2013 mom,baby,toddler,motherhood,parenthood expo

So here 2013 mom,baby,toddler,motherhood,parenthood expo. The information correct while this post published.


Johor Bahru
Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
29th - 31st March 2013

Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
28th - 30th June 2013

Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
27th - 29th Sept 2013

http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

Kuantan
Mom & Baby Expo
SASICC
7th -9th June 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/


Selangor & Kuala Lumpur
1. Motherhood Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
1st – 3rd March 2013
10.30am – 9.00pm
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/
http://harenet.com.my/expo/ME2013/index.html


2. Parents, kids & baby expo
Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
22nd - 24th March 2013


3. 5th Maternity & Children Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
5th - 7th April 2013
http://www.tce.com.my/baby/index.html


4. Mom & Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
10th - 12th May 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my


5. Parenthood Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
12th - 14th July 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my


6. Parents & Kids Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
30th Aug - 1st Sept 2013
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/parents&kidsexpo2013/

7. Mom & Baby Expo
Shah Alam SACC
25th - 27th October 2013
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my


8. IBEX International Baby Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
15th – 17th November 2013
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/


For the pasts expo, I have posted few personal views..look under expo tag (or just search from this blog).

You can always check the update of the expo from their facebook fanpage (like todaypublishing you can look for ParenthoodMalaysia,MombabyMalaysia,MamiBabyMalaysia,BbMami facebook)

Will update from time to time if I find new info on such baby expo...

Selamat Hari Raya

Selamat Hari Raya semua

Tak de mood dh nk wt keje *uhuk auditor..queries anda reply lps raya blh?*..anyway semoga semua selamat balik kg dan balik ke rumah

Pstt..malam ni br nk packing. smlm ingat ok je nk pack, tapi letih, pstu alif nyusu lama giler..mcm growth spurth plak sbb nk berjalan ke?

So sharing here my last minute checklist hari raya...jadi mak2 ni keje pakcing2 ni kena la buat, suami kan jd driver

Checklist hari raya. Checklist lama ada kat sini

Selamat Hari Raya
Maaf Zahir & Batin

Tahun ni Segamat glamer kan? masuk iklan Bernas :)

Personal review : 2011 & 2012 baby expo

As promised...I tried to make it simple (dh le lambat post)


1. 2nd Mom & Baby Expo 2011
6 - 8 May 2011 Mid Valley Halls 1, 2 & 3
Today Publishing http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

Goody bag - a lot of things Scott Emulsion, Mini toiletries Baby Kiko, Sample Pet Pet...etc



Dapat free amik jelah bib ni..tp isi jelah form yg nestle suruh

Stylo Mama Shoulder Bag Set SE
Bought this at price RM203 (if not mistaken)..original almost RM300? (Lunatots booth)



TYT Herbal bath and also for baby..couldn't remember the price...dpt free gift towel, minyak tyt, and also rendam2 kaki (TYT booth)


Personal opinion :The best ever expo..perhaps a lot of participants..You can always check their FB update..
https://www.facebook.com/ParenthoodMalaysia
https://www.facebook.com/MamibabyMalaysia


2. 2nd Maternity & Children Expo
18 - 20 Nov 2011
Halls 1, 2 & 3
The Concept Exhibition http://tce.com.my/

Goody bag..not so much but still have few sample


Bumblebee bottle RM20/ pack (My BB Choice booth)
Berpantang secara alami (book) RM 14 (Karangkraf booth)
MAM bottle RM 26.80 (MAM booth)

Autumnz nursing wear each RM48 (Autumnz booth)
Pureen - Nasal spray (RM18 each), 3 bottle (RM15) liquid cleanser (RM11 each), rekito mosquitto repellant (RM16) (Pureen booth)

Personal opinion : A lot of participants..also consider good place to get bargain baby items..cuma goody bag items xde la banyak sgt items


3. Motherhood Expo 2012
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre 24th – 26th February 2012 http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/


No goody bag, but everyone register dapat ni

Boria suits..two for rm49



Sweater rm35

Nursing kurung RM 80 (http://www.bajuibu.com/booth), Autumnz inner RM22 (Autumnz booth)

Bumblebee bottle RM21.90 each (Happy Baby booth)

Toy RM15

Mix2 RM40


Personal opinion : Not really big, but I went on Friday...so mmg xdelah bersesak2 ( thats why manage to grab baju2).plus the booth arrangement was good..since there is some space

Overall, I would suggest do some homework ( price so on) before you step to those baby expo. Another things be prepared with unexpected purchase ( be careful as u might end up buy unnecessary items..so spare extra money in case you have tendency to spend more). You can get baby items at discounted price plus free gifts, but you have to aware that there always a lot of people...sesak cam ikan sardin

Happy hunting!

Tips, checklist, A to Z for mom to be..

Disclaimer : This entry written based on personal opinion and observation. It night be long, but really hope worth reading. Another thing there is a lot of hyperlink to my previous entries and also from other blogger/ site

The moment of joy

I believe the moment that we found out that we're pregnant..its something really new experience and of course somehow it might be clueless

I wont write in details, just some kind of general notes..the rest blh google jelah kan?

A. Pregnancy
1. Antenatal check up - you can choose to have check up with gov clicnic, private clinic / hospital. The choice is yours, as long as you have proper check up. For those plan to have check up with gov clinic, you read some tips here

2. EDD - EDD give is just an estimate...you might end up have early/ on the EDD itself or overdue. Sume ni kuasa Allah kan? so kita boleh doa sahaja baby selamat dilahirkan

3. Problems - eg bleeeding in early pregnancy, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia - you might have smooth sailing pregnancy while some ended with problems. Remember each pregnancy is unique, so get some professional advice and be patient.

4. Hormones and emotion - Yes pregnancy can produce a number of conflicting emotions

5. Common discomfort and complaints - Cramp, constipation, nausea, heartburn, tiredness and so on. Some might have it for temporary esp first trimester and end of pregnancy but some have almost 9 months!

6. Healthy eating - Most would say eating for two..but personally I believe eat moderately as afraid might end up with overweight pregnancy which can lead to other problems.

7. Wardrobe and looking your best - I believe nowadays pregnancy do not limit ur fashion (except myself..both pregnancy rasa cm selekeh..). A lot of choices nowadays and the good thing you can wear it even after delivered..like maxi so on. But for me I prefer to have 2-in-1 maternity and nursing bra, maternity and nursing blouse/ shirt (most shirt worn here are 2 in 1..ramai xperasan pun kan) . Oh ya pregnancy hormone also can affect the colour and texture of your skin..jgnla terkejut pelipat2, ketiak ka tiba hitam semacam..

8. Preparing for your little one - I believe around second trimester is the best time to start shopping for your little one. The good thing for those stay in KL/ Selangor, you can have wider option from baby expo and warehouse sale. You don't need to buy the whole mall before the arrival of lil ones

9. Third trimester discomfort - false alarm, braxton hicks, plus kicks counts


B. Breastfeeding choice
The first food for ur baby is milk, and of course breatmilk is the best

Dalam Islam pun dinyatakan klu mampu bf until 2 years. Once u become mother u'll know how certain mothers so fanatic on bf to the extend ada yg smpi berperang kat internet - mcm gelar anak2 yg minum FM (formula milk) ni anak lembu and so on

Learn about bf as much as you can - books, net, forum so on. Personally I prefer to learn through books because it written and covered topic by topic, while thru net you might not sure where to start


C. Antenatal, breastfeeding & hypnobirthing class
It is not a must. But I really encouraged for first time parents to be attend the antenatal class. At least both of you get the general idea esp the labour process.

If you have extra budget and time, you can attend breastfeeding and hypnobirthing.

I think around second trimester is the best time to attend such classes. Dont wait until the last minute.

