(2009/09) September 2009 MTBs

Jul.. i dun have the links sorry.. cos i search them in the forum lo.. esp those earlier months one. a lot of good.. and some say too exp.. and some are verbal reviews.
Latex won't be too warm to sleep in.. comes with holes.. for ventilation. anti-allergy/ dust mites... etc..
 


Jess..

I tink u mistaken le.. the free newborn bb pillow case is when u buy their Babysafe Newborn Pillow, not mattress. Most places dun come with it de. So far, only saw the free pillowcase at Taka n Robinsons.
 
Gerald...

Opps! Sorry! I forgot we've got a DTB among us.. Pardon us.. Am just complaining abt my hubby.. then shelled said the same abt her hub.. okok.. not all men la... heez
 
happymrskoh...

maxi-cosi till 4 yrs? the sales person at the motherhood fair told me that it can last till at most 9 mths.. depending on bb's size.. If not i would have got it at the offer price of $200.. hmm..
 
milkyway...

yea.. its prob the preg bug.. I believe we all have the bug in us.. its just this special PREGNANCY bug that comes along to make it worse. heez..

hub was away for 1.5 mths.. then back for less than a week.. he flew off to AU.. Glad that he's back aft a week. Its been on n off like this since i duno when.. Duno when will be the next..

Ur hubby will be back soon.. dun worry.. I totally understand how u feel.. It can be really hard at times.. but if i can do it.. U can too!
 
milkyway> no leh. mothercare no more having 15% discount for s705. i juz drop by last wkend.

i think we bought the same cot. but find them so kok up. tat day called me to change the delivery timing to 10-1 today. den i say ok. den juz now i called to confirm if they coming over soon. dey say no leh. west side area delivery is 2-6pm. den ask me for the name of the woman who called me. how would i remember or know. zzz. i nv ask. cos dey say dey calling from baby kingdom n delivery of cot at 10-1. ask me can or not. so i say ok lo -_-" den now tell me i need continue waitin from 2-6. ended up i need stay hm the whole day. zzzz.

britax> i think robinson have 15% more often den mothercare. so u might wanna look out there. n if u have robinsons card. when de bill comes, u still get a 5% rebate.

jul_in_wk27> ya lo. so if u wan to buy a car seat suitable from birth, best to get britax. cos it last longer. till bb is 4-5yrs old. n if u actually divide the cost over the yrs, it's not so costly =p

kee. ya. for those mums delivering in early sep, better not to wait for aug den buy. but for me, keke. still ok =p

this is wat i found for britax first class: http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews34835.html see that the car seat damages the leather seat of ur car. so i suggest u get britax royale, cos after discount, de price diff is only alittle n it comes with car seat protector, so the base of the car seat do not scratch ur leather seat.

sandwich> i dun advise carrying ur infant in a moving vehicle. it's not really safe, esp when in an accident, de baby is not protected. it's best to leave ur child in the car seat for safety reasons.

this is the capella stroller we are all tokin abt: http://www.taime.com/tnv/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1267

jess> keke. yup. i did notice that it's pretty costly to buy juz matress alone. but bo bian. u oredi got a cot bed. no pt getting one set.
 
michelle,
huh no more sale ar.. okie nvm.. will wait awhile and see b4 commiting then. aiyoh they so kok up one ar...

ling,
yah today was busy at work so no time to think about him also..
 
i wonder if recent weather play a part in affecting our preggy body... seems like very often during this period many got issues....
 
Ling,
I think Maxi Cosi has carseats for different age groups. The salesperson at Baby Hypermarket also showed me the carseat from newborn up to 9mths. It looks like a carrier to me. The model I bought can be used from newborn up to 4 years old. You might want to call them up to enquire. =)
 
Afternoon mummies!

happymrskoh: Cot for 129 ah? adjustable? hehe got the name of the company? Yesterday night, a lot of exhibitors started packing around 8+! The one you mentioned near the stage was already gone >.<

peanutbutter: hahaa i not sadist de.. domestic helper just need to do housework lo. my dog no princess so hehe just need to clear her poo and wee. Baby i can take care when i am around lo..

jul_04: how much was your confinement lady? Local or malaysian? Pro-bf mah? >.<

wah the stroller weighs 8.5kg? My sis was telling me if i go out alone, better not get such a heavy stroller, else i will have a hard time pushing it around, closing etc Mine's a capella S217. About 5.2kg.. But 705 it sure looks comfy!

