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Rabbitbaby (yc_mw)
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Username: yc_mw
Post Number: 1114
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 6:07 pm: | 
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Hi Mummies, how's everyone? Our babies are about 7-8 mths now. Time really flies. |
Nurul (sparklesnfa)
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Username: sparklesnfa
Post Number: 39
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 6:24 pm: |
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hi rabbitbaby,
ya times fly too fast! my baby just turned 8 mths last Sunday. at the moment now she's experiencing lil bit of separation anxiety. she can't see me arnd. if she see me she'll definitely want me to carry her n will wail if I ignore. somehow I love it! at least she noe I'm de closest to her.  hows ur baby doing? |
Rabbitbaby (yc_mw)
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Username: yc_mw
Post Number: 1115
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 8:10 pm: |
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Hi Nurul,
Bb is 7mths 2 weeks old now. Mine is learning to crawl now, doing her backwards crawl daily. Already taking porridge & purees that I'm cooking for her daily.
Food Taken so far:
1. Beetroots
2. Sweet Potatoes & Potatoes
3. Carrots
4. Broccoli
5. Pumpkins & Butternut Squash
6. Baby Spinach
7. Apples & Pears
HOw bout urs? |
Winny (winny)
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Username: winny
Post Number: 1239
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 9:12 pm: |
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Hi mommies! I have not logged in for very long.
BOTTLES
am using pigeon PPSU bottles (yellow) as I think sO far only PIGEON has this material.
My baby will turn 8 months next week and so far she has taken a lot of food (fruits, vege & meat)
So happy that she's growing up really well but also more mischievous! Haha! |
Winny (winny)
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Username: winny
Post Number: 1240
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 11:10 pm: |
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Oh mommies! Btw great news if you have not bought high chair.
Robinsons is having promo for CHICCO POLLY MAGIC high chair. Retail at $399 and they are selling at $189!!
Superb deal!
I had done lots of research for high chair and this one is not bad.
You can google for this chair for yourself.
Oh and the stock is running low. My hubby bought it today and the first thing the sales said was: WAIT LET ME CHECK IF THERE'S STILL STOCK.
Good luck mommies! |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Username: y1979
Post Number: 27
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:59 am: |
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Thanks for letting us know about the high chair offer, winny! But my hubby just went to buy the ikea high chair. 
My boy is having teeth! Just saw whitish part of his lower front teeth peeking out of the gums! So far he hasnt had much teething issues (thank goodness!). Happy that can give him more solids from now on |
bubblygeekypig (bubblygeekypig)
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Username: bubblygeekypig
Post Number: 497
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 11:33 am: |
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Hi mummies
Time flies! Mine jus turn 8 mths few days back n his lower 2 front teeth is peeking out from his gums too! Instead of crawling, he seems like 'leaping' fwd.. now he can stand while holding on to sthg n is more mischievous n he like ppl to carry him esp me! When I left him in playpen he'll wail loudly! Notice his milk intake drops but if he wan to slp, he'll still has e habit to to be breastfed till slp... But when put him back to cot he'll be awake agn!! |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Username: hoppy
Post Number: 66
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 1:07 pm: |
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hi everybody,
its has been a long whicle since i last logged in.
my baby is now coming to 8mths next week.
so far, has started on solids. she is both ok on cereal and porridge. Also introduced the following:
apple
pear
avocado
spinach
pumpkin
potato
sweet potato
banana
fish
chicken
pork
ikan bilis (i grind into powder)
i will also use the chicken or pork to cook porridge using slow cooker.
as for teething, she has 4 teeth right now (2 top and 2 bottom). and 2 lateral top incisors is popping already. so far teething no problem except may wake up more frequently at night and whined. no crying so after i latched her on for a while, she okay.
she has started crawling and learning to stand by her own. and getting extremely mobile.
feeding time is becoming very challenging becuase once i put her in her bumbo chair, she will be okay for the first few spoons. after that, she will crawl and stand herself out of the bumbo chair and difficult to feed already.
i ordered a ikea high chair and i hope she will find it innovative and sit in there at least for 3/4 of the meal. otherwise, difficult !and she gets bored very easily too!
would like to know if any mummies have this challenge like mine! |
Rabbitbaby (yc_mw)
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Username: yc_mw
Post Number: 1116
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 12:38 am: |
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Woohooo, seems like quite a number of babies are teething already. Mine is a drooling machine now, but, I dun see any pearlies peeking out yet.
My girlie still not crawling, but she can stand with support, and she has also been trying to pull herself up. I heard that some babies will skip the crawling stage and proceed straight to standing & walking.. Hope mine will not skip it tho.
Oh ya, 1 thing bout cooking chicken for our babies. I heard that it's not very advisable to give babies chicken so soon nowadays as most chickens are injected with hormone pills to make them plumper for sales. The hormones injection will actually cause our children to 'mature' faster in tat sense. I really dunno how true it is. But, I have a few seen a few cases whereby the puberty for the girls came early (8-10 yrs old). Altho puberty does happen tat early, but, I believe that during our times (I'm a 80's baby), puberty at P2-P4 is rather rare. But, it seems quite the norm nowadays.
For me, I'd rather be safe than sorry. So far have only been using veg stock for my bb's porridge. |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Username: hoppy
Post Number: 67
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 9:30 am: |
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Hi rabbitbaby,
Oh ok that's food for thought. Thank you for sharing !
Yes better be safe than sorry.
Could I ask wat veg do you use to make the veg stock ? |
rejoy28 (rejoy28)
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Username: rejoy28
Post Number: 205
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 10:28 am: |
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My girl is going to be 8 mts in another 12 days. She has two pearlie at the bottom gum.
She still cant crawl as well bt can stand very well with support.
I would cook the porridge with pork and fish. would put the pork one side and feed her with the fish and vegetable puree.
