(2009/03) March 2009 MTBs
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pinksorbet
No probs. My hubby and I just prefer to do only what's important for the bb.
Re: Babyplus
Mrs BB Wong mentioned it's not necessary as our bbs are already constantly bombarded with our body sounds and heartbeat plus all the external fuzz. She said she even heard of cases where it may cause deafness?!! Anyway, she does not see the point of playing more "bom bom bom" sounds to the bb. she said it's good to talk to the baby from now onwards as well as read nursery rhymes & play classical music.
No probs. My hubby and I just prefer to do only what's important for the bb.
Re: Babyplus
Mrs BB Wong mentioned it's not necessary as our bbs are already constantly bombarded with our body sounds and heartbeat plus all the external fuzz. She said she even heard of cases where it may cause deafness?!! Anyway, she does not see the point of playing more "bom bom bom" sounds to the bb. she said it's good to talk to the baby from now onwards as well as read nursery rhymes & play classical music.
Jasmine,
Am getting my breast pump from US. So it is cheaper there... whether freestyle or swing. Swing is half the price of freestyle in US. Addalittlelove website quoted me US$112.95 for Swing and US$285 for Freestyle. PIS is too heavy... i dont drive to work so it is totally out of consideration, i want something portable and not bringing a 6kg bag everywhere i go. To me, if i really decide tat the purchase is worth it and i can afford it, i dont mind even if it is more expensive.. $20 is a small price to pay to reduce the weight from 6 kg to 1lb. I prefer Medela and now need to discuss with my hb whether we are comfortable spending on freestyle.
Other than it being a single pump, does Medela Swing have any negative reviews? Also, do u know where in Sg is selling Medela Freestyle? Wanna go take a look. Thanks!
Am getting my breast pump from US. So it is cheaper there... whether freestyle or swing. Swing is half the price of freestyle in US. Addalittlelove website quoted me US$112.95 for Swing and US$285 for Freestyle. PIS is too heavy... i dont drive to work so it is totally out of consideration, i want something portable and not bringing a 6kg bag everywhere i go. To me, if i really decide tat the purchase is worth it and i can afford it, i dont mind even if it is more expensive.. $20 is a small price to pay to reduce the weight from 6 kg to 1lb. I prefer Medela and now need to discuss with my hb whether we are comfortable spending on freestyle.
Other than it being a single pump, does Medela Swing have any negative reviews? Also, do u know where in Sg is selling Medela Freestyle? Wanna go take a look. Thanks!
Wish a boy,
Thanks! My husband feel that 1 yr warranty is not an issue as most electronic products can last for more than a year. In any case, i would be spending abt 8 to 10 weeks during my ML in US. So i got no issue on warranty.
Just wondering if it is better for my husband to bring the breast pump back for me in Mar or should i bring it back after my visit in Dec. U think Mar is too late?
Thanks! My husband feel that 1 yr warranty is not an issue as most electronic products can last for more than a year. In any case, i would be spending abt 8 to 10 weeks during my ML in US. So i got no issue on warranty.
Asura,
I saw the all the Medela pumps including the Freestyle at Paragon, 3rd Floor, kids area. There's a shop that sells cots, strollers, bb accessories. It think it's $899 and probably $799 after discount. Sorry, I didn't look at the name of the shop. Go and check it out there.
Oppsgal,
You can always use for your #2, or sell off 2nd hand. It's also relatively cheaper than FM. So, it's worth to buy a good one if you intend to BF.
I saw the all the Medela pumps including the Freestyle at Paragon, 3rd Floor, kids area. There's a shop that sells cots, strollers, bb accessories. It think it's $899 and probably $799 after discount. Sorry, I didn't look at the name of the shop. Go and check it out there.
Oppsgal,
You can always use for your #2, or sell off 2nd hand. It's also relatively cheaper than FM. So, it's worth to buy a good one if you intend to BF.
morning mommies... Monday again! so sianz...
Irene
Check with ur gynae if u r low in iron. if not, bring sweets when u r out. I suck on sweets when I was out walking... Anyway, just try to avoid crowded places.
Breast pump
My sis gave me a Medela Mini Electric single pump, think i'll just use that. Can save $$ to buy other things.
Irene
Check with ur gynae if u r low in iron. if not, bring sweets when u r out. I suck on sweets when I was out walking... Anyway, just try to avoid crowded places.
Breast pump
My sis gave me a Medela Mini Electric single pump, think i'll just use that. Can save $$ to buy other things.
Oppsgal
I know what you mean. It's a big ticket item for all of us to consider carefully. I think selling it off is secondary although a good breast pump will be more durable and better condition to sell. I would wait closer to date of delivery or possibly after delivery than decide to buy as I intend to BF first and not bottle feed breast milk in the first few weeks to bond with the bb and see if I can really BF.
Asura
You're welcome!
I know what you mean. It's a big ticket item for all of us to consider carefully. I think selling it off is secondary although a good breast pump will be more durable and better condition to sell. I would wait closer to date of delivery or possibly after delivery than decide to buy as I intend to BF first and not bottle feed breast milk in the first few weeks to bond with the bb and see if I can really BF.