Am thinking of getting the comfy looking Snuzzler to put in the stroller.. wonder if it is hot not..
 
BabySafe Mattress
I was told by the lady (Pamela)at one booth during the Motherhood Fair that if I wish to purchase the latex mattress, she can give me a 15% discount. It was not available on the spot as they only displayed some items such as pillow &amp; blankets. So she gave me a name card and asked me to call her should I decide to get the latex mattress. For my cot size (24x48), she quoted $175 for the latex mattress. My memory is failing me due to the pregnancy symptoms but I hope I remember the quoted price correctly. I think after 15% discount, it's about $150. Think it's quite a good deal. I haven't call her yet but if anyone is keen, can check out the webby below.

This is the webby on her name card. http://thebirthshop.com.sg/

Anyway, my sis-in-law was telling me that newborn babies shouldn't be sleeping on a pillow. She mentioned something about the baby needing to sleep on a surface without any gradient to train the neck or what and advised me to substitute with cloth nappy as pillow instead. Maybe those experienced mommies can advise..
 
*michelle*
initially i wanted to get the 2008 model loh. Cos i wanted to get the RED. In the end, when i wanna purchase, totally no more 2008 stock! DUH! So nevermind i got the 2009 version instead. THink it's about the same??

*milkway*
I doubt so leh. Cos that week was just because they shifted to the new location. I also have no idea, it was someone who told me then i went there. Else i wouldn't know either. Last minute loh... BTW this weekend we starting the prenatal lessons already right...
 
<font color="0000ff">Gina</font>

I bought my cot from one of the shops at Boon Lay Shopping Centre 2 years ago. Can't remember the shop name, it's on ground floor facing the main road, selling baby stuff. Can't remember exactly how much, but I remembered it's not that expensive. It's with adjustable height, convertable to junior bed, with lockable roller, mattress (can ask to "upgrade" to a latex one), free full bedsheet+pillow+etc, and even gave us a free toy, and free delivery. Can't even remember which brand is that, as we don't mind the brand at all. As long as it's safe and good, we just grabbed it.
 
good afternoon gina,
ya cot for 129 without mattress...The company is called palmax. But the boss told me after the fair, the price won't be the same already. So I quickly purchased on the spot..Nonetheless, I think still can check with them just in case.. I don't have the contacts with me now as I'm in office. Let me know if you need the contacts ok..
 
milkyway> ya. can wait for taka bb fair. but i nv see capella at taka bb fair tat time. maybe u can find a few models u like, den c which more worth to get during the bb fair in aug.

ya lo. baby kingdom spoilt my mood. suppose to receive a bag i ordered online, de cot n plumber to come in fix de shower all before 1pm. den can go out shopping with hubby. but now, stucked at hm waitin for the cot. zzz. -_-"

juanita> de baby changing table cum bath set looks good. but too bad when i bought the cot, it comes with a changing table tat fits across the cot liaos.

gina> i paid 2k for my confinement lady. she's a malaysian. but she say no need for her to go back n chop passport every 14days. not sure why. will check when she comes again. rather send her back n here again if it's anything to do with breaking the law. =x

s217 looks good, but 2time open n close. than cannot open n close with 1 hand. so hubby decided to get s705, cos he's afraid i'm alone. haha. den i tell him if i alone i wun bring bb out =x

princessxiaomei> keke. ya i like the red too!! but too bad no red left. so settle for aqua. anyway mine is a prince, but i juz love the red more -_-" it's abt the same, but 2009 padding seems better.

sian!! my leave is over soon!! all thanx to baby kingdom -_-"
 
ok.. Just came back from gynae checkup..