I do not give her chicken as well, reason same as rabbitbaby |
Rabbitbaby (yc_mw)
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Username: yc_mw
Post Number: 1118
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 10:55 am: |
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Hi Hoppy,
I'm using Potatos, Pumpkins, Carrots plus a little of big onions & tomatoes. Put everything together in the Double Boiler, then I'll boil for around 1.5hrs. |
Rabbitbaby (yc_mw)
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Username: yc_mw
Post Number: 1119
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 10:57 am: |
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How bout Formulas? May I ask wat brand r ur babies taking to now? Mine is having Karihome plus Similac. Use to be Karihome & S26. But, S26 seems to be too heaty, coz her stools came out quite hard. So, am trying Similac now. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Username: y1979
Post Number: 29
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 12:05 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Just to share : anyone has Annabel karmel's recipe book? I got it from my boy's godparents and has been cooking his food using the recipes. Food taste yummy though it's without any salt or seasonings.
My pd gave the go ahead to give chicken so I have been giving chicken since he's 6 mth old. Last trip to pd she said must give more meat cos my boy isn't gaining much weight and looks pale. So now have been giving him chicken or beef for 1 meal and fish for the other. My boy is allergic to eggs so gotta give more fish for the omega.
Bubblygeekypig - my boy also likes to nurse to sleep but I'm trying to break this habit. Have been using Elizabeth Pantley's Ppo method and it seems to work quite well. At least he doesn't doze off while still nursing and won't scream when I put him down most of the time |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Username: hoppy
Post Number: 68
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 1:28 pm: |
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Hi rabbitbaby,
Ok I will try. ) Hhhm ok sounds like good idea. Think I will cook her porridge with more veg
Formula: she is taking similac. Only for the feed bef she goes off to sleep or when we are outside. I'm currently a sahm so most of the time she is on bf. stool so far ok but maybe she is still in bm.
Mag,
Nursing to sleep: my baby had the same problem too initially. When I tried weaning her off nursing before sleep time she whined for around three nights. vafter that she understands that there will not be mummy nursing. So after that she is Ok. Oh I also tell her gently that baby has finished bottle milk and mummy won't be nursing her but mummy still loves her as much.
Putting baby down to bed: my baby wants mummy carry her even whe she is napping but only in the daytime. Night time she ok. Not sure why. Anyway She needed to be carried until she turned 7 mths when one day gut instinct tells me try to put her to bed fr her morning nap. Surprisingly she didn't even cry until before where she used to have a 'sensor' alerting her that she is off mummy's arms. So after this incident I truly believe that babies and learn slowly. So instead of us leading her, we let her tell us and let her 'baby lead ' us. . But of course it was really hard work having to carry her all the time and there was very litte thing I could do for myself. :x
I'm still latching her back to seep when she wakes up at night. In a good night, she wakes once. On some not so good nights, she is up 2-3 times. Sometimes I think she isn't hungry but it's just a habit that he wakes up looking for the breast. So hubby and I are still sitting on fence to see how shd we tackle this ;) |
twinklewen (jejopeno)
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Username: jejopeno
Post Number: 30
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 5:07 pm: |
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Hi hoppy
I feel so relieved to see your post about carrying to sleep!! I thought I was alone as none of the friends around me seem to have this problem.
My son is turning 8 mths in a week's time. Same as you we're able to put him in the cot at night..but during the day his sensor is super strong and will wail out loudly if we attempt to put him down!
At this point of time, day naps on the bed is 50% carry is 50%...any mummies have any ideas or experience in dealing with this situation?? Carrying baby for up to 2 hrs 2 times a day is no joke...turning into statue soon hahaha |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Username: y1979
Post Number: 30
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 5:27 pm: |
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Hi hoppy,
I'm trying to put my boy down on the bed before he's totally asleep. Sometimes it works, sometimes I have to pick him up again when he senses that I'm no longer carrying him. My boy is a catnapper. He only naps for half hour. On rare occasions, he will sleep about 1-1.5 hrs. I'm also latching him back to sleep when he wakes up at night, and exactly like your girl, I don't think he's hungry, just want comfort. I'm hoping that soon he can sleep through the night or at least just wake up once!
Twinklewen - I read somewhere that babies are more sensitive to their surroundings during the day as compared to night when the urge to sleep is stronger. My boy used to want me to carry him when napping but I slowly try to put him down. For sure, he protested and I pick him up. But I kept doing it for a few days, and slowly he got the idea that he is to sleep on the bed. But i still carry him when he's sleepy and only put him down when he is about to doze off. I'm working towards putting him down while he's still relatively awake and can soothe himself to sleep |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Username: hoppy
Post Number: 69
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 8:30 pm: |
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Hi twinklewen,
Yes!!! I had actual,y tried to sleep train her initially but each time in the day I put her down to bed she will protest and when she does that it's enough to bring the whole roof tumbling. Lol. Also I feel it's affecting and disturbing her each time. So just bite bullet and carry all the way. So I'm glad she can sleep on the bed in the day. i remembered i was dancing n jumping up and down when she didnt protest !!
is your boy sill being carried t sleep in the day ?? Well, if he does I believe one day he will want to sleep on the bed when he is ready if he is already sleeping b
In bed then give yourself a pat her on back for your effort and of course a good massage for your arms !!!
Mag,
Yes they are more sensitive so when my girl naps in the day I will draw the curtains. So it's a more conducive environment.
Same like your son, my baby also takes short power naps 0.5 hr. on few occasions like the last few days continuously shhon append or 1.5 - 2.5 hrs. Yoohoo!!!, that gives me time for myself
Right now I still need to carry and pat and sing her lullabies. I'm also looking fwd to baby sleeping thru the night !!! I'm sure if not now it will be soon as I believed they are attuned to what we are thinking |
twinklewen (jejopeno)
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Username: jejopeno
Post Number: 31
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2012 - 3:47 pm: |
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Hi mag, right now I carry when he's sleepy and wait till he's deep in sleep b4 I try to put him onto the cot. Sometimes it works and sometimes it fails! I cannot wait for the day when he's able to fall asleep on his own like normal adults! Wishful thinking? Haha
Hi hoppy, I can feel your happiness!! Cos if it were me I'll be super excited too. Have tried all methods..closing all curtains, silence, even on aircon to try and trick him it's nighttime (he sleeps in aircon at night). But babies are too smart for all our tricks I guess? Will just have to keep trying...I aim to succeed 100% by he's 1 yrs old haha...wish me luck! |
Yoyosan (yoyosan)
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Username: yoyosan
Post Number: 548
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2012 - 9:17 pm: |
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Hi hoppy and twinklewen,
I'm a dec2011 mum n happen to chance upon ur postings. My gal also same, has to carry to sleep. Then I decided to try yaolan (sarong swing) and it helped greatly. Hv u given yaolan a try? Yes, it's another 'wrong method' for bb to fall asleep in, but its to maintain some sanity, at least for me. |
twinklewen (jejopeno)
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Username: jejopeno
Post Number: 32
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 3:16 pm: |
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Hi yoyosan
Some of my friends did suggest that I use yao lan as well. Can I ask if your yaolan is the kind that's hooked onto ceiling directly or if its the kind that's with a round metal base?
