(2009/11) November 2009 MTB
- Thread starter esterlah
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Good morning Mummies,
Re:GUG classes, I feel they are quite slack cos business so good. Call them ( the suntec branch) during office hours its answering machine. Left message about enquiry on classes, they didnt even return call.
I like to know how they charge for each session or is it per term.
Re:GUG classes, I feel they are quite slack cos business so good. Call them ( the suntec branch) during office hours its answering machine. Left message about enquiry on classes, they didnt even return call.
I like to know how they charge for each session or is it per term.
litt C is currently using honey coloured Pigeon & avent bottles. Recently, i noticed that there's a unusual smell coming from Avent bottle. Once i tried drinking water stored for a few hrs in Avent & the taste is different from normal. Sort of "absorbed" something from the Avent bottle. Now even pigeon bottles has that unusual taste as well. Has any one of u encounter this? what's gg on? I understand that honey coloured bottles are made of PES, instead of PC plastic. Does PES plastic cause this unusual smell & taste? Magmug doesn't have this issue cos it's made of PP plastic. Thinking of changing into PP plastic milk bottle, any recommendations? Heard that Avent is launching PP plastic bottles. wonder if it's out yet.
raeofsunshine
New Member
Hey Rue: I think Avent only has BPA free PP bottles.. PP are those slightly opaque in colour..look abit cloudy rite? My bro using both the PP n PES BPA free ones.. U need to look out when u buy. Alternatively, u can try NUK =) they have PP bottles which me using now. I drink from her bottle too..but so far no smell. Is ures wide neck or standard size. i got one wide neck NUK PP bottle which i used once or twice if u dun mind i can pass to u..That one can fit Pigeon Wide neck teats.
Hi Rue,
I just switched from NUK to "Green to Grow" Bottles. Below is some claims from articles lifted from website. Hope the below info helps mothers with are choosing milk bottles.
Types of Materials and Examples of Brands:
Polycarbonate (PC) - Avoid this!!
- This material releases the most amounts of BPA, avoid even if manufacturer claims that the levels are safe for babies.
- Most brands use this type of plastic unless otherwise labelled
- Colour: Clear
- Typical Brands:
Avent (non-BPAfree ones),
Evenflo (clear bottles, not available in SG)
Gerber Baby Bottles (clear ones only)
Nuk
Playtex (non-BPAfree ones)
Sassy MAM 3-Step Baby Bottles
The First Years Baby Bottles (non-BPAfree ones)
Tuppercare Baby bottles
Polypropylene / Polyethylene (PP) - Quite good
- Not known to leach cancer-causing chemicals (BPA-free)
- Safer alternative
- Slightly less stable than PES at higher temperatures
- Cheaper then PES plastics, more commonly used than PES plastics
- Colour: Milky or Opaque
- Brands (most brands in the market that label their bottles as 'BPA-free' use this material):
Adiri
Evenflo (opaque)
Gerber (coloured)
Pigeon
Medela Bottles
The First Years Cups
Some Tupperware items
PES material - best amongst plastics
- Extremely durable
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Most dimensionally stable over a wide range of temperatures
- Withstands repeated sterilisation
- Intended for repeated use in contact with food
- More expensive than other plastics
- Colour: Honey
- Brands:
Green To Grow
Think Baby
Avent (BPA-free range)
I just switched from NUK to "Green to Grow" Bottles. Below is some claims from articles lifted from website. Hope the below info helps mothers with are choosing milk bottles.
Types of Materials and Examples of Brands:
Polycarbonate (PC) - Avoid this!!
- This material releases the most amounts of BPA, avoid even if manufacturer claims that the levels are safe for babies.
- Most brands use this type of plastic unless otherwise labelled
- Colour: Clear
- Typical Brands:
Avent (non-BPAfree ones),
Evenflo (clear bottles, not available in SG)
Gerber Baby Bottles (clear ones only)
Nuk
Playtex (non-BPAfree ones)
Sassy MAM 3-Step Baby Bottles
The First Years Baby Bottles (non-BPAfree ones)
Tuppercare Baby bottles
Polypropylene / Polyethylene (PP) - Quite good
- Not known to leach cancer-causing chemicals (BPA-free)
- Safer alternative
- Slightly less stable than PES at higher temperatures
- Cheaper then PES plastics, more commonly used than PES plastics
- Colour: Milky or Opaque
- Brands (most brands in the market that label their bottles as 'BPA-free' use this material):
Adiri
Evenflo (opaque)
Gerber (coloured)
Pigeon
Medela Bottles
The First Years Cups
Some Tupperware items
PES material - best amongst plastics
- Extremely durable
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Most dimensionally stable over a wide range of temperatures
- Withstands repeated sterilisation
- Intended for repeated use in contact with food
- More expensive than other plastics
- Colour: Honey
- Brands:
Green To Grow
Think Baby
Avent (BPA-free range)
Rue, you may want to try glass bottles. I am using glass bottles for my kids. Pigeon has wide neck bottle. Problem is I think up to 160ml only. So if your girl is a big drinker, you have to buy other brand. Glass surely no smell, but you have to be careful when handling. If slip it will shatter.
