actually, I've always had faith in nestle products, until some mummies pointed out that their bb food have honey or sugar - it is listed as one of the first few items on the product packaging). Now, I don't really trust nestle anymore.. cos we know honey shouldn't be given to bbs under 1 year old.. and we should avoid artificial sugars as much as possible.
(2008/06) June 2008
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crystal~07
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<font color="aa00aa">i just went & chng $$ for ang pows too but from the korean bank rite opp my office...kkekeke...too bad, no red packets for give away ley...</font>
<font color="0077aa">cactus
yeah yeah jus add water wil do! eh i forgot the full name.. i go note tonite den let u noe tmr!
zuen
yeah!! i agree!
ndzgirl
great! but dun feed brown rice too late into the evening if its first time introducing as afraid the lil one mite not be able to digest well </font>
yeah yeah jus add water wil do! eh i forgot the full name.. i go note tonite den let u noe tmr!
zuen
yeah!! i agree!
ndzgirl
great! but dun feed brown rice too late into the evening if its first time introducing as afraid the lil one mite not be able to digest well </font>
mummies,
something to check..
i intend to give porridge this wkend.. i will make the stock using pumpkin, carrot and corn.. den add rice in to boil..
but nw my question is..
1. are we goin to give the pumpkin & carrot from the stock? or jus plain porridge?
2. or jus give 1 of it the rest throw?
3. or make another set of puree to add in the porridge?
something to check..
i intend to give porridge this wkend.. i will make the stock using pumpkin, carrot and corn.. den add rice in to boil..
but nw my question is..
1. are we goin to give the pumpkin & carrot from the stock? or jus plain porridge?
2. or jus give 1 of it the rest throw?
3. or make another set of puree to add in the porridge?
<font color="0077aa">BC
for me i make the stock out of the veges den i throw them away already and when i make porridge i use fresh ones again.. but nowadays wat i do is jus add brocoli and carrots and pork together to cook for the taste and its just as tasty oso as stocks
if u wan pumpkin inside the porridge, i can tel u its best with fish!
it oso takes away the fishy smell which some kids are very senstive towards.. i jus place pumpkin and fish inside together and mash it together when feeding</font>
for me i make the stock out of the veges den i throw them away already and when i make porridge i use fresh ones again.. but nowadays wat i do is jus add brocoli and carrots and pork together to cook for the taste and its just as tasty oso as stocks
if u wan pumpkin inside the porridge, i can tel u its best with fish!
mylittleprince
Active Member
Morr, u on leave ar? how come these 2 days got time to come here?
BBcupid, I add potato, carrot and pork when the water in the rice boils...
BBcupid, I add potato, carrot and pork when the water in the rice boils...
mylittleprince
Active Member
Ah Morr... i see! hehe... OOO for how long?? I will also try ur pumpkin with fish porridge.
BBcupid, happy cooking!
BBcupid, happy cooking!
<font color="0077aa">ellysia
bear in mind if u wanna do the skin allergy test.. u wil end up having a hard time in future if its detected that a numerous no of food cannot be eaten leh.. so my advise is if the allergy is not tat serious and subsides already den jus let it be.. coz my SIL went for the test for her ger and ended up she has slight allergy to preservative colourings.. hence the lil poor ger.. cannot eat loads of things.. but the doc wil say.. its ok to eat but not in great amt but since my SIL knew abt the allergy she tries to avoid</font>
bear in mind if u wanna do the skin allergy test.. u wil end up having a hard time in future if its detected that a numerous no of food cannot be eaten leh.. so my advise is if the allergy is not tat serious and subsides already den jus let it be.. coz my SIL went for the test for her ger and ended up she has slight allergy to preservative colourings.. hence the lil poor ger.. cannot eat loads of things.. but the doc wil say.. its ok to eat but not in great amt but since my SIL knew abt the allergy she tries to avoid</font>
mylittleprince
Active Member
BBcupid, i think some mummies here use those FM scoop to measure rice. maybe u try also...or invent ur own magic hand!
