(2012/03) Mar 2012

[ongsher]

Hi mommies,

My bb gal suddenly started crying during feeds for the past 2 days. She will drink half of her milk then starts crying & push out the milk bottle. She used to feed regularly at 3 hourly intervals whenever she wakes up from her nap. But these 2 days she doesn't even want milk sometimes & will doze off to sleep without a feed.
And today she suddenly has diarrhoea. She poops after every feed & it's watery & yellow. She used to poop once every 2,3 days before this.
Has anyone has similar experience with their babies?

 

[stok]

Hi shernice, my baby started behaving like this few weeks ago. She drink 30ml and start crying. But end up crying to sleep. Pd says the reflex is causing her to have heartburn during feeding.

My friend baby has a same problem, but it was sorethroat causing the problem. Maybe get a pd to assess.

Just wondering? How do you know its diarrhea? My baby poop is always watery and sometimes
She can poop 3-4 times a day and sometimes 3 days then poop once.

 

[ongsher]

Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for the reply. I think my bb is having diarrhoea cos' she usually poops once every 3,4 days & the texture is quite thick like peanut butter with particles in it sometimes. But she has been pooping after every feed today. Pooped 5 times already & it's very watery. She also keeps breaking wind & her stomach looks bloated.
I'm going to bring her to pd tmr if it continues.

 

[maplemummy]

Hi mummies,

Did any of you use any of the below hand-free before? I need your feedback. I am looking for more secure (meaning i scare the bottle will drop)

1.) Pumping Pal hand-free strap + Super shields Plus
2.) Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping Bustier

Thanks for your precious feedback

 

[smallie]

Mine had the same feeding problem. Baby was diagnosed as having gastro reflux. Do get her check up

 

[star_eliz]

Hi all,

Can i join? My boy's borned on March 23rd. He's my 2nd. My 1st, Gal, is already 5 years old this year

 

[kayemoss]

Eliz, welcome...

I m same like you... my #1 & #2 are 5 yrs apart except that both are gals!

 

[hui32]

Maplemummy, heard before but nv try

Eliz, welcome

My no1 is 8yos, no2 is 7yos. Both is girl. My no3 is boy. Delivered on 16mar

So u are working now or sahm?

 

[yho]

Maplemummy: i did consider the 2options too. In the end i went with handsfree bustier. The fabric is soft and i like it because i can unzip the top a little and massage to clear any lumps, and i can probably be more chor lo and the funnel will still stay in place.

Cons: have to wash. And since, its fabric will absorb the milk if u drip or spill any.
I do find it abit hard to wear if i am already dripping milk.

All in all, i guess it depends on your needs.

 

[josephine_llc]

My gal seems to have heat rash....those little red patches or red dots seem to appear especially in the afternoon..and sometimes will look sore along 'lines' around her legs (think the older pals refer thoses lines as 'lotus root' in Chinese).. Any mummies encountered these problems? I have tried applying moisturizer given by the pd..but doesn't seem to work...any good body wash to recommend? Currently using baby Johnson

 

[ongsher]

Hi mommies,

My baby gal hates noise & rowdiness. It's impossible to bring her out as she'll be cranky & cry loudly when she wants to sleep. Thinking of letting her use ear plugs but I'm not sure whether are there ear plugs for babies. Has anyone had similar experience?

Josephine, my bb also have red patches around her neck when it's warm & her neck is damp. I just try to keep the area clean & dry & apply a bit of desitin nappy rash cream when it gets too bad.

 

[star_eliz]

Hi Kaye & Mrs Liow
Thank for the welcome,

Josephine
My boy will have rashes too. Pd recommended physogel.

 

[star_eliz]

Shernice
Wanna try training your gal at home 1st? When she's napping in the day, on the tv loudly.. I even play MJ in the living room and my boy naps thru.

 

[smallie]

Hi Josephine do give Mustella brand a try. I highly recommend the No Rince Wipe, the Hair & Body Wah and Vitamin Barrier Cream. These are 3 basics you will ever need.