I am also using Medela as I am still pumping. Yup, got smell. Even after washing got the bm smell.
I am also using Medela as I am still pumping. Yup, got smell. Even after washing got the bm smell.
raeofsunshine
New Member
Hi hi just to clarify nuk does carry the pp bottles
I m using them... Heeh abit cloudy looking
used to b only wide neck but recently Standard bottles also haf
kiddy palace n robinsons I have seen so far. Alot of stores still sell pc though.. Oh pigeon narrow bottles got large vol le..
Bidosoh: i got mine from this forum under the BP section but this lady has a shop in IMM i tink. I got 2 big and 1 small one for $48. its a little ex but for health reasons long term esp for baby i will buy lor...
Raerae: yes but when i first started using the NUK bottles 9 months ago, my baby likes the fat NUK nipple teats that only the narrow neck could be used. So bobianz I have to buy the PC one but I change bottles every 4 months.
Raerae: yes but when i first started using the NUK bottles 9 months ago, my baby likes the fat NUK nipple teats that only the narrow neck could be used. So bobianz I have to buy the PC one but I change bottles every 4 months.
eastgal,
tks for the info. my fren said maybe the baby detergent too diluted so milk smell stays & overtime gt smell. or maybe i did not sterilize those bottles. Nice to kw PES is the best plastic. now more relieved.
raerae,
today my last working day for the yr. I'm gg away for hioliday!! yippy! I dun mind getting the nuk PP bottle from u. next yr ok. will msg u then.
Bidosoh,
thou i have glass bottles at hm, we seldom use them nowadays. Wide bottles easier for litt C to hold. Also easier to scoop milk powder in.
I used to use glass bottles while giving her ebm, easier to warm up.. yes, bm smell will stay, dunno y..
tks for the info. my fren said maybe the baby detergent too diluted so milk smell stays & overtime gt smell. or maybe i did not sterilize those bottles. Nice to kw PES is the best plastic. now more relieved.
raerae,
today my last working day for the yr. I'm gg away for hioliday!! yippy! I dun mind getting the nuk PP bottle from u. next yr ok. will msg u then.
Bidosoh,
thou i have glass bottles at hm, we seldom use them nowadays. Wide bottles easier for litt C to hold. Also easier to scoop milk powder in.
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I'm selling the following gal 1-piece swimwear, Blue (actually is cyan colour), size 12 mths for $13. Not gaining extra $ from the amt i paid to spree. Impulsive me bought a discounted lifelacer swimwear in parenthood exh for $10. Was told it's meant for 2-3 yr old. But realised my gal can wear it b4 this luvable swimwear arrives. Do not need 2 swimwears for my gal so wanting to let go of this one from amazon.com.
p/s: there's in built diaper in this swimwear
I'm selling the following gal 1-piece swimwear, Blue (actually is cyan colour), size 12 mths for $13. Not gaining extra $ from the amt i paid to spree. Impulsive me bought a discounted lifelacer swimwear in parenthood exh for $10. Was told it's meant for 2-3 yr old. But realised my gal can wear it b4 this luvable swimwear arrives. Do not need 2 swimwears for my gal so wanting to let go of this one from amazon.com.
p/s: there's in built diaper in this swimwear
tinkerbell1232010
New Member
hey mommies,
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Velo,
i juz rinse the bottles with hot boiling water b4 use... been doing this since gal turned 1 year old.. has been ok so far..
personal experience, for my #1, i was kiasu n sterilise bottle till 2 years old... but i realised his immunity very poor... i guess could be due to over sterilising the bottles... so this time round, i go easy on my gal...
i juz rinse the bottles with hot boiling water b4 use... been doing this since gal turned 1 year old.. has been ok so far..
personal experience, for my #1, i was kiasu n sterilise bottle till 2 years old... but i realised his immunity very poor... i guess could be due to over sterilising the bottles... so this time round, i go easy on my gal...
I stop sterilising bottles for my girl when she turn 7months. Just wash and rinse with drinking water. When she turn 8months completely stop rinsing too. So far she ok. Even my pumps I don't sterilise too. Just wash air dried and use. No issue so far, I find her immunity is better then her brother. I also sterilise til he is 2years old.
Regarding bottles, I only sterilize once per day. Sometimes din even sterilize. I also didn't rinse the bottles with hot water. So far, she's ok.
Bidosoh, u still feeding goat's milk? I'm thinking of buying from an online distributor but need to buy in bulk. Would u be interested to share? I've checked with karihome and confirmed that the online distributor is authorized by them. They have a thread at the BP section.