Asura
You're welcome!
jasminenbc
Active Member
jtho,
When I have my #1 is also same age as you. You just have to be mentally prepare there will be no good rest for the 1st few month as baby will need us to breast feed on and off, and you have to get your body ready to take care of your new born as after birth. We're not like those who're still at their late 20's or early 30's, still got energy.
When I have my #1 is also same age as you. You just have to be mentally prepare there will be no good rest for the 1st few month as baby will need us to breast feed on and off, and you have to get your body ready to take care of your new born as after birth. We're not like those who're still at their late 20's or early 30's, still got energy.
irene,
do take care, n take regular snacks to keep yur strength up!
asura,
i think the warranty is impt! my avent isis broke down after a couple of months, coz i press the pump too hard in my haste to get more milk n the pump got broken. lucky it was still under warranty so i managed to get an exchange. also, just thinking whether it's possible for u to leave the pump in the office n only transport the milk home. then dun hv to worry abt the weight. hmm... unless u may need to pump at home too..
oopsgal,
there weren't good comments abt tollyjoy from the mummies i know in my last pregnancy. not sure if they hv improved since then (2 yrs ago) but they said that the suction is not good, though the pump is cheap!
do take care, n take regular snacks to keep yur strength up!
asura,
i think the warranty is impt! my avent isis broke down after a couple of months, coz i press the pump too hard in my haste to get more milk n the pump got broken. lucky it was still under warranty so i managed to get an exchange. also, just thinking whether it's possible for u to leave the pump in the office n only transport the milk home. then dun hv to worry abt the weight. hmm... unless u may need to pump at home too..
oopsgal,
there weren't good comments abt tollyjoy from the mummies i know in my last pregnancy. not sure if they hv improved since then (2 yrs ago) but they said that the suction is not good, though the pump is cheap!
babe,
i think that's a good idea u've got, just latch on as much as u can in the first weeks coz it's the best way to stimulate supply. for me, there was hardly enuff to pump coz bb was drinking all the time! then when u decide to continue with bfeeding, can test out some of the pumps here n decide which one to get. different pumps work for different pple!
http://www.breastfeeding.org.sg/demo-pumps.html
i think that's a good idea u've got, just latch on as much as u can in the first weeks coz it's the best way to stimulate supply. for me, there was hardly enuff to pump coz bb was drinking all the time! then when u decide to continue with bfeeding, can test out some of the pumps here n decide which one to get. different pumps work for different pple!
http://www.breastfeeding.org.sg/demo-pumps.html
jasminenbc
Active Member
Asura,
If thinking of transport to office for breast pump think PIS is like what you say not very light to bring around. For me Im leaving my dual medela mini in office for usage and buying a PIS or Avent Duo to station at home. Is a good thing to have a standby also. As it happens to me that my breast broke down and I have to rush to my sis place to borrow from her.
If thinking of transport to office for breast pump think PIS is like what you say not very light to bring around. For me Im leaving my dual medela mini in office for usage and buying a PIS or Avent Duo to station at home. Is a good thing to have a standby also. As it happens to me that my breast broke down and I have to rush to my sis place to borrow from her.
jasminenbc
Active Member
Asura,
Its no a matter of cost is that single pump power of suction is not there lor. I can say single pump suction is not as good as a dual pump. I have 1 Avent UNO electric breast pump laying in at home now.
Its no a matter of cost is that single pump power of suction is not there lor. I can say single pump suction is not as good as a dual pump. I have 1 Avent UNO electric breast pump laying in at home now.
jasminenbc
Active Member
Asura,
Wahaha... I have latch my gal from birth too. But you still need to pump to get the supply coming. The more you latch and pump the milk flow will increase. For my case my gal stop to latch when I return to work, somehow she knew that Im starting work and refuse to latch.
Wahaha... I have latch my gal from birth too. But you still need to pump to get the supply coming. The more you latch and pump the milk flow will increase. For my case my gal stop to latch when I return to work, somehow she knew that Im starting work and refuse to latch.
Jasmine,
Oh... i see... ur gal so cute, normally bb refuse the bottle not the breast... hee..
My priority now is Medela Freestyle.. it is the portable version of PIS. Just need to discuss with my husband on whether he is comfortable with the cost. U reckon if it is better for me to get in nov/dec when i go over or for my husband to bring it back for me in Mar.. think mar is too late?
Oh... i see... ur gal so cute, normally bb refuse the bottle not the breast... hee..
My priority now is Medela Freestyle.. it is the portable version of PIS. Just need to discuss with my husband on whether he is comfortable with the cost. U reckon if it is better for me to get in nov/dec when i go over or for my husband to bring it back for me in Mar.. think mar is too late?
Ivy
The Freestyle is much lighter than the PISA and it does not require a converter (if you happen to purchase it from the US). It uses a battery recharger and does not require to plug in the wall/ bag so you can move around and pump and do other things. The only silly thing is that it is suppose to attach to your nursing bra (they also provide one) but not all mums will wear a nursing bra. But you can still hold the 2 bottles with one hand and pump without a nursing bra.
