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January 18th, 2008

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Lets see what i have lined up for Abby’s platter…She’s been pretty adventurous and using her hands to grab and feel everything in her way!

Snack-snacks …….i actually got this list from a parenting site.Very helpful:)

  • Breads, Cereals and Grains
  • Cooked whole wheat pasta (small shells or twists)
  • Dry, unsweetened cereal without nuts
  • Whole grain toast, waffle, or French toast strips (good with veggie or fruit purees)
  • Crisp crackers and Graham crackers
  • Soft cooked brown rice, pressed into a small ball
  • Bagels (stale ones are great for teething)
  • Tender, homemade, whole grain mini-muffins
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Soft, ripe or cooked fruit wedges: kiwi, pear, apple, banana, peach, nectarine, mango, papaya (be sure to peel)
  • Membrane-peeled oranges or tangerines for older babies
  • Dried fruit soaked or cooked until soft
  • Fork-mashed, cooked green peas
  • Vegetable strips (1′ x 3″) cooked until soft: sweet potato, broccoli, potato, parsnip, zucchini, asparagus tips, carrot
  • Ripe avocado slices
  • Dairy and Protein Foods
  • Grated mild cheese (Edam, Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
  • Cottage or ricotta cheese in small lumps
  • Soft-cooked, fork-smashed dry beans
  • Chopped, hard-cooked egg (yolk only for under age one)
  • Small slices of firm tofu
  • Mini meat or chicken balls, or small slices of meat loaf
  • Cottage cheese and pear puree finger sandwiches
  • Peanut butter thinned with mashed banana
  • Flaked fish or Healthy fish sticks
  • Cooked Garden Burgers cut into slices
  • Fats, Oils and Sweets
  • For needed fat: buttered bread, peanut butter crackers.
  • Avoid candy and other empty-calorie foods.

CHOKING HAZARDS: hard candy, chips, olives, popcorn, hot dogs, hard vegetable pieces, grapes, raisins, cherries and nuts. Potentially dangerous foods should be sliced small.

Sleeping through the nite

January 18th, 2008

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Abby used to wake up in the middle of the nite for her feeds and we would take turns to rock her bak to dreamland…Until we tried the below.Here are some tips on getting your baby to sleep through the nite.

1. Keep to a routine. If your baby wakes up late in the morning to help make up for some of his late nights, begin waking him at an earlier time each day to help encourage him to get the sleep he needs at night
2. When your baby naps, allow him to sleep in a well-lit area. This encourage shorter naps, which in turn  helps him sleep through the night.

3. During the day, nurse in a quiet, darkened room. Babies are often caught up in what is going on around them. Feeding  more during the day will allow baby to meet his/her nutritional needs at a time more convenient to you.

4. Is your baby using a pacifier? If so, allow him/her to meet his/her sucking needs at your breast instead, offering nursing in lieu of the pacifier. Regular nursing sessions during the day may help to reduce middle of the night waking.

5. When nursing, allow your baby to finish the first breast offered. This  provides more of your rich hindmilk, which may also help to space out the night time feeds.

6. Carry your baby — with the aid of a sling or other baby carrier. This helps to keep your baby relaxed, especially during the early evening hours, encouraging an easy transition to sleep.

7. Keep the evening calm to avoid overstimulation. If a bath is relaxing for your little one, you can bathe him before bed. If it’s too stimulating, bathe him at another time.Also try baby massage. 

8. Nurse in a darkened room at night if your baby wakes and wants to feed. Avoid nighttime diaper changes if at all possible. Let baby know that night is for sleeping. Pulling your baby in bed with you will allow you to get some rest while he nurses. This helps many moms get the rest they need when they have a wakeful baby

Mummy Needs A Break!

January 18th, 2008

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Its been a challenging 2007,and the year KICKED-OFF with yet more KPIs for 2008.Work is getting so stressful these days that Abby and my hubby sees a worn-out mummy at the end of the day:( I need a vacation!

Hmm,where shall i go?Somewhere child friendly  yet romantic enough to spend at least away from work and the corporate world..Shall i hop on to an island?go hiking admist nature or shall i find solace in the countryside?I would need to decide on a destination ,accomodation and flight details..

Hmm..i shall go on the net and try to check out on-line Hotel Reservations and Hotel Discounts.On-line travelling pakages are so much cheaper and you can actually browse for the best.Leslie;my cousin in law actually recommended

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I did check it out and hey,i find the site really efficient…The Hotels,or even Motels that are listed actually is within a wide range according to your budget.They have packages tailored to your needs for a holiday and best of all;the site actually has a worldwide support centre:)

Personally,the site is suitable for travellers like me that loves browsing for the best deals.Room rates are affordable,flights arrangements are not bad especially that they have Kuala Lumpur(Malaysia) in the city list!Shows that their ‘world map’ are complete!Some sites that i know of dont actually recognised Kuala Lumpur!

 Havent really decided as browsing the site has EXPOSED me to so many more beautiful options….decision..decision..decisions!!!!!:) atleast these are happy decisions:)hur-ray…

 

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