Bidosoh, u still feeding goat's milk? I'm thinking of buying from an online distributor but need to buy in bulk. Would u be interested to share? I've checked with karihome and confirmed that the online distributor is authorized by them. They have a thread at the BP section.
dingdong, yes my boy is still on Goat's milk. He is taking step 4. Can mix order? My girl is still on BM. Only initial first 2 weeks I use on my girl when my bm supply still not in.
BTW, how much online selling? I can get step 4 at $40 while ntuc selling at $48. I bought from a chinese med hall.
BTW, how much online selling? I can get step 4 at $40 while ntuc selling at $48. I bought from a chinese med hall.
Hi,
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I have two boxes of Acuvue for sale and price is negotiable.
Expiry date 2012 & 2013
Thank you!
If you are using contact lens of -7.50 degree, and interested in daily disposable contact lens, pls contact me at [email protected]
I have two boxes of Acuvue for sale and price is negotiable.
Expiry date 2012 & 2013
Thank you!
babywoofie
Member
hello mummies, i am planning for my gals bday in Janaury. Anyone here has any bday planner to recommend, i m thiking of a barney theme, face painter, ballon sculptor.
any recommend bakery good at baking barney cake?
appreciate if mummies could pm me their recommendations.
thank you.
any recommend bakery good at baking barney cake?
appreciate if mummies could pm me their recommendations.
thank you.
hello
hows everyone?
velo, i think u better change ur boy's bottle...1 yr same bottle abit too long liao...
dingdong, u still bfing? or stopped liao?
bidosoh, jia you jia you... think u and funne are still going strong!
adelynn, good tha u cut down ur pumps liao...good to get ur life back
peipei, i used stanchart's esaver for the savings account for kids...
hows everyone?
velo, i think u better change ur boy's bottle...1 yr same bottle abit too long liao...
dingdong, u still bfing? or stopped liao?
bidosoh, jia you jia you... think u and funne are still going strong!
adelynn, good tha u cut down ur pumps liao...good to get ur life back
peipei, i used stanchart's esaver for the savings account for kids...
bidosoh: havent start thinking about #2 yet, would like to spend some more time with her; preferably until she turns 2 and begins to understand more things.
sporty: ya lor, tmr's the first time in a LONG time i don't have to lug my pump and freezer bag to work. today we were out and i realized the downside of not BF-ing. i needed to lug bottles and frozen BM, freezer bag and hot water out. *sweat man*
sporty: ya lor, tmr's the first time in a LONG time i don't have to lug my pump and freezer bag to work. today we were out and i realized the downside of not BF-ing. i needed to lug bottles and frozen BM, freezer bag and hot water out. *sweat man*
adelynn: i saw the yogurt machine at the organic shop @ city square mall before.
sporty: i hope i can tahan lor.. coz tis will be the first time i pump in office. need to bring extra bag to office also. i told my hb i want to get an electric pump. he said no need unless i want to hav #3!! errrrk!
bidosoh: after latch on at 9pm, you still can pump another round at 10pm!! good supply!
sporty: i hope i can tahan lor.. coz tis will be the first time i pump in office. need to bring extra bag to office also. i told my hb i want to get an electric pump. he said no need unless i want to hav #3!! errrrk!
bidosoh: after latch on at 9pm, you still can pump another round at 10pm!! good supply!
Adelynn, I think yoghurt same as ice-cream. Difference is Yoghurt don't have fats/cream ingredient.
I can teach you a easy way to make home made ice-cream without any machine.
Milk - 200ml
whipping cream (in a box type) - 200ml
Any flavouring, eg chocol/vanilla/durian....
fine icing sugar (easy to mix), can use normal sugar too but need to stir more - 50g
1 sandwich size ziploc
1 large ziploc (buy a good and strong type).
100g of salt and alot of ice.
Put the milk, cream, flavouring and icing sugar into the sandwich size ziploc and mix well. You can taste to be sure not too sweet/blend.
Put the ice fill up 1/3 or 1/2 of the big ziploc and put the salt in.
Then put the sandwich ziploc into the big ziploc and start shaking. Make sure the ice covered the sandwich ziploc. You can use a towel to wrap up the big ziploc as it is very cold. Shake for at least 20minutes until all your mixture harden and become ice-cream.
I can teach you a easy way to make home made ice-cream without any machine.
Milk - 200ml
whipping cream (in a box type) - 200ml
Any flavouring, eg chocol/vanilla/durian....
fine icing sugar (easy to mix), can use normal sugar too but need to stir more - 50g
1 sandwich size ziploc
1 large ziploc (buy a good and strong type).
100g of salt and alot of ice.
Put the milk, cream, flavouring and icing sugar into the sandwich size ziploc and mix well. You can taste to be sure not too sweet/blend.
Put the ice fill up 1/3 or 1/2 of the big ziploc and put the salt in.
Then put the sandwich ziploc into the big ziploc and start shaking. Make sure the ice covered the sandwich ziploc. You can use a towel to wrap up the big ziploc as it is very cold. Shake for at least 20minutes until all your mixture harden and become ice-cream.