<font color="0077aa">cactus
no worries my dear but dun scold me if i forget it tmr!! remind me!
ellysia
glad u understand where im coming from.. and yesh i do have allergy towards prawns too but i jus control my intake myself
as for the california bb cream.. its GOOD!! my 2 kids have ezcema and im faithful user of the cream since my ger's birth!! try the calendula cream its BEST OF THE BEST!!
oh isit?? heng arh.. stil have ppl rem me.. *phew*
feifei
hee tats wat i do on weekdays
weekends if i wanna cook faster den i use normal pot</font>
no worries my dear but dun scold me if i forget it tmr!! remind me!
ellysia
as for the california bb cream.. its GOOD!! my 2 kids have ezcema and im faithful user of the cream since my ger's birth!! try the calendula cream its BEST OF THE BEST!!
oh isit?? heng arh.. stil have ppl rem me.. *phew*
feifei
hee tats wat i do on weekdays
ellysia
Active Member
I oso planning to start porridge soon.
my colleague say she will cook the meat, vegs etc in a pot, then take out and blend/mash. after blending and mashing then she put them back with the porridge.
seems to me a lot of work. can i just buy sliced chicken, chop the vegs and put all together in the pot to cook? will it be fine enough for bb to eat? need to blend?
my colleague say she will cook the meat, vegs etc in a pot, then take out and blend/mash. after blending and mashing then she put them back with the porridge.
seems to me a lot of work. can i just buy sliced chicken, chop the vegs and put all together in the pot to cook? will it be fine enough for bb to eat? need to blend?
<font color="0077aa">ellysia
yesh jus chop all inside den cook coz once its cooked, the chicken and vegs are very easy to mash and i use the pigeon bowl which has one rough side jus nice for me to mash before feeding.. blending is fine oso but its oso more work though unless u dun mind.. im a lazy mummy i admit *smile*</font>
yesh jus chop all inside den cook coz once its cooked, the chicken and vegs are very easy to mash and i use the pigeon bowl which has one rough side jus nice for me to mash before feeding.. blending is fine oso but its oso more work though unless u dun mind.. im a lazy mummy i admit *smile*</font>
ellysia
Active Member
Morraine,
oic.. u oso allergic to seafood. me also control my intake lor. me have mild eczema too. so beside the calendula cream, wat others u use? me have a headache abt my boy eczema.
i tot u busy..someone said so, so didn't ask u. will include u in gathering..
we r discussing want to go citihall or not.. cos tera works in marina square, yest she take cab back.
oic.. u oso allergic to seafood. me also control my intake lor. me have mild eczema too. so beside the calendula cream, wat others u use? me have a headache abt my boy eczema.
i tot u busy..someone said so, so didn't ask u. will include u in gathering..
we r discussing want to go citihall or not.. cos tera works in marina square, yest she take cab back.
janiviy - For me, as my DH and kids are very sensitive to the fishy smell, I do not include it into the cereal/porridge. I will steam separately and flake it. Then only mix into the cereal/porridge
KrispyKreme = That's great news!
Ellysia - Hope you don't mind me kaypohing a bit. Found an article for ya from skincarehealthcares.net
How to deal with infant or baby eczema?
Many children in the western world suffer from infantile eczema or atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema (skin inflammation) that won’t stop itching. It is characterised by periods without symptoms followed by further outbreaks of differing severity. Children who suffer from baby eczema tend to have dry skin. They also have a high sensitivity to itching, together with an increased risk of developing other atopic illnesses - asthma, hay fever and allergy. Most children outgrow their infant eczema while others continue to suffer from the disease more or less for the rest of their lives.
Nobody knows what causes the disease, but for three quarters of sufferers infantile eczema, asthma or hay fever run in the family. It is also common for children with the disease to suffer from asthmatic bronchitis, asthma, hay fever or some other kind of allergic illness. The disease usually becomes apparent before the child reaches the age of five, and most frequently appears when the child is between two- and six-months old. Babies with infant eczema develop an itchy red rash on their cheeks. This spreads over the face, down the neck to the nappy region, and may also appear on the arms and legs. Because of the itching, the child may seem upset or irritable, particularly at night. The rash is normally dry, but if the skin is infected with bacteria (impetiginized eczema) the eczema will begin to suppurate (produce pus). This is a danger signal, and you should consult your doctor or a dermatologist if this occurs.
