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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 11:06
Depending on where you live there is: Al Huda Sisters in Umm Suqeim is ladies only: www. alhudasisters.wordpress.com JILC: Has ladies only Tajweed and Arabic classes on Saturday Morning KALEMAH; In Muhaisnah, does various programs: kalemah.org Al Manara Centre, near Dubai Bowling: http://www.almanarcentre.com/ For proper Quran study, check this teacher, she teaches in Dubai as well, or at least her program. I have friends who are studying with her: http://www.farhathashmi.com/un-categorized/contact/ edited by Marroosh on 15/04/2013 That was very useful - thanks so much :)
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Latest post on 15 April 2013 - 11:06
Depending on where you live there is: Al Huda Sisters in Umm Suqeim is ladies only: www. alhudasisters.wordpress.com JILC: Has ladies only Tajweed and Arabic classes on Saturday Morning KALEMAH; In Muhaisnah, does various programs: kalemah.org Al Manara Centre, near Dubai Bowling: http://www.almanarcentre.com/ For proper Quran study, check this teacher, she teaches in Dubai as well, or at least her program. I have friends who are studying with her: http://www.farhathashmi.com/un-categorized/contact/ edited by Marroosh on 15/04/2013 That was very useful - thanks so much :)
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 21:25
Hi I am planning on buying a travel cot for my daughter, there's so many brands out there with good/bad reviews. I would like to know what brand everyone out there is using and the pros and cons of it :) thanks.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 15:35
Europe is the best for July !! asia will be hot and humid during that month, although it might not be too much of a problem if you plan on spending more time indoors than outdoors :)
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 19:13
Hi I'm looking for floaters like the one below (please see link) for my 10 month old. Has anyone seen this in dubai ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Floaties-Baby-Swim-Seat-11kgs/dp/B002P4RWY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360589961&sr=8-1
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 19:05
Looking for a store to buy nursery rhymes dvd for my daughter ? any suggestions please. Thanks
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 15:54
Thanks ladies
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Latest post on 29 January 2013 - 19:19
Hi, Im planning on taking my family out for a nice buffet dinner and prefer to go to the JBR walk. Can i get a few recommendations to a restaurant with a dinner buffet please, initially i thought of trying coco's, but after reading so many horrible reviews have decided not to :s
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 18:36
and you must remember .. stamping on it with your floured feet will make it tender :P lol :)
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Latest post on 20 January 2013 - 09:12
Hi Can some one please suggest a few nice restaurants where there's a dinner buffet. I am planning on having a birthday celebration for a few family and friends and want some place that is not too crowded or over priced. Thanks :)
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Latest post on 19 January 2013 - 10:52
Looking for recommendations for a safe seating solution for my 5 month old. I would like for her to sit next to me when having lunch for a few weeks before she starts on solids! I know this is quite an old thread, but like to know if you bought the ikea high chair :) There are plenty of good reviews about the ikea high chair, but can some one tell me if its safe ? my daughter is 8 months and wriggles quite alot on her rocker. I am planning on buying a high chair and still searching for one. Can the mums in here please tell me how good/bad the ikea antilop is when it comes to safety.Thanks.
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 14:34
very helpful thread :)
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Latest post on 17 January 2013 - 09:26
when they can crawl, (which was 5 months with my little guy) basically just so you can cook, or go into another room and know they are safe. You can just use a porta-cot or you can section of an area of the room and baby-proof it. Eventually you have to baby-proof the whole house though anyway. I wouldn't go spending a lot of money on one. Thanks :)
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Latest post on 16 January 2013 - 14:31
another reason to eat only biscuits, cakes and chocolate. haha good one ! "super like"
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 09:21
I'm also desperately seeking a Lindam playpen. Does anyone know a stockist in Dubai? (assuming your sale went ahead, very interested if it didnt for whatever reason ;-)) I was at a particular store the other day that sells baby items - saw the lindam play pen. I am sorry i cannot recall the name of the store but it is right next to medcare orthopedic and spine hospital in jumeirah.