Have you weaned your baby from it yet and was it difficult?
Thanks! |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Username: hoppy
Post Number: 70
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 8:34 pm: |
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Hi yoyosan,
I never tried yaolan. I don't think it is a wrong method. Every baby responds to different methods. As long as it works for baby n mummy, why not !! A lot of babies in the past ( incl myself used to sleep in one too. We turned out ok
Im actually not living in sg right now so I don't have a yaolan
I was trying to put my baby onto bed patting her with her still drowsy but awake. She was still for a while then started baby talking and sat up. Lol. I gives she's not ready to fall asleep like that yet I think I will try again and see how she responds. I hope she can give me a pleasant surprise again |
Yoyosan (yoyosan)
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Username: yoyosan
Post Number: 549
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 8:59 pm: |
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Hi twinklewen,
Mine's metal base n frame, w motor.
Not weaned yet, I m still using it. I know n guess it might be difficult to wean when it's time, whether it's weaning from hand-carry or yaolan, but I would prefer to think abt when the time comes. For now, cos I need to take care of my #1 too, yaolan free up time for me to do so.
I've heard of both easy n difficult weaning; easy being one day u just put bb on bed instead of yaolan n viola, she sleeps, n difficult being the kid is 5yo n still yaolan for naps. So it's different for different bbs. |
Yoyosan (yoyosan)
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Username: yoyosan
Post Number: 550
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 9:04 pm: |
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Hi hoppy,
U staying in some angmoh country? Guess most Asian countries might hv yaolan bah?
Yes, I remembered I'm also a yaolan bb, so maybe my bb takes after me. So I tell myself, I dun sleep in yaolan anymore, so one fine day, my bb also be able to sleep by herself on the bed. We just got a longer route there, instead of direct route. Lol.
I like ur optimism. |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Username: hoppy
Post Number: 71
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 10:45 pm: |
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Yoyosan I'm in asia!
I believe that in raising a child we should 顺其自然。 meaning just follow the flow. Babies at this young age still need our utmost care and patience. So I try not to go against their wishes. Some may view as spoiling the baby. But to me, babies will lead us eventually.
Very soon as our babies grow up so fast and gain independent mobility and amidst our busy schedules, we will be spending lesser time with them. so every hug n carrying is very precious ;) |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Username: y1979
Post Number: 31
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 2:59 pm: |
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Hi Twinklewen, I'm also waiting for the day my boy can just go to sleep on his own! I wonder how long more must I wait... Lol!
Hi hoppy, I agree with you that babies grow up so fast! That day I was just looking at my boy sleeping and I was thinking it was not too long ago that I could cradle him with one arm and now he's crawling everywhere around the house!
Hi yoyosan, I tried to let my boy sleep in yaolan but he cried throughout! So in the end, I gave up and carried him to sleep. Luckily he now is able to sleep on the bed |
novmummy (novmummy)
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Username: novmummy
Post Number: 246
Registered: 6-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 11:25 am: |
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Hi mummies, hope is not too late for me to join the chat ;)
I'm a first time mummy, my baby turned 8 mth last Thursday.
My boy naps in the yao lan during day time and night time he will sleep in his playpen. But he always like to sleep side way inside his yao lan, sometimes I'm so worried about suffocation thou his sarong is those net type with holes but I can't help worrying. Any mummies faced the same problem? |
Hazel (hazel83)
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Username: hazel83
Post Number: 28
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 1:20 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Anyone of you have contacts for window grills contractors? My gal just turn 8 mths and is climbing up and down already therefore time to fix it in |
rejoy28 (rejoy28)
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Username: rejoy28
Post Number: 207
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 2:26 pm: |
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Dear Mummies,
I have the following to let go, pls let me know if interested.. they are all brand new
-2 tins of Mamil Gold stage 2, 900g expiring on July 2013, S$30 each
-6 packs of NUK Thicker Feed stage 2, latex, S$5 each, all 6 packs at S$28
-NUK stage 2 Silicon Pacifier
-Philips stage 2 Pacifier
-Breastfeed pillow |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Username: loveeveryday
Post Number: 60
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 4:07 pm: |
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Hi mummies, there are some of us on fb who are organising a bday bash for the Oct babies. Sept and Nov babies are welcome too! It's gonna be on 8 Sept, Saturday and will be held at Hokey Pokey, Suntec. Hokey Pokey is a new playground for babies from 6mths onwards so it will be really fun for our babies! The place can hold up to 30 kids and 60 adults. 2-hour party.
Good chance for our babies to meet up and socialise.
Still working out the costings per baby. I'll keep everyone here updated ok? If you all want to check out the fb group, just PM me too. I will add you as a friend first and then add you to the group. |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Post Number: 61
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 4:21 pm: |
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About sleeping, my boy is a bad sleeper at night. I nurse him to sleep every night, it's a bad habit I know but I was very lazy to do other methods. He wakes up a few times at night too, just whining and crawling around with his eyes closed. Then I will nurse him to sleep again. Bad habit too!! But it works lah...
During the day, my MIL / mum will carry him, rock him, and sing songs to make him nap. When placed on the bed, if lucky, he will hug his bolster and sleep. If not, he will wake up and have to sing to him again.
Some friends asked us to use the Cry It Out (CIO) method to train them to sleep independently but we just can't do it.
Yoyosan, I also just tell myself one fine day, he will fall asleep on his own, I just have to wait for that day! Dunno when! |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Post Number: 72
Registered: 9-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 8:40 pm: |
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Loveeveryday,
I also nurse my baby back to sleep if she suddenly stir in her sleep n whine. Sometimes she just doesn't want to be carted so no choice. |
Winny (winny)
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Username: winny
Post Number: 1241
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 9:25 pm: |
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Hi!