When the child is one-and-a-half to two-years old, the disease will follow a more typical pattern, with the rash appearing behind the knees and in the bends of the arms, wrists, ankles and neck. Among adults, the typical symptoms are a variant of the pattern found in children. The baby eczema, dry on a base of thickened skin, normally appears on the torso and is often infected with skin bacteria. A lot of people who suffer from an inherited tendency to develop allergies
also show signs of so-called atopic stigmata: darkness around the eyes and a double furrow beneath them, cracks near the the ear lobes and itchiness when wearing woollen clothes.
Children are unique patients because it may be difficult for them to resist scratching their baby eczema, thereby making the condition worse. Fortunately, for mild to moderate cases, the application of moisturizer on a regular basis can be very helpful. And, in most cases, the infant eczema will disappear as the child ages. In the meantime, avoid as many eczema triggers as possible. Keep your child’s skin moist. After bathing, apply moisturizer within three minutes to retain the moisture in the skin. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Keep your child’s bedroom and play areas free of dust mites (a common trigger). Use mild soaps – both on your child’s skin and on your child’s clothing. Dress your child in breathable, preferably cotton, clothing. Treatment of eczema combines aggressive moisturizing and topical anti-inflammatory medications. A child in eczema flare-up should be bathed daily (twice a day if possible) in lukewarm water (85 degrees). Do not bathe your child in hot, or even very warm water. Hot water causes skin to release histamines that make the skin red and itchy. The bath does not need to be very long. Children with a severe rash may find the water stings or burns. If so, a half a cup of table salt may be added to a full tub of water. Avoid using soap if possible and do not scrub skin with washcloth. If soap is needed, use mild, moisturizing, unscented soap.
Then, immediately after taking the child from the bath, pat gently with a towel but leave the skin damp. Within three minutes, the moisturizer needs to be applied heavily. For serious rash, moisturizing with Aquaphor or Vaseline petroleum jelly is best. For moderate rash, a thick cream, such as Eucerine, will be sufficient. For skin without visible rash, you can use a good quality moisturizing liquid. Avoid products that contain fragrance. Apply anti-inflammatory prescription medication only to areas in active flare-up. (The doctor should give detailed instructions on when and how often to apply the anti-inflammatory). When itching breaks skin, application of antibiotic ointment is a necessary precaution against infection. If infection occurs, prescription oral antibiotic may be necessary.
Children in severe flare-up may benefit from a soaking wrap. Soak cotton cloths in a basin of tepid water mixed with table salt. Cotton diapers work well as wraps. Put down some kind of protective plastic padding in the child’s bed. Have the child sit up in bed and place a moist (not drippy) cloth over the back and shoulders, and then have the child lay down. Take a separate moist cloth and wrap each arm and leg…covering fingers and toes. Cover the whole body. Cover the cloths with plastic padding to avoid quick drying. (Do not put plastic over the child’s face). Cover the child with a blanket. Let the child stay in the wrap for 30 minutes (if child falls asleep, the wrap may stay in place until the child awakes.) Then, remove wraps and apply moisturizer heavily over the entire body.
Veniz - ((Hugs))...for me, don't think will intro Mr.Cane. I tend to use the 1,2,3 method. So, 3rd time still do, will beat his hand and explain why I do so. After that, I will ignore him for 2 mins (coz he is 2) and he will come to me and say "Sorry Mummy, I am naughty". Then I will ask him how naughty? And he will explain...
Felicia - Ya, still giving Frisco Riice Cereal. Don't want to waste. Will intro porridge once she finish the tin. Yup, 100% correct...thank you for remembering my 32's name.
Oh dear, do monitor your #2 fir several days and if there's a fever or she is not he usual self, please bring her to the PD. I am teaching my 31 the value of $$$ now... so kiasu hor.
feifei - Wow...so fast! A complete meal some more...
ZuEn - So glad to hear that little Z is recovering!
