B2, B1, 1, 2, 3 and 4
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains / Door with lock

[NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (NUH), KENT RIDGE WING]
Nursing Room @ NUH Kent Ridge Wing
Location: Level 3, inside NUH Women's Clinic (Ruby)
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser (outside), waiting area (outside)
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[OG CHINATOWN]
Nursing Room @ OG Chinatown
Location: Level 5
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area, diaper disposal dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[OG Orchard Point]
Nursing Room @ OG Orchard Point
Location: Level 4, next to Customer Service
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Curtains

[ORCHARD CENTRAL]
Nursing Room @ Orchard Central (Level 4)
Location: Level 3, 4 and 7
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[PARAGON]
Nursing Room @ Paragon (Level 5)
Location: Level 3 and 5
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area (outside).
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[PARKWAY PARADE]
Nursing Room @ Parkway Parade (Level 1)
Location: Level 1 and 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Level 1 = Yes; Level 3 = No.
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[PLAZA SINGAPURA]
Nursing Room @ Plaza Singapura
Location: Level 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[RAFFLES CITY SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Raffles City Shopping Centre
Location: Level B1 and 3
Size: Level B1 = Too small (can't accommodate a stroller); Level 3 = Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Level B1 = Sink; Level 3 = Sink, electrical point, waiting area and high chair
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[RRESORTS WORLD SENTOSA]
Nursing Room @ Resorts World Sentosa (Festive Hotel)
Location: Level B1, 1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Available: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[SAFRAToa Payoh]
Nursing Room @ Safra Toa Payoh (Level 1)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SCOTTS SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ Scotts Square (Level 2)
Location: Level 2, 3
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SEMBAWANG SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Sembawang Shopping Centre
Location: Level B1
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities:  Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, toilet baby holder
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

[Sentosa]
Nursing Room @ Sentosa
Location: Beach station
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door without lock

Nursing Room at Malaysia Food Street
Amenities: Sink, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

Nursing Room at The Forum 
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

Nursing Room @ Universal Studios Sentosa
Location: one inside the customer sevice centre near the entrance
Amenities: Sink, waiting area/chair for nursing
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[SENTOSA PORT OF LOST WONDER]
Nursing Room @ Sentosa Port of Lost Wonder
Location: Next to the toilets
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot water dispenser
Not available: Electrical point, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[THE STAR VISTA]
Nursing Room @ The Star Vista
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Doors with automatic lock

[SUNTEC CITY MALL]
Nursing Room @ Suntec City Mall
Location: Tower 1, Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[TAKASHIMAYA SHOPPING CENTRE]
Nursing Room @ Takashimaya
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chairs
Not available: Bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: A cubicle and curtains

[TAMPINES 1]
Nursing room @ Tampines 1 (Level 5)
Location: Level 2 and 5
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes Mode of separation: Door with lock

[TAMPINES MALL]
Nursing room @ Tampines Mall (Level 1)
Location: Level 1, 2, 3 and 4, next to toilets
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[TaANGLIN MALL]
Nursing Room @ Tanglin Mall
Location: Level 3 Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[THOMSON PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ Thomson Plaza Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, waiting area
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[TIONG BAHRU PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ Tiong Bahru Plaza
Location: Level 2, 5 Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point (level 5 only), hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[UNITED SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ United Square
Location: Level 1 @ Connectz
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, disposable diapers dispenser
Not available: Bottle warmer
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock
**One of MadPsychMum's favorite**

[VELOCITY | NOVENA SQUARE]
Nursing Room @ Velocity / Novena Square
Location: Level 3
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area.
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Door with lock

[VIVOCITY]
Nursing room @ Vivocity (Level 2, next to the playground)
Location: Level 1, 2 and 3 (main one is at level 2 next to the playground)
Size: Level 2 (main) = Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers); Level 1, 2, 3 = Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot water dispenser, waiting area (only for main nursing room).
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Level 2 (main) = Yes; Level 1, 2, 3 = No
Mode of separation: Level 2 (main) = Cubicles with curtains

