theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for September 2016

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2016-09-12I want to sew dress for my daughter. I have the material. Any idea where and how much? Not expensive one pls.
2016-09-12Anyone tried using Tula insert for your babies? Till what age (month) was your baby in the insert and was your baby sweaty in it? I've a wc standard and was wondering if I should just wait for my baby to become older or get an insert.
2016-09-12Looking for a playmat for my girl. I have lots of those tiled mats at home, but not sure if I can get rid of the dirty in between the gaps and surface. Any good and cheap playmate that comes with flat surface so it's easier to clean? Many raves about parklon but I find it expensive plus the surface is rough so cleaning might be an issue. Thanks!
2016-09-12Hi everyone! Do you know where better to let kids learn piano at Yishun and around Yishun? Except Yamaha music school
2016-09-12Is it normal to feel heavy sex drive? Like my LO is 8mths old. Why am i feeling so intimated? Any mummy feeling dat way? What's yr husband reaction?
2016-09-12Where can I find urgent confinement lady?
2016-09-12Hi, I'd like to know your opinions: My rational for compulsory nap is so that I don't have to deal with gross misbehaviour in the evenings, and so they are rested enough. However, my kids fight nap every weekend (they nap in school on weekdays), and I drive myself crazy over it. Should I enforce nap time? Or leave them running wild to save my sanity? Kids are 5, 3 and 2 Exasperated
2016-09-12Anyone send their kids to CC at 7am due to work commitments? Is it a v sad thing to do? Are there any kids there this early and will they hv anyone to mind them or make them nap (no tv) :(
2016-09-12How do I thaw frozen purees? I understand that I should take out from the freezer the night before and place it in the refrigerator. When it's time to feed baby, do I just take the puree out and serve cold or do I have to heat it up? And in the event whereby I forgot to take out from freezer the night before, what's the best way to thaw it immediately? Thanks!
2016-09-12Hi mummies, can i know if there is any remedy for cradle cap?
2016-09-12My husband is always sick and I am just so tired of taking care of a sick person. I feel like my life and my child's life is always compromised due to his illness. We can't go out, he can hardly spend time with his child, he's always moping away in pain. Any advice for me to not be so annoyed and more accepting of his illness?
2016-09-12Hi, anyone can advice me what is essential to pack for my delivery bag? I am delivering in Mount Alvernia, is one pack of maternity pad enough? Is it necessary to buy nursing bra for bf?
2016-09-12I am wondering for a 3 months old baby how long can I bring them outdoor?
2016-09-12I am currently in my third trimester and my both index finger feel painful. I did not injure my finger but both my index finger feel painful when I bend it. Anyone experience this?
2016-09-13Hi Mummies, pls share tips to stop breastfeeding. I decided to wean off when lo turns 1. I tried to stop pumping and latching for 2 days now, and as a result, im having fever? What should i do? TIA
2016-09-13My six month old son is coughing, is there any natural remedy I can use other than giving him cough syrup? Thanks!
2016-09-13Hi, any mummies tried both Spectra S1 and Cimilre S3? Any reviews on these 2 pumps? Previously tried only 9+. It was great. But thought of getting a hospital grade pump to be used at home.
2016-09-13Mummies who use steroid cream for LO eczema. Do u continue using the cream till all redness gone? LO skin is better now aft applying the steroid cream and physiogel AI cream but there are some redness still. Am thinking should I contd or stop and jus apply AI cream. There are some brown patches on her arms. Is this normal and will it go away?
2016-09-13Mummies who use steroid cream for LO eczema. Do u continue using the cream till all redness gone? LO skin is better now aft applying the steroid cream and physiogel AI cream but there are some redness still. Am thinking should I contd or stop and jus apply AI cream. There are some brown patches on her arms. Is this normal and will it go away?
2016-09-13Is it I must have a balanced diet or what I eat have to be full nutrition if I'm breastfeeding? Is it what I ate will be fully passed to breastmilk? I keep my diet well like eat more fish and no snacks no any spicy no any gassy food until LO 6-7months. Now I start to back to normal diet. Doest it mean that my breastmilk will lack of nutrition now?
2016-09-13Hi parents, my LO 17mo having a excessive skin at the side of the butt hole. Not sure is it the reason making her feel painful everytime she's trying to poo. Anyone encounter this issue?