Aiyoh...don't talk about FAT liao...me very sad...
cactus - So glad to hear that both mother and son are A-OK. Please take care and know that we are all here for ya!
ND's girl - Your are PG too? Congrats! Have a H&H 9 months! When I was carrying #2, MS was really bad and I carve for spicy food. Several of my friends also same-same and we all gave birth to girls!
KrispyKreme = That's great news!
Ellysia - Hope you don't mind me kaypohing a bit. Found an article for ya from skincarehealthcares.net
How to deal with infant or baby eczema?
Many children in the western world suffer from infantile eczema or atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema (skin inflammation) that won’t stop itching. It is characterised by periods without symptoms followed by further outbreaks of differing severity. Children who suffer from baby eczema tend to have dry skin. They also have a high sensitivity to itching, together with an increased risk of developing other atopic illnesses - asthma, hay fever and allergy. Most children outgrow their infant eczema while others continue to suffer from the disease more or less for the rest of their lives.
Nobody knows what causes the disease, but for three quarters of sufferers infantile eczema, asthma or hay fever run in the family. It is also common for children with the disease to suffer from asthmatic bronchitis, asthma, hay fever or some other kind of allergic illness. The disease usually becomes apparent before the child reaches the age of five, and most frequently appears when the child is between two- and six-months old. Babies with infant eczema develop an itchy red rash on their cheeks. This spreads over the face, down the neck to the nappy region, and may also appear on the arms and legs. Because of the itching, the child may seem upset or irritable, particularly at night. The rash is normally dry, but if the skin is infected with bacteria (impetiginized eczema) the eczema will begin to suppurate (produce pus). This is a danger signal, and you should consult your doctor or a dermatologist if this occurs.
When the child is one-and-a-half to two-years old, the disease will follow a more typical pattern, with the rash appearing behind the knees and in the bends of the arms, wrists, ankles and neck. Among adults, the typical symptoms are a variant of the pattern found in children. The baby eczema, dry on a base of thickened skin, normally appears on the torso and is often infected with skin bacteria. A lot of people who suffer from an inherited tendency to develop allergies
also show signs of so-called atopic stigmata: darkness around the eyes and a double furrow beneath them, cracks near the the ear lobes and itchiness when wearing woollen clothes.
Children are unique patients because it may be difficult for them to resist scratching their baby eczema, thereby making the condition worse. Fortunately, for mild to moderate cases, the application of moisturizer on a regular basis can be very helpful. And, in most cases, the infant eczema will disappear as the child ages. In the meantime, avoid as many eczema triggers as possible. Keep your child’s skin moist. After bathing, apply moisturizer within three minutes to retain the moisture in the skin. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Keep your child’s bedroom and play areas free of dust mites (a common trigger). Use mild soaps – both on your child’s skin and on your child’s clothing. Dress your child in breathable, preferably cotton, clothing. Treatment of eczema combines aggressive moisturizing and topical anti-inflammatory medications. A child in eczema flare-up should be bathed daily (twice a day if possible) in lukewarm water (85 degrees). Do not bathe your child in hot, or even very warm water. Hot water causes skin to release histamines that make the skin red and itchy. The bath does not need to be very long. Children with a severe rash may find the water stings or burns. If so, a half a cup of table salt may be added to a full tub of water. Avoid using soap if possible and do not scrub skin with washcloth. If soap is needed, use mild, moisturizing, unscented soap.
Then, immediately after taking the child from the bath, pat gently with a towel but leave the skin damp. Within three minutes, the moisturizer needs to be applied heavily. For serious rash, moisturizing with Aquaphor or Vaseline petroleum jelly is best. For moderate rash, a thick cream, such as Eucerine, will be sufficient. For skin without visible rash, you can use a good quality moisturizing liquid. Avoid products that contain fragrance. Apply anti-inflammatory prescription medication only to areas in active flare-up. (The doctor should give detailed instructions on when and how often to apply the anti-inflammatory). When itching breaks skin, application of antibiotic ointment is a necessary precaution against infection. If infection occurs, prescription oral antibiotic may be necessary.