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 09:14
Can I ask you ladies... What temp do you put the water into the flask? Do you go with freshly boiled water or slightly cooled boiled water? What do you do with your sterilised bottles when you are out for the day, do you chill them? When you are at home, do you make up each bottle each time you need it, or do you make up a bunch and put them in the fridge? I am sooo confused. Pretty sure I have been doing it wrong, everything I have read says it differently, or just concentrates on mixing up the feed, not the bit between the bottle being in the steriliser and the feed being mixed. Not sure why you sterilise up to 6 bottles at a time, if as soon as I open the steriliser they are prone to getting germs...??? I know how you feel - can be so confusing with so much information out there about what to do and how to do etc. Sterilising is best! and when you are home, my personal opinion (which i practice) is wash all the bottles you have and sterilise them in one go. As and when your baby needs a bottle prepare your formula and take the bottle you need for that particular feed out of steriliser. I leave the rest of the bottles inside the steriliser and use as and when needed. This depends on how many times your baby feeds and how many bottles you have. Sterilising once a day i believe is ok. When i go out. I simply take the sterilised bottle with a hot water flask (after cooling the water down a little bit) and formula powder in a container. I hope that information is useful :) although it all depends on each person and their level of hygiene etc. Do what you feel is best :)
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 08:57
I've tried a few, the best one I got was from Carrefour of Thermos, it says 'Thermocafe' on it, they have 500ml for 50dhs and 1litre for 80dhs (I think). Its very nice looking with a metallic colour, I got the purple one, and most importantly it keeps the water at the same temperature all day! The babyshop Juniors ones are the worst! Thanks :) can't agree with you more on the juniors brand!! most of the juniors products i've tried have always been a bad experience.
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Latest post on 09 January 2013 - 12:29
Thanks ladies :)
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Latest post on 07 January 2013 - 18:30
just noticed that the mat has a rubbery smell, did anyone notice that ? is that ok ?
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 17:57
Thanks ladies for sharing your experience. I've bought two of those large interlocking mats and just started using them :)
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 17:56
where can i get these from in dubai? thanks i bought them at toys r us times square branch.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 13:06
Toys r us/babies r us has them - you can find them at the branches in times square or DIFC. I just bought a sophie the girraffe teether yesterday from toys r us times square :)
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 09:35
thanks ladies, where is Kinokuniya located ?
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 09:11
Hi, I've got a 7 month old baby girl too :) i've bought some nice heanbands from claire's, monsoon, baby shop, h&m.
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 08:52
waited till 2.5 or 3 months pregnant.
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Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 08:43
Hi MrsCB Sounds like you are having a tough time with the LO. My daughter had colic as well starting 3 weeks after she was born, but it subsided in a few weeks.At the time i was feeding her formula plus breast milk. The doctor adviced that it was perfectly fine to do so, however the formula was too thick and was not digesting well, so he prescribed a formula called similac total comfort . Which is specially made for babies with colic.Soon after that she was totally normal and less crying and better sleep. Also i used to give her gripe water after when colic started, about a tsp in the evenings when she's cranky. She usually settles after that. But adviced not to make it a habit. There's alot of information online on how to calm colicky babies. I would suggest you discuss with doctor/midwife. They will be able to advice you best. On the bright side colic usually lasts till babies are about 12 weeks or so. In my case the culprit was the formula milk. Soon after i changed that she was back to normal. Maybe you could try that. Hope this helps.
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 17:07
Thanks, i've checked with them already but they are fully booked till march. I'd like to know if there's some one who might be able to come to my house and teach.thanks
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Latest post on 02 January 2013 - 08:48
Thanks Ymo2000 :)
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Latest post on 30 December 2012 - 14:04
This thread is so useful :) thanks ladies for posting. I would like to start using matte lipstick, can i please have a few suggestions of some tried and tested brands. I wouldn't mind the high end brands.
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 11:06
Hi airashii, I bought wilton lollipop sticks at tavola (mall of emirates).
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Latest post on 27 December 2012 - 11:01
Thanks for the suggestions. EC2278, can you please tell me where i can buy Hipp organic food in jars. kiwispiers, can you please tell me where i can find Ella's kitchen baby food as well. Thanks
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Latest post on 26 December 2012 - 09:48
Thanks kiwispiers for the useful tips :)
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Latest post on 25 December 2012 - 10:00
Hi Chi2dxb I had the local barber come home and shave the hair. He used an old fashioned razor knife whilst my husband held our baby daughter. If you are considering getting a barber make sure you ask them if they are specialized or have done this before. It was very quick.