[WEST COAST PLAZA]
Nursing Room @ West Coast Plaza Location: Level B1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair. 
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[WEST MALL]
Nursing Room @ West Mall
Location: Level B1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink.
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, high chair, bottle-warmer.
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[WHITE SANDS]
Nursing Room @ White Sands
Location: Level B1
Size: Average (accommodates only 1 stroller)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point.
Not available: Hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: No

[WISMA ATRIA]
Nursing Room @ Wisma Atria
Location: Level 3, inside the female toilet
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink
Not available: Electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area, bottle warmer, high chair.
Nursing area separated from changing area: No
***Quoted from the personal experience of MadPsychMum: Minimally decorated, not very clean and has few amenities. As it is located inside the female toilet, it had a bad smell. It is also often mistaken as a resting area since only a curtain separates the nursing area from the main toilet. In addition, the lack of electrical points in the cubicles may make expressing milk more inconvenient. There is also only one room so you may have to wait to use it if it's occupied. Definitely in my blacklist of worst nursing rooms.***

[YEW TEE POINT]
Nursing Room @ Yew Tee Point
Location: Level 1
Size: Larger than average (accommodates 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser
Not available: Waiting area, bottle-warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains only

[SINGAPORE ZOOLOGIAL GARDENS]
Nursing Room @ Singapore Zoo
Location: Kidsworld
Size: Elephant-large (accommodates more than 2 strollers)
Amenities: Sink, electrical point, hot and cold water dispenser, waiting area (outside)
Not available: Bottle warmer, high chair
Nursing area separated from changing area: Yes
Mode of separation: Curtains

*Although all effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, changes may have been made since the last time this list has been updated.

**This list of nursing rooms is an original and appeared first on MadPsychMum.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

US : Nursing Room Locator

I have stumbled on to this really cool site that enables readers to search via State in the US for nursing rooms. I hope this is useful to my readers. :)

Nursing Room Locator (US)

HKG: Breastfeeding And Baby Nursing Rooms In Hong Kong


~ from Geobaby HKG (updated 2013 July 27) and other resources like ChattyBrain.com, MadPsychMum.com, etc

*Note that although there are a lot of mothers nowadays who breastfeed in public, there also some older Chinese in the city who may still find breast feeding in public as taboo so just in case, please ensure proper coverups are available with you and that you show proper decorum. This means show minimal skin as possible and worst come to worst; please use your baby's blanket, if you do not have a nursing top with you.

**Also note that to encourage nursing, the Hong Kong government has also provided baby care facilities in some government offices/premises. They've published a list of these facilities here.

AIRPORT
Chep Lap Kok / Hong Kong International Airport - I have personally used this room (in the picture below) during my last trip back to MNL with S. There are 31 nursing rooms with changing and feeding facilities that are located through the airport. These are (a) #19 in Terminal 1, (b) #5 in Terminal 2, (c) #5 in North Satellite Concourse and (d) #2 at Skypier.This is great if you need to wait a long time for your departure. Then you can nurse all the way to your destination on the plane!
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CENTRAL / ADMIRALTY
    Marriott, Conrad, or Shangri-La in Admiralty - Most have washrooms with a bench and mirror. Also look for the more secluded chairs in lobbies.
     

    Pacific Place Shopping Mall – First floor (near Lane Crawford Home and Gift shop) and second floor (directly above first floor facilities, opposite the lifts). Look for the bathrooms where you will find a spacious baby room with a sink, changing table and chair for feeding. Accessible to men and women. One of my favorite rooms!


    IFC 2 Building (Shopping Mall) - IFC women's rooms have breastfeeding/changing rooms, 3 to be exact.
    (a) the ones across from the cinema in the Ladies' washroom;

    (b) 2nd floor, nursing/baby diaper room on the corridor to the bathroom; not in ladies' rm, so daddy can keep u company,  
    (c) P3 Near Lane Crawford, Baby Changing Room, small room with one chair, sink, wipes and bottle warmer.