Bb now weighs approx 778g. but edd is push back to 23 sept.. It has always ranged between 13-16 sept.. Its a big gap now.. gynae say bb growing well.. but i cant help but wonder why the shift in EDD so far back..

too late to ask why cos by the time i saw the edd which is printed on the scan pic, i alr left the clinic..
 
michelle...

now theres no need for malaysian CL to go chop their passports every 2 weeks le.. I heard there was a change in regulations..
 
*ling*
same as me. My EDD is like from 16-19sept then i think now being pushed back to 20+ sept. 1 week difference... i also no idea why so big gap now... my baby weighs about 821g now... supposed to be 25wk5day.. but i think now is somewhere 24wk+.. i also no idea... but my gynae say it's okay... my edd wil be ard +/- 1wk 16sept....
 
*michelle*
seemed very comfortable right.... hahahaa... luckily u never get the other model cos i think it will be a little small in future leh.... that's my personal opinion lah... hahaa..
 
princessxiaomei..

for the past 1 week or so.. i was so afraid that bb will put on too much weight.. i dare not take durians le.. tink now can start to eat le.. bb dun seem to be growing as much as i tot she would. hmm..
 
hello ladies!

Wah seh. The forum seems pretty alive for a weekday afternoon. Hope everyone's doing well!

Want to seek advice on the best pillows, linen and mattresses in the market. Also wanted takes on whether hand-me-downs on such items are advised.

Many thanks!
 
princess,
yup! our antenatal classes will be starting this sat.. pretty excited as a first time mum. Cya then! Hope can recognise u fr the FB pics
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if u recognise just walk up to me to intro urself lor.
 
ling> keke. dun worry too much abt the EDD. it's usually +-2wks. my bb is smaller. 600++g only. EDD oso 23rd sep =p

hah. isit? no need for msian CL to go chop passport le ah. heng i din becos of this get the agency one =x

princessxiaomei> ya. de other model very small. den when bb gets bigger, his legs will be dangling in the air. gonna be very uncomfortable for him i believe. moreover the price diff not much. i rather save on other areas to give bb more comfort =p i guess all parents wan the best they can afford for their child.

milkyway> where r u all doing ur antenatal class? i'll be doing my on sat 4-6pm at tmc. but first class is this fri 630-830pm.
 
TMC has prenatel classes at AMK Hub??

Sigh. Dunno leh. My wife not keen on such classes. She says her frens dun go so... no need. Dunno if I'm losing out seh. Dun like being the lost sheep in the meadow.
 
Gerald,
seems like u are the very on Daddy. My hb was wondering why i keep checking the forum!! I guess it depends on yourself. Being a first time mum, i know nuts about taking care of a baby. I dont even dare to carry a NB but of cos pple will tell me that's it's different when it's my own. My frens highly recommended me to attend the antenatal classes esp the one conducted by Mrs Wong Boh Boi. Yah my class will be conducted at AMK hub although it's by TMC. I also don't know why... Parking is equally bad!!
 
my prenatal class is this thurs. also at AMK Hub. ladies, i super blur. any idea wat's the unit no for the lesson? is it at the little skool?
 
drats! I guess my wife is quietly confident of her skills in handling the baby since she was helping everyone deliver for the past 6 mths in KK.

I'm just not too sure if I'll be able to catch up. I guess will just have to pick up alongst the way.

Huh? Why I'm on the forum ah? Well, I should be reading up on my job but just too lazy? lol...
 
gerald,
one of the reasons why i attended the antenatal classes for my first pregnancy, was so that i could drag husband along and get him more enthusiastic abt the arrival of the bb. but since you're so proactive (am guessing that you surf bb-related things a lot) then maybe you can skip the classes as your wife doesn't want to go.

milkyway,
relocated to AMK hub to prevent people from going to TMC unnecessarily? since there's temperature screening and all at hospitals now.

jul,
thanks for the link. woah, 8.5kg is prob too heavy for me esp cos i take public transport when out with the bb alone (no driving license)

bb pillow,
newborns do not need to sleep with a pillow/bolster. in fact, i think it's risky to put too many pillows/bolsters near them as they might suffocate when they're unable to turn themselves away. my toddler is only starting to sleep with a pillow at two years old now. but he doesn't wedge it below his head like us adults; he hugs it with his arms or clasps it between his legs instead.
 