No rinse is very good becase whenever I clean my girl's diaper area especially after she pooped, the area looks clean even the wet tissue looks clean BUT when I use the Mustella No Rinse solution after that, some of the yellow poop gets wiped out. Saw it on the cotton pad that I used. Really works wonders. Can be used on baby face too.

 

[smallie]

Most importantly back to basic to hygiene. If the cleaning is effective, with the Vit Barrier Cream you baby shd heal in no time.

 

[josephine_llc]

Thanks for the helpful tips!

 

[jen_phua]

Maplemummy, i hv both pumpin pal & super shield. i'm currently using the pumpin pal but not the super shield, like the hands free, can wa or surf net on my phone while pumping, make me forget that i'm pumping milk.

Eliz, welcome! My 1st, boy, also 5yo. Now, a girl, also mar bb. I find your nick familiar. Did you join any 07 mummy grp?

Josephine, maybe can try Cetaphil for the body wash?

 

[star_eliz]

bunnybluey
Yes! My #1 is July bb - Gal. Now #2 - boy. haha.

 

[jen_phua]

Eliz, I'm in jun 07 mummy grp, u?

 

[star_eliz]

jen, I'm in jul 07 mummy grp

 

[kayemoss]

My gal is later than both yours... She is born in Oct'07 but i m in the Nov'07 group

 

[jen_phua]

Eliz & k@ye, all our #1 same age, now #2 also same age.

 

[wiky]

And mine are Mar 07!

 

[star_eliz]

WA, so many of us with 5 years gap! Planned?

Mine isn't. Have been trying for 2 years then went to see gynae and we got my boy!! Should have gone to gynae earlier. hee.

 

[hui32]

Eliz, mine all unplan

 

[xaramama]

Hi mummies, sorry to disturb ur chats here but I need some help. Is hoping to get some recommendation for good massage lady. The previous massage ladies whom helped me for my previous pregnancies are fully engaged on my edd. Pls let me have the contacts if you have a good massage lady to recommend. Thanks in advance n wish everyone a happy motherhood : )

 

[josephine_llc]

@xara- I have pm u the contact.

 

[xaramama]

Thanks, Josephine : )

 

[gingera]

Hi Mummies,

i am from June thread. Just want to seek some advise here, anyone has bought FP jumperoo or bright start bounce-a-bout? can you shall your experience of using it? I am thinking of getting something similar and is researching on what's available. Are they effective or is just another expensive white elephant with good marketing.

for me rocker was useless, but mobile and play gym was rather useful for my boy.

Thanks in advance!

 

[jen_phua]

I didn't plan mine for 5yrs apart, wanted 4yrs apart as I wanted a bunny cos I'm a bunny, so there'll be 2 bunnies in the family as already hv 2 piggies in the family - my hubby & son. But bb decides to be a dragon instead!!! haha...

 

[mummyfei]

Dear mummies

I'm currently looking for a confinement lady . If you have employed a confinement lady and feels she is good, could you kindly share with me your contact and reason why she is good ? Thank you very much

[email protected]

 

[josephine_llc]

Any idea issit safe we can put our frozen bm in a styrofoam box with dry ice? As my area will be having a power shutdown for 4 hrs, I can only tot of this way to store my bm temporary. Although I had called up and checked with the lactation consultants at gleneagles and they said is safe but my mil called her relative and was advised not safe. I am in a dilemma now

 

[reflex]

Hi Josephine, it should be safe. Some mummies even use this method to bring home their bm when they are on work trips. Just make sure that the dry ice is not directly touching the bm to avoid freezer burn. For example, you can wrap the bm in newspaper before putting in the dry ice.

 

[ongsher]

Hi mommies,

Anyone put their bb in infantcare & bb developed a hoarse voice? I've started my 4-month-old bb in infantcare last week & she came back with a hoarse & raspy voice.
I suspect it's because she cries too much in the infantcare but the teachers told me that she does cry everytime she's hungry or sleepy but she doesn't cry for long.

I'm not sure whether should I bring her to pd or just wait for it to recover. My MIL is afraid that her vocal cords will be damaged.

Anyone has similar experience?

 

[wakakami]

Any mummies engaging part time maid?
I'm looking for one to come in weekly to clean d house +laundry on Sundays.. Agency ones seem quite expensive @$15 an hour

Any recommendations?

 

[sheray]

Hi Mummies,

Have you heard of "No Rinse Waterless Shampoo"? First time hear it so want to ask if anyone has any comments on it to be used during confinement since we can't wash our hair?

Thanks!

 

[hee]

Hi Cheryl (stok) and Sharon Teoh (smallie),

Understand yr babies hv reflux. Mine was diagnosed with reflux too. He refused to drink milk when awake. Can only feed when asleep, but that disturb his sleep. Worry that he is not drinking enough cos can go without milk 5 or 6 hrs.

How are yr babies now? How much are they drinking

 

[cdajun]

Hi Ruhee (hee),

My #1 and #4 will not drink when they are awake. I did not do any diagonise. I will usually feed them when they show sign of sleepiness. For my #1, i will carry and pad him to sleep then feed him. Usually, they will wake up 2-3 times a night for feeding. My children are breastfeed, so i do not know how much they are drinking.

 

[dancingqueen]

Dear mummies,

I had my first baby on 21 Mar and I would like to join this forum to gain more knowledge and tips on caring for my baby. Hope you guys are ok with one more new member

 

[dancingqueen]

Hi mummies,

My baby is 4+ mth and weigh 8kg. He's starting to want to sit upright. So I bought him a Bumbo baby seat. However, the chair is too small for him. Do you have other brands of baby seats to recommend?

Another thing..my baby has been suffering from diarrhea for a week. PD only gave him probiotics bec baby was drinking his milk well, remained playful and happy, and had no fever. PD also suggested that we switched from breast milk to soy-based formula if his condition persisted. We've done that and baby still poos 4-6 times a day in small quantity. Other than the higher frequency of watery stool, baby is perfectly fine. We're not sure what to do next. Does anyone of you have similar experience.

 

[mabel_tan_c_h]

Hi, mummies out there,

My bb is 5 mths+ now.. Has been coughing on & off since 2 mths until now. Has been on neb machine, med etc.

Thinking of changing his milk powder. He is currently on enfalac. Does any mummy know which milk powder is not so sweet and do not cause so much flame.

Please share with me as i am very worried about him as my 1st & 2nd kid dont have this problem.

Thanks alot.
Mabel

 

[dancingqueen]

Hi Mabel,

My baby drinks Dumex Mamil Gold. So far so gd. Just that it's a bit more bubbly when shaking to dissolve the powder.

 

[shiko43]

My babies are taking Mamil Gold also...1 of my boys also have abit of phlegm when he was taking Similac during 1st mth. We tried diluted e milk powder and eventually changed FM, now seldom see him cough with phlegm anymore..

 

[ongsher]

Hi mommies,

My girl caught some virus from infantcare & she has phlegm in her lungs. The PD gave her the nebulizer treatment & I have been administering it to her 3 times a day. But she keeps vomiting after ever since she started the treatment yesterday. Is this normal?

 

[bluesugar]

Hi Mommies!

Have you all start feeding solids to your babies? What are the first few food you have tried? I have started giving my baby rice cereal (mixed with EBM) once a week and he seems to love it. Pls share your experience!

 

[betc]

I start off with 1 scoop of rice cereal once a day. Now I feed cereal twice a day. Sometimes I will steam banana or carrot to mix into the rice cereal but oatmeal cereal I din add anything to it.

 

[bluesugar]

Thanks Betsy! I just bought pumpkin yesterday and intend to try it this weekend. Will try banana or carrot next.

 

[piggy2008]

You can try avocado too. good for baby fats

Betsy : how r you.

 

[betc]

Hi Mrs Carice, I'm fine. Long time no talk

 

[bluesugar]

mrs clarice, i did buy avocado over the weekend but its too 'green'. now waiting for it to be ripe and will freeze it for puree. thanks for your suggestions!