Cell Phones for Kids in Korea and Japan

Here's a great little gizmo for kids in Korea and Japan by KDDI. It's a cellphone made just for kids. Here are some of the great functions of this phone:

It has a function called SECOM, which I believe is like 911. See what happens when the SECOM button is pushed:

It also has an emergency light that comes on when it senses darkness, earthquake alert, GPS (location of your child). Another great feature is that the child can only contact people in their contact list (up to 4 contacts) via phone or email.

Your children will not have internet access on the phone.

It's waterproof!

And if the battery is running low, it will email you to charge it...leave it to the Japanese to come up with such a great product!

Good-luck lanterns - INSIDE JoongAng Daily

Did you know that in Busan, parents hang these lanterns at the buddhist temple to wish their children good luck prior to college entrance exams? Getting into a good college is a huge deal...it will determine their success in life so it's take very seriously.

August Baby of the Month winner is...

Luca! Who just turned 1!

Little Seouls 2 Years Anniversary Sale!

Little Seouls shirt giveaway!

We're giving away a Little Seouls shirt size (Small) kid's size 6-8. Just tell us how you first heard about Little Seouls. Winner randomly picked on Wednesday at midnight PST.

Personalized Doljabi Boards

We just added these adorable doljabi boards that you can customize! Perfect for your Korean first birthday party/dol. Remember if you are planning a dol party, check out www.korean1stbirthday.com for inspiration and party tips!

Korean Postpartum Rituals 삼칠일 (21 days)

In Korea, new mothers practice "samchilil" aka 21 Days postpartum care. They believe that for the first 21 days after giving birth, they need to do the following:

1. Bed rest to prevent the uterus from contracting.
2. Eat Seaweed Soup 3xs a day. It is believed that this soup has healing properties such as cleaning the blood, strength, and help with breast milk production.
3. Avoid anything spicy as they feel would affect the breastmilk and baby's digestion.
4. Wear thick clothing to prevent cold air from entering the body as they believe it can cause circulation disorders.
5. Do not take the baby out for the first 21 days since the baby's immune system is still too weak.
6. Do not make any loud noises in the house since the baby is use to the dark and quiet environment of the womb.
7. Do not leave your baby alone in the room. Most Koreans do co-sleep with the baby.
8. Moms are not allowed to takes baths or showers for the first 3 weeks (again due to circulation disorders). They are allowed to wash themselves with a warm towel.
9. Mothers should not eat anything hard as it is not good for their teeth/gums or digestive system during this time.
10. Do not eat anything cold since it could cause blood circulation disorders.

After 21 days, mothers can resume light activity.