Hi gals, didn't hv time to post here past few days.
Regarding sterilising bottles, I've asked Mrs Wong during my antenatal class at TMC, and she replied we can stop around 11 mths, but can continue to sterilise the bottles as they are deep. So i'm still doing that for bottles only. I use normal detergent for bowls, spoons and cups.
Seems like the maid issues are really a headache. Just rem to follow your maternal instincts to protect your little ones and don't take risks.
I'll be bring RY for his prevnar jab next wk, and doing his MMR at 15mths.
As for self-feeding, RY only knows how to feed himself Gerber puffs or small-sized food. I just started letting him explore the last spoonfuls of his porridge. the messy part!! teaching him to hold the spoon, to scoop and bring to his mouth. It takes lots of patience just like for any other training - potty, holding bottle etc.. frankly, i'm not consistent myself on the training, so not all the time succesful

. Guess the trick is always to be firm and consistent.
Btw, for those who've signed up for TMC Junior Angels Club, this mths promotion includes free entrance to the Toys Museum. I've not been there myself, so not sure if it's worth bringing toddlers there

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Oh btw, may I know who are SAHMs here? Sorry to make you repeat again cos there are too many threads to read thru

. And anyone placed your kids in Childcare, or intend to do so? Any recommendations for West area?