I have not been carrying my bb to sleep since she turned 3mths. I reckon that this is not a long term plan as they will grow up and it will be tedious to carry them to sleep.
She sleeps in her cot but i'll always sing or pat her. If in luck, she sleeps in 15min otherwise it will be 40 min of bending.
If i'm lazy, then i'll take out my magic 'wand' - the pacifier!!
It works wonders!! haha!! |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Post Number: 62
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 10:40 am: |
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Hi Hoppy, I have added you as a fb friend, accept the request and then I can add u to the grp.
For those mummies with no facebook, don't worry, you are still welcome to join the party. After all, we are all oct mummies! Just drop me a PM and I will keep in contact with you via email about the party details. |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Post Number: 63
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 10:45 am: |
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I read that some babies are prone to waking up at night to crawl around because their brains are still active....there's so many new things for them to learn every day hence even at night, their brains are sorting out the new information, leading them to whine / cry / wake up / crawl around in their sleep. Just like sometimes we adults can't sleep the night before something major (wedding, exams, etc) as our brains are still thinking about alot of things. |
bubblygeekypig (bubblygeekypig)
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Username: bubblygeekypig
Post Number: 498
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 11:48 am: |
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Mag
Wat kind of method did u use to stop ur bb not to get used to nurse till slp? My MIL looks aft my bb when I'm working n complains tat he sometimes nap for few min then wakes up n he needs to be carried to slp..
How did u handle e meat? I wanna feed my bb pork but hb say it's hard for him to chew so I haven't start give him pork yet jus fish occassionally.. does e avent blender blends well? My bb also hasn't been gaining weight n he's caught virus from hos cousin who's sick so it seems like he's losing weight! Wanna feed him wif more food.. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Post Number: 32
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 2:53 pm: |
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Hi bubblygeekypig,
I used Elizabeth Pantley's Ppo method. Basically it's to let bb nurse while going to sleep but pull out before bb dozes off. Its to let bb slowly get to sleep without sucking. What I did is to let my boy suckle till he's sleepy or eyes are closed but I know he's not fully asleep yet, I remove him from my breast. He will try to search for my breast again and I will let him suckle but i wait till 10 seconds before I try to remove him again. And he will continue to want to nurse and it will take a few times before he gives up and goes to sleep. Now my boy doesn't need to suckle to sleep but still needs me to carry him to sleep. I'm also trying to put him on the bed before he's fully asleep but the success rate is 50-50. Sometimes he will rollover and zzz but there are times when he will cry and protest and I have to carry him again.
As for the meat, I blend them for my boy. I used the normal food blender (brand is Braun) and it works fine. How I handle the food is I will make a batch of meat, say, stewed beef with carrots and potatoes and blend them up and freeze them in ice cube trays. Once frozen, I pop them out and store in ziplock bag in freezer. When I need them, I take a coupe of cubes out and heat them up using a steamer and I'll add a few scoops of porridge cereal in. The texture is smooth and bb gets the nutrients in a way that's easy for him to swallow and for me to make |
novmummy (novmummy)
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Username: novmummy
Post Number: 251
Registered: 6-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 3:53 pm: |
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Hi Mag
How long do you keep the meat, a week? I haven start him on meat yet, only fish. Not sure how to prepare therefore haven start him yet ;p
Any mummies here give pacifier to baby? Any plan to quit their pacifier? My boy love it and can't sleep w/o it. I'm wondering when is a good time for him to kick the habit.. |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Post Number: 64
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 4:56 pm: |
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Hi Mag, thanks for sharing on the PPO method. (thanks bubblygeekypig for asking Mag too!) It sounds quite workable, I will try that out with my boy! |
Nurul (sparklesnfa)
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Post Number: 40
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 5:07 pm: |
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hi novmummy,
I'm actually trying to give my baby pacifier. haha. so funny how our intentions differ. u wan baby to quit while I'm on de other hand want to giv baby pacifier. my baby hates de pacifier. everytime I give her to suck, she will suck a few times den will take it out n have a good stare at de pacifier n like wondering wat de hell is dis. haha. de reason I wan give her de pacifier is she needs to suck something bfore sleep n most of de time she will suck her bean pillow! in rare times when no pillow, she will suck her fingers (not thumb!). to me pacifier is better den pillow or thumb. when de pillow is wet, I'm sure it will collect more bacteria. n sucking of thumb is a bad habit n u can't throw away de tthumb, at least u can throw de pacifier away.
I think ur baby will give his own signal once hes ready to remove de pacifier. at their age now I think they r still too young n if pacifier n calm dem down, y not? |
bubblygeekypig (bubblygeekypig)
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Post Number: 499
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2012 - 5:27 pm: |
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Thanx Mag! Actually I tried tat method too but sometimes when I c tat he didn't put in weight I'll choose to.let him suckle till fully slp.. like urs, mine also 50-50 when put him back to his cot to slp.. wonder when can they slp on their own haha!
As for e food, did u blend till it become mince meat or till 'creamy' so tat they need not chew n can swallow directly as they do boy have teeth.. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Hi novmummy, I keep them for not more than a month as suggested on Wholesomebabyfood website. Here's the link : http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/FreezePage.htm
Hi loveeveryday, good luck with the Ppo method! Just keep doing it for a few nights, it should work
Hi bubblygeekypig, I understand how you feel. My boy is also quite small, pd said must give more food. I think maybe you try to give more boy more meat (my pd told me to give him more meat and rice)? I blend it till creamy cos my boy has only two bottom front teeth. Sometimes I will add some boiled water to the food to make it less thick (cos after putting cereal it can get quite sticky and lumpy) so that it's easier for him to swallow. |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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Hi all,
For meat, I used the avent blender which is good when my girl was 6 mths. Now she is 8mths I will cook the meat ( chicken or pork) with the rice grains in a slow cooker. Then I will take the meat out and use fork to Mash them and mix them up with the cooked porridge. She had learnt how to chew so I dun purre her food anymore.
