Annie,
Cant be blame on our MIL or even mother. In their time, even they BF, also feed baby water. For me when I BF, I dont feed my BB alot water. Just some sip. In order BB will not dislike of water in future. If FM, confirm I will give water. No matter how, FM still heaty to BB.
Some PD felt water is not necessary for BB during the first 6mths as they may affect their development or even flush away e nutrients. Too much water make them too full to consume more milk too. Somehow trust your own opinion. BB is yours. What benefits BB too. Explain or get Hubby to explain to MIL lo.
For me, I won't mind all these bah. Cos in the past we also grow up like this. Moderation of water is ok especially singapore weather.
My MIL ever raise such concern towards my hubby brother BB. BB Boy didnt take any water even have FM as mother didn't BF too. End up now 1 year old always keep constipation & hates e sight of water. Pretending to choak on water too. Just 14months old.
2Ks,
Move near east? Also not bad ma I felt. At least save the travelling. My Opinion is stay someone like mil or mum near is good. THey can offer help at times too. ANd now you have change their school there, think of long term... the hassle of running to n fro etc. Plan out the budget with your Hubby if can.
If I have a choice I also wanted to live near my mil. But now after my mil health issue... i can only hope for my mum. But my mum still wanted to work. So rely on myself.
That why I always envy those mummies have MIL or mother to help. Should really appreciate too lo.
limlim,
You also SAHM now or time being? Sometime those branded CC may not be very very fantastic too. Its their way of advertising and somehow its e lower ratio of kids to teacher. Find some that you find it comfortable & always bring your kid along to look around the environment. If they like it, sure ok. My girls also attend normal CC. Normal CC also not cheap! haha
All in m own opinion.