Some classes conducted for free while some you have to pay for the materials & food. You can check around through internet or simply make few call. Sblm terlupa like myself bersalin di Hospital Putrajaya, tapi gi kelas antenatal KJMC...so xsemestinya gi kelas antenatal KJMC, bersalin kat KJMC jugak. But certain place ada yg hanya bukak kelas untk patient yg bersalin di situ

Notes on antenatal class here and bf class here


D. Choice in childbirth
1. Natural birth-involves the use of breathing and relaxation technique termasukla hypobirthing, some need assistance - episotomy, vacuum in order to deliver ur baby

2. Caesarean birth - in case you cannot deliver normally, the option is caesarean

3. Water birth - you can check Dr Halina's post here on water birth experience. I found blogger post here the water birth cost is RM6k++

Get some general idea on how each process will take place..at least adala idea sikit2 nk persiapkan diri ke labour room

Learn few terms like episiotomy, epidural, enthonox, pitocin, forcep delivery, vacuum extraction...Ok nanti bakal2 ibu ingat cam nk g peksa plak...no-no just gain as many knowledge as u can, so at least bila misi kata sy nk bg pitocin, anda start pk bukan2

For second time mother, if you have caesarean previously you still can have VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). Talk and discuss with your gynea/ expert


E. Birthplan
hehe bkn kawen aje ada plan..nk bersalin pun ada plan

1. do you wish to have with u during labour-husband, mother? Klu kt malaysia bersalin normal biasanya nowadays blh je husband temankan...believe me husband will be become our best partner ever..

2. can birth partner remain with u if u have caesarean or forceps delivery? Tang ni kena tnyala doc awal2...but normally csect husband xleh masuk..pe2 pun tnyala kt doc tmpt nk bersalin tu

3. pain relief, which sort do u want? Ha tang ni susah nk kata sbb masing2 tahap tahan sakit berlainan...klu rasa nk epidural mintak awal sbb certain stage, dh dilated 6cm above dia xbg..

4. are u going to breastfeed? Insya Allah sume nk bf kan? for those bersalin kt swasta inform awal2 nk bfkan baby...for gov hosp most likely mmg encourage bf...I really encourage time kt hospital ni jgn segan2 tnya psl bf ni..even u can ask them about marmet (teknik ni amatla bagus untk dipelajari sbb ftwm ada potential nk tertinggal pump parts ..so time2 nila sesuai praktis marmet)


F. Choosing hospital, father friendly, baby friendly
On top of this I believe budget will come first, govt or private is ur own personal choice. Father friendly means that husband can accompany while in labour room. Baby friendly for hospital support breastfeeding

Buat yg beragama Islam dan mampu sebaik2nya pilihla doktor perempuan untuk monthly checkup. Kita baca sini ye untk lebih lanjut


G. Hospital bag
Get prepare around 32 weeks. My checklist posted here. Insya Allah will revisited and update later, since actually you can pack 1 bag standy at home (in case kena stay lama kat hospital then barulah breastpump berguna...and extra things like pampers so on)



H. Cord blood
This is something consider new in Malaysia..its not a must, but an optional...and of course its not free. If you have extra budget, you can opt for it (jd retis gak yg untung...sume co nk sponsor brg baby and even cord blood)


I. Labour and birth
Show, water breaking, contractions. 3 stage of labour.

For first time mum usually xsure cmne contraction kan..klu rasa xyakin blhla ke hospital, but u might end up kena balik rumah balik sbb false alarm. BUT if waterbag breaking..air ketuban dh pecah, sila terus ke hospital..penting sgt sbb baby kan diliputi air ketuban ni, klu air ketuban dh kurang bahaya


J. Islamic birth
Azan & iqamat, tahnik, cukur rambut, akikah, khatan, menamakan anak dgn nama yg baik, tanam uri dgn segera

Hukum mencukur rambut di sini ye


K. Confinement
Confinement pun kena la ada sedikit sebanyak plan
1. How long - 30 hari? 44 hari? 100 hari?

2. where - kampung? rumah sdiri? rumah MIL?

3. whom will take care - mak, MIL, or maybe confinement services (ok pricey, tapi klu dh xde mak/ mak dh tua sgt ini antara option- cth shadira, ireetouch, jemari tradisional so on- for further testimonial sila google ye)

4. confinement regime - learn a lil bit confinement regime..pantang makan minum, urut, tungku, bengkung so on...ikut tak ikut tu ikut diri masing2la kan...

5. confinement massage - I have to write this, for those S'gor/KL u might be suprise it will cost u..kdg untk 3 hari dh beratus2. Plus please survey and book in advance...weh glamer tau makcik2 tukang urut bersalin ni. Some even offer massage so on and even stay in house. some just basic package

6. breastfeeding plan - ok during confinement u can stock up ur milk! esp those FTWM (full time working mom)..bkn pe kdg dh start keje, stress..time mgmt-keje vs pump..so on susu pun maybe ada naik turunnya..so stok2 ni akan berguna di saat memerlukan. For those have confinement at kampung, don't worry u can transport ur frozen EBM safely. U can refer her entry here (fatih, pinjam ye...malas nk taip bnyk2)


L.Post natal
Lots of post natal issues like post natal depression, getting back into shape, tiredness vs relaxation, hair loss so on. Talk to ur gynea if you are unsure

Oh ya please do not forget to have pap smear (if not mistaken a month after delivery)


M. Newborn
You might find the first weeks at home with ur new baby quite difficult. Don't worry its learning process

Newborn care - how to hold new baby, bathing, dressing, breastfeeding technique, sleeping, crying, colic and so on. OK sila jgn ingat baby hanya tido...baby tido kejap2 je, kejap2 nk susu..


N. Immunization

You will be given baby book which there is table of compulsory immunization. You can opt to get it at klinik kesihatan or clinic. But if you choose KK you have to be prepared with long hours waiting (like pregnancy check up, except this time with ur lil one)

Beside compulsory immunization, you can have additional jab eg rotavirus and pneumococcal - posted here. Recently ada kata nk masukkan rotavirus as compulsory but not sure when it will be implemented (ok I just realised something..ada kata rotavirus ada babi, but ada plak yg kata org g haji pun kena amik rotavirus..then cmner ye? erk...dh terlepas dua anak amik rotavirus)


O. Childhood illnesses
sickness, diarrhoea, high temperature, fever, refuse to eat/ drink, teething.

Some temporary solution posted here.

Lupa plak klu demam blh la jeram ngan air asam jawa...bancuh asam jawa (mcm nk masak) lps tu lumurka kat badan, kepala anak.Insya Allah suhu badan akan turun


P. Insurance and saving
Start early. It is not a must to save certain amount, but sedikit2 lama2 jadi bukit kan? Having insurance and saving at least will make parents be prepared for the children future esp when it comed to education cost

For saving, if plan to have 2 in 1 plan, you can open SSPN account - saving and at the same time you can cliam for tax deduction (current claim max RM3k)


Q. Family planning
There a lot of option for family planning. But each comes with pros and cons. Discuss it with your husband and gynea.

Some might found that they are not suitable with certain type of family planning - cthnya ada yg susu jd sikit (so bf mommy klu yg amik family planning jenis pil kena tnya dl doc), some even having heavy bleeding, irregular menses, headache and so on

If you're in final trimester please talk and plan with ur partner, even u can ask ur gynea..don't wait to last minute because you might end up having a close gap pregnancy (yg xkisah tu xpelah, bkn pe being working mum, anak rapat2, cost of living..blh stress jugak tu)

Breastfeeding also can consider as natural family planning, or known as LAM. LAM is 98% - 99.5% effective during the first six months postpartum. So sooner or later u still need to thing about family planning!


R. Nursery, baby sitter, parents, parents in law, maid
You have to decide whom will taking care ur baby once u back at work. So start early (even u not yet delivered)

You can check from neighbours, friends to find for the trusted nursery/ baby sitter. The cost range from RM 200 - 300, besides there is overtime esp if u working late.

Each option have pros and cons, klu hantar anak nursery bersedia la kdg2 dlm beg tu ada brg baby lain - kes tersalah masuk brg, senang berjangkit penyakit


S. Back at work
Once u back at work, the timetable might be totally change..You might need to slot pumping session between juggling with work, and of course a lot change..You might rush urself because u'll missed ur baby soo badly. Beside no more such working on weekend (if possible), and no karaoke session with collegue (haha..this apply to me...mmg xpernah ikut karaoke)


T. Adjusting with the whole family
Your life will change a lot. And believe me you will learn to adjust almost everything

My personal exp? hmm masa mula naik kerja (ni time afham je ada), balik rumah salah sorg akan letih xingat dan tdo awal...pstu mcm take turn isnin selasa - ibu jaga afham, ayah tdo awal, rabu khamis - ayah jaga afham, ibu tdo awal...and it last for a month jugak kot..skrg xde dh. dua2 dh biasa (get to use, tp serious letih la)..


U. Baby and u
Ok tak tau nk letak header pe...but most likely anything related to ur baby..issues like playing and learning with toys, baby massage, travelling with baby, keeping ur child safe, teething and so on so forth.

Some even started early education..ada yg kecik2 lg dh ajar mengaji..ni ikut masing2lah kan, all parents want to provide the best for their children


V. Introducing solid
I would recommend once ur baby hit 4 months, it time for u to learn homemade solid food. You can refer few website and join facebook group (HSFFYB) . Commercial baby's food is expensive and homemade solid food will save some $$ plus kasih sayang. Don't worry u don't need to become Masterchef to cook for ur little ones.

My compilation of homemade baby food posted here


W. Milestone and development
From grip ur finger tightly, lift head, smile, cooing, laugh, roll ball, talking and to the first baby step.

Baby's development - sight vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch, talking, social behaviour, mobility, play

Remember each babies have their own and unique development. For example some can walk before hit their 1st birthday while some later..talk to expert/paed if you have major concern


X. Natural parenting
Known also as "asuhan alami" - breastfeeding(BF) , babywearing(BW), cloth diapering (CD),homemade solid food, homeschool. The choice is urs!


Y. Read and learn from others
Read more books and learns from others..kakak, mak , atok, mana yg baik kita blh teruskan, mana yg xberapa elok/ sesuai pandai2lah kita elakkan

Believe me sometimes it can be stressful, ada kata cmni, ada kata cmtuh..if anything unsure talk to expert (at least they know better

Z. Enjoy motherhood journey
It might be tough, but u'll enjoy it.

Forget about stretch mark, long hours in labour room and so many motherhood issues (bf issue and so on) - I remembered while attending antenatal class, someone asked the gynea about stretch mark- her answer just simple.."itu tandanya anda dah jadi ibu


If you expect this entry to have baby checklist, I'm really sorry..not this time. I will try my best to share it later (yes it takes ages to finish an entry because so many commitment and sometimes I lost my mojo)

Hope this will be really worth reading esp for mom to be! Nak share kat yg lain pun boleh..sharing is caring! klu ada yg nk tambah pun most welcome. I might update this entry later by sharing perhaps like baby warehouse & expo review, and maybe checklist - so it will be complete reading..baca 1 entry tp mcm2 ada..hehehe

Phew..managed to get A to Z *tepuk sikit bahu..*

Till then


xoxo,
mother of two A's

2012 mom,baby,motherhood,parenthood expo (updated)

I have posted earlier here, but I noticed there will be additional baby expo.

So here 2012 mom,baby,motherhood,parenthood expo. The information correct while thsi post published.


Johor Bahru
Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
23rd -25th March 2012

Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
5th -7th October 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/


Penang
Mom & Baby Expo
PISA, Penang
7th -9th December 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/


Kuala Lumpur

1. Motherhood Expo 2012
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
24th – 26th February 2012
10.30am – 9.00pm
Entrance is free
- Fitness & Slimming Beauty Services
- Maternity & Children's Clothing and Accessories
- Medical Biotechnology & Management of Infertility Services
- Natural Nutrition Food for Weaning Babies & Organic Toddler Formula Products
- Diaper, Furniture and Toy Retailers
- Infant & Toddlers Safety Products
- Breastfeeding & Mommy's Groups
- Early Education Products
- Financial & Insurance Institutions
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/

2. 3rd Maternity & Children Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
9th – 11th March 2012
10am - 9pm
- Maternity Clothing & Accessories
- Slimming, Beauty & Health Care Products
- Breast Feeding & Mommy's Group
- Baby & Children Garments & Accessories
- Baby & Children Bedding & Furniture
- Toys, Playing & Learning Products
- Early Education, Training, Courses
- Programmes & Products
- Food, Fedding & Nutrition
- Medical Biotechnological & Stem Cells Services
- Insurance & Financial Institution
- Photographer Services for Children & Parents
- Stroller & Gear, Travel Products
- Baby & Children Cares & Daily Use Products
- All Products & Services Related to Children,
- Parents & Parents-to-be.
http://www.tce.com.my/baby/index.html

3. Mom & Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
11th -13th May 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

4. Mom Baby Kids Expo
PWTC, KL
1st -3rd June 2012
http://www.eggroups.com/

5. Mom & Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
27th -29th July 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

6. 8th IBEX International Baby Expo 2012
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
10th – 12th August 2012
10:30am - 9:00pm
- Maternity & Children's Clothing and Accessories
- Medical Biotechnology & Management of Infertility Services
- Natural Nutrition Food for Weaning Babies & Organic Toddler Formula Products
- Diaper, Furniture and Toy Retailers
- Infant & Toddlers Safety Products
- Breastfeeding & Mommy's Groups
- Early Education Products
- Fitness & Slimming Beauty Services
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/

7. Mom Baby Kids Expo
PWTC, KL
23rd -25th Nov 2012
http://www.eggroups.com/

8. 4th Maternity & Children Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
30th Nov – 2nd Dec 2012
10am - 9pm
http://www.tce.com.my/baby/index.html


Even I saw one of it for 2013!

2013
Motherhood Expo 2013
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
1st – 3rd March 2013
10.30am – 9.00pm
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/


Ok sila reserve duit...and energy..Opss I knew I still didn't post any review...will try my best post later ok?

Updated : For personal review click here http://tepungpelita.blogspot.com/2012/07/personal-review-2011-2012-baby-expo.html

Sweet potato pancake and bihun goreng cina for ur little one

Okay...just share 2 simple recipe

Sweet potato pancake (8 months)


2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
1 egg (or 2 egg yolks)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup milk (or more)



Mix sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl with egg. Stir in the flour and add the baking powder.
Add up to 1/3 cup of milk while stirring. Stir in 1 tbsp butter.
The mixture should have the consistency of thick, lumpy sauce like an "instant" pancake mix.
Place a non-stick or heavy iron skillet over medium heat on top of the stove and add 1/2 tsp butter.

Spoon batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles rise to the surface of the pancakes and break. Approx. 1 to 2 minutes.
Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm on a covered plate in the oven. Freezes Well.

Source : http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/sweetpotatobabyfoodrecipes.htm

Banyak gak adunan ni. Dapat lah 2 "mickey mouse" mcm atas. Alif makan habislah jugak part telinga..selebihnya dia wat main2..Afham reject (haha tekak melayu makan nasi nasi nasi) . Lebihan yg xabes, ibu makan..blhla walau pancake xfluffy tapi rasa manis2 keledek



Bihun goreng cina


Ikan bilis
Bawang putih
Bawang merah
Olive oil
Bihun
Carrot - potong halus2
Kuning telur

Masak sama mcm masak bihun dewasa..sayur mayur tu ikut suka la..protein pun blh je letak ayam

Next time kena buat bihun omelet..sbbnya Alif ni suka pegang makanan...wat cmni dia susah sikit nk pegang..so end up kita bg part yg kena telur2 (kan mcm keras2 sikit..dia blhla pegang)..oh ya ni 1st time bg dia bihun..okla bnyk gak dia makan walau bihun tu terkurang air ..

2012 Mom & Baby Expo - participating exhibitors

Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
11th -13th May 2012

http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

Click below for larger image...Among the Mom & Baby Expo participating exhibitors are Pigeon, Fiffy, Pureen,MLO,Mumsdreams, Mamy Poko, My Dear..and many more

Erk..husband kita g esok boleh? haha ingat nk half day arini g sorg2 tp boss dh mc 2 hari cmno?

Review : Pigeon Peristaltic Plus Bottle

I should post this entry earlier, but somehow so many things happened for past few weeks (busy with year end closing, husband outstation, anak sakit, pastu ibunya pun sakit, lps tu sorg lg sakit plak..and not to mention at home I cannot be close to computer as I have two little "soldier" that will attack the keyboard!). I hope Pigeon accept my apology

Ok back to main topic today - Pigeon Peristaltic Plus Bottle.

Choosing the right bottle for your little ones can be a tricky part. Some babies accept any bottle, while some you have to try and error. I remembered for Afham, we do not have any problem as he can take any bottles, while for Alif it’s challenging

Let me tell you, as Alif is a bf baby, most of the time he is on direct feeding. So he only use bottle when I was away for confinement massage. Husband and MIL help to feed him, and he seems ok with the bottle. The problem started when I send him to nursery. The staff there mentioned that Alif reject the bottle. So our journey of "bottle - try and error" started.

We bought and try several bottle and teats...and finally he seems ok with one teat. But let me tell you it takes a month plus for him to accept and master it.

So when Pigeon approached me to try their bottle, I have some doubt. But I think it is not wrong to try new bottle to him, so I accept the offer

After tried the bottle, here is my review about Pigeon bottle

1. PPSU PP bottle-
BPA-free plastic bottles are now commonly available composed of three materials – PES (Polyethersulfone), PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone), and PP (Polypropylene).

Pigeon Peristaltic Plus Bottle made of high quality, durable Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) which is BPA-Free.

I read somewhere PPSU are the superior in hardness, clarity, heat tolerance and longevity. One more thing the sulfone content in PPSU gives them a yellow/honey coloured hue (first time mom sila la jgn pelik kenapa ada botol cerah, ada mcm honey coloured, pdhal sume BPA free..it depends on material ok?).

2. Less part
Only hood, nipple, cap and bottle. Less part means less cleaning work!

I bought previously few bottles and end up I never use it simply because I found it has more parts...and sometimes more parts means that you cannot leave any of part before giving the bottle to your baby.Sound bad right?

3. Bottle
I really like the curve of the bottle, if you notice below here I just compared Pigeon with other brand. It has less curve and it means it is easier for cleaning. (Haha after 2 years washing the bottle I can become bottle-cleaning expert). Nampak tak arrow merah2..ha tang tu la Pigeon xberapa curve..so senang sikit basuh..botol lain mostly curvier sikit..

I noticed that milk fat/ milk usually will left at the curve of the bottle, and if you do not clean it properly you can see it..so the curvier the bottle the more cleaning time. So Pigeon bottle are easy to clean! (save time, energy, wand water)

4. Teats
It is soft and the good thing milk will not drip out even if you tilt the bottle.

I never though Alif will play with a bottle, until I saw him tilt Afham's bottle..ha lps tu siap tepuk2 susu yg dh tumpah..of course it means I have to clean the mess..Grrr

I found that it was difficult to assemble the nipple until I read the mini phamplet inside the packaging..biasa kita pasang puting tu dr bawah kan? Yang ni dr atas (refer picture below)

5. Variety

It comes with different size and also different size of nipple..so just choose properly for your little one



Now it comes to the testing part, the first time I gave the bottle to Alif, he reject it! Maybe perhaps because of he is not in good mood (he's teething and he knows that he can be direct feeding with me). So the second attempt, I asked husband to give him (plus I am fasting on that day...while breaking fast, husband help to feed him) and he accept it! Clap..clap..clap..

So every time I'm fasting husband will help to feed him - bg peluang ibu buka posa makan kenyang2, lps tu leh direct feeding puas2...plus more days kena ganti puasa!

So for mom to be, first time mom, even all mothers, put Pigeon Peristaltic Plus Bottle in your list! For nursing mum that have feeding problem (eg ur baby reject bottle, nipple confusion,and so on so forth..) pls consider to try Pigeon Peristaltic Plus Bottle.

I just simply love it and not to mention tagline of this bottle "Dedicated to the benefits of breastmilk"

Last but not least...

Thanks Pigeon! (my mum post this entry late..she is busy, but don't worry she write as good as she can..ok?)

Breastfedding with confidence (pdf file)

Hi mum to be..or mum that have a passion in bf, today I want to share a link of an e book (link is ok when I write this). Just save it and u also can print it...perhaps share it with others http://www.nutriweb.org.my/downloads/MSC-Breastfeed%20With%20Confidence.pdf

Tips for mum to be : Preparing for ur baby arrival

This entry might be long, but really hope a worth reading

Disclaimer : Entry written here based on personal experience and observation, since I do not have siblings yg dh ada anak...dgr citer kawan2 pernah la..tapi kdg masa dgr to tak amik serius pun

Being first time mother and father, I believe when preparing for ur little one can be very confusing, not sure, so on..not to mentioned super excited

Nowadays baby items have so many options (not to mentionedit can cost a bomb for a baby weight 2-4kg!)..Itu belum masuk nk amik insurance, saving, jab cost, nursery, so on...Ada plak nanti xmo anak sbb takut tak cukup pulus *anak tu rezeki...Insya Allah*

So, when it comes to baby checklist..each parents have their own version...some I saw almost buying every single things..*hatta mainan umur 6 bulan pun beli*..some goes for moderation, some even get sponsored *pergh untung giler kena sponsored lg dpt Peg Prego, Quinny, so on*, some dapat brg2 inherited *2nd hand pun ok per?*

For us I think we opt for moderation..bought the basic things and slowly top up when necessary.

Later on , I will share baby and mom checklist *I consider it as complete..but all actually depends on ur needs and wants*


1. Before start I think we need to understand life of a baby esp early weeks of his/ her life. Basically newborn ni sleep, feeding, and also poo-pee.

Sleeping pattern baby ni akan berubah slowly and of course lain baby lain ragamnya. But normally baby needs to be feed every 2-3 hours (esp if jaundice). So contohnya baby menyusu pukul 10 pagi, pukul 12 tghari will be next feeding. Bf baby might be takes longer time...nyusu+ngempeng=kdg2 almost sejam! So in between pukul 11 ke 12 tghari tu, time tu ibu2 boleh rehat/ join tdo sekali. But, not all baby senang2 lps susu boleh tdo..ada yg kadang melalak2 lagi, ada yg colic so on..so welcome to kelab-tak-cukup-tdo!

Feeding pattern baby like mentioned earlier, baby will be feed around 8-12 times a day..so malam2 pun kena bgn jugak *bonus for those bf baby smbil lying down...boleh smbil2 tdo..tapi kena jaga2 jugak ye*

Since the frequency feeding is high, same goes to hasilnya...you might be suprised that baby will poo 8-12 times in a day *or even more*. This usually will last until 1 months plus...lps habis pantang ur baby will adjust accordingly...ada yg jenis berak kerap, ada yg xberak2 few days *baby yg bf klu tak berak few days massih dikira normal, since breastmilk ni mudah hadam*..sbb itulah org kata klu baby jenis kulit xsensitif blhla try pakai pampers yg murah2

do the math..cthnya sekeping pampers dah few cents..times plak 12 kali tukar times plak sebulan.. 0.45x 12 x 30 days : 100+

2. During confinement, most likely u will stay at home. Kalau keluar pun ke hospital (more frequent if jaundice so on). If not much problem, keluar plg lama pun for the 1st month jab. so klu xbeli stroller awal2 pun xpe

3. As you have some general ideas of ur baby life, then you can plan and prioritised nak beli apa yg penting dulu..of course yg related clothes-feeding-bath&body care-bedding dan tak lupa juga basic items for mummy

4. For first time mother, I would advise to get at least 10 helai baju - 5 helai untuk siang (seluar pendek, lengan pendek), 5 helai lg untuk malam(seluar panjang, lengan panjang..tp pendek pun boleh). Mitten & booties 5 or more..kalau nk beli lebih pun no problem, since pls consider frequency of laundry & weather *kot2la baby lahir time musim hujan..basuh2 baju tak kering..baju sikit tak kan baby nk bogel?*

For 2nd time mother, bolehla save tang baju..but pls buy new mitten &booties. Reasons? logiknya both akan agak longgar (anak 2st kan membesar)..so kesian

kat anak no 2 asik tercabut mitten & booties yg dh longgar

5. Rompers are cute, but for first time mother pls buy clothes with button for ur baby. Sbbnya senang sikit nk pakaikan baju kat baby..*sudahlah 1st time usually terkial2..lg nk sarung baju dr atas kepala*. if you really want rompers then try look something mcm gmbr bwh ni. Once dh tak kekok blhla pakai baju xde butang kat baby yer..

6. I would recommend to get barut yg buat sendiri *tak reti buat beli je online*, bukan yg beli kat pasaraya..sbbnya I noticed the size mcm kecik.

7. Since you dont know ur baby skin sensitive or not, pls get small size toiletries

8. Nowadays if you dont want to use disposable diapers, you can go for modern cloth diaper (CD)...boleh jugak guna kain lampin yg mcm dulu..pendek kata ikut mudah masing2 *pantang sdiri/ parents jaga so on...klu ada org tolong2 laundry maybe blhla try modern CD*

9. Mummies pls dont overbuy maternity pad..sbbnya xselesa nk pakai pad yg besar..so sila beli variety..maternity pad, pad (time heavy, normal, light), and panty liner..klu rasa xsure flow darah cmner *since ada yg kering cpt ada yg kering lambat* beli agak2la..at least bila dh nk abes blh mintak husband/ family member belikan..klu diorg xtau blhla korg bg plastic cover pad tuh - erm org lelaki mana tau beza tebal nipis, yg dia tau pad.

klu nk save beli pad/ panty liner giant/ tesco...*tpkan panty liner giant mcm xbest, but pad yg biasa2 - flow dh sikit itu ok...again personal opinion*

10. strelizer & warmer - not a must, tapi klu rasa renyah nk guna cara tradisional blhla opt untk beli item ni...beli brg time pantang dh senang..online je

11. breastpump - klu rasa nk pakai BP cnaggih tapi xmampu bayar sekaligus blhla cari kutu..taip je kat google "kutu freestyle" mcm2 kuar..jgn segan2 tnya kat seller, sbb yg jual ni pun mostly sokong bf..so blhla mintak nasihat jugak..

12. dlm sibuk brg baby, barg ibu jgn lupa sediakan at least kain putih 1m untk tanam uri- klu ikut xkisahlah pakai kain pe..tp nk selamat dr shawl/ kain kat rumah dr kena rembat..sediakanlah kain ni..klu rasa nk canggih boleh gak beli set pengurusan uri (2 brg dlm set ni ada kat dapur anda garam & asam jawa - ni gunanya nk hilangkan hanyir& bau uri tu). jgn risau husband anda akan pandai cari/ beli cangkul untk tanam uri (klu baik hati blhla belikan cangkul dulu)

OK that all for time being..actually this entry tersadai dr 24.06.11..so I just add sikit2 and postla mana2 yg blh share..at least sikit sebanyak harapnya dpt membantu bakal2 ibu...

2012 mom,baby,motherhood,parenthood expo

Remember my post last year on all those mom-baby expo here? Now its back for 2012!

So far I noticed as below, will update as soon as other additional expo. The information is correct during published

Johor Bahru
Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
23rd -25th March 2012

Mom & Baby Expo
Expo @ Danga City Mall, JB
5th -7th October 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/


Penang
Mom & Baby Expo
PISA, Penang
7th -9th December 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

Kuala Lumpur

1. Motherhood Expo 2012
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
24th – 26th February 2012
10.30am – 9.00pm
Entrance is free
- Fitness & Slimming Beauty Services
- Maternity & Children's Clothing and Accessories
- Medical Biotechnology & Management of Infertility Services
- Natural Nutrition Food for Weaning Babies & Organic Toddler Formula Products
- Diaper, Furniture and Toy Retailers
- Infant & Toddlers Safety Products
- Breastfeeding & Mommy's Groups
- Early Education Products
- Financial & Insurance Institutions
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/

2. 3rd Maternity & Children Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
9th – 11th March 2012
10am - 9pm
- Maternity Clothing & Accessories
- Slimming, Beauty & Health Care Products
- Breast Feeding & Mommy's Group
- Baby & Children Garments & Accessories
- Baby & Children Bedding & Furniture
- Toys, Playing & Learning Products
- Early Education, Training, Courses
- Programmes & Products
- Food, Fedding & Nutrition
- Medical Biotechnological & Stem Cells Services
- Insurance & Financial Institution
- Photographer Services for Children & Parents
- Stroller & Gear, Travel Products
- Baby & Children Cares & Daily Use Products
- All Products & Services Related to Children,
- Parents & Parents-to-be.
http://www.tce.com.my/baby/index.html

3. Mom & Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
11th -13th May 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

4. Mom & Baby Expo
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
27th -29th July 2012
http://www.todaypublishing.com.my/

5. 8th IBEX International Baby Expo 2012
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
10th – 12th August 2012
10:30am - 9:00pm
- Maternity & Children's Clothing and Accessories
- Medical Biotechnology & Management of Infertility Services
- Natural Nutrition Food for Weaning Babies & Organic Toddler Formula Products
- Diaper, Furniture and Toy Retailers
- Infant & Toddlers Safety Products
- Breastfeeding & Mommy's Groups
- Early Education Products
- Fitness & Slimming Beauty Services
http://www.harenet.com.my/expo/


For 2012 we managed to visit 3 expo, and one of it quite disappointing, while the other two really worth it!

I will update later the expo-stories later (haha org lain update lps event myself update slps berbulan...sorry ye...tangan xcukup.)

Anyway for moms to be, moms out there book ur calendar, save some budget and be prepare with thousand of peoples (I really meant it...ramai giler org, might end up spend more than u expect – sbb bargain and sometimes time2 ni la produk baru keluar)

Till then

Baby : ready for solid

Bersemangat "makan" toy?

As Alif will hit 6 months, it means this is the second time for me to wake up early morning to prepare his meals..

I remembered last time for Afham, I think I don't really have fancy cooking..just normal foods porridge, vegee puree, fuits puree, and of course with protein group - chicken, beef, eggyolk, tofu. And for pasta, oatmeal, and so on *ape yg pelik* I never tried to him when he started solid, perhaps because of pregnancy hormone - ya I found out that Im preganat while Afham just 7 months (now blame pregnancy hormone for all laziness!! apa da!).

Now with Alif, I consider I have basic knowledge and I really hope that this time I can try to cook even better and perhaps trying more new recipe *crossing my fingers that Alif suka makan homemade food, Insya Allah.*

So hereby I'm sharing checklist for the homemade baby food/ checklist for solid/ checklist cooking for baby dan yg seangkatan dengannya (rasanya tulis ikut flow tau dr penyediaan smpilah nk suapkan makanan)

knife, chopping board - asingla dr yg guna hari2, since yg guna harikan ada potong lada

bekas2 plastik -same reason as above...bekas2 ni guna untk letak sayur/ buah/ ayam/ daging so on yg dipotong..sementara nk masuk dlm steamer/ pots

pots & cooking utensils - same reason as knife, chopping board..asingkanle sbb kot2la senduk2 tu dh kacau lada, kari

slow cooker - some mother said it makes their life easier...masuk sume bahan malam esok paginya dh masak..but I dun really plan to have one (dapur dh penuh mcm2 brg, plus masak nasi pun xsuka pakai rice cooker inikan plak slow cooker)

steamer

blender and/ or food processor - no need to buy fancy, normal blender will do..klu hadiah kawen banyak blh la gunakan? as long as can do pureeing, blending, mashing

small holed strainer or fine mesh strainer: pushing more textured foods through to make a more fine and smooth purée..ops jgn plak pakai penapis teh anda...beli yang baru ye

cookie cutter - ni klu mak2 yg rajin buat biskut untk baby bolehla beli...even blh guna for toddler food preparation *esp yg picky eater..agak2 nmpk comel at least diorg eager sikit nk makan*

ice cream mould - yes baby can have homemade ice cream! later will blog about this ye

ice cube tray with lid/ baby cubes/ storage containers for freezing - freezing food cubes

freezer bags / tupperware - storing the frozen food cubes from the ice tray

label & marker - laber freezer bags / tupperware with food cube type and date prepared and frozen..masking tape pun boleh guna..mcm kita simpan ebm frozen tu

feeding set - mangkuk, sudu, sippy cup so on..

bib - mcm2 jenis ada jual kat pasaran, ada yg kain ada yg plastik, ada yg disposable, ada yg dh rupa mcm baju..senang cakap sediakan ajelah duit

highchair/ bumboo - bagi memudahkan urusan suap-menyuap..

food thermos/ food jar - ni senangkan kerja nursery xpayah panaskan makanan. beside blh guna time outing with baby - like posted here

fresh food feeder - baby can enjoy the fruits/ vege like posted here

You also can check here for the tools need for preparing homemade solid foods.

If you still wonder how FTWM (full-time-working-mum) can prepare homemade foods, you always can check all my postings here to give some general ideas. Oh ya lesson learnt, this time use pure olive oil (POO)

My checklist above might be not 100% complete.. you can add on few items that you think that will help you to cook and prepare food fast, easy-peasy...cthnya nk beli food warmer ke, heat sensor spoon ke..its up to you. Banyak brg kat pasaran ni, yg penting ada uwangnya!

Oh ya..two website that I will read *again and again* which is really useful for the homemade baby food are :

http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/

http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/

On top of that, I found this blog that really inspiring me for homemade baby food*plus ada fb group, leh join tau..sgt informative-serious rasa xterfolo untk sy yg jrg2 msk fb*..and the good thing it also give some ideas to incorporate family recipe that can be enjoy the whole family! *leceh beb masak beround2...tp tgk blog kak farah baby pun leh join makan soto...cuma kena pandai la adjust tuk baby like no salt so on, so this time I should challenge sikit my cooking skills perhaps buat yg simple2 cth sweet potato puree for Alif, while extra2 sweet potato kita buat la bubur keledek ke - lps tu sume perang kentut! hihi *

http://foods4tots.blogspot.com/

Last but not least, some of my personal collection @ gadget untk prepare baby food..*xpelah tepon cikai janji ada sedikit sebanyak gadget dapur :P*

• Cookie cutter & ice cream mould (Daiso)

• Ice cube tray with lid (Giant)

• Thermos : Funtainers 10oz Food Jar (Rugby), The First Years : Take and Toss 8oz Toddler Bowls with Lids & Munchkin : Fresh Feeding Set (food grinder + fresh foos feeder) - mybbstore.com

• Thermos : 16oz stainless steel king food jar with spoon (Jusco)

Hope it will helps mums ideas where to find the "gadget"...mcm food thermos tu boleh try carik kat jusco, parkson...I noticed that kat bbstore dh xde set grinder + feeder...tp still ada feeder tu..so pandai2la carik ye..ni just sharing info

Last not least presenting "green - gadget"

Matching kan? Right for Afham (Daiso), left for Alif (Ikea)
Hope Afham don't fight because of diff plate! takut Afham gatal nk pakai bib plak..em alahai

Now I am not sure whether to have another baby chair.Currently we have one, bought from Ikea...klu beli lagi mgkn semakkan rumah, tak beli takut "berebut" ngan Afham nak letakkan Alif. Tapi klu beli in future dh xguna leh je jual balik kan? *ade ke yg nk beli?*

So happy cooking mummies...I believe we dont have to become Masterchef to cook for our lil ones :)

Breastmilk jaundice

Have you ever heard breastmilk jaundice?

Before this Afham also have jaundice after he was born, but nothing to worry as his jaundice level reduced every check up...but for Alif its totally different

Every time we visit the KK, his jaundice level considered stagnant..balik2 at level 12..sekejap 12.3 lps tu 12.6 turun balik 12.3..We even followed those petua kurangkan jaundice baby eg jemur sekejap, mandikan dia ngan TYT baby bath, mandikan ngan daun kucai, bg minum sket susu kambing, minum sket air anggur, bf almost every hour

So on his 14th day, doc advised us to refer Hosp Serdang *at first we though to go Putrajaya..since he was born there..but doc inform that Putrajaya send memo that they wont accept any jaundice baby at that moment due to soo many cases they handle*

So we went to Hosp Serdang, and the doc took his urine and blood for futher test. A week after that we went again for the result...I cannot remember the Dr name, but she nicely explain to us the result...and also she checked Alif...she commented Alif progress as normal baby - from stool, weight...the only thing Alif look "yellow".

Dr said Alif had breastmilk jaundice...nothing to worry and she said I should continue bf. The only thing she cannot guarantee till when Alif look "yellow". She just mentioned it might takes almost 2 month for Alif to be free from jaundice.

Then I remembered that Farah @ Sarakids posted here that his son also had breastfmilk jaundice. After reading it I conclude "be patient.."

Besides breastmilk jaundice, we also asked few question to this nice Dr *dh alang2 jumpa Dr tnya la bagai*...we noticed that mata Alif kerap bertahi mata...asikla kena bersihkan. So Dr jawab nothing to worry, sbbnya kilang air mata Alif tak terbentuk sepenuhnya. So dia kata just bersabar...it might takes few months. If not mistaken by 6 months still having this problem, then need to be refer the case to hospital. Besides she also teach simple eye massage untuk Alif. Till this entry written, sebelah mata dah ok..sebelah lagi masih lagi bertahi mata cuma rasanya bertambah baik sedikit demi sedikit

Another thing..keliling anak mata Alif (mata sebelah kanan sahaja) ada mcm gelung bewarna merah...Then Dr said nothing to worry..itu hanyalah urat mata...it just takes time urat tu hilang and normal *betul pun lps seminggu dua mata Alif dh ok*

Ok berbalik kepada breastmilk jaundice..even when we went for 1 month jab at KK...all nurse asking whether Alif ok or not since he still look "yellow"..so we have the answer "breastmilk jaundice"...Tapi nurse plak mcm tak tau...so bila diorg kata ooo ni prolong jaundice..maka kami iyakan saja.

Alif still look "yellow" until he almost reach 2 months esp on his eyes...by 2 months he look normal..and at least we no longer worry that the turn orang kuning Digi...*just kidding!!!*

So...for moms out there, be patient, and if unsure check with the Dr. Follow their advice/ test and if unsure get 2nd, 3rd opinion.... Oh ya sila jgn nangis meraung2 sbb anak anda kena cucuk berkali2 untuk amik darah *Afham dulu kena cucuk banyk kali gak sbb kes UTI, Alif plak sbb check jaundice...nasib ibu dia tak nangis walau dia mmg takut tgk jarum*

Saya bukan org kuning Digi..saya Alif..*didera pakai cekak oleh ibu dan cikde*

Edisi ketiak berpeluh (EKB) : Travelling in a car with 2 kids under 2 years old

We have a long journey during Ramadan when balik kampung ke Kedah, and it was disaster..because all the while Afham behave..duduk elok2 with me and Alif. Tapi masa tu pulak dia sibuk ke depan-belakang..and of course its dangerous. Nak ikat duduk elok2 dlm car seat...not his type.

Maybe sbb myself pegang Alif, so Afham rasa kurg diberi tumpuan kot..itu yg jadik dia ke depan ke belakang


Then when it comes to balik beraya, at first I thought beraya di Segamat. But, sudah lama tak jumpa makcik2, atok *dan jugak at least xperlula masak2* then I told husband balik beraya Felda Ulu Tebrau dan juga Segamat..kira raya sakan-lah


Since, we have learned few thing..this time the journey is more manageable..But of course need to improve from time to time..

So what we do for long hour journey:-

1. Plan the journey...
part ni kalau kata nk gerak kul 11pagi belum tentula gerak on the dot..consider la anak..klu masa tu dia tido, wait until dia bgn..klu main ikut suka sdiri takut nannti dia meragam dr awal2 nk berjalan lagi

2. Susun brg2...
bakul susu Afham we put sebelah driver...usually 1-2 bottles dah bubuh air siap2..so klu dia nk susu just tambah air panas dan FM (FM pun bubuh dlm container siap2..so xyah la ceduk2 dr tin)
buku, toys, sebotol air masak, handbag diletak berdekatan myself..so senang nak amik

3. Baby we put in the car sear...
since baby tido, susu...maka Alif dlm car seat *but kenala sendal2 sikit*

4. Afham duduk tengah atau belakang driver
plus kenala melayan dia..baca buku, geletek, buat muka..so on..janji dia xbergerak ke depan
in case dia nk gerak ke depan..pesan "bahaya"..dia faham ke xfaham kena juga bgtau
but sometimes terlepas jugak, but usually I warn husband

5. Bring snancks
since travelling dlm bulan posa, org dewasa puasa tp anak2 ni tak puasa..so stand by something for them to eat...*lps tu sila la dgr husband kata kereta penuh ngan benda makan..hehehee*

6. Stop if cannot control the situation
Kids always kid.. so bila dh tak terkawal sila la stop sekejap..bgla cool down, so on

7. Be patient
oh ya selagi anak yg besar tak tido, maka tahanla mengantuk...dan juga sblm anak yg besar mengamuk sbb mengantuk asked him whether he want to sleep..by tepuk2 peha "Afham nk bum tak?"...

8. Bf ur baby before start the journey
if possible feed the baby..so at least for 2-3 hours journey baby most likely sleep ajelah so u can concentrate the big one *tp once baby dh lama berjaga kena layan dua2 la plak*

So that's all...klu ikutkan still xberapa reti nk handle when Afham sleep, then at the same time tiba2 Alif nk susu..cumanya boleh stop kejap, while Afham with husband, then lps dh bf adik, amik blk Afham *kesian gak tido dia kejap2 terjaga*

I believe we will learn from time to time...

Cukur rambut vs cukur jambul

Nowadays I think people more "prefer" to have cukur jambul event...Its good as usually it will combine with akikah....but actually in Islam, hukumnya sunat mencukur rambut baby "not jambul"

I copy from here

Soalan :
Saya ada kemusykilan berhubung dengan cara pelaksanaan majlis cukur jambul yang biasa dilakukan oleh masyarakat Melayu Islam apabila mendapat anak. Ia seolah-olah satu kemestian dalam masyarakat. Apabila seseorang ibu baru melahirkan anak maka akan timbul soalan “bila nak buat kenduri cukur jambul anak?” Boleh huraikan apakah hukumnya membuat majlis cukur jambul anak yang baru lahir?

Jawapan:
Mencukur rambut bayi adalah sesuatu yang disunatkan oleh Islam. Rasulullah s.a.w. bersabda: “Setiap bayi tergadai dengan akikahnya, disembelih untuknya pada hari ketujuh, dicukur rambutnya dan diberi nama.” [Shahih Sunan Abu Daud, no: 2838] Tujuan mencukur rambut adalah untuk membersihkan selaput kepalanya dan agar rambut yang baru lagi sihat dapat tumbuh. Oleh kerana itulah dalam riwayat yang lain, mencukur rambut juga disebut sebagai “bersihkan kotoran”, yakni hadis: “Bersama seorang anak satu akikah, maka tumpahkan untuknya darah (yakni sembelihan akikah) dan bersihkan kotorannya (yakni mencukur rambut).” [Shahih al-Bukhari, no: 5472, Fath al-Bari, jld. 27, ms. 24]

Mencukur rambut disunatkan ke atas bayi lelaki dan perempuan, dan sunat dilakukan pada hari ketujuh selepas kelahirannya. Malang sekali, ramai ibubapa masa kini yang menyayangi bayi mereka dengan cara yang salah, mereka menyayangi rambut bayi mereka sehingga membelakangkan anugerah pahala dan rahmat daripada Allah s.w.t.. Justeru mereka menggantikan suruhan mencukur rambut bayi yang sunat hukumnya kepada majlis cukur jambul.

Mencukur jambul bayi hukumnya makruh, kerana ia sejenis “qaza” yang dilarang oleh Rasulullah s.a.w. [Shahih al-Bukhari, no: 5920] “Qaza” ialah mencukur sebahagian rambut di mana-mana bahagian kepala sementara di bahagian lain rambut dibiarkan [Fath al-Bari, jld. 28, ms. 832]. “Qaza” dilarang kerana ia mencacatkan kepala seseorang – termasuk kepala bayi – dan ia menyerupai fesyen sebahagian orang bukan Islam. Sekalipun hukumnya makruh, mana-mana ibubapa yang beriman kepada Allah lagi mengharapkan keredhaan-Nya akan berusaha menjauhi sesuatu yang dilarang oleh Rasulullah s.a.w.. Selain itu ada juga ibubapa yang sekadar menggunting beberapa helai rambut bayi. Praktik ini tidak memiliki apa-apa manfaat sama ada dari sudut agama mahu pun selainnya.

Adapun melaksanakan majlis sempena cukur jambul, maka yang sepatutnya dilaksanakan ialah majlis akikah. Majlis akikah membuktikan kesyukuran kepada Allah atas bayi yang dianugerahkan-Nya, pengumuman kepada jiran-jiran akan kelahiran anak yang baru dan persediaan awal bahawa bayi itu akan dididik menjadi hamba yang berkorban untuk kebaikan agama dan umat. Majlis akikah dengan sendirinya adalah satu bentuk ibadah, maka ia tidak perlu diubah-suai dengan ibadah-ibadah lain seperti membaca surah Yasin, zikir-zikir, doa selamat dan sebagainya. Walaubagaimanapun majlis akikah hukumnya sunat, maka mana-mana ibubapa yang tidak mampu tidak dituntut melaksanakannya.

Alhamdulillah. both Afham and Alif dicukur rambutnya..*altho I think bukan hari ketujuh, but on those early days*. For Afham last time, Mak Su came from Kedah and bring someone to help with this.

This time for Alif, we searched up and down, because most likely not all yg urut bersalin tu provide cukur rambut baby. Encik suami pun tak le berani nk cukur..not even me

So finally, manage to contact Kak Rahmah 012-3619738 (her blog here) untuk cukurkan Alif. However, the package price do not include transportation cost (since she do not drive, so need to add transportation cost - taxi charges)

For those yg nak cukurkan rambut baby, bolehla contact dia...We just need to prepare sebekas air (untk dia guna smbil cukur), sebekas bekas kosong (letak rambut dh cukur), and also buah keras yg ditumbuk sehingga keluar minyak (petua org tua2..lumurkan kat kepala untk lambut lebat)

So basically she will cukur rambut, urut2 baby, mandikan baby, siapkan baby dan juga sapukan minyak buah keras...then ur baby will be bald baby! hehehe

Oh ya I do not have comment on postnatal massage done by her, because this time I tried postnatal massage that provided by Hospital Putrajaya (its free, but only for normal delivery and of course u have to register there)...Later I will blog about this, only when I finished all the session (since ada urut penutup pantang..Insya Allah)

Breastfeeding...

I'm not writing about about my bf journey...not yet until I really want to share about it...

The only thing that I wan to put here is 2 useful links (for me la..), before I ended keep on searching back the link (sblm mak dh start sakit lupa so on...)

Information about bf -
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=392354&extra=page%3D1


Q & A bf -
http://mforum.cari.com.my/viewthread.php?tid=392358&extra=page%3D1


The fact that I think I have visited the link several times, but still not finished reading it! *sbb baca mana keyword yg related..lps tu visit balik link tu baca part lain plak*

Hope someone can benefited from above links!

AYoM : Seven baby items that I love

All those cute little tiny baby items can drive you crazy..Then there are soo many things that sometimes actually you don't really need it (but u bought it with intention ur baby will use it)

Then all the hormone rush also makes you wanna buy and buy and buy...Haha I wont blame this esp if u are first time mother

So after a year plus (actually I should post it earlier..but hey at least I post it altho a long delay...), I can conclude seven baby items that I love *and of course within my budget*

1. Snugg Diaper Clutch


Although I have diaper bag with changing mat, I love this diaper clutch. Diaper clutch is a clutch and a diaper change kit.

The reason because I dont have to "struggle" to find what I need inside the diaper bag *sumbat macam2 itu ini*.



The good thing it is single hand operable..unstrap-unroll-change diaper-roll-strap. It has two pockets to put diapers, baby wipes, napppy cream
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Updated : Diaper clutch and SSC bought from Liz Yaakup @ http://snuggbaby.com *however if not mistaken nowadays you can only select those listed in the website compared to previously when I bought, we can choose from the wide range of material design that she had

2. Snugg soft structure carrier (SSC)

Geng bas sekolah..hihihi

Although nowadays I do not use it (but soon will use it back), I always consider it as a good purchase. I requested it with few additional items (masa tu Liz mmg amek custom made..so mmg dpt few item add on yg custom made)

The most that I like was carrier sleeve..lipat2 SSC tu blh jd mcm mini handbag..!

3. Sebamed Baby Protective Facial Cream

I consider it mcm macam magic cream...ape2 naik kat muka sapu je cream ni...

4. Romper (xde gambar sbb dh malas nk upload)
If I need to pack additional clothes, romper will always in list...sbbnya idakle terpack baju+seluar yg x match..(hehe maklumlah spesies pack last minute)

5. Food jar

At first I bought both jar for nursery. Then I discover that this food jars really helps me when it comes to weekend.

Usually during weekend we will go out and just bring the food jar...so while we enjoying our food at Secret Recipe, Delifrance, food court or anywhere eating places, he also can enjoy homemade cooking! *xkanle baby nk mkn mekdi..kecik lagi kan?*

But lepas dh setahun, belasah jugak ape yg kitaorg mkn..(but still tapis2 jugakler)

6. Munchkin fresh food feeder

I bought Munchkin fresh feeding set (food grinder + fresh food feeder). But unfortunately grinder tu until now still not in use. Because Afham start eating bubur bertapis - bubur blender and the I thought to use grinder untuk bubur blend kasar2...he skip this part terus makan bubur mcm kita makan tu (eventho de gigi....)

But for the feeder its really a great purchase. Simply put vege, fruits, or anything that suitable and our baby can enjoy the food by chewing and sucking! It like healthy lollipop

The most his favourite food is mango! *even he will cry, pdhal I just want to add more fruits and remove those serat2 yg tinggal dlm meshbag..hihi ke agaknya dia ingat ibu nk amik dr dia?*

7. Ball

Sometimes we do not really need to buy expensive toys *tp biasalah mak ayah eksaited beli mainan*. Simple toy like ball can actually make his day. "Ball are fun for just any age"

I bought playballs from Tesco (together with pool....so can use 2 in 1). I just roll at him first and ot course at first he quite amaze

Then when he get older he crawl after it..now he can bouce it. Sometimes he will crawl around the house after the ball *kdg2 tgk mcm anak kucing main2*

Nowadays dia baling, kick..and so on with the balls

The good thing it also can be use during bath time!

Ok..This will be the final series of AYoM (A year of motherhood), since I dont think it will be easy to update (altho I have few things in mind)

Preparing the hospital bag...for the 2nd time

Okay since this is the 2nd time preparing hospital bag, I consider myself as an experienced one (despite I still asked my husband..saya bawak IC ke masa nk g bersalin yg lepas? Kes otak xberapa nk ingat...)

Ok skip the IC part..I knew that I bring the most important thing buku merah dan buku appointment Hosp Putrajaya..and the rest I still remembered that encik suami had to beli brg extra, berulang alik ke spital with things that I asked (ok plg best pesan suruh amik brg dlm kotak...end up encik suami bawak kotak itu ke hospital..nasib kotak xberapa nk besar)...and all happened because I never thought that I have to stay 4 days 3 nights due to Afham stayed in NICU...me myself ok..even Dr Hamidah said I can go home early

So this time, I don't want to burden him and he said he will be busy with work (projek kerja tgh masyuk..)..I try my best to pack all important things..and of course this time a little bit diff because he has to take care Afham (karang takut pesan mcm2..end up dia lupa ke hape kan)

My checklist for hospital bag

For baby

• A pack of disposable diaper (my choice of kos newborn diapers with navel care..pusat baby belum tanggal lg kan..plus a pack tu at least 4-5 hari cukup..newborn kerap poo-poo/ passing meconium so standby with a pack much easier)
  
  
• A pack of baby wipes
  
  
• Towel
  
  
• Toiletries, minyak telon/yuyi and baby oil
  
  
• Baju baby – 2 pairs (1 should be enuff since pakai masa discharge..since masa di hospital baby pakai pampers dan dibedung kemas...but prepare extra in case needed)
  
  
• Mitten + booties – 2 sets
  
  
• Binder aka Barut – 2 helai
  
  
• Cap
  
  
• Bedung / receiving blanket/ hooded blanket (ni guna time nak balik la..klu xde hooded pun xpe since dh ada cap....)
  
  
• Muslin square aka kain lampin - 2 helai (owh kain napkin/ lampin ni amat berguna..kalau baby termuak..boleh buat lap2..klu bedung dah terkotor ke, kain lampin ni boleh je jadik bedung...so standby ajelah untk multipurpose..klu yg xsuka kain lampin boleh la jugak bawah wash cloth)
  

Next list move to hospital bag for mommy..part husband xpe dia pandai jaga diri(hahaha..so xde lah pack brg dia)

Before I list down the things, I must recall all the things that hospital provides (to be specific Hosp Putrajaya, Executive Ward, FPP..karang ada yg baca ingat sume spital sama provide sume). Baju hospital provide for all days of stay start from admitted. Rasa ptg2 boleh tukar la kain in case dh kotor (ni pun ingat2 lupa). Bedsheet sume pagi2 setiap hari diorg tukar (again if not mistaken). Sehari few times ada amik BP, temperature so on.

Makan 4 kali – b/fast, lunch, tea, dinner..menu boleh pilih dr senarai (ni sbb FPP). Termos dan air panas mmg nurse sediakan dalam bilik. Bilik mmg ada TV but limited to TV1,2,3,ntv7...(xingat TV9 ada ke tak..tp rasa channel wajib aje ade). Lg ada mini fridge (so in case nk store breastmilk dh senang), and last time if requested they can lend you breastpump Medela Lactina (but with only 1 bottle xsilap..and kena tggu diorang hantar brla dapat). Oh ya bilik jugak air cond (but can control temperature....tp kat luar lalu2 tu idakle boleh control tahap sejuknya)


For ibu

• Buku merah plus kad appointment HPJ
  
  
• Charger handphone (penting walau my handphone bkn berry-phoney)
  
  
• Telekung (tp last time xsempat solat dh...tp pack ajelah kan)
  
  
• Kain batik
  
  
• Sweater
  
  
• Stokin
  
  
• Tungku moden (I think this time I need to bring...dh beli elokla bawak kan? Last time x de tungku moden ni..mengharap bertungku time urut ngan kakak urut)
  
  
• Hot oil (my fave Minyak Herbanika NR)
  
  
• Pengikat rambut
  
  
• Towel
  
  
• Toiletries & comb
  
  
• Maternity pad
  
  
• Plastic (for laundry)
  
  
• Disposable cotton panties (some said not hygienic, but for me it makes my life easier)
  
  
• Nursing bras and disposable breast pad (tapi breast pad x pakai pun masa kat hospital last time...but xpe bawak je..karang encik suami nk mencarik 1 hal plak nk explain simpan kt ne dlm umah..)
  
  
• Breast pump and also bottles (standby kot2 kena tahan mcm yg lepas)
  
  
• Going back clothes and tudung sarung
  
  
• Air / minyak selusush/ air zam zam/ kurma / akar Fatimah...(last time masa masuk labour room, nurse bagi bawak masuk air selusuh, but last time I only amik minyak selusuh..so xdela...this time MIL ada buatkan air selusuh..so blhla masuk list)
  
  
• Food and drink for snacking (tgkle maybe bw biskut yg dh pack comel2 tu dan also milo 3 in 1 kot but always in my list mesti bawa kurma)
  
  
• Book / Magazine / Yasin / Buku doa (klu mag boleh je suh encik suami beli kat kedai magazine bawah...so tgk space dl..klu ada kita sumbat la ape yg patut)
  
  
• Camera
  

For wallet and handphone, I think masih sempat diambil..selipar xpayah masuk list kto sbb mmg pakai selipar (ok2 den bkn mommy vogue). The rest should be enuff kot..

I just completed the packing yesterday (hamik..last minute gak), then I have mixed feeling about Afham still small to understand that he will be big brother soon..then I 'm worried because I feel that baby is not engaged yet..(kepala mmg kat bawah cuma mcm blm masuk laluan...). Will this be 2nd time overdue? Erm xtahu On top of that, I also managed to get Afham a gift (belated birthday, cum toy that I hope can distract him a while, while I'm juggling with new baby)

It is Busy Zoo which I wrote earlier here. I get it RM200 including postage...all the way from Penang (ok encik suami nanti bolehla tlg bukak ye..dh dkt 2 bulan toy tu disimpan....)