    Prince's Building - There are two known citings: (1) 1st floor Ladies' toilet on the first floor. One big chair just right for breastfeeding. There is an attendant keeping the place clean and handing you fresh towels. And in the floors above are some baby and maternity shops including Mothercare, Toto, and a toy store (can't remember the name). (2) On the third floor, not far from Mannings is a silver door with two very nice baby rooms with changing and nursing facilities.

    Tiny Footprints - Located inside this lovely baby care shop (10th floor in 1 Duddell Street) mothers will find a colourful, clean and comfortable changing room as well as lounge chairs to feed in. 

    MO (Mandarin Oriental) BAR – ground floor of the Landmark building, located in the women’s toilets. One of the poshest changing facilities in town! 

    Bumps to Babes – changing table located inside this popular baby & children shop located on the 5th floor of 12, Pedder Street.

    Hong Kong Park – located at the park entrance just opposite the Shangri La hotel, near the public toilets. This might not be the fanciest baby room in Hong Kong, but it is clean and a good find if you are in the park. Park Map (on the map there is only an icon for the toilets although the nursing facilities are present)

    Eugene Club (chinese site) in Central (next to H&M)

    Murray Building - G/F Room G1A
     
    Annerley's Midwives Centre in Lyndhurst Terrace - Changing table and breastfeeding facilities
    Address: Unit 1801, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central


    Dan Ryan's - good places to eat with kids and they have changing tables. 

    Central Government Offices - 1st Floor at 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar Site


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    WEST SIDE

    Westwood Mall (near Belchers in Kennedy Town) there are changing rooms on the ground and first floor.

    Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre)  - A changing room is located in the basement and accessible through Maxim Restaurant.

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    KOWLOON / NEW TERRITORIES
    Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui - take the lift to the 1st floor where the bathroom is nice.

    Eugene Club (chinese site) in Tsim Sha Tsui

    Elements Shopping Mall - Located on the first and second floors of the mall near the food village.




    Harbour City – Nursery rooms are located on the ground level (near Toys R Us), level two (near Giga Sport and another near Zara), level three (near the Shopper’s Care Centre)

    Hotel Ritz Carlton – No presentation needed. The changing room is as snazzy as the hotel itself.
    Address: in the ICC building. 1 Austin Road West, Hong Kong

    Olympian Shopping Centre – There is a baby care room on each floor (G/F, UG/F, 1/F) but only the UG/F also has a nursing room.  Padded sofas and cubicles with lockable stalls to breastfeed in. For a mall floor plan , click here


    Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok - Fifth floor, near the lounge/bar.
    Address: 555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
     
    Megabox - As the name “mega” implies, this is a large shopping centre located in Kowloon Bay. They boast having a Parent’s room, baby diaper supply and baby stroller lending.

    Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong - L2, near the children’s shops offers a family room with private nursing facilities as well as a comfortable changing table.

    Grand Century Arcade in Prince Edward - Located on the 5th floor.

    Hong Kong Hotel in Kowloon side near Star Ferry - Try any other large hotels as these usually have comfy chairs in the lobbies and clean washrooms for changing babies.

    Outside Toys R Us in Ocean Terminal there is a special glassed in area to breastfeed and change babies under the escalator.
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    WANCHAI / CAUSEWAYBAY / NORTH POINT 

    Immigration Building in Wan Chai - pretty much in the wait area, I breastfed my son and daughter while waiting for their paper works. The bathrooms are not advisable. Just make sure you have a cover if you are shy to feed in public.

    Lee Garden 1 - on the floor with all the baby shops, there a nice room with changer and couch to breastfeed.
    Lee Garden 2 - 2nd Floor, outside Habitu, very quiet in the far corner however you are surrounded by tall buildings.


    Hysan Place – there are two from memory, one on level 12 and the other is on U/G.


    Times Square - There are two options for your (a) Take the fast lift up to the 9th floor and look for the musical instruments shop behind Page One (bookshop). Here you will find a dedicated breastfeeding room as well as a changing room. The lady’s toilet located here also has a baby changing table. (b) Lane Crawford Toilet has Chair and Counter, very quiet.

    Eugene Club (chinese site) in Windsor House, Causeway Bay on the 16th Floor.

    Sogo Department Store in Causeway Bay- 6th Floor Children's Section

    Sino Plaza - UG Floor

    World Trade Centre - 2nd and 4th Floors

    Hong Kong Central Library - The Babycare Room, located in the Children's Library on the 2/F, is reserved for patrons who need to breastfeed or bottle-feed babies. To protect users' privacy, only one family unit comprising at least one adult and one accompanying baby is allowed to use the Babycare Room at a time. Readers can contact the staff of the Children's Multimedia Room for use. 

    Queen Elizabeth Stadium -

    Jusco Department Store in Kornhill, Tai Koo - On the 2nd floor near the baby department there is a changing area and a place to breastfeed.

    Cityplaza Shopping Centre in Tai Koo Shing - G/F and 3/F

    Apita in Cityplaza Shopping Centre, Tai Koo Shing– in the Shopping mall where Apita is, near the baby section

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    SOUTH SIDE
    Tree - Located on the top floor of Horizon’s Plaza, the flagship shop of Tree also has a cafe, children’s play area and changing room.

    Bumps to Babes - changing table located inside this popular baby & children shop located on the 21st floor of in Horizons Plaza (2 Lee Wing Street
    Ap Lei Chau Hong Kong
    ).

    Stanley Plaza - This clean and comfortable changing and nursing room, accessible to men and women, can be found on the ground floor near the toilets.


    DISNEYLAND
    Hong Kong Disneyland - tucked away in a quiet cosy corner next o the First Aide Center is the Baby Care Room where you can breastfeed in private. It is right beside the Corner Cafe at the end of Main Street.



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    OTHERS
    Pacific Coffee and Starbuck's shops - Most have large chairs and some even have play areas for older children.
    Many of the newer Superstore Park N Shops have baby changing/feeding areas with chairs in them. Festival Walk (Kowloon Tong), Paradise Mall (Heng Fa Chuen), Maritime Square (Tsing Yi), Citygate (Tung Chung).


    All Mothercare stores have changing areas and usually a chair to sit on. The stores are in Prince's Building, Ocean Terminal, Windsor House and New Town Plaza (Shatin).


    Try the changing rooms of Marks and Spencer, Mothercare, Wing On, Lane Crawford or UNY.
    If they are not too busy they will usually let you use a room. Sometimes there are chairs. If not, the carpets are relatively clean.



    Ikea in Causeway Bay, Shatin and Prince Edward (not far from Fa Yuen Street market) have changing tables and sometimes a chair. Try the cafeteria for breastfeeding. Usually quiet.
     

    Discovery Bay/Star Ferries - The rocking motion will even help baby fall asleep!
     

    Try feeding in McDonald's or a Chinese Dim Sum type restaurant. They are always noisy, so breastfeeding seems less obtrusive.
     

    Jaspa's Restaurant, Sai Kung - A good place to eat with kids, very comfortable with breastfeeding mums in the restaurant.

    Maritime Square in Tsing Yi has a nursing room at the same level than all the babies shops and Toys'R us. Very nice and comfortable but don't count on it on week-end, people are queuing up to change baby!