Children in severe flare-up may benefit from a soaking wrap. Soak cotton cloths in a basin of tepid water mixed with table salt. Cotton diapers work well as wraps. Put down some kind of protective plastic padding in the child’s bed. Have the child sit up in bed and place a moist (not drippy) cloth over the back and shoulders, and then have the child lay down. Take a separate moist cloth and wrap each arm and leg…covering fingers and toes. Cover the whole body. Cover the cloths with plastic padding to avoid quick drying. (Do not put plastic over the child’s face). Cover the child with a blanket. Let the child stay in the wrap for 30 minutes (if child falls asleep, the wrap may stay in place until the child awakes.) Then, remove wraps and apply moisturizer heavily over the entire body.
Veniz - ((Hugs))...for me, don't think will intro Mr.Cane. I tend to use the 1,2,3 method. So, 3rd time still do, will beat his hand and explain why I do so. After that, I will ignore him for 2 mins (coz he is 2) and he will come to me and say "Sorry Mummy, I am naughty". Then I will ask him how naughty? And he will explain...
Felicia - Ya, still giving Frisco Riice Cereal. Don't want to waste. Will intro porridge once she finish the tin. Yup, 100% correct...thank you for remembering my 32's name.
feifei - Wow...so fast! A complete meal some more...
ZuEn - So glad to hear that little Z is recovering!
cactus - So glad to hear that both mother and son are A-OK. Please take care and know that we are all here for ya!
ND's girl - Your are PG too? Congrats! Have a H&H 9 months! When I was carrying #2, MS was really bad and I carve for spicy food. Several of my friends also same-same and we all gave birth to girls!
<font color="0077aa">ellysia
yeah and oso hubby oso hence my kids oso have
beside using calendula cream, they use seba med for bathing oso.. i tried the aloe vera cream from tat series oso before and its quite good too and papaw cream oso.. in fact i tried all kinds la.. but stil i see more results with california products
oic.. CH is fine for me too
</font>
yeah and oso hubby oso hence my kids oso have
oic.. CH is fine for me too
ellysia
Active Member
morraine,
Pd recommend to use phyiogel bath n moisturer for bb, which is hydroallergic.. so far find quite good. but need a better cream to treat the red patches/rashes. dun want to always use steriod cream. we have been using steriod for few months liao. i oso let him try mustela bb cream but it is quite mild, find the effects is slow.
where do u get yr california baby product?
Pd recommend to use phyiogel bath n moisturer for bb, which is hydroallergic.. so far find quite good. but need a better cream to treat the red patches/rashes. dun want to always use steriod cream. we have been using steriod for few months liao. i oso let him try mustela bb cream but it is quite mild, find the effects is slow.
where do u get yr california baby product?
<font color="0077aa">ellysia
yesh dun use steriod cream for long period of time for infant.. not so advisable though they work wonders and u see results very immediate.. mustela is abit too mild for my kids too hence i stop.. from spree my dear!!
cactus
not giving u chance to nag.. i have jotted down in my note book!! *heh*</font>
yesh dun use steriod cream for long period of time for infant.. not so advisable though they work wonders and u see results very immediate.. mustela is abit too mild for my kids too hence i stop.. from spree my dear!!
cactus
not giving u chance to nag.. i have jotted down in my note book!! *heh*</font>
<font color="0077aa">ellysia
dun mention, dun get from local store coz its EX!! i onli noe that Suntec has one shop which sells but its ex la.. ridiculous pricing i can say.. if u want, i can sell u one tub first coz i have jus ordered a few tubs and not yet collect from the spree organiser but wil do so over this weekend or so
in fact we can use the cream oso
tera
*heh* oh yesh i recall! im fine with CH.. anything for u! haha</font>
dun mention, dun get from local store coz its EX!! i onli noe that Suntec has one shop which sells but its ex la.. ridiculous pricing i can say.. if u want, i can sell u one tub first coz i have jus ordered a few tubs and not yet collect from the spree organiser but wil do so over this weekend or so
tera
*heh* oh yesh i recall! im fine with CH.. anything for u! haha</font>