As for nursing - I nurse my girl when she wakes up in midke or night. But I will break the the latching before she dozes off. Similar to what Mag does. |
novmummy (novmummy)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 - 2:40 pm: |
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Hi Nurul
I heard is more difficult to kick the bad habit as they grow older, thats why I'm thinking of quitting him before he turn 1 if possible.. But i agreed pacifier is better than finger or pillow, he also love to suck his finger or pillow when we don't give pacifier! Faintz, lol.
Hi Mag, tks for the link! |
novmummy (novmummy)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 - 2:45 pm: |
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Any baby here has bad cough with lots of phelghm? My boy is coughing very badly with lots of phelghm, bought him see doc 3 times and it gets better but now the bad cough and phelgm came back again after 3 weeks. Anyone medicine to recommend to clear the cough & phelgm?
It hurts me to see him coughing so badly... |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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| | Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 - 8:33 pm: |
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Hi novmummy,
Poor thing! It's heartbreaking to see the little one coughing non stop. You said the cough got better after visiting the doc but came back after a few weeks. Could it be some food that he eats? Maybe too cooling or heaty?
As for weaning off the pacifier, my ex-colleague told me that she would use scissors to snipe the pacifier bit by bit. The reason for doing so is that the be will find the pacifier no longer nice to suck on. It works for her two kids. Another more 'traditional' way that my mum used is to apply a bit of axe oil on it. Bb would associate the pacifier with the awful taste and wouldn't want to suck it. |
novmummy (novmummy)
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Post Number: 257
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 11:47 am: |
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Yes, we also suspect the cough was due to food, we suspect could be biscuit cos the cough is back after we give him biscuit as snack again. Just bough him to pd this morning and we will ban him from biscuit and observe see how it goes..
Used scissors to snipe the pacifier sound good! I shall try this method, Lol. |
Winny (winny)
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Post Number: 1261
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 8:58 pm: |
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Mommies, i'm also referring to Wholseome Baby Food. It's just a guidance but it gives me idea what to give baby next.
My baby has so far tasted alot of differnt food but recently she starts to reject fish. I really have no idea why.
Here's the list of food she had tried:
*FRUITS*
- Apple
- Avocado
- Apricot
- Banana
- Pear
*VEGETABLES*
- Sweet Potato
- White Potato
- Carrot
- Sweet Pea
- Sweet Bean
- Frozen Pea
- Pumpkin
- Pearl Bean
- Broccoli
- Green Lentils
- French Bean
- Spinach
*MEAT*
- Fish
- Chicken
- Beef
- Ikan Bilis Soup
- Silver Fish powder
- Ikan Bilis & Onion Soup
*CEREAL*
- Wholegrain Rice
- Brown Rice
- Oatmeal
- Barley
**PACIFIER**
I give her too if she has difficulty sleepy and cried hard.
I feel it's fine..afterall they are just babies. I do not have the intention to see her cry for pacifier. Feel that this could be weaned when she can understand what I'm conveying to her.
Sometimes she pulls it out, so i'll use a finger to stop it. |
bubblygeekypig (bubblygeekypig)
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| | Posted on Friday, June 29, 2012 - 5:29 pm: |
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Hi
I'm currently breastfeeding n my period came recently n reale aft my period, nmy supply drops. Tried to feed bb formula ytd cos scare tat in case he's hungry n I do not have e supply but he refused! Think he's too used to sucking from breast to slp n therefore reject e bottle.. sooner or later he'll need to be fed on formula, so is there any mummifacing e same prob n how do u gets ur bb to drink formula at nite instead of relying on sucking directly thru brebreast n fall asleep? I tried pulling my nipples n letting him drink his formula when he's drowsy but he'll cry n protest till he search n suck from breast then he'll feel comfortable.. |
Winny (winny)
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Hi bubblygeekypig, I guess have to keep trying. I think the first few tries will always be like this. |
matched gal (matched_gal)
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Selling Cheap! My baby's made-in-korea walker for $20 only!! Good and clean conditions - no tears and stains
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/7108812.html?1341190663
Pls PM me if interested! First come first served |
Winny (winny)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 4:58 am: |
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Mommies, can I know how many times a day r ur baby drinking milk? And what is the timing? |
bubblygeekypig (bubblygeekypig)
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Winny
I guess no choice have to keep trying.. but right now I'll still let him direct latch as I feel it'll stimulate to produce more milk..
My bb from birth till now drinking v little like 80-100ml still now wif semi.solid he drinks only 2 packets of breastmilk.. but if I direct latch when I'm hm during wkends he'll feel like lactching on whenever he feels like sleeping |
twinklewen (jejopeno)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 04, 2012 - 9:37 am: |
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Hi winny
My son is now 8mths and 1 wk old. His schedule as follows:
8am Eat Cereal (1 Avent bowl)
10am Drink 90ml milk
12noon Eat Porridge (1 Avent bowl)
4pm Drink 210ml milk
6pm Eat porridge (1 Avent bowl)
8pm Drink 210ml milk
After this he will sleep...usually still wakes up 1 time in the night for milk.
Also for him, his per meal portion is 1 Avent bowl full for now. Sometimes during meals I give fruits, yogurt etc in addition to porridge. As long as all add up no more than 1 avent bowl it's ok for him
Hope this helps! |
Winny (winny)
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| | Posted on Friday, July 06, 2012 - 9:21 pm: |
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thanks for the advise!
I'm also trying to adjust accordingly.
My Baby is 8 mths 2nd week+ and by right her milk consumption per day should be at least 600ml.
Sometimes she wakes up in the middle of night for milk and sometimes don't so i adjust her breakfast accordingly. :D |
buzzingbee (buzzingbee)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2012 - 5:51 pm: |
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hi mummies,
anyone of your babies drinking lactose free,soy milk instead of cow's milk? |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2012 - 8:46 pm: |
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Hi buzzingbee,
I'm not sure that at this age, they can drink cow's milk (or any other milk product). So far it's been either breastmilk or formula for my boy |
Winny (winny)
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| | Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 9:46 pm: |
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hi buzzingbee,
my baby drank soy milk before for about 1 mth as she has alot phlegm. |
leeoh (leeoh)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 9:36 am: |
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Hi buzzing bee
My elder drank lactose free milk since a year old. Blur mummy didn't realize he was lactose intolerant and thought "why are babies so gassy?" turned out that the lactose is giving him bloated stomach. We mixed Isomail and Pediasure. He has no problem with either jut that once he is more vocal, he would tell me Isomail taste "not nice" so in the end we just use Pediasure. |
AER (lpguchi)
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| | Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 4:20 pm: |
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Hi all,
I'm new to this thread and I'm also a Oct 2011 mummy! My boy is coming to 10 months old. After reading some of your postings, I then realised quite a number of mummies are having the same problem as me.