    Paradise Mall in Chai Wan - Ground floor, 100 Shing Tai Road

    HKG: Walk with the Animals: Sassy Mama’s guide to the best animal adventures in Hong Kong

    from Sassymamahk.com July 2013 Entry


    The summer holidays are in full swing, and believe it or not, Hong Kong actually has a lot to offer in the nature and wildlife department! Time to head out into some undiscovered New Territories (get it!?) with the family and bond with some animals in the summer sun. Whether it’s gazing into the sky, peeking through leaves or swimming in the ocean, we’ve rounded up the best spots to check out. So grab those binoculars, channel your inner Dr. Doolittle and get the whole family up close and personal to some furry, fishy or flying friends… right here in the ‘Kong!




    WINGS
    Edward Youde Bird Aviary
    Hong Kong Park’s aviary has a collection of 800 birds, representing 100 species indigenous to Southeast Asia, Indonesia and New Guinea. Apart from sky-dwellers, there are also ground dwelling birds like pigeons and pheasants. Featuring an elevated walkway inside and under the tree canopy, you’ll be able to view the habitat and birds from different angles and elevations. You’ll probably be able to hear the pheasants when they let loose with their territorial calls! There’s a bird-watching programme every Wednesday morning for amateur ornithologists.
    Address: 19, Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 2521 5041

    Hong Kong Wetland Park
    Check out Hong Kong’s very own world-class ecotourism park with its impressive cast of birds, butterflies, reptiles, mammals and fish! The outdoor reserve recreates the wetland habitat, with a butterfly garden, a boardwalk and three bird hides to discover. There’s also a Wetland Interactive World, with themed exhibition galleries, a theatre, resource centre and a ‘Swamp Adventure’ indoor learning and play area for some escape from the sun.
    Address: Wetland Park Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 2617 5218

    Mai Po Nature Reserve
    Popular among bird-watchers and photographers, Mai Po is home to colourful butterflies and dragonflies in the summer, as well as shrimp raised in the traditional gei wai ponds. During autumn and winter the marshes play host to thousands of migratory birds. You can explore wetlands and marshes solo, or join WWF’s year-round or seasonal Mai Po guided tours (and maybe catch some fireflies on their Night Safari!)
    Address: Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 2526 1011 

    Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
    A Chinese style themed garden, Yuen Po Street Bird Garden is divided into different courtyards filled with trees and stalls, selling exotic birds, beautiful bamboo birdcages and porcelain water dishes. Bird traders and fanciers often meet and share their experience and passion in this public space, and it is a fun and traditional Hong Kong sight for adults and kids alike. Head here if you’re planning on adding a feathered friend to your family!
    Address: Yuen Po Street, Prince Edward, Kowloon, Hong Kong.



    HOOVES

    Discovery Bay Horse-drawn carriage rides
    Lantau-ers can head to Discovery Bay’s North Plaza every weekend and public holiday for a short and sweet horse-drawn carriage ride. Available between 3pm-7.30pm, each 10-minute long ride can accommodate up to four people per carriage (meaning there’s always someone to wield the camera!) and you’ll be transported by a fine pair of Percheron mares, or Belgian geldings. These fun rides keep them in shape for their day job – transporting blushing brides to the wedding chapel at the new Auberge Hotel.
    Address: Discovery Bay North Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau, Hong Kong.

    PAWS
    Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
    Probably the closest thing Hong Kong has to a traditional zoo, HKZBG is home to all sorts of mammals, birds and reptiles. Catch a glimpse of sloths, lemurs, monkeys and turtles, among many others. You can also check out the education and exhibition centre to learn about endangered species, either with a guided tour, or on your own.
    Address: Albany Road, Central, Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 2530 0154
    Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden
    Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden is home to traditional farm animals like pigs, but also badgers, cockatoos and owls. Apart from spotting wildlife, you can also enjoy amazing scenery along the Orchard Trail or the Rainbow Trail – just a couple of the lovely walks here. Get hands-on with art and environmental workshops, guided tours or organic farming courses. The list of activities goes on all year round, and for more details you can check out Katie’s review here!
    Address: Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 2483 7200 
    Kam Shan Country Park (Monkey Hill)
    Monkey Hill, or Kam Shan, is famous amongst locals for its kingdom of macaques. They comprise the largest group of mammals in the park, and alongside the monkeys, you’re likely to also find squirrels and plenty of bird species. There are four reservoirs within the park, and the short and scenic Kam Shan Family Walk is suitable for the whole family, strollers included. Kam Shan is also home to some WWII bunker ruins, making for a fun setting for hide-and-seek!
    There are many different ways to access the country park – for more on how to explore, click here.




