hi hi sorry was away so long!
Yesterday I typed this nice post and argh. The comp prog hang! Then I had to log off and leave work already
Anyway...
Sandy- thanks for the tip on the spoons. I will go do my search now. And check out the shops on the weekend!
Btw, I found more info about BPA-free items. I thought it was because bottles are sterilised to a very high-heat on a regular basis and this can cause a chemical reaction, therefore must buy BPA-free.
And the BPA actually has more adverse effects on boys, rather than girls right? So I think those that use regularly like spoon, bottles, must find BPA-free but the rest, don't need to be all BPA-free.
Sheepish - I've read BabyWise and now reading Babywise II for transition to solids, etc. It's quite a good read but for practical, you have to be firm. The first book talks about parent directed feeding, more than baby-led (or demand) feeding. It's easier for me to follow becos I never latch for long so demand feeding is not what we do at home. Also, it's not my style. I like order and a proper schedule but the book gives some leeway on flexibility - just as long as you have the firm principles.
iceblue27 - your baby does it too? Think its the stage. Now her hands always smell of saliva! And she tried to put in both fists yesterday!!! What a greedy bum!
Mummies, need your opinions here - do you often feel possessive over your baby? I don't always feel so but met a mum yesterday who will always carry her year-old boy, even if she is tired, pregnant with 2nd one, etc. She said it was so that the son don't get close to the maid. She even said she didn't like it when the boy smiles at the maid or looks for the maid when he cries. She doesn't allow her maid to carry the child when she's around.
I'm not sure about you ladies but those of us with domestic helpers... I think they are a godsend (esp on housework!) and yes, they are not meant or equipped to be the primary caregivers when we are not around. But truth is, some of us just have no choice. I have the privilege of my mum being able to help so the maid is just a stand-in when either my mum or myself are not available to look after baby. Example, toilet, or going to the market, etc. But if my mum is not around, I would have to rely on this helper to really be the #1 caregiver of baby whilst I'm working.
So I told her to chill out. In my opinion, the child should also feel comfortable and secure knowing that the helper is also part of the family and that the baby can look to her as a source if Mum or other primary caregiver is not available.
She looked at me like I was nuts. That made me feel very, very guilty. So am I normal in thinking that or should I really feel possessive? I mean! I love my daughter deeply and want to be around for her as much as possible. But there has to be some balance and some level of closeness with other ppl who look after her. If I have to be looking at my girl all the time, I will absolutely have no life!
Pls share your thoughts on this.