My boy also needs to be carried and pat to sleep since 2 months old. He had colic then so this bad habit started. It was until last month, infant care teachers talked to us, asking us try not to do that at home as he is not sleeping in school because he expects the teachers to pat and carry him to sleep.
We started to pat him on the bed. There was some result but he fell sick and became very clingy again. So we got to start all over again.
His sleep association is pacificer so in the middle of the night if he realised he has dropped his pacificer, he will cry for it as he dunno how to go back to sleep without it. He's currently co-sleeping with us so we can try to put the pacifier back to his mouth.
He's also a catnapper... little sounds will wake him up. Usual nap timing is around 30 mins to an hour. Like some of the mummies here, I also wish he can learn to sleep on his own, on his bed soon.... |
Hoppy (hoppy)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 10:57 am: |
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Hi iphuchi!!!
My baby sleep association is me !!!
So she needs me to be around to pat her if he needs to sleep or wakes up in the middle of it.
So I, thinking to slowly wean it off. Otherwise it's going to be a problem when I return to work !! Currently I'm a sahm an ny bby is 9.5 mths |
Winny (winny)
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Post Number: 1295
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 8:27 am: |
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Hi! It's really a headache right! For me I used to pay my bb on her cot but my back hurts a lot from the 20-30 min of bending everyday so now I let her roll and crawl on my bed (plus pacifier if needed).
After she fell asleep I will move her back to her cot.
My bb is 9mths 2 weeks. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 9:59 am: |
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Hello!
My boy has just turn 9 mths a few days back! On one hand, I wish he can grow up faster but on the other, I know I will miss him being small and cuddly! Cos it will not be long before he will start running all over the place and don't want mummy anymore. :p
He still can't sleep on his own and still wakes up 3-4 times at night. He recently also doesn't really want to eat his food. He'd rather crawl and play! Sigh...
Any mummies still breastfeed? I'm thinking if I should wean after he turns one or just continue till he doesn't want to... |
AER (lpguchi)
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Hoppy: so nice to be a SAHM but sometimes a break away from baby is a good thing also. We need ME time too.
So now u sleeping with baby?
Winny: I understand what u mean. After taking care of baby, whole body ache. My baby too light sleeper le. After he sleeps, I'll try not to shift him. The baby cot at home is a white elephant. What if your bb wake up at night?
Mag: I feel the same as you too. Hope he can grow up faster yet wish to have his cuddles n kisses still. Maybe your baby too excited over the things he has learnt lately so not keen on food. I see most of my friends' babies can sleep anywhere, on their own. I wonder how come mine can't. Haiz..
I'm still breastfeeding but supply running low... Might stop soon.. |
novmummy (novmummy)
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Post Number: 353
Registered: 6-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 11:53 am: |
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Hi mummies, our babies are turing 1 soon! Anyone plan to throw a b'day party? Can share where do you plan to hold? I have yet to find a place
Anyone done photoshoot for their baby? Planning to take for baby, any recommendation? I think it's not easy to take for baby (esp if they are cranky on that day), can share your experience? Tks! |
Teresa Ju (babyinlove)
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Post Number: 65
Registered: 6-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 10:04 pm: |
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Hi novmummy, try this photographer, he is good in calming baby @ http://www.facebook.com/ycpfamilystudio.
I m also planning my gal 1st bday in Sep. booked a function rm at my in law's condo. However, no idea where to get a nice and delicious cake. |
Winny (winny)
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Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 6:32 pm: |
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Hi AER, my bb always cry with her eyes shut so I suspect she's having nightmares and it can be few times a night. I will try to pat her and if it doesn't work then I'll give her pacifier for awhile. |
AER (lpguchi)
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| | Posted on Friday, August 03, 2012 - 10:17 pm: |
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Hi Winny, my baby also used to cry with his eyes shut n also several times on certain nights. It could be night terror. I did wonder if night terror can happen so often? |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 4:22 pm: |
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Hi mummies, finally we have the details for the birthday bash finalised! Woohoo. Really hope your babies can join in this get-together and we mummies can meet up!
To sign up, fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGltWjlrNkJkZVJPSmhzWWNPY25XUnc6MQ#gid=0 |
Love Everyday (loveeveryday)
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Post Number: 66
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 4:27 pm: |
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The total cost will be shared among all the babies who attend the party. The $50 is an estimate. If there are any leftover budget, we will declare and return the change to the mummies during the party. We are trying to keep the cost as low as we can!
Some of the mummies are now thinking up some easy and fun games for our babies. There will be prizes...small baby prizes lah...to be won by our babies. If you need more info, PM me okie?
Btw, this party is organised by some mummies on the FB oct group. If you will like to be added to the group on FB, please PM me your facebook acct. |
Winny (winny)
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Post Number: 1314
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 12:57 am: |
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Hi AER, I read online that night terror usually is for toddlers not usually happen to babies but my mom says most babies are like this. So... I just do what I can lo. Like keep her cool, pat her, whisper to calm her down.
1st year birthday
I'm not sure if I should hold any party as its so troublesome and inviting ppl seems to be a headache. |
jac huang (sunshine0121)
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Post Number: 22
Registered: 5-2012
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 11:11 am: |
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Hi mummies,
I've the following to let go:
- BN Playskool busy balls patterns & colours $12
- BN Pigeon breastmilk storage bottles (3pcs) $10
- BN Pigeon S sized teat (standard neck) $2.50
- BN Pigeon M sized teat (wide neck) $3.00
- Tiny Love Musical Mobile $65
- 2 boxes of Tollyjoy napkin liners 200 pcs $10
- 2 tins of NAN 2 400g (exp Oct'12) $20
- Avent twin electronic breast pump full set $350
- Avent refill 10 cups (240ml) $18, with lids $25
- Medela Mini Electric breast pump full set $105
- 2 tins of Mamil Gold 400g (exp Nov'13) $20
- 2 Pigeon pacifier for 8mth+ $7
Kindly WA me @ 9653 0121 if keen/ for pics, thanks! |
jac huang (sunshine0121)
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| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 11:21 am: |
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Hi mummies,
I've the following to let go:
- BN Playskool busy balls patterns & colours $12
- BN Pigeon breastmilk storage bottles (3pcs) $10
- BN Pigeon S sized teat (standard neck) $2.50
- BN Pigeon M sized teat (wide neck) $3.00
- Tiny Love Musical Mobile $65
- 2 boxes of Tollyjoy napkin liners 200 pcs $10
- 2 tins of NAN 2 400g (exp Oct'12) $20
- Avent twin electronic breast pump full set $350
- Avent refill 10 cups (240ml) $18, with lids $25
- Medela Mini Electric breast pump full set $105
- 2 tins of Mamil Gold 400g (exp Nov'13) $20
- 2 Pigeon pacifier for 8mth+ $7
Kindly WA me @ 9653 0121 if keen/ for pics, thanks! |
Wongjaf (wongjaf)
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Post Number: 53
Registered: 6-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 1:42 pm: |
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Hi Mummies,
I have the following to let go :
- BN 2 packs of Pet Pet L Size diapers x 60 pieces @ 13 each
- BN 2 packs of Pampers M Size diapers x 64 pieces @ 15 each
Letting below cost price, appreciate no further negotiations. Kindly WA me @ 91762742 if keen to buy. thanks |
Wongjaf (wongjaf)
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| | Posted on Monday, August 27, 2012 - 2:29 pm: |
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Pampers M sold. I still have 2 BN packs of Pet Pet L Size diapers x 60 pieces @ 13 each to let go. Kindly WA me @ 91762742 if keen to buy. thanks |
Sharon Koh (mummykoh)
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Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 4:04 am: |
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Hi Mummies,
I'm fairly new to the forum, haven't really logged in since my bb gal was born. My older one is already in Pri 2 so am 'rusty' with all these bb stuff!
Has anyone here fed their bb cheese and bread yet? I'm getting bit bored with my gal's diet! So far it's porridge or rice & chicken soup with fish and diff veg, plus fruit for breakfast.
Would love to hear from you ladies |
Winny (winny)
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Post Number: 1331
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 7:38 am: |
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Hi Sharon, I haven't logged in for long too as I guess all other mommies got a hang of taking care of babies and probably busy.
I had fed my bb cheese and bread and the skin of Chinese 'bao'.
But I'm more to the typical Chinese family so I don't really give these 2 to her unless I'm having it and I give her some to nib.
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Winny (winny)
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Post Number: 1332
Registered: 7-2006
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Just to share on my bb's foOd adventure. She's at 10th months 2nd week.
*FRUITS*Â
- AppleÂ
- AvocadoÂ
- Apricot (dried & fresh)
- Banana (pang jio)
- PearÂ
- papaya (Phil DOLE)
- peach (flat type from Spain)
*VEGETABLES*Â
- Sweet PotatoÂ
- White PotatoÂ
- CarrotÂ
- Sweet PeaÂ
- Sweet BeanÂ
- Frozen PeaÂ
- PumpkinÂ
- Pearl BeanÂ
- BroccoliÂ
- Green LentilsÂ
- French BeanÂ
- Spinach
- cauliflower
- long Chinese cabbage
- Asparagus
*MEAT / DAIRY*Â
- Silver Thread Fish (ngor he)
- Salmon
- cod
- ChickenÂ
- BeefÂ
- pork
- egg yolk
- Parmesan cheese
* SOUP BASE*
- Ikan Bilis Stock
- Silver Fish powderÂ
- Ikan Bilis & Onion Stock
- Vegetable stock
(carrot/potato/yellow onion/ white onion / celery/ ikan bilis / asparagus / sweet bean shell)
- Chicken stock
( Chinese mushroom/chicken)
*CEREAL*Â
- Wholegrain RiceÂ
- Brown RiceÂ
- OatmealÂ
- Barley
- 7 grain cereal
*OTHERS*
Cordyceps
White bread
Biscuits and puffs
White Rice
Brown Rice |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Post Number: 65
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Hi Sharon and winny
nowadays my boy is busy exploring the house so I'm busy keeping an eye on him also! He crawls so fast that sometimes I just turn my back and he went under the table or to the kitchen pulling the drawers!
I gave my boy cheese when he was about 6-7 mths, so far so good. Have been giving him yoghurt as well. I bought those full fat yoghurt and add some fresh fruits and make into a smoothie for him. |
MnM (mnm2009)
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Post Number: 129
Registered: 7-2011
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Hi Mag, I'm looking for yoghurt to give my boy. Is there any special type of yogurt for babies? I saw 1 at supermarket but that's for 1 year and older. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Hi MnM,
I usually buy those full fat Greek yoghurt from ntuc. As long as its not low or non fat, I think it's quite safe. Also, as my husband goes to US for work quite frequently, he will get Gerber's yoghurt for babies. Don't think it's being sold here though. |
Sharon Koh (mummykoh)
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Post Number: 7
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Wow Winny, yr bb has taken a a wide variety! I feel q slack now :p
Can I ask how u make vegetable stock? All along I've used chicken soup as e base then add fish steamed w tomatoes ..
Anyone knows if bb can take golden kiwi? |
twinklewen (jejopeno)
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Post Number: 34
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Hi MnM, I'm not too sure if babies can take the normal yoghurt we adults take as they are not suppose to have cow's milk?
For me, I give my baby YoBaby yoghurt which is specially for babies. Can purchase from Jasons Marketplace. I have bought from the 112 Katong and Raffles City branch b4..and my son loves it....hope this helps!
Hi Sharonkoh, I've given my son golden kiwi b4..no problem except he doesn't really like it cos it's still a little sour |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Hi Twinklewen,
I read from Annabel Karmel's book (she wrote quite a Number of books on baby food recipes) that cow's milk can be used in cooking. As long as its not given directly, it's okie.