    FINS

    Hong Kong Dolphin Watch
    If you want to meet Flipper nose-to-fin, join a Hong Kong Dolphin Watch cruise. HKDW’s conservation experts will guide you around the scenic western shoreline of the New Territories, and Hong Kong’s marine parks, where the rich fisheries make yummy pickings for our endangered pink dolphins. If you don’t manage to spot a dolphin on your tour, you can simply join another tour again… for free! Check out our review here.
    Address: 1528A Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tel: +(852) 2984 1414

    Ocean Park
    Hong Kong’s homegrown aquatic theme park has an amazing underwater display that will boggle and delight in equal measures. Manta rays, hammerhead sharks and beautiful rainbow-coloured wrasse take pride of place in the Grand Aquarium, alongside a backlit jellyfish display reminiscent of a lava lamp. Ocean Park also hosts a huge variety of seriously quirky non-aquatic specimens! From the world’s smallest monkey, via cute capybaras (the world’s largest rodent!), to penguins, arctic foxes, snowy owls and pandas you’ll get your fill of furry and fishy friends here. And if you get bored of fabulous creatures, there’s always thrilling rollercoasters, fun children’s rides… not to mention a hotdog or two! Avoid the craziest crowds and go midweek if you can.
    Address: Ocean Park, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. Tel: +(852) 3923 2323

    Friday, July 26, 2013

    HKG: Top Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots in HKG (via HK Magazine)


    Café O 
    This café-cum-restaurant in the heart of Sheung Wan has a refreshing and comfortable atmosphere with a chic modern touch. The Wi-Fi is free and unlimited, and the surroundings make it the perfect place to get a quiet bit of work done. Café O also guarantees fresh food cooked from scratch and has a little something for everyone. Try the signature dishes, eggplant and rocket pizza as well as the salami pizza as well as the freshly made smoothies to keep your mind energized.
    284-286 Queen's Rd. Central, Sheung Wan, 2851-0890, www.cafeo.hk

    Holly Brown 
    Settle down and relax while surfing the web on the comfy seats with Holly Brown’s famous waffle dish gelato and a cup of fragrant coffee. There are almost always available seats at this joint but the wi-fi is turned off between noon and 2pm to keep freeloaders away during busy lunch times.
     G/F, 22 Stanley St., Central, 2869-9008, www.hollybrowncoffee.com

    At 1968 
    Enjoy delicious Indonesian cuisine from beef rendang to nasi goreng while surrounded by other diners wielding laptops.
    5F, L Place, 139 Queen’s Rd., Central, 2577-9981, www.ir1968.com 

    Java Java Coffee & Tea Lounge 
    Situated on a quiet stretch of Hollywood Road, Java Java lounge serves fine coffees, teas, pastries, home made cakes and other scrumptious delights. Java Java’s loungey atmosphere and plush seating is a great place to relax for hours. Open until 11pm during the week and 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.
    188 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2549-7739, www.javajavalounge.com 

    Oolaa 
    Oolaa is a popular dining and drinks destination with an ideal comfy café corner for web browsing and freelancers. Try the freshly baked pastries and have a cup of ground Illy coffee.
    G/F, Bridges Street, Centre Stage, Soho, 2803-2083 

    Caffé Habitu 
    This chic Italian cafe offers handcrafted coffee by some of the most talented baristas in town.
    77-79 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, 2111-2977, www.caffeehabitu.com 

    Initial Café 
    This vintage chic café is a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tsim Sha Tsui, also doubling as a clothes store. This is a great place for people watching and serves authentic Italian style coffees. Lounge with your laptop whilst listening to the Parisian music.
    48 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2311-4223 