Hello mummies!!!!!!!! i'm back!! hahahaa... been so busy last few days since the fair that i didnt have time to log in at all!! hahaha..

Celebrated my birthday at MELT yesterday with Hubby.. hahaha..nice.. but i think the thur-sat spread is better..with $5 more.. hehehe..
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Jul> a bit late... but i got Huggies Wipes at the fair. $3.20 for 72 pcs pack.. I got 12 pack.. coz it comes in a box of 12... so just take la...
The usual price is $4.20 at Cold Storage only. NTUC doesnt sell it...
Not much people used it.. so also dunno good or not.. hahaa.,.

Any mummies here use Huggies Wipes?? was told its supposed to be thicker than J&amp;J or Pigeon... and better...
so i dunno also.... hehehe....

I also got 4 packs of Newborn Diapers ($6.50 each pack of 24) &amp; 2 packs of S size Huggies DIapers ($12.30 pack of 44)...
1 x Pupsilk Nursing Cover - $25
1 x Pupsilk Baby Sling - $38
2 Body Suit ($5 + $5.90)
1x Receiving Blanket $8.

think thats all.. hahaha.. almost $200 at the fair..
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aiyah... i gotta leave now.. i'll read the rest when i can!! i got 4 days of reading to catch up man.... u all dun be so fast!! hehehe.. :p
 
Huishan,
i need to check the receipt again. think it's stated there. But i can only get back to you earliest tmr nite as staying at my parents' place now cos hb is away.

Sandwich,
guess u might be rite. Minimise the travel flow to TMC.

Gerald,
me too still on the forum when i should be working my presentation slides for tmr. Oh ur wife is experienced with bbies, then u should b fine, can get her to teach u and even us?
 
hmmm. Experienced ah. She just helps ppl deliver, not sure bout looking after. Hahaha... She's just good at relieving ppl's pain during delivery via epidurals.

I wish she were an expert, but I highly doubt it. We'll probably fumble along as newbie parents. Pls dun look to us for advice! I need help here lor!
 
michelle...

Its the 1st time my EDD is pushed so far back. Guess its only natural for me to worry ba.. Before the check up just now, I kept telling hubby that im afraid bb too big. I dare not eat durians le. he say wont la.. Aft the check up, i told him, i can eat as much durians as i want le.. bb not growing as much as i tot she would.. he laughed at me. lolz...

ya.. the m'sia CL no need to chop passport every 2 weeks.. thats what i heard.. Any mummies here can help confirm on this..
 
Gerald..

I didnt sign up for the class too. Neither did my frens ard me.. For me, I didnt feel comfortable to attend without hub since he'll always be flyin ard..
 
ling
Does ur hubby fly round much? That's pretty similar to me then. How do u guys cope then? My wife and I are pretty worried bout the new addition after maternity leave ends for her.
 
Gerald..

ya.. he's been flying pretty often this yr.. I also duno how we cope.. No choice.. Im not working since mid march, so hub is the only bread winner. Cannot cope also must lo. Hubby will leave me to my mum when he flies.. as in if anything, will just call her lo..

Guess u gotta start making plans for aft the arrival of ur bb. who will look aft bb if both of u are working. Anyone in both ur families can help u? Do u need to leave bb with infant care? Maid? Things like this lo.

For me, since im not working now, I will be the one to look aft bb till I can bear to leave her in another person's care. Or when there's a need for me to work. Of cos I would love to return to work but when it comes to bb, I will sacrifice if need be lo..
 
ling
Drats. This is going to be my lifestyle till I retire! We're both bonded so there's no chance of us not working! Both sets of parents are working still.

Am considering all the various choices, but am still lost in contemplation. Anyone has any advice wrt infant care?
 



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