Apparently, Freestyle has a memory which can recall how you pump. I don't know how exactly this works but PISA does not have this function.
Both PIS and Freestyle are quiet as compared to the Mini Electric.
Asura
The Swing is just a single pump so you'll have to wear a nursing pad on the other side or have a cup to hold leaking BM on the other breast whilst pumping.
The Freestyle is much lighter than the PISA and it does not require a converter (if you happen to purchase it from the US). It uses a battery recharger and does not require to plug in the wall/ bag so you can move around and pump and do other things. The only silly thing is that it is suppose to attach to your nursing bra (they also provide one) but not all mums will wear a nursing bra. But you can still hold the 2 bottles with one hand and pump without a nursing bra.
Apparently, Freestyle has a memory which can recall how you pump. I don't know how exactly this works but PISA does not have this function.
Both PIS and Freestyle are quiet as compared to the Mini Electric.
Asura
The Swing is just a single pump so you'll have to wear a nursing pad on the other side or have a cup to hold leaking BM on the other breast whilst pumping.
pinkdemoness
Member
gd day mummies..
anyone has advice if we shld get a baby cot or a playpen with bassinet? seems like playpens r much cheaper but does it serve the same purpose as a cot?
breast pump: think i may be getting hand-downs or 2nd hands cos really very expensive wor...saving money on FM but invest heavily on Breast pump...hmm...
realise majority of mummies here very rich wor...me struggling cos sahm...hb only breadwinner...thought of getting a temp job now to support bb expenses...anyone got lobang?
anyone has advice if we shld get a baby cot or a playpen with bassinet? seems like playpens r much cheaper but does it serve the same purpose as a cot?
breast pump: think i may be getting hand-downs or 2nd hands cos really very expensive wor...saving money on FM but invest heavily on Breast pump...hmm...
realise majority of mummies here very rich wor...me struggling cos sahm...hb only breadwinner...thought of getting a temp job now to support bb expenses...anyone got lobang?
jasminenbc
Active Member
Asura,
Think is still ok if you due late March, if your hubby coming back before you due? The date you buy is the date of warranty start.
Think is still ok if you due late March, if your hubby coming back before you due? The date you buy is the date of warranty start.
sharon,
Yah lor... that's why portability is extremely important. I cant imagine having to carry the breast pump plus documents and even the laptop. Private arh... usually we get a room to ourselves. So i just need to shoo my colleagues out so that i can do it privately. If not, go toilet lor... hee hee..
Yah lor... that's why portability is extremely important. I cant imagine having to carry the breast pump plus documents and even the laptop. Private arh... usually we get a room to ourselves. So i just need to shoo my colleagues out so that i can do it privately. If not, go toilet lor... hee hee..
pinkdemoness
Member
babe, manual pump nt tiring ma? i also tot of that but scared hand ache...will it? i dun mind if it works well n cheaper some more...hee
jasminenbc
Active Member
Wish a boy,
Your friend got lobang for Avent Duo?
Your friend got lobang for Avent Duo?
pinkdemoness
I think my cousin uses the Avent Manual Pump and she has bought electric ones and don't find the suction as good. Yea, the only downside is it's a little tiring on your hands. But she could pump at the office and no one would know as it's not noisy at all and she just do wrap a shawl round herself and carry on pumping and working as normal.
I think my cousin uses the Avent Manual Pump and she has bought electric ones and don't find the suction as good. Yea, the only downside is it's a little tiring on your hands. But she could pump at the office and no one would know as it's not noisy at all and she just do wrap a shawl round herself and carry on pumping and working as normal.
sun:: yes VERY VERY good. I really Loveee it.
compared to the free mattress that comes with the bb cot, it's really good. the free one that came with my cot, wa lao, use 2 wks nia, got a dent already. So louya one. and after switching to the babysafe one, my boy can sleep more comfortably.
babe,
wow, your cousin is good! can pump n work at same time! hmm... not sure y everybody's feedback differs on the breast pumps. guess it's also how it's being used n positioned...
pinkdemoness,
i think whether manual pump is tiring or not depends on how fast yur milk lets down. if ur milk comes at a great speed, then dun hv to manual pump for a long time. if it's slow, then be prepared to get very tired! there r ways to speed up let down eg. think of bb suckling, look at photo of bb etc.
wow, your cousin is good! can pump n work at same time! hmm... not sure y everybody's feedback differs on the breast pumps. guess it's also how it's being used n positioned...
pinkdemoness,
i think whether manual pump is tiring or not depends on how fast yur milk lets down. if ur milk comes at a great speed, then dun hv to manual pump for a long time. if it's slow, then be prepared to get very tired! there r ways to speed up let down eg. think of bb suckling, look at photo of bb etc.
worried_girl
Member
Now can go to ktv or not for pregnant woman? i miss sing song.
worried_girl
Member
Kome
i heard ppl said the speaker very loud not good for baby.
i heard ppl said the speaker very loud not good for baby.
worried_girl
Member
ok. Thanks.
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