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Latest post on 25 December 2012 - 09:55
Why don't you try brands such as garnier or neutrogena. They are mild and yet well suited for teen acne prone skin. A moisturiser i would recommend for teen acne prone or combination skin is neutrogena visibly clear oil free moisturiser. Hope this helps :)
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Latest post on 24 December 2012 - 09:30
Thanks Neat-Freak :) I just did a search for previous forum on where to buy sewing machines and found a lot of useful info. Thanks to expat woman :) life is alot easier.
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Latest post on 24 December 2012 - 09:21
loobyloo , Is your offer still on about sewing lessons ? i am keen on starting a dress making class but haven't found a decent place yet. I know the basics of sewing - need to learn how to sew clothes :) thanks
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 13:34
Nippy I was truly upset after reading your story. I cannot believe men do such horrible things, especially to their own wife and kids with whom they've shared their life with. You definitely are one brave lady ! and i applaud you for that. Stay strong Nippy. Hopefully the new year will be a new beginning that is happy for you and family. I pray for you and your family.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 15:09
Thanks for the useful information ladies :) I had the rainforest play gym and she used that for only around 2 months i think, after which she started crawling. I will be sure to check out the Dwinguler and the interlocking play mats :)
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 09:55
Hi Thanks for your reply, If you don't mind me asking, what size play mats do you think is best for a baby who is 7 months old as i've come across a few different sizes and right now quite clueless as to what size i should buy.
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Latest post on 19 December 2012 - 09:44
Hello everyone, My daughter is 7 months now and being very active crawling and also turning over on both sides. I usually put her on my bed as its the safest place so far for her to move around, but i am planning on buying a well padded play mat that i can put on the floor as it will give her alot more room for moving around. Can anyone please suggest some good play mats ? i'm looking for somethign well padded - colourful - easy to clean. Thanks :)
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Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 09:48
Things i wish i hadn't bought *expensive moses basket that rocks and vibrates and plays sounds - baby used it only for about 2 months and outgrew very quickly. *expensive infant body suits - outgrow so quickly *swaddling blanket *manual breast pump *fisher price rainforest play gym - as wonderful as it was my daughter used it only for a short while. thing's that are worth buying *sturdy changing table *maxi cosi car seat and quinny stroller *avent bottle steriliser *mothercare rock in the park rocker *mothercare baby bath seat *bibs -plenty of them :) *receiving blankets from baby shop - good quality and use them everyday. That's pretty much it i guess :) hope this helps.
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 09:29
Hi I've been buying the brown rice from spinneys for a while now, it's good quality and even my daughter loves it. I am not too sure, but i think there is only 1 type of brown rice that spinneys stocks. It comes in a clear plastic bag in two sizes. The product is made in sri lanka. Tastes good and smells wonderful when cooking.
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 09:29
Hi I've been buying the brown rice from spinneys for a while now, it's good quality and even my daughter loves it. I am not too sure, but i think there is only 1 type of brown rice that spinneys stocks. It comes in a clear plastic bag in two sizes. The product is made in sri lanka. Tastes good and smells wonderful when cooking.
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 09:25
Nice to see this thread, i've been looking for a similar cake stand and thrilled to know you found one at homesrus. I will be sure to check there now :) and for 22!! that's a bargain! :)
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 09:25
Thanks joe-ama, i will be sure to check it out :) My main concern about high chairs is the cleaning - babies can get so messy when they eat and the high chairs will need cleaning after every feed, so something that is easy to clean would be the best i guess, taking into consideration baby's comfort as well. How comfy is your little one in the high chair ? is it well cushioned? Thanks
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 22:23
Hi I used to buy gripe water from spinneys, but unfortunately they don't sell it anymore, infact none of the supermarkets or pharmacies i checked in dubai stock it anymore, not sure why.
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Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 22:19
Hi I am planning on buying a high chair for my baby. Not sure which brand to go for given that there are so many out there with several features. Can i please get some recommendations. Thanks
 
 
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