I think baby yoghurt is also made from cow's milk? I have been giving my boy those full fat yoghurt since he's quite small, so far no problem. But if mummies are concerned, can check with doctor when visiting for checkups |
MnM (mnm2009)
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Username: mnm2009
Post Number: 130
Registered: 7-2011
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Thanks for the comments on yoghurt. I'll try out the full fat yoghurt for my bb.
Btw anyone planning birthday parties? Where r u all getting the cakes? I've asked a couple of home bakeries for quotation for a 3D cake. It's so expensive though they are beautiful. |
MnM (mnm2009)
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Username: mnm2009
Post Number: 131
Registered: 7-2011
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I thought kiwi like berries are not to be given to babies too early? Heard that especially for babies with eczema can worsen the condition. |
leeoh (leeoh)
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Post Number: 310
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I gave my girl golden kiwi (after scooping out the seeds) a few times and she loves it No problem so far. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Post Number: 68
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I'm also thinking of getting 3D birthday cake for my boy. I have enquired and it costs $200+ for a cake! plus the amount for catering food, can easily be $600 - 700! |
MnM (mnm2009)
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 7-2011
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Mag, which bakery are u looking at? I've got the quotations from these 2.
http://gladcake.blogspot.com
http://www.ovencreations.blogspot.com/
The gladcake designs are superb but very ex. For 48 pax it cost abt $350 for a 2 tier (10"+6") cake.
For Ovencreations, I also ask for ard 45 pax and was quoted $200-230 for a 1 tier 8" cake. |
Mag Stanis (y1979)
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Username: y1979
Post Number: 69
Registered: 4-2012
| | Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2012 - 10:27 am: |
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Hi MnM,
I got the quote from freshbakes. They have a BP thread on this forum. They quoted me from $240 for a two tier cake for 40 persons. |
Winny (winny)
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Username: winny
Post Number: 1333
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 03, 2012 - 7:14 pm: |
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Hi Sharon,
My ingredients for vege stock is celery/carrot/onion/potato and sometimes I will throw in asparagus or sweet bean shell or ikan bilis. Once water boil, simmer for 30 min.
Cannot boil too long as it will e bitter.
1st Birthday
I don't intend to throw a party but would like to get a nice cake. The most exp 2 tier cake I found is $640!!!
Still trying to keep a look out for other options. |
Winny (winny)
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Username: winny
Post Number: 1334
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 03, 2012 - 7:15 pm: |
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MnM, is Glad Cake still taking orders? The blog says no leh. |
Sharon Koh (mummykoh)
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Username: mummykoh
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2012 - 1:24 pm: |
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Thanks WInny. I'll try it one day
Mummies, cakes are quite overpriced these days. I used to spend too much money for my no. 1 cakes..turns out all he likes were the decorations He doesn't like cake!
I tried ecreativecakes before..at ecreative.com.sg. Not too bad..The most expensive cake I've gotten was from Bakerzinn. think they were one of the few who did 3D Thomas cakes so I had not much choice!
Sometimes I think it's worth learning to bake and decorate cakes to save our pockets from big holes :p |
MnM (mnm2009)
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Username: mnm2009
Post Number: 133
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2012 - 9:22 am: |
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Hi Winny, yes Gladcake is taking order. U just drop an email to them. Though the reply is a bit slow but they are still in business. |
Winny (winny)
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Username: winny
Post Number: 1335
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 09, 2012 - 9:49 am: |
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Hi MnM, glad cake said no leh. But it's ok. I've decided to go for cream cake as it's not that sweet. |
novmummy (novmummy)
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Username: novmummy
Post Number: 410
Registered: 6-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:04 pm: |
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Cake
I decided to order Swensen cake for his 1st b'day party, cheaper alternative & most importantly, I don't mind finishing the leftover! Lol. They quoted me $45/kg, I intend to order a 2kg numeric 1 design. The downside about ordering from Swensen is cannot customise cake but they have disney design.
Yogurt
My son has not try any yogurt before, am keen to let him try but not sure which to buy. Now with all the advise, I decided to buy YoBaby yoghurt for him |
Elaine Lye (lyeelaine)
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Username: lyeelaine
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2012
| | Posted on Friday, September 14, 2012 - 10:14 am: |
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Hi everyone,
Just managed to join a forum as things just got into a decent routine for me. My daughter is turning 11 months soon (yep, took that long to get a routine going).
She used to wake up every 2 hours at night but I used a mixture of Cry-It-Out and Elizabeth method and now she puts herself to bed. Still wakes up twice a night just for feeds, but goes straight back to bed after I plonk her back down into her bed half-asleep. |
Zav's mummy (carrotz24)
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Username: carrotz24
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 2:09 pm: |
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Hi oct mummies,
I am too a oct mummy... Just wanna check if u all encounter this.
My boy is turning 11 mths in 2weeks time, since young, he does not like milk & his milk intake is very little... I changed milk bottle & it does help a bit.
Starting fr his 6th mth, every mth for 2 weeks he will refused milk & food... Daily milk intake can drop fr 500ml to 200ml, & feeding porridge & cereal can take up to an hr each time coz he keep turning his head away.
PD advised to feed him more milk coz his weight is on the low side...
I understand that all these could be due to teething, but any mummies have any ways to help?? |
Candy Floss (ourbaby)
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Username: ourbaby
Post Number: 161
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 4:21 pm: |
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Hi Zav,
You may consider feeding him while he sleep. Do also consider changing milk powder. For solid food, do give him varieties and grabble what he enjoy eating. |
Zav's mummy (carrotz24)
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Username: carrotz24
Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 10:49 pm: |
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Hi Candy Floss,
I tried dream feeding him, but result the same... At most only 60-90ml of milk... And at times he's smart to know I'm trying to feed him while sleeping, he will start crying even b4 I put the milk bottle into his mouth.., Fr young, I've changed milk powder 3 times... So far this is the better one which he will drink when he's on the high...
For solids, I gave him diff food everyday so dat he dun get tired of eating the same thing... But seems like he just dun like... At most he will open his mouth for the 1st few mouthful, after dat he will start to turn away & refused to open his golden mouth... |
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