    The One and New Town Plaza Malls 
    Both The One Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui and New Town Plaza in Sha Tin have Wi-Fi throughout the entire shopping centers.
    The One, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, www.the-one.hk
    New Town Plaza, Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, N.T., www.newtownplaza.com.hk

    HKG: Mandarin Playgroups, Toys, Apps and More (From Little Steps Asia)

    From Little Steps Asia article dated Sept 12, 2012


    I'm happy to know that Little Steps Asia has done a lot of research for parents who wish to know appropriate schools/tools to learn Mandarin in HK. I hope the below would be useful to my followers as it is to us. :D Enjoy reading and more power to Little Steps Asia!

    **************


    Yi, er, san! Learning
    Mandarin can be as easy as 1, 2, 3 for your little sponges with the right
    tools. Whether you’re looking for a class or app for your kids to
    practice their language skills or want to get your  toddler interested early,
    we’ve collected the latest on it all so your little one will be in the know with Mandarin lingo!

    MANDARIN PLAYGROUPS AND CLASSES:  
    1. Easy English for Kids - Mandarin playgroup and tuition classes in Sai Kung, babies to 4 years 
    2. Jumpstart Mandarin Learning Centre - Mandarin playgroup in Sai Kung, toddlers + 
    3. Mandarin Town -Mandarin playgroup in the Mid-levels for babies and toddlers 
    4. Kids Land - Mandarin playgroup and class in Central, toddlers + 
    5. Fruitful Tree - Playgroup in Kowloon, 6 months to 6 years  
    6. Jungleroo -offers Mandarin playgroups of many other classes in Mid-levels, toddlers + 
    7. Florenda - Mandarin playgroup and classes in Central and North Point, toddlers + 
    8. Tiny Tumblers (of PeKIP) - Movement courses for babies and toddlers in bilingual environment 
    9. Sun Kids -Mandarin playgroup in Happy Valley 
    10. Little Kingdom - Mandarin classes in Causeway Bay, babies + 
    11. Better Chinese / MSL Centers - Mandarin classes in Causeway Bay, toddlers + 
    12. Mandarin Munchkins - Playgroup in Central, Sheung Wan and Discovery Bay, toddlers + 
    13. Blossoms Education Centre - Playgroup in North Point 
    14. Hong Kong Mandarin School - Classes for kids (K1) on up! 
    15. ITS Tutorial School - Mandarin tutors 
    16. Mandarin Summer Camps & Interview Prep - For local/international students 
    17. Kids Talent Learning Center - Private tutors (P1-P6) and classes in Kowloon

    EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLS WITH MANDARIN PROGRAMS:
    BOOKS AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
    1. Primary Mandarin - Readers, flashcards, online games and more, ages 5+
    2. Max and Mei Series - Learn Mandarin in Max and Mei's fun bilingual world of adventures!
    3. The Pet Dragon - Learn Chinese calligraphy... old school style
    4. Better Chinese - Readers, flashcards, games and classes, ages 2+
    5. Childroad - Online Chinese reading for kids
    6. Uzborne Everyday Words Chinese Flashcards - Available at Tiny Footprints
    7. First Thousand Words & First Hundred Words In Chinese - Available at Tiny Footprints


    MANDARIN APPS:

    1. LoveChinese - Great fun for toddlers on up.
    2. Kids Animal World – Good listening exercises for babies and toddlers; great music as well!
    3. Lingu Pingu – Choose a theme and select objects to hear their name and sounds. 
    4. Doodle Chinese - Gradually helps build Mandarin vocabulary 
    5. Feed Me Chinese - Games covering math, shapes, numbers, time and pattern recognition
    6. Kids Mandarin - Fun interactive games, all ages
    7. Kids Learn Mandarin - Mandarin learning app developed by an HK mama!
    8. Rye Studio Apps - Mulan and more.