2016-09-13What to take note for baby's first swim at public Swimming pool? She is 10month old now. What should I prepare? Should I apply sun block for her? if the chemical ok for baby? What time is the most suitable?
2016-09-13Hello Mummies I have a question how do we store out Breastmilk in two door fridge freezer. 1) Do we usually fill up the storage bag till full with milk then take out from the fridge thaw within 24hr to consume(afraid that the balance milk will go wasted cause is not the exact amout bby drinking) OR We filled up all e bag eg to 80ml easier for me as baby drink that amount just thaw and ready to drink no need keep pouring to make right amount but problem is as weeks go by baby intake will increase and all the frozen will be at 80ml 2)i read up that chilled milk that kept (3-8days) is better than those frozen milk that we stored Could mummies advice me the best way to store the milk Thank You!
2016-09-13My friend recently bought a bilberry supplements from Guardian but she is breastfeeding. Is bilberry safe for use during this period?
2016-09-13How to stop BF? Do u just stop pumping out or what to do?
2016-09-13Hi mummies, can you recommend me any good and portable electric cooker? I'm currently using a slow cooker to cook porridge for my 10mth baby but am hoping to get one for travelling. Thanks in advance! :)
2016-09-13Where can I buy portable breastfeeding pillow?
2016-09-13How to keep away negative thoughts? From time to time, I tend to fear unnecessarily and imagine bad things like my family getting into accidents, losing my family etc.
2016-09-13Hi, Can anyone share your rationale for sending yr child to CC vs church kindys or short playgroups? Do they really learn more at CC since there's afternoon programs compared to those 2 hours church kindys? read somewhere that church kindys have outdated pedagogy and the one nearby doesnt teach phonics, is that important? Wondering if kid will be spoilt if they only attend 2 hrs and stay home with grandparents for most of the day, yet on the other hand wondering if it is too stressful for 2yos to be at school for > 9 hours a day. Read somewhere abt their heightened cortisol level that's not so gd in the long run..will cause behavioural probs etc. Anyone has any insights to share will be great..thanks!:)
2016-09-13Can I wear normal bra during hospital stay? Or I should get nursing bra?
2016-09-13My left boob will get engorge every 4-5 hourly, while my right boob doesn't get engorged even after 6 hours of not expressing. Whenever I express, my right boob always yields lesser than my left. The yield will probably be only half as compared to my left yield. How do I make sure both sides yields the same amount. I didn't have this problem when I just began bf-ing my newborn who is turning 3 months old soon.
2016-09-13Lascal m1 carrier for $20. Location to collect: lakeside Mrt/boon lay drive/kang ching road. Condition7/10. Seldom use and stored in storeroom for long.
2016-09-13How do you clean your nipple during confinement? Can use wet wipes? Is it safe for my lo to bf if I am using wet wipes?
2016-09-13Is this advisable for 6mo? As in is it high in sugar content and preservatives?
2016-09-13My baby had been on mostly bm 4 out of 6 feeds until 6mo. Recently switched her to total fm. Was on nan ha 1 and now on nan ha 2 but noticed she had a really hard time finishing up her milk and her intake used to be 150ml bm but now finishing even 90ml fm is so hard for her. What could be the reason? Should i switch brand? Which brand is not so thick? I also noticed my bb pants alot when drinking fm. Thanks in advance!
2016-09-13Hi mommies. Recently I switched my baby from Enfamil 1 to Enfamil 2. For two weeks her poo Will always be hard and she will have a hard time squeezing the poo out. At first I tot maybe her solids is causing the poo to be hard but I am giving her the same food as last time with veggies and fruits . Suspect it is the no 2 milk powder, anyone has same problem?
2016-09-13May i know if theres any grant or subsidy if i were to sign up for infant first aid course? http://firstaidtraining.com.sg/web/child-first-aid-course-for-infantchild-care-providers/ Also is there a need to go for adult cpr etc if i have already gone for child one or vice versa? Would like to know the most value for money option
2016-09-13Any parents here place their child in kinderland at MOE building ? Any review? Or u have frens who place their child there? Any review?
2016-09-13How to train a 6mo to self sooth to sleep without pacifier or patting? Or is it too early? Is crying it out the only way? Sometimes the cries could escalated to uncontrollable screaming kind of cry....its hard to let such cries continue...im also worried as at infant care they dont encourage pacifiers..so they only pat her to sleep..according to the teachers she only cry awhile and slept..but this is not the case at home..she cried badly if no pacifier to sleep..but when we are outside..indeed she dont need pacifier to sleep. i wonder why? my baby sleep thru the night since 1mo...means not requiring any milk feed from 9pm to 7am in the morning...but will fuss/cry few seconds and i have to put pacifier or pat for her to go back to sleep..doesnt take much of effort but wondering how can she self soothe to sleep
2016-09-13Dear mummies, are chest x rays safe when we are lactating?
2016-09-13Hi Mummies I would need an advice from you. I would like to store my breastmilk however im still not sure if BM bag or Bottles would be better to store the milk. I have used ard 350packet of storage Bag for a month plus and i was thinking if bottle would be better can reuse Thanks!
2016-09-13Hi all, any private speech therapists to recommend? I have gone to kkh but the wait is long. Tot of trying private 1st. TIA!
2016-09-13Anybody has any good recommendation of an experienced and reliable babysitter for my 11 months old baby ? Urgently needed to find one .
2016-09-13I give up. My baby has been falling sick ever since he was enrolled in infant care when he was 7 months old. 3 months have passed and he has been falling sick and recover, then fall sick again etc. Really very heart pain. I feel like I've failed as a mom for allowing him to go through so much sickness but I have no choice, need to work as we are financially not able to have jus a sole breadwinner. Feeling very sad. Wonder if I should pull him out from infant care but I'll still be stuck with who to help me take care when I'm at work :(
2016-09-13How long do u all normally take to pump? I always take abt 1 hr includes 30 mins pumping and hand expressing cos my pump cannot empty my breast ~ is it normal ??
2016-09-13My son is 18 months. But yet to speak. All he can is " murm murm" asking for food and "mah mah" . Need to see speech therapist ?
2016-09-14Hi mummies, I want my daughter to learn discipline n self defence. Our nearby CC has karate n akido. Which is better? Another reason was hope this martial arts came teach her to stay calm n control her anger. She is only 7 yrs old. Any advice pls. Appreciate.
2016-09-14Thinking of getting a divorce.. shld I? I know kids are innocent but I dunno what is in future for us.. he said I am not a good wife and mother.. feeling disappointing in life.. he even be rude to my parents. Said I shldn't say him cause I myself also rude to my parents. My way of talking to my parents is different from his. His tone is aggressive and pushy. I think no point of going marriage counselling..
2016-09-14Hello mummies! I finally managed to score a wrap conversion Tula as I heard how soft it is. But when I touched the material when I received it, like quite rough and tough leh, not soft at all? Thought it felt like denim material unlike the emeibaby wrap conversion carrier that was passed down to me and felt really soft. Does it need time to 'soften' the material? Anyway to expedite the softening of he material, if you get what I mean?
2016-09-14Hello mummies Can i warm up milk that was from the cooler bag an hr before feeding time? Cause sometimes baby will drink 2hrly sometimes 3hrly dont want to rush. Is that okay to warm up milk and leave it untouched milk an hr before feeding time. Warm up take ard 10mins then i will just store in my handbag for the next feeding. Sorry as im new to this
2016-09-14I only have blackmores pregnancy and breastfeeding for supplement. Is it enough? Do I need to take any more supplementary?
2016-09-14Hello mummy, anyone could share when u will start planning for 2nd child? How and where u got the courage to have 2nd child? As i know there is so much time and effort needed to take care of a baby. If I have 2nd child. i'm worried i will not be able to cope which is why it stops me from having 2nd baby.
2016-09-14Can any food jar cook porridge on the go for babies?
2016-09-14Any egg lover here? What's your kid's favourite food? My boy loves egg. Nowadays I prepare hard boiled eggs to bring out instead of a bag full of snacks. Any interesting egg recipes to share?
2016-09-14Can 10month old baby drink Yakult?
2016-09-14Hi, by any chance is there anyone here who is a member with Civil Service Club?
2016-09-14I'm having this problem. I correct my MIL on the way she is handling my LO but she does not want to listen. Things like letting my LO stand up while in a moving car. This is very dangerous and she don't get it. Anyone encounter the same problem?
2016-09-14Fishy question. 10th month old has been quite difficult when it comes to eating fish. She takes a couple of mouthful wif porridge and dats it. Ive tried ginger/ marinate wif lemon/ cook with pear to get rid of e fishy smell. No use. I tried pan fry coated with baby biscuits. No use. What else can i do? Thank you!
2016-09-14Hello parents, need some recommendations for public swimming pools in SG with pool suitable for my 8 months old baby.. Thanks!
2016-09-14Any parents here with children taking singulair? My 10 months old baby got bronchitis twice and PD wants to start him on this western "lung tonics" singulair. But I read article lately about side effect of singulair .. Not sure if it is true? http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-12/parents-say-they-got-no-warnings-about-singulair/7835924
2016-09-14Hi mummies, im currently pregnant with no2, however suddenly my no1 dislikes me. Doesnt want me to carry. When i carry him he will either scratch me or bite me. He is ok with everyone except me. What can i do? Why is this happening? ? i didnt scold or beat him at all. He was always ok with me only recently sudden change in him.
2016-09-14Anyone knows what is the ceremony for house moving? What are the things to prepare?
2016-09-14Hello mummies, would like to know when should I stop bfing my LO? How to go about it? I am a little tired of latching and pumping already. But I love the bonding with my baby. Just wonder when I should stop. My lo is currently 13mth plus. Milk intake still remains at 400ml or more per day. Not sure when i should stop.
2016-09-14Baby Game Kingdom Play Gym // Mat selling at $25 meet up at sengkang mrt 1. Light use > less than 5 times 2. Placed on bed or play mat 3. Removable function widgets
2016-09-14Any babies here fighting naps recently? They rather talk to themselves in bed during nap times?
2016-09-14I just pumped my left breast as baby only latched right side jus now before he slept. I yield almost nothing. Is my supply gone so soon? I didn't even latch at all for the past 4 to 5 hrs and only pumped out 20ml and my breast really felt empty when I touched. Meaning baby didn't drink much whenever he latches there? This is so depressing. Baby is only 2 weeks old. ????
2016-09-14Hello, anyone still taking any soup or tonics after confinement? Could you recommend please? I am still feeling the strain, tiredness and all..
2016-09-14Hi anyone got any play groups to recommend in tampines central area. My girl is going on 10mths. I'm looking to register her when she hit 18mths.
2016-09-15I have unbalance boobs size due to breastfeeding. 2 cups difference. When one side engorged can be 3 cups difference. It is very obvious while I wearing fitted shirt. Any mummy facing this problem before? Will it become normal balanced boobs after I stop breastfeeding. TIA.
2016-09-15if I have some packs of frozen milk in 180-190ml denominations, and baby currently drinks about 150ml. how should I defrost without wastage?
2016-09-15My 4 mths old baby keep yawning whenever he woke up from nap and his night sleep. Can I know why? He is breastfeed so he woke up very 1.5 hr. He does not get enough sleep?
2016-09-15Anyone here is using Dettol antiseptic liquid mixed with water spray on bed to kill bed bugs? Is it effective? Can I spray on baby mattress? Will it too strong for baby?
2016-09-15Im in my 8 weeks of my 2nd pregnancy and ytd night i was having slight "menses" cramp. This morning I experienced it again. The intensity of the pain is rather strong. Sort of like contraction tt kind. Is it normal?
2016-09-15I am going to labour in the early November, should I buy one tin of FM just in case I have not enough BM? What if I am having fever during BFing, can I BF my LO?
2016-09-15Hi, I am a stay home mom. My husband is working and studying part time. His study needs him to attend school 2 times a week and not forgetting his busy work schedule. The course will last for 3 to 5 years. I feel sad and worry that I he won't have time for baby and me. I understand that he have to go through this in order to progress at work and give me a better life. But I just scared and I am a very clingy wife... I really don't know what to do and how to feel. Just so mix up feeling right now.
2016-09-15My 3mo enjoys putting her fist in her mouth and chewing on her thumb. Is this part of her motor skills development, and should I pull her hand out from the mouth whenever I see her doing that? Sometimes, she will suck her fingers till she vomit as well. ?
2016-09-15Can I know why my 4 mths old baby keep yawning? He will always wake up 30min duration for his nap himself without being disturbed. Not enough sleep?
2016-09-15Any good kindergarten to recommend in Punggol Rd area? MOE kindergarten is full. PCF kindergarten at 303A?
2016-09-15I got a little lazy over the long weekend (4 days for me) and I latched/pumped less often. dragged the intervals to 5-6 hours (used to be 4). I could pump about 200ml (both boobs) every session before. now I can only pump between 70-150ml per session! left boob also feels bruised at the bottom. help! should I intro formula? baby is 7-months old and on full bm so far.
2016-09-15Which baby carrier is the best for 2months onwards?
2016-09-15It's been almost 3 weeks since my daughter started her nursing strike. Does anyone have any solution for this?
2016-09-15I am 8 months pregnant and throughout my whole I been eating and sleeping a lot. I feel extreme tired, I am not working and during the weekdays after breakfast I will be sleeping like from 10am or 11am to 3 to 4pm. Wake up and eat my dinner then I will watch my drama show. Most of the time I will be staying at home. My husband will go out with me during weekends and i will try to walk as much as possible but I feel my tummy feeling heavy and abit uncomfortable. I am worry that I will have a long labour because I did not walk or exercise a lot. All I do is sleep and eat, I don't know why I feel so awake during the night time and so tired during the afternoon time. Anyone encounter the same experience with me? I really hope I will not have a long labour due to my daily routine. :'(
2016-09-15Any affordable car seats to recommend for new born to 2 years old?
2016-09-15Mummies tried belecoo stroller before? I am looking for durability and stability. Price preferably be affordable. Less than $300 able to get a good and long lasting stroller? Any recommendation other than belecoo for newborn to 2 years old? And your reason for using it, thanks!.
2016-09-15Anyone sent their kids to church kindys? I heard many dont teach phonics. Is phonics impt? Thank u.
2016-09-15Hi mummies, Just to check, my lo is currently 5mths old. We are giving him Baby cereal to wean for a week. I noticed he seemed to develop phlegm. Will cereal cause phlegm?
2016-09-15Anyone has this biocair humidifier? Any reviews or feedback (specifically with regards to durability and functionality)?
2016-09-15Will subsequent pregnancies carry the same risk for a mom who previously suffer from PP? Are there any ways to prevent PP before a pregnancy?
2016-09-15Has anybody's doctor prescribed anything for baby acne?
2016-09-15Is it ok to freeze carrot or brocolli puree? How abt sweet potato puree?
2016-09-15My girl coming to 8 mths old had watery stools for almost more than 5 days. Realised she has stomach flu when we brought her to the pd last nite. I understand soy formula helps in diarrhea. Can i mix Nan 2 with this soy powder?
2016-09-15Been very troubled with my childcare arrangement for my baby .. Due to certain reasons and constraints, I need to go back to work . Baby was in infant care but keep falling sick . He was quite seriously sick a few times . My baby is now 11 months old. I've decided to withdraw him from infant care but have not been able to find a reliable and good babysitter . Cos babysitter is 1-1 with baby , I need to ensure my baby is in safe hands .. I've tried asking the agency but so far can't find a good match yet. I've been thinking and crying over this issue for past few days cos my childcare leave have all exhausted and he is currently down with bronchitis .. I can't afford to send him back to infant care to be exposed to germs again .. Been asking around too but in vain.. I think if this continues on , I will go into depression soon :(
2016-09-15Hi, I am thinking to get a helper. However, I am living in a 3 rooms flat. 1 room for myself, husband and daughter. 1 room for my parents and son who help to take care of my 18 mo son. Any idea how can I squeeze some space for helper?
2016-09-16Hi mummies, which part of threadfin and Salmon for 8 m old baby? Tail? Fillet?
2016-09-16Any mummies encounter such issues that babies sleep so sweet and suddenly cried so loud and difficult to coax and put LO back to sleep? Currently day time is taken care by my Mil as I'm back to work... LO is currently in 7th month old... yesterday my Mil brought my LO to Rc or cc for her singing session then at night 10+ come back....
2016-09-16Im bringing my 6mo on a flight soon. We cannot carry liquid more than 100ml on board right? So i will just handcarry bottles and milk powder? Is there hot/cold water dispenser at the waiting lounge area? When on board i can just request for flight attendant to get water for me? Afraid baby hungry at the wrong timing..haha. any other good tips or advice u can sharw with me? Thanks!
2016-09-16Which reusable swimming diaper would you recommend? And where to get it?
2016-09-16I am a SAHM with two young kids with not much of savings. I want to file a divorce with my husband due to his indifferent in our family and kids. Can anyone please advise me where can I get a good and reasonable lawyer? I want to end everything at the soonest as I can no longer accept his bad attitude on the kids or myself.
2016-09-16Hi mummies any sewing machine to recommend? Would like to do some handcraft, make dress for my LO or make curtain, bedsheet.. Budget around $300 can buy a good one? Thanks :)
2016-09-16My 10month old LO is having flu now. Mil suggest to give baby drink 'Ling Yang' (antelope's horn /Cornu Saiga tataricae) water and barley water. Is it ok?
2016-09-16How do you deal with hairy tummy in thrid trimester? And pimple popping out of nowhere. I feel so ugly and sad.
2016-09-16My 3 months 2 weeks old son has a infected toe and it seem like ingrown nail (not sure). His toe is a bit swollen and got some pus. Anyone know how to deal with it? If i bring him to GP, is there anything the doctor can help?
2016-09-16Not parenting related. Need advice. My 56yo dad who has not been working for a year due to heart condition and surgery went to an ATM machine to withdraw money today. However, the sun was shining too brightly against the screen and he could not see the screen with his poor vision with the new recent format. He pressed cancel button several times, took his card and walk away. About 5mins later, he checked his handphone and received an SMS from the bank stating that he withdrew $1000. He hurriedly return to the ATM but the money was no longer at the machine. He is at a lost now. Can he make a police report? Will the police even do anything such as check the CCTV footage and track the person who took the money so he can contact the person? Is it possible an honest person took it and return it to a police station s lost item? I know that 99.9% he has no chance of getting the money back, but appreciate advice whether police can accept if he goes down to make a report.
2016-09-16Creative O preschooler bay @ Jurong east or caterpillar's cove at Devan Nair institute? Which is better?
2016-09-17Hi all, my girl has dark eye circles for quite a few months. She is now 12 months. A few days ago, I asked the doctor at Polyclinic if it's due to lack of sleep. He said sometimes could be due to certain allergy or the nose. Should I bring my girl to see a TCM doctor? Any good TCM to recommend for little toddlers?
2016-09-17My skin is very dry but I am worry if I use lotions, my baby might accidentally lick it (she is love licking anything now). Any hand lotions that is safe to recommend ? Thanks !
2016-09-17Can share types of puree to give my 6mths lo. Thank you
2016-09-17Can share puree recipe
2016-09-17How do you wash your milk bottles outside if you're going to be out from morning to night?
2016-09-17Do babies gets thirsty? My LO is 3 weeks old only but throughout the day he either latches and sucks and drink when he hungry or just suckles for fun (most of the time) a while then back to slp. Now matter how I wake him up also no use :(
2016-09-17How much water should a 7 month old baby drink?
2016-09-17Any one here gives this to your LO? Is it effective to boost up their immunity? My Lo will turn 1 year old next month, I plan to give this to boost his immunity cos ever since he enters infant care, he has been down with flu every now and then.
2016-09-17Is this effective to boost immunity? Any parents here have tried with your baby? My LO is 11 months old
2016-09-17My 1yo baby has been rejecting ebm when I m at work. He would only take say 200ml fr bottle. :( ok to just feed him breastmilk at night on weekday and weekends? or does he still need formula milk supplement during the day?
2016-09-17Hi mummies.. How should I keep sterimar after opened? Inside fridge or in room temperature? Thanks in advance.
2016-09-17How to handle 4 kids ;)
2016-09-17want to get a travel stroller. any recommendations? currently eyeing the recaro easylife or the babyzen.
2016-09-17any suggestion to wean off comfort latch habit? LO is abt 7+ month & seems like going back to her 2nd month old sleeping habit. super difficult to soo her to sleep. Once place on bed - scream & cry. Even put her down in cot to change diaper she also cry murder.
2016-09-17My son keeps talking about suicide. He is 11. What can I do?