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- 2021-08-07
- Family and Kids
- Life and Financial Planning
- Food and Cooking
- Trivia
Trivia about Food: Large Fish Have Higher Levels of Mercury?
Many people like to eat fish to supplement their nutrient intakes; pregnant women consume fish to enhance the cognitive development of their babies. However, there is a great deal of knowledge behind fish selection as they contain methylmercury, an organic compound of mercury that is harmful to the human body.
- 2021-04-29
- Tips
- Family and Kids
Childbirth In Private Hospitals – Charges You Need To Know About
Before preparing to meet the arrival of the little one, parents-to-be will be busy making a lot of arrangements, and inevitably feeling tense. Arranging for childbirth is definitely a headache. If you are considering delivering the baby in a private hospital, you need to pay attention to how to compare the prices of the maternity packages, such as the services included, possible additional charges, etc., in order to make the most appropriate choice.
- 2021-02-06
- Tips
- Family and Kids
A Guide for First-Time Parents: How to Select and Prepare Infant Formula
As there is a wide range of infant formula products available on the market, where some boast of patent formulations while others claim to reduce irritation to the digestive system of babies, choosing a suitable infant formula can be a daunting task for first-time parents. In view of this, we would like to share some tips with first-time parents on how to select and prepare infant formula so that your children can grow up healthily.
- 2020-10-22
- Tips
- Family and Kids
- Health and Beauty
Beware of Carcinogens in Cosmetics and Slime Toys
Halloween is again around the corner! While it is super fun to cosplay with your kids during Halloween, parents should pay attention to the ingredients and instructions of nail polish and slime toys.
- 2020-10-06
- Tips
- Home Appliances
- Family and Kids
《Risk No Kid – Up Your Knowledge on Hydraulic Beds and Folding Tables》
Children are always curious and like to explore. So, they might easily become victims of household traps. There were fatalities in the past involving hydraulic beds and folding tables. These furniture items are good for storage or can save space, and have made their way into many households. Consumers are advised to pay attention to the followings to prevent accidents from happening.
- 2020-04-29
- Features
- Tips
- Health and Beauty
- Family and Kids
Dust Mite Prevention
Do you have any family member complaining of itchy skin at night? Does your child suffer from symptoms of repeated sneezing and runny nose? These allergic reactions might have been associated with dust mites. In Hong Kong allergic rhinitis (or commonly known as nasal allergy) is the second most common chronic disease among children. While there are various allergy triggers, consumers should not overlook dust mite as a possible source. You can take an allergen test to ascertain if you are allergic to dust mite. For those who are allergic, reducing the dust mite population at home and keeping children away from dust mites will be the right moves.
- 2020-04-29
- Features
- Tips
- Health and Beauty
- Family and Kids
Pest Control (Termites / Bed Bugs / Fleas and Ticks)
Hong Kong’s humidity provides an ideal breeding ground for not only mosquitos but also pests which are difficult to detect and treat instantly, e.g. termites and bed bugs. Treatments of such pests usually require the help of pest control professionals.
- 2020-04-29
- Features
- Tips
- Health and Beauty
- Family and Kids
Mosquito Control
Beware – mosquitos are around! With the first local dengue fever case confirmed recently, we should waste no time in mosquito control and dengue fever prevention. How to choose the right mosquito repellent amongst many products in the market? Earlier, the Consumer Council reviewed 45 mosquito repelling products, including mosquito repellents and anti-mosquito patches, and found that some products did not list their active ingredients and concentration levels. Read the followings for tips about mosquito control and prevention:
