Keeping Up with Baby Trends

I must say... I'm very backwards in terms of what are the new in-things in the market for babies.

In a desperate attempt to keep up with changing times and changing baby trends, I have tried my best to look up to new age mothers on the internet forums. But the discussion threads are moving SOOOOO fast that I can hardly catch up! Haiz!

Below are some examples on top of the many many different brands and types of cots, rockers, strollers, car seats, baby slings/carriers, play yards, floor mats, exersaucers, jumperoos, teether toys etc etc.

Types of Infant Seats:








NB: Such sitters are totally unheard of during our time as infants.

Designer Baby High Chairs
Mozzee "Nest" Chairs

High tech or not?

Happy 4 Months Old!

Succumbed to the Pacifier

Yes, I've been defeated. For nearly 4 months, I stood firm and refused to give the paci to Tessa, no matter how hard she cried. I persevered and survived her colicky days. But I succumbed on that fateful day - 14 August 2008. For no apparent reasons, she cried extremely hard and long. I've never seen her cry the way she did that day. I was afraid, very afraid; and totally helpless. Even Mom panicked.

Tessa was crying and then sucking on her fingers so hard that she puked. In the end, we resorted to sticking the paci into her mouth in a desperate attempt to soothe her. She spat out the paci initially, we tried and tried again. Finally the paci remained in her mouth and she fell asleep sucking at it.

After that night, we have been giving her the paci at night to help her get to sleep and also to prevent her from sticking her fingers in her mouth so hard that she pukes.

I still wish I didn't have to resort to giving her the paci. The little girl is a smart one. She has since mastered the use of the paci - she even knew how to hold the paci with her fingers to prevent it from falling if she happens to stick out her tongue. Now I've to really restrain myself from making the paci the most convenient, fool-proof and easy way to Tessa's crying attacks. The last thing I want is for the paci to become a permanent part of my baby. Yucks!

Peirce Reservoir

Yesterday, en route to Clementi, Daddy took me to Peirce Reservoir. As he drives down the winding road to ulu-ness, he and Mommy were full of reminiscence of their good old dating days when they have to walk (not drive) all the way to the Peirce Reservoir.

I was obviously not impressed. You can guess it by the look on my face. As we walk and walk and walk, my mood didn't improve much. Daddy, Mommy and Granny were pretty upset about my lack of interest in the nature. What's the big deal and fuss about grass, trees, water, the skies and the setting sun?

My mood only improved when we reached Thomson Plaza for dinner. Oh yes, and I get to try out those kiddie rides.

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

It's Daddy's birthday today!

Yesterday, Mommy, Granny and me brought him out for a Korean feast!

Heehee.. as usual, I got bored during the meal. In the midst of enjoying their ginseng chicken soup, seafood pancake and BBQ chicken, Daddy, Mommy and Granny had to take turn to keep me entertained. :P

I'm 4 Months Old!

Yes, I am, according to the lunar calendar. So Ah Zor said I should go for a professional haircut!

Early in the morning, Daddy, Mommy, Granny & I went to pick Ah Zor up before we head to Auntie Ya Lei's salon.

If you think I looked worried, you should take a look at my Daddy. He's so nervous about how my haircut will turn out that Mommy thinks he's going to pee in his pants. Haahaa!! He kept emphasizing that he doesn't want me to become botak. But Mommy thinks that the balding patches on my head made me look even worse than botak. And so the argument ensues. What's botak by the way??

Anyway, the haircut turned out fine. Auntie Ya Lei didn't think there's a need to cut much because my hair is very black and nice. All she did was to trim my hair a little. She said the balding patches are normal. Many babies also face the same problem.





Haiz! These adults... They worry for nothing, don't they?

Trivia...

Q: How many fingers do I like to stick into my mouth?

A: Sometimes 2 (index and middle fingers), sometimes 3, sometimes 4, sometimes 6 (3 fingers from each hand) and sometimes 8 (4 fingers from each hand)!!!

How To Crawl?

WARNING: As usual, expect loud crying, turn down volume

What's the little girl up to these days? Now that she can roll over easily, she loves to be on her tummy. Recently, she has been trying to move her body forward by lifting her legs to the crawling position. But she has yet discovered how she can employ her arms to help her.

It's really amazing how little babies learn through exploration and discovery.

Introducing Solids...

This has been on my mind recently.

Tessa has shown signs of drinking less and less milk lately. Not sure if this is a sign of her readiness for solids, but I am definitely concerned that her growth will be impeded due to her lack of appetite and wondered if introducing solids will help.

As a rule of thumb, we can start introducing solids as early as when she reaches four months old. But many experts have advised against introducing solids too early, most believe that solids should not be introduced until at least 17 weeks after your baby’s due date as a young baby’s digestive and immune system is not sufficiently developed before this time. (Tessa will be 17 weeks old this Friday). However, on the other hand, if weaning is delayed until after six months, some babies can have difficulty eating foods with lumps. Also as your baby gets older she will need more iron and nutrients than milk alone can provide.

I also don't wish to be in a hurry to wean Tessa onto solids because I strongly believe that milk provides all the nutrients she needs for the first 6 months or so. But the problem now is that she's drinking less.

I was told that there is actually no ‘right’ age to introduce solids, as every baby is different. A mother should just follow her instincts because no two babies are the same and mommy usually knows best.

Hmm... do I?

宝贝越来越像……

很多人说宝贝越大越像爸爸，你们说呢？

危险人物

可怜的爸爸遭宝贝拳打脚踢！

哈哈！爸爸，要不要告她虐待大人？

My Latest Challenge

I've been trying to master this for a few days, but still without success.

What am I up to?

I have been trying to roll over with both my hands in my mouth! Heehee... I have not succeeded, but I'm not giving up!

结婚周年快乐！

365个日日夜夜，8760个小时，525,600个分钟，我们结婚一周年了！

听说结婚第一年，脆弱得像纸，经不起撕扯，容易破碎，一捅即破。所以称为“纸婚”。

这一年下来，我们尝到了相处容易同住困难的不快乐；也尝到了添了小宝宝的喜悦和甜蜜。当中的酸甜苦辣、快乐与不快乐只有我们知道。我们仍在学习如何生活在一起。我们仍在适应生活在一起。

希望我们的婚姻在岁月的累积下变得日渐巩固，甚至有天会坚固如金。经过这一年的婚姻生活，我明白了许多、领悟了许多、成熟了许多。理想和现实的差别曾经让我沮丧，后来我才明白与其不切实际地追求理想，不如学习珍惜现实，脚踏实地地过着我俩的婚姻生活。

我只希望我们能够继续一起累积属于我俩的美好记忆，并快乐地走进我们的第二年的棉婚。