sparkly | ExpatWoman.com
 

sparkly

sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 20:19
As plumie said, milk should remain the primary source of nutrition for the first year, so what I do is top up with milk then give food, so she has had all her milk. Feeds shouldn't really be dropped, they may reduce in size if your baby eats and absorbs a lot of the food eventually. If sleep is already good then I doubt it would disrupt it. My baby has never slept through but the hours she slept reduced slowly over time and has only now started increasing again which I am presuming is related to calories. At first there is a need to prepare food so it extra soft but over time preparation is with your own meals, so not anymore time consuming. I loved this site when I first started. The blog is useful and so are the comments http://www.babyledweaning.com/
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 19:45
We did BLW (the method defined by Gill Rapley) with DD, our first child. From my experience with it, I would definitely recommend BLW. DD is now 10 months and eats anything we put in front of her- any shape, texture or taste. I enjoy it so much and she loves trying foods too. Her first food was broccoli florets and she loved to suck on minute steak. I bought the BLW cookbook by GR and find it good for ideas when I don't know what to give. A few side notes! - On holiday, whilst it was said to me that BLW is easy on the go, it was less stressful for me to give puréed food from the organic range for a couple of weeks rather than worry about food preparation all the time. DD was not having three meals then so it was really just to keep her occupied while we ate, and when I had something she could have, I shared my meal. At that time though she was not really able to eat foods unless they were really soft and not all restaurants were willing to steam the veggies for longer or cook the eggs thoroughly etc. This was when we were starting out though now, she really can eat what we eat apart from a few things like honey, nuts, undercooked meats etc. - I strongly believe that DD wakes a lot more frequently at the beginning of the night because she needs more calories and wakes for milk. I say this because she now is having a fair amount of oven baked super soft fingers of sweet potato in the evening which goes in literally like purée and sleeps longer than she ever has before. Could be a coincidence but I believe that at her age she needs more calories than three meals can give her the BLW way, with her self feeding abilities ad the way i am preparing the foods. I might be wrong but I am sure purée gives a child a better chance of absorption than finger foods do. BLW babies catch up as their skills increase I suppose, and if this is the case, be prepared for a little more demand for calories at night if you can't fit them all in during the day. - if there are other caregivers, consider how you will manage this. It was easier for me to allow my MIL to feed mashed foods with a spoon because I did not feel confident in her to give the right foods or rescue her from choking. MIL and FIL were also scared of gagging and it was just easier not to convert them to BLWers. I did encourage them to allow her to feed herself from the spoon and they gradually started doing that as they saw how she fed herself when i was around. Now however DD refuses spoons, so now I prep the food and they give it to her with much less risk or concern of gagging since she is now a lot more competent. I know others who do BLW and they also love it. Some babies click onto it fast and others a bit slower to learn how to self feed. DD seemed to really click around 8 months on how to do it. Before that i remember feeling a bit stressed about what to give her, and if she would gag. Speaking of gagging she gagged once on banana, which was her third food and that was because i didn't follow the number one rule- make sure you can squash it in your mouth with your tongue against the roof of your mouth. It was scary but amazing how she just brought up her tummy of milk n the piece came along with it. I think it's also helped a lot with her motor skills, I get a lot of comments on how good she is with her hands. I hope you decide to do it, it really is great fun and amazing how clever these babies are.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 22:04
Hi TDB Have you checked out Woombies? I ordered mine online from the US. They are very similar to the one you are after. HTH
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 22:01
Ladies what is VISS? I can't find the name of the school. We are Australian and I am considering which schools to register in. Won't go to AIS as its too far from where we live so if VISS is Aussie then I will consider otherwise we will go for IB curriculum.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:42
Hi Mmmmmm Congrats on the birth! This exact thing happened to me with my first born and I am so glad that I saw a lactation consultant. DD had a tongue tie and oral thrush (from me taking antibiotics after birth) and I had a flat nipple on one side so she had a preference for the other. It was not so much a preference though it did appear that way to me, she couldn't latch due to the nipple shape and her tongue tie, then once she got going she would pull off due to fatigue and also the thrush made it painful. Some days we were a mess needless to say and i had to pump and bottle feed for my supply but also to fend off jaundice at the same time. It was a rough month but the best thing I did was to see Dr Delphine Dupuis. Once I saw her we ditched the pump and bottle and we are still going strong at 9 months. Don't give up!!!!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:59
I loved the dream geni. Slept with it before birth and then used for nursing after, now it protects bubs from falling backwards on her head when sitting. Multipurpose!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:57
hi DuddyM We flew to the US with our then 7 mo DD and she really surprised me with sleeping on the plane as I always thought he would not nap in light or noise. But she proved what people kept telling me that kids will sleep anywhere .it was just me that thought she wouldn't. We had a basinet but it is possible without it as i held her alot anyway. Note though that even though I don't usually rock her to sleep I did on the plane and her naps weren't on schedule they were later than usual by about 30 to 45 minutes so that she was extra tired and willing to be rocked. She slept every two hours or so for 45 minutes on the 13 hr flight and it was a but monotonous to nap like this 4-5 times but on the other side she slept in a carrier at a JFK layover and then again on a internal flight, then again in a car to the hotel. She was chirpy by the time we arrived at our destination though she had technically made a day of naps out of what should have been a night sleep. They dim the lights even in day flights so you should be okay. There isn't much to do on a plane so good news is overstimulation is not an issue! And while keeping her entertained during awake times it exhausting and you will get zero sleep, she will! I should add that we didn't sedate. I think that is unsafe 35000ft in the air but we did use Panadol when she was really beside herself on the last leg just to calm her and get her to sleep as we had been travelling for 20+ hours. The Paediatrician told me to do that as paracetamol just calms babies a little, if you need the extra help. <em>edited by sparkly on 06/12/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 November 2012 - 19:22
Where can i find window sox? Would love to get some!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 20:13
The Crane brand from Just Kidding and Toys R Us is good for large rooms. The large a capacity means it can stay on all night without topping it up. It also has a filter as an extra that you can buy for use with tap water. We used a few different ones before this one an they all stopped working after a short while for various reasons and were also too small for the room.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 19:27
I have started using a tiny little bag the size of a lunchbox (it's a little kiddies one) and in there I have 3 or 4 nappies, a pack of nappy bags, wipes and some little toys to amuse DD. A spare dummy. I also have a small tub of nappy rash cream. There is also a onesie in there for DD if any accidents. It gets replenished after every outing as if you leave it in the car, the onesie didn't fit for long! I found I was then stuck with an outfit that was too small when she had an accident :-/ because i kept forgetting to get it out of the car or it was too much to carry w baby and shopping. No large bag anymore as it got annoying and overweighted the pram. I breastfeed so no need for bottles etc. I don't use a BF cover as bubs got too hot under it anyway. I found bare minimum is easiest as in real emergencies, you can stop anywhere anytime to pick up spares.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 19:14
Thanks Ladies!! Soooo much!! Just knowing what you thought helped me get back on track and treat the night wakings as jet lag. Last night was a heap better and I hope tonight will improve again. Just keeping lights extremely dim, if not pitch black and feeling my way through feeds and dummy runs, and it will hopefully be all gone within a week or so. X
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 21:29
Having just come back from US, I would recommend you keep the DXB timings if you are willing to wake at 4am and put her to sleep at 4pm approx. It's much easier and not worth it for such a short trip. We are having a crappy old time getting our routine back though DD is 8 months.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 21:27
First thing I always say is 'are you sure it's an ear infection?' So many Drs jump at the diagnosis just because the ear drum is not 'textbook' and give antibiotics for it. If you are not sure, see an ENT who specializes in ears, not just any ENT and certainly not a GP. If you are sure, make sure the antibiotics are the right ones and taken for long enough. occurrence of an ear infection increases the likelihood of recurrence as the bugs leave behind a little something that increases the chances of another. Otherwise, other causes are genetics, allergies to dietary intake or airborne, being bottle fed lying down (if she is bottle fed still), insufficient nose blowing (if she is old enough), age (children are simply more susceptible due to anatomy and many grow out of it), smoking in the family home.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 20:01
Try Northwest Marine in Al Qusais. I have seen them there
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 November 2012 - 13:28
A gentler approach would be to slowly reduce the amount over a number of weeks so he is slowly weaned. Sure it will take longer but the PP suggestion sounds like it would be horrible for both you and your LO to endure. Many babies could sleep without feeds at six months but I am sure the number is not as high as many would lead us all to believe... Some babies are genuinely hungry at night. So maybe your LO is. And justt judging by the volumes he is drinking, though I'm no expert, he seems to be. The idea is that if you slowly reduce intake at night and if it is out of genuine hunger, he should increase intake during the day to make up for what he did not take during the night. Google night weaning, perhaps you can get ideas of quantities to reduce by and develop a plan of how you will approach it. Good luck
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 23:56
The Jumeirah one is at Cooper Nursery. Tuesday mornings I think. Here is her FB link https://m.facebook.com/pages/Sama-Yoga-Nutrition-Retreats/106897722717781?id=106897722717781&_rdr
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 23:48
I 100% believe it worked for my baby. No need to use the suction bulb since we got the humidifier. And it made a big difference to her skin as the AC is ver dehydrating. We also bought the Crane brand from just kidding. I found all other types were too small for the bedroom.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 22:34
I read The Baby Book by Dr William Sears and his wife Martha. It's not in PDF but you could prob buy it from the App Store or on a kindle etc. It was so helpful to me as a first timer. I otherwise just read a lot online. Good Luck
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 22:26
Wow 7 weeks is early to exercise, I still haven't started ;-) could be why the bleeding is back, otherwise if you have spaced feeds to 4 hours a day and 6 at night it could be your period. Mine came back just as bubs started sleeping 7 hours straight at night (though she is now sleeping a max of 3 :-/ )... Oh how they change! I think very light exercise is okay just do as much as you feel comfy with. Tip to you- if it is not your period, and you don't want it back, feed as much as possible!!! I thought it was great that bubs was sleeping a long shift at night until I got my period :-/
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 21:26
Take it easy. PP bleeding can come back if you are not resting enough. My period returned 12 weeks PP and I felt it affected my milk the first time and got very worried but I am still breastfeeding at 8 months.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 21:22
Babies go through fussy stages In any case... get it checked if you are worried but around 6-8 weeks my baby was fussy too. It corresponds to a time when they go through a very predictable change in their mental development. She has started to notice the world is not so tiny and that there is a whole lot more out there than just you and her (and she does even understand that you and her are separate people yet!) Check out thewonderweeks.com and read the book or download the app to see if any of it applies to your baby right now. From what you have described in her behaviour, it sounds like a mental leap (which is what the wonder weeks is all about). And all the best, hope bubs is ok. <em>edited by sparkly on 20/10/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 04:27
Hiya I wanted an XLR but Mothercare was out of stock UAE wide about two months ago abs they had no idea when the next batch was coming. i bought a Mamas and Papas Cruise and it has all the same features (still topples over like the previous poster mentioned too!!). Most important was that it reclined fully and had a bit of storage and was lightweight.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 13:12
it could be more winding is needed as he is taking bottle at the last feed? bottles cn cause baby to take in more air than breast. does he make any 'eh, eh, eh' sounds ? that usually mean more wind. You can pick him up while asleep and hold him upright w/o patting and he could produce another little burp.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 11:14
Boots pharmacy have them
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 23:33
Samie10 I kept a diary when my DD was four to six months and the nap times were still not the same everyday. Yes there was a pattern emerging but not identical day in, day out. At four weeks there would definitely have not been a pattern, and even if there was, it would have changed within a week or two! My DD also preferred sleeping on me at that age, on my chest or in my arms. Sounds like your LO is quite a typical four week old.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 13:38
Mothercare has their own brand, Milton's was so hard to get hold of when I was on the look out a few months ago
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 August 2012 - 13:11
Dr Delphine spends around 45 to 60 minutes with you and does not ever make you feel pressured to hurry the appointment up. I only had to see her once for breastfeeding advice but as she is also a GP, I see her for my bubs general medical check-ups. I recall the cost was around 400 AED cash but it was well worth it to be still able to exclusively breastfeed at 6 months, when before I saw her I had been expressing every feed for close to 40 days! Hope you get to see her!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 21:06
I second Kiwispiers advice to see Dr Delphine, she helped us ditch the bottle and diagnosed the tongue tie in my LO. A Paediatrician or ENT is simply not qualified enough (I took my DD to an ENT who claimed to know all about tongue tie and the type that my LO had was not even visible to the ENT). I downloaded the WHO charts for breastfed female babies and it is different to the one my Paed uses.. I always refer to it before and after seeing them for a weigh-in so I can be sure..
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 20:14
DD is also almost 6 months and as my first child I had no clue whether it was normal and when I read the books they all mentioned 20 to 40 minutes could be expected. Well that got me worried. She has a mild tongue tie and also had oral thrush so feeding at the beginning was tricky. I expressed and she bottlefed for the first month so perhaps missing that step changed things... When i started breastfeeding and ditched the bottle at roughly 4-5 weeks she still only spent a maximum of 10 minutes per feed, average 7-8 minutes. My mother, sister-in-law and mother-in-law all said 'is she finished already??' and she really was, could not convince her to take more and could never have kept her latched on for the 40 minutes that the books talked about. DD weight gain has never been a concern... though I used to ask her Paediatrician why she would not feed for long and I was the only one concerned about her weight gain.. Doc said she is fine!! And told me to stop worrying... Some kids are really quick whilst others are not so much. Let bubs guide the way and though it's hard to know whether they've had enough, in the end I had to learn to trust that my DD knew what to do (and it's quite incredible that these little beings do!) edited by sparkly on 28/08/2012 Oh and I never had that stage where bubs nursed constantly and I wish I did. Even now I fear she doesn't find nursing comforting and that our breastfeeding relationship will end anyday. I am sure it's a confidence thing but still... So it's good that you LO is nursing constantly as it will build the relationship :-) <em>edited by sparkly on 28/08/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 22:40
Ouch Pingu that sounds tough, hope you get a good nights rest.. Our LO is still waking at night a fair bit.. Naps are good when she is not overtired but she has smelly wee lately, I'm worried it might be UTI so just keeping an eye on her. Anyone having difficulty with the last nap of the day?? I have no idea what to do with it.. Today bubs was in her cott singing and squawking and squealing for at least 15-20 minutes even though she was rubbing her eyes like mad before I put her down. Everytime I went in she was showing tired signs but just kept singing when I left the room. So when I lay next to her she slept... Problem is the nap just gets so late that it's almost time to get ready for bed at 7pm! She gets about 3h45m in naps per day so I don't think she is getting too much.. Any thoughts?!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 22:25
Hi Gingercat, We are both march mumma's.. I have changed my strategy a few times with pumping... I use a single electric but in the end converted it to manual and still use it that way as I prefer it. Never needed a double as supply was no issue, mind you I don't work full time so it might pay or you to have the double handy if need be... When I went back to work, on days when I couldn't pump much I pumped more regularly than bubs fed at home with her carers. So if she fed every three hours I would express every two. This was just to keep up with the volumes she was drinking in the times in which I was gone. If I was ahead in my frozen stock at home and pressed for time then I would just pump at the same intervals that bubs was feeding for stimulation and generally volumes were slightly less than she drank. So stock ran a bit low and I would pump occasionally at home to make it up. Nowadays, I pump at the same intervals that she feeds (about three hourly) but from both breasts even though, like you, bubs generally only feeds from one breast in the day, I just pump both so that I don't have to pump too many times per shift and I am pumping more than she drinks volume-wise so I have a nice little stock going in the freezer.. And this is working well for me right now, I pump less than I used to and have no issues with supply or stock HTH ;-)
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 10:57
Hi All, LO is EBF on demand and seems to be drinking enough. We haven't started solids yet and she is a week shy of 6 mth. For the past week or more her wee smells quite a lot stronger but the colour has not changed (still very pale wet nappies) and the qty of wet nappies seems to be the same. She is otherwise happy and no sign of fever or discomfort. I have read that the strong smell can be a sign of teething. If no fever should I consider this teething related or get her wee tested for UTI anyway? Don't fancy taking her to GP just to be told its teething.. Anyone had this experience?
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 August 2012 - 19:51
One of my cousins bought it at Union Coop. Try there?
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 August 2012 - 19:50
OMG this is unbelievable, I am stunned our bubs are all the same... Let's meet up soon ok ladies. Seems like we all have some stories to share! x
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 August 2012 - 19:49
HI Livgian, Our LO is up for around 75 to 90 minutes including resettling time, any more than this she gets overtired and we risk skipping a nap. We play for 30 to 60 minutes depending on when she has had enough and then lie on my bed with dummy, lovey and a few small books and read quietly, play with lovey and sing quietly. This routine is for around 15 minutes and then the last 15 minutes is dozing next to me before she goes into the cott. She settles best when next to me on the bed but I put her in the cott as much as I can so I wait till she is drowsy and then move her over to the cott. She usually wakes up a bit but is okay to settle again if the timing is right. When in the cott she tends to prefer that I lean over near her for a while until she is snoozing with eyes closed. Sometimes with patting and a bit of shushing. Morning naps are easier. Around 3 months DD also preferred sleeping in my arms but I just gradually put her down more and more when drowsy and though we missed a couple of naps that way because she would wake up completely if I timed it wrong, she did eventually get the idea and at the four month mark she disliked being cuddled to sleep and preferred to lie down. That made me sad but gave me my arms back.. Having said all this it is still tough as her little arms flail around for ages and she dislikes me holding them down a lot of the time, so naps are still a difficult time and doing all the above she still misses the afternoon ones a lot. Still trying to figure out how much sleep she needs in the afternoons... <em>edited by sparkly on 20/08/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 August 2012 - 10:34
Hellooooo Same here Ladies, almost exactly the same wake up times here!! DD was sleeping 7 till 2am at three months. Then up at 4 and 6:30. She started waking back up at 11pm at four months and now (I think due to an prayers at 9:30 ish as we live near a lot of mosques) she has been waking around then for the last month. We are getting max 4 hours in one stretch but mostly 2.5 to 3 hours.... I feel less alone now!! There is another thread about 5 mth old naps only 30 minutes by another march mumma and I posted on there about how I am working on DD naps. They are improving and since then I have noticed her night sleeps are also improving in length and are becoming more predictable however it's a slow process I'm sure. Hoping that the prayers were responsible for that first waking and that will stop.. We also haven't started solids yet. Next meetup we'll have to get you all to come along!! <em>edited by sparkly on 19/08/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 August 2012 - 09:46
Congratulations Eli1979, hope everything is going great for you x Gingercat, there are about 6 or 7 march mummies that have met up a few times but not for the past couple of months since some are on holidays. Hopefully we will all meet up again soon, you should come along!! The heat has been tough to find things to do. DD is also teething :-/ I bought her sophie too, she loves it! I work also but only a few shifts. I fall behind on my frozen milk stockpile if I am away from bubs too many times per week. Hope you have a good stockpile and if you can't pump what your LO takes in the time you are away, pump once very morning while they are napping to make up for it. I had to do the same during a busy month. I also had to pump once a night as I was nearly down to nothing. Otherwise, I think DD has developed a preference for milk before bed, not that I encouraged that at all. She's rolling over in her sleep too, so no more swaddling and getting to sleep is messy at the moment!!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 20:11
I bought some non-toxic finger paints in Borders MOE
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 20:00
Hi Pingu, Our bubs are the same age almost, I started mapping bubs naps and night sleeps plus feeds on a print out I made in excel. I haven't started a routine or schedule, I am just purely going by her tired and hungry signs and seeing whether there is a pattern in her days and nights. She was sleeping 6:30 to 6:30 with a waking at 1/2 and then at 5ish at age 3mth. But then she changed up and reintroduced a 11pm waking around age 4 mth. Now she started waking at 9:30 or 10:00 which started the day Ramadan did, so I think the last prayer wakes her up as we have a lot of mosques around us. Currently she wakes at around 9:30, 1:30 and 4:30. So during the day she was taking 5 x 45 minute naps with a very very random 90 or 120 minute nap about once a week or month. Just this week she started to nap consistently 90 minutes for her first nap every morning. This was with no coaxing or resettling, just by watching her signs and she did the rest. I agree with Kiwispiers that resettling was a bit more of a hassle that it was worth as I started to try that around age 4 mth but it didn't stick and it was too much effort for me. I would only resettle if she woke up unhappy as if she didnt want to be up yet but as she usually wakes up with big cheesy grin resettling just doesn't seem necessary or possible!. If she is happy between naps then I knew things were ok. I knew she was going to join a nap like she did as she started to decrease her time between the two morning naps and in the end could only last about 30 - 45 minutes before she was ready to sleep again. It's really been a good little exercise to do this charting thing, as it has helped me understand her more. plus as Kiwispiers also mentioned i could understand her awake times to see what was happening there. I can send the chart to you if you think you might want to try it, to see what is going on, otherwise there is one in The Baby Sleep Book by Sears' that is similar. Also check this out, graph 3, a PhD study showing sleep pattern of one baby and how it changed over time. http://www.babysleepsite.com/baby-sleep-patterns/baby-sleep-pattern-chart/ This is similar to the chart I am doing but I add in feeding times too. edited by sparkly on 14/08/2012 <em>edited by sparkly on 14/08/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 August 2012 - 11:47
HI, Marina Mall boots is not well stocked. I bought them from MOE I think, but just in case, check Dubai Mall also as I frequent Boots there too.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 23:22
Yep, both are. Medela in Babyshop and the other one in Boots.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 21:13
Hi I used Medela for a while. I recently changed over to Boots (the pharmacy brand). They are larger, seal better with a double seal as opposed to a single seal with the Medela brand and they are 1/4 of the price!
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 18:47
I've read that silicone is better for baby than rubber. I can't recall the reasons unfortunately but I think I found this advice on Dr Sears' website.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 14:57
Yes it's in Dubai Mall, near the Aquarium shop/ aquarium exit on level 2. This is opposite the food court also.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 August 2012 - 12:46
HI Angel joy, Sounds like you are having a tough time. I agree with kiwispiers, it's very unlikely your baby is constipated if they are EBF. Their poop should be soft and if it is the consistency of peanut butter or looser, then it is not constipation, Breastmilk is a natural laxative, so there is no need to take a laxative if your baby is breastfed. I thought my baby was constipated at one stage (she is also EBF) but I was so wrong and just freaking out like a new mother would. She would strain often daily but no poop. In the end it took her 10 days to produce a stool and it was still soft, and very plentiful. She has done this a few times now and sometimes she will stool daily. It's also normal for this to occur in BF babies. Up to 14 days I have read in numerous sources. Secondly, if this truly is teething, among anything else that might be happening, then I have a few words to add to the previous posts. I freeze my EBM in little tubs and feed it to baby in tiny amounts as a shaved ice or ice cream. She loves this, she practices 'eating' and it is so soothing to her painful gums. She gets so excited when I bring out the 'ice cream'. I use Dentinox teething gel when things get tough at night time, if the Calpol is not close by. I went looking for teething rings that could be frozen, not knowing they could be a bad thing as previous posts mention. I found a foot shaped one in Mothercare, and this was the only one I could freeze according to the packaging. Otherwise I have soaked some new flannels/ face cloths in cooles boiled water and put in a sealable bag and frozen them. Bubs loves to suck on them. Hope things are better today anyway.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 August 2012 - 21:06
Bump. I read an article in the MOE mag that Sisters Salon was open at MOE now and in the article they mentioned that Ombré style and Bayalege (sp?) foils are trending. But I don't know if they have done them on anyone or if they are good. Have you Ladies had any luck yet? ETA I just found Salon Ink in Jumeirah has a good review from one customer for Ombre, has anyone tried Salon Ink and how easy is it to get an appointment? <em>edited by sparkly on 10/08/2012</em>
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 10:56
Wow thanks so much ladies! TanyaR has a bub the same age as mine so I'll hit her up for tips. I have the Gill Rapley recipe book and lots of downloads. But anxious about our holiday while so new to it but I still think it will be way better than puréed mush. Thanks again x
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 10:55
Loved the dream genie from mamas and papas. Would have married it if I could.
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 August 2012 - 10:53
Hi Angel Joy, I am an AP parent also. My DD is 5 months old and I would say that she went through a similar patch during her fourth month. She started making this sound for everything from happiness to tiredness to frustration (I couldn't stand it!) just with a different emphasis to signal the mood and she was also upset when she couldn't see me. She would be the same when my hubby was looking after her too, just clingy and very demanding of our attention. I thought that sort of separation anxiety didnt come till alot later. I couldn't find a reason at all, always assumed it was teething but there were no other symptoms other than drool so I just made sure I have her lots of cuddles and carried her around all the time. I have a maya wrap and had a baby Bjorn but just bought the ergo to replace the Bjorn. Just this week she is back to her usual self and is such a delight. New sounds, babbling like she used to and moving around. thankfully she has ditched the annoying sound she made. I would not have left her to cry as this probably would have made it worse and I think that would be my advice to you. Don't let it get you down, all kids go through these patches so hang in there and this too shall pass (so I kept telling myself- and it did!). He just needs you right now for some reason you may not ever know... You will love the ergo. Hope it arrives soon. AP is so worth it and I hope you find your way through this little patch. HTH x
sparkly
200
Posts
EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 August 2012 - 22:27
I know you are asking about Mothercare but I have a Mamas and Papas mattress also and the sheets from PB are very tight, quite difficult to get on. Still doable but not easy so I ask my husband to do it whenever I can. The dimensions are different so I presume Mothercare would be different to PB too. The PB sheets are lurvely though so I buy them anyway!
 
 
How expats in Germany can get German pension refund

Bye Bye Germany - Hello German Pension Refund?

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

International university transition tips

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

How to apply for Germany VBL Pension Refund as an expatriate | Germany Pension Refund

Bye Bye German Public Service Job - Hello VBL Pension Refund

Tourist SIM cards in Dubai guide

Tourist SIM Cards in Dubai: Where to Get One and Package Prices

World's most expensive cities to live in 2024

These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities To Live in 2024

Dubai ranked as one of the best cities to work in 2024

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

What are the signs that your online date is a fraud

8 Warning Signs Your Online Date is a Scammer

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Repatriation

10 Expat Experiences You Should Check Off Before Leaving For Good

Best and Worst Countries to Get Started Abroad for New Expats

Best and Worst Countries for New Expats to Get Started Abroad

Under the Mango Tree by Robyn Fok | Expat Books

Expat Author Robyn Fok's 'Under the Mango Tree' Deals With Pet Grief & Loss

Expat Wife, Happy Life: Interview With Expat Author Florence Reisch

(Images: Supplied)

Expat Interview: Meet Florence Reisch, Author of 'Expat Wife, Happy Life!'

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Tribute by UAE Expats

Remembering an Extraordinary Woman: A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

10 reasons why expat women love the UAE

10 Reasons Why the UAE is a Popular Choice for Expat Women

6 Common Fears of Moving Abroad By Yourself and How to Overcome Them

Moving to the UAE Alone: 6 Common Fears and How to Overcome Them

Ultimate Babyshop Baby and Toddler Travel Packing List

These Baby Travel Essentials Are Must-Haves For Your Next Family Getaway

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Culture shock in the United Arab Emirates for expats

14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

Pictured: Prague

The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

House in Husavik

10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

The Labriz eforea spa location

Why Seychelles is One of the Best